Public Relations Officer , Human Resources & Training Officer and Sales Team Leader (Nairobi Region) Jobs in ICT Sector Organization Kenya

A highly successful organization that has operated in the Kenya ICT sector seeks the services of highly motivated and energetic individuals to fill various positions that have arisen in the organization.

Human Resources & Training Officer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provision of advice on full. range of HR activity, including supporting and advising line managers on employee relations issues, absence management, recruitment and selection, performance management, pay queries, employee retention, training and development
• Supporting the operational effectiveness of the business by aiding managers with people management issues, ensuring managers are fully trained on relevant employment legislation and providing appropriate guidance for managers in terms of the application of Company policies and procedures
• Assist with policy formulation, and the development of HR strategy in line with the Company’s Business Plan and objectives

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Bible Society of Kenya Job Vacancy - Public Relations Coordinator

The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.

Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.

To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the following position(s)

Public Relations Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic corporate communication plans in collaboration with the Office of the General Secretary and relevant Heads of Divisions and ensure that these are in line with and support the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Devise and implement internal and external communications campaigns on key issues, activities and plans, which include overseeing the development, use and dissemination of corporate communication materials such as the intra/internet, brochures, newsletters etc.
• Manage effective and efficient documentation of all BSK activities and achievements, ensuring that all relevant highlights are captured and communicated to relevant audiences
• Participate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the impact of communication activities in the society.
• Act as the ‘corporate’ brand champion and central authority for BSK’s visual identity.
• Develop an appropriate media strategy for the organization and oversee the management of media relations including acting as the focal point of contact for journalists, press teams etc.
• Develop crisis-management communication plans, readiness, and response capabilities consistent with BSK’s guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies and take part in updating the overall communication plan as needed.
• Develop content for the regular update of the web site.
• Plan and organize all media events, including handling inquiries and relations with the national and international media, e.g. interviews, press releases, press briefings/conferences, provision of documents, pitch stories, site visits, etc.
• Coordinate the production of annual and other progress reports; preparation of the communication chapter of the semi-annual and annual reports and the monthly updates.
• Oversee the production of documentaries and other communication materials such as brochures, fliers, catalogues, price lists and profile of the society.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as MSK/PRSK
• Over three (3) years experience gained from a PR agency or a busy PR department
• Committed Christian in good standing with their Church

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good Public Relations persuasion and negotiation skills in influencing the different publics.
• Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
• Proficiency in photography, video shooting and editing of functions activities and others of relevance to the BSK publics.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity in exercising PR and communication duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet in-house and mainstream media editorial deadlines including PR schedules

If your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V and include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:

Human Resource Manager
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

or Email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org

Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org

To be received not later than 20th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Safaricom jobs - Brand Public Relations and Sponsorship Manager Job in Kenya

The Strategic Marketing Department is driven by creativity and innovation and fosters a culture of high-performing marketers who deliver outstanding results to our entire subscriber base.

To reinforce our position as clear market leaders, we are looking to fill the following position:

Brand Public Relations and Sponsorship Manager
Ref: SM_BPRSM _ JULY 11

Reporting to the Head of Department Strategic Marketing, the job holder will be required to develop, implement and maintain Strategic Corporate Communication that influences all go to market Communication of the Company.

Ensure a positive image of Safaricom to the General Public by fostering Safaricom’s ability to strategically drive the company’s brand image and respond appropriately to the Customer needs.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate and respond to all queries in respect of Safaricom from the general public, media, special interest groups etc. Ensure &maintain absolute confidentiality on information obtained and effectively plan and prepare the required documentation for an approved sponsorship.
• Develop and continuously improve the Brand Public Relations Policy of Safaricom while Monitoring and reporting on the expenditure of the sponsorship activity budget;

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General Manager (Events & Ops) Job in Kenya – Salama Events Management (SEM)

SEM is a professional events engagement and marketing company that connects brands and people.

Founded by Irish, Pakistan and Kenyan investors, the company helps brands reach business audiences and consumers through a wide range of effective experiential, digital and live experiences that drive brand preference and revenue.

SEM utilizes exhibitions, music concerts and outdoor interactions to change market perceptions and create emotional connection with a brand.

By focusing on its strengths, its key customers, and the underlying values in events, Salama Events Management (SEM) targets to be the premier events marketing company in the region.

The company utilizes its expertise in events, health & safety to host memorable events in the region.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the GM is responsible for providing strategic input into senior management, business plans, and revenue development, develop and retain a diverse event schedule, interest stakeholders and ensure maximum commercial returns.

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Ogilvy Kenya Client Service Director, Account Director and Public Relations Account Director Job Vacancies in Kenya

Do you have what it takes?

What has always defined the Ogilvy philosophy across the globe is our ability to build brands.

A robust, through-the-line marketing communications group, the Ogilvy Kenya business comprises of 5 independent agency brands; Ogilvy Advertising, Ogilvy Public Relations, MindShare Kenya, BluePrint Marketing and BluePrint Digital.

Our core business is to assist clients in building brands that will be part of consumers’ lives today, tomorrow and the future.

In line with our growing operations, we seek to recruit dynamic, results- oriented, career-focused professionals in the following areas;

Client Service Director

We are looking for a mature agency professional who is a university graduate and a business leader to oversee the activities of the Client Service Department with a view to achieving first class quality service to clients, delivering against set business and financial goals while demonstrating sound leadership for the agency group on matters relating to Brand Building and Business Growth.

The role is a direct report to the Managing Director with leadership responsibility for; Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Communication as well as promoting, enhancing and monitoring quality of service given to clients.

In addition, we expect that you will work towards clear business and commercial goals as well as motivate clients towards strong and enduring relationships.

You will also be expected to inspire and nurture your team, working closely with the Agency's creative suite to inject Brand insights into producing great work.

The applicant should hold a minimum 5 years of experience working with a reputable advertising agency in addition to demonstrating depth and ease at understanding and driving the brand equity building process. Great writing, packaging and presentation skills are mandatory for the candidate pitching for this position.

Account Director

You will report to the Client Service Director and be responsible for contributing to insightful brand communication planning, ensuring the communication strategy is driven and executed excellently. In addition, you will form the critical pillar that develops and build strong and enduring bonds with your team and the clients under your portfolio.

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Heifer International Project Mobilisation Manager, Country Project Mobilisation Coordinators (TZ & Ethiopia) and Regional Communication Officer Jobs

Background

East Africa Dairy Development Project is a 10 year regional dairy industry development program managed by a consortium of partners led by Heifer International with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

Currently in its 3rd year of 4 year pilot phase (EADD1) of implementation; the program is running in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

During the 3 years, the project has grown to be one of the leading market-oriented agro-livestock development initiatives in the eastern and southern Africa region with over 140,000 direct farming-family beneficiaries; estimated US$ 10 million per year in incremental farmer payouts; 68 cooperatives/farmer-owned PLCs and over 15 SACCOs/Village Banks set up or revived; US$ 3 million worth of farmer investment mobilized. EADD has formed strong partnerships with governments of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda; leading commercial / development banks and MFIs; leading dairy processors; Tetra Pak EA; and Nestle EAR.

EADD is in the process of developing a proposal for a proposed 6 year scale-up and scale-out phase that could see it increase or maintain its coverage within the 3 countries as well expand to 2 more eastern Africa countries under EADD2.

EADD2 will be built on a foundation of enhanced public private partnership (PPP) that will include country /milk-shed level alliances of dairy processors; commercial and development banks; local and national governments; private, bilateral and multilateral donors; universities; and NGOs.

The proposal will be tailored to the unique market oriented needs, aspirations and realities of each country and/or milk-shed.

The project is seeking the services of an experienced team of: Project Mobilisation Manager (1 position), Country Project Mobilization Coordinators (2 Positions) and Regional Information and Communication Officer (1 position) to lead the planning, development and marketing of EADD2 Project Proposal for a period of up to 18 months as per the TORs below.

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Kenya Red Cross Support Services Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund Deputy Secretary General and Public Relations & Communications Manager Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

The Society is looking for qualified people to fill the following positions:

Position Title: Deputy Secretary General – Support Services

Reporting to: Secretary General

Job Location: Headquarters

Responsible to the Secretary General for providing technical leadership and strategic direction in the provision of high quality support services. This will in turn ensure quality delivery of programmes.

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LAPTRUST Public Relations Officer Jobs in kenya

LAPTRUST is a Retirement Benefits Scheme sponsored by the Local Authorities, Associated Organizations & Reciprocating Bodies for the benefit of the members & their eligible dependants as per the Scheme Rules.

The Trust has the following exciting Career Opportunities within its establishment: 

 

Public Relations and Communication Officer

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Manager Marketing and Corporate Communications, you

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Job Vacancies in the Kenyan Public Complaints Standing Committee (PCSC)

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs

Vacancies in the Public Complaints Standing Committee (PCSC)

The Public Complaints Standing Committee (PCSC) was formed by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya in June 2007; vide gazette notice no.5826 of June 29th 2007 & no. 6327 of 13th July 2007.

The organization is mandated to receive, register, sort, classify and document all complaints against public officers in Ministries, Parastatals/State Corporations, Statutory Bodies or any other public institution.

In addition, the PCSC is mandated to enquire into allegations of misuse of office, corruption, and unethical conduct, breach of integrity, maladministration, delay, injustice, discourtesy, inattention, incompetence, misbehaviour, inefficiency or ineptitude.

The PCSC now seeks to recruit officers for an eighteen (18) months contract to fill the following positions:

1. Executive Director
One (1) Post
Job Group ‘S’

Salary scale: Kshs.100, 620 maximum Kshs.161,280 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities.

The Executive Director shall be responsible to the Committee for-:

• The day to day management of the affairs and programmes of the Committee;
• Providing appropriate background briefing to the Committee;
• Preparing the Committee reports and disseminating any information deemed relevant by the Committee to the public;
• Carrying out of the policy decisions of the Committee;
• Arranging the business for and the recording, keeping of the minutes of all decisions and proceedings of the Committee at its meetings;
• Undertaking research and liaising with other relevant bodies on behalf of the Committee: and any other function assigned by the Committee or under any written law.

Requirements for Appointment as Executive Director

A candidate must have:

• A Bachelors Degree in either Law, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science or any of the Social Sciences from a recognized university;
• A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in Leadership and Management;
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in Public Service, or in the Private sector or Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) sector, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management position; and
• Excellent Public Relations, Communication, Team building and Interpersonal skills

2. Assistant Executive Director (Media and Research)
One (1) Post
Job Group ‘P’

Salary scale: Kshs. 63,782 - maximum 81,404pm.

Duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible to the Executive Director.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Providing technical support in internal and external communication;
• Establishing and implementing communication strategies;
• Preparing information and public communication reports and briefs;
• Managing the PCSC website and formulating a content management strategy;
• Liaising and coordinating with media houses on coverage of events and other public relations and activities;
• Designing and developing production and dissemination of IEC materials;
• Conducting research and preliminary enquiries into common areas of complaints;

Requirements for appointment

• A Masters degree in Mass Communication, or Business Administration;
• A Bachelors degree in Communication, Law, Political Science and/or any of the Social Sciences;
• At least ten (10) years experience in the relevant fields, three (3) of which the candidate must have served at job Group “N” in the Public Service, or in a similar position in the Private Sector or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO);
• Excellent Public Relations and communication skills, particularly in writing, facilitation and public speaking; Civil inter-personal skills; and Advanced Computer skills.

3. Assistant Executive Director (Complaints and Investigation)
One (1) Post Job Group ‘P’
Salary scale: Kshs. 63,782 - maximum 81,404pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Executive Director (Complaints and Investigation) will be responsible to the Executive Director.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• To receive, register, sort, classify and document all complaints against public officers in Ministries, parastatals/state corporations, statutory bodies or any other public institution;
• To review and investigate all complaints so that the Citizens rights and interests are protected;
• To prepare legal briefs and reports on complaints received by the Committee;
• To ensure compliance with statutory provisions relating to maladministration; and
• To prepare special reports on all emerging legal issues from reported complaints.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Law degree from a recognized institution;
• A Diploma from Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A Masters Degree in Law, Public Administration or Business Administration will be an added advantage;
• Must have served as a State Counsel or other comparable position for a minimum of 5 years;
• Must have demonstrated skills in investigative work and competence in handling complaints from the public; and
• Advanced computer skills in drafting and research.

4. Senior Legal Officer
One (1) Post Job Group’ N’
Salary scale: Kshs. 47,272 - maximum 63,492 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake legal redress on complaints received;
• Drafting of Committee reports and researching on complaints received;
• Coordinating and participating on the programmes of the committee; and
• Conduct On-job training of staff and the public on legal issues.

Requirement for Appointment for appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Law degree from a recognized University;
• Diploma from Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court;
• Have served as State Counsel, or other comparable position for a minimum of two (2) years; and
• Have demonstrated administrative and professional competence at that level in the Public Service or an equivalent position in the private or NGO sector.

5. Senior Executive Secretary
One (1) Post
Job Group ‘N’

Salary scale: Kshs. 40,835 - maximum -49,636pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
• Typing from drafts
• Performing general office tasks;
• Writing simple routine correspondences;
• Taking charge of documents and files, including classified materials;
• Receiving and attending to visitors and ensuring security of the office, documents and equipment;
• Guiding and supervising junior staff; and
• The officer will be expected to undertake the administration of the office, training and offering professional advice to junior Secretarial Staff.

Requirements for appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education C - (Minus);
• Diploma in Secretarial Management from a recognized institution;
• Shorthand III (Minimum 120 w.p.m.);
• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/ Computerized document processing III;
• Business English III/ Communications II Commerce II;
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III Secretarial Duties II.
• Must have served at least minimum of three (3) years at the Grade of Executive Secretary Job Group ‘M’ in public service or comparable grade in the private sector.

6. Senior Support Staff, Cleaning Supervisor
One (1) Post
Job Group ‘D’

Salary scale: Kshs. 8,819x438- minimum 9,721pm.

Duties and Responsibilities: Carrying out cleaning and messengerial duties as instructed.

Requirements for appointment:

• Holder of Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade D (Plain), or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Qualified applicants are required to fill one (1) PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form.

The forms can be downloaded through the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.

Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates and send them to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion
and Constitutional Affairs
P.O. Box 56057 - 00200
Nairobi

To be received not later than 20th April, 2011.

Hand delivery can be done at the Ministry’s Cooperative Bank House 8th Floor, Room No. 802.

Amb. Amina C. Mohamed, CBS
Permanent Secretary

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FAWE Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Purpose:

To increase funding of Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) from different of sources, provide technical assistance in resource mobilization to National Chapters and build lasting and beneficial partnership for FAWE.

Expected Results to support achievement of results within the 2008-2012 Strategic Plan

Partnerships

• Existing partnerships strengthened to significantly increase support for FAWE’s activities
• Scope of existing partnerships expanded into more areas of collaboration
• Establishment of FAWE in regional African and international bodies such as the AU and the Regional Economic Committees (RECs)
• New partnerships developed and implemented
• FAWE’s leadership position in promoting girls’ education in Africa, strengthened through activities with partners

Resource Mobilization

• Develop relationships with the philanthropist community, foundations, individuals, corporate, bilateral and multilateral donors, and governmental donors as viable revenue pipelines for FAWE
• Develop and implement new resource mobilization/funding strategy
• New donors enlisted into Donor’s Consortium and increased donor funding
• Funding sources diversified to reduce dependency risk

Key Responsibilities

Partnerships

• Manage a partnership strategy that optimizes relationships with partners that are key to advancing FAWE’s Strategic Plan
• Develop a strategy and advice the EC and GA on the methodology and benefits of having FAWE representation in regional and international bodies such as CSOs and the RECs
• Provide technical support to National Chapters to develop country-specific partnership strategies and to expand their capacity to participate effectively in partnerships
• Responsible for the submission of reports to partners in accordance to the agreed terms between FAWE and the partner
• Identify, research, build and maintain satisfactory relationships with partners at the regional and international levels
• Represent FAWE in both external and internal partnership meetings and forums
• Collaborate with the Communications Unit to develop marketing and communications materials of FAWE to prospective partners
• Ensure that the engagement of partners maximizes funding and impact potential for FAWE and that FAWE staff follow/implement these partnership strategy
• Establish and oversee a structure that monitors partnership relationships (e.g. reviews, MOUs, etc)

Resource Mobilization

• Develop a comprehensive strategy to strengthen and expand donor support into a strong, steady, consistent source of revenue
• Develop and design a sustainability strategy for FAWE to ensure a profit generating structure
• Develop a private sector fundraising and partnership plan and be responsible for the overall implementation of this plan
• Develop and maintain a donor database including contact details, areas of interest/objectives, funding and contractual modalities, and formats
• Research, approach and negotiate support from new funding partners such as grants, in-kind contributions, event sponsorship, pro bono services etc
• Maintain and develop relations with existing members of FAWE’s Donors’ Consortium
• Conduct market research and marketing initiatives to assess priorities and identify new opportunities for resource mobilization
• Research and analyze donor calls for funding applications and request for expression of interest proposals
• Identify and justify project possibilities in connection with donor priorities and funding opportunities
• Develop and establish standards for proposal writing and concept notes to secure resources
• Develop a capacity building programme to empower National Chapters to enhance resource mobilization and support them to mobilize funds from in-country donors
• Prospect key markets for potential fundraising targets
• Ensure timely and high quality grant reporting

Job Requirements

Education

• Masters Degree in Business Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in building partnerships between NGOs, Multilateral and Bilateral and corporate
• 5 years experience in fundraising from donors, especially private industry
• Extensive international experience
• Skilled in identifying strategic opportunities and develop plans to pursue them
• Have high energy, confident presenter who is able to engage people and get them to commit funding/and or to partnering with FAWE
• Knowledge and experience of the realities of development issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English, and good working knowledge of French is desirable
• Very strong networking skills and excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• A proven track record of fundraising from major donors, corporate and foundations
• Good understanding of corporate social responsibility strategies
• Proven skills in developing and writing successful funding proposals
• Ability to work with budgets and financial reports

Behaviours and Competencies

• Strategic perspective/vision
• Communication skills (writing/editing/oral) in English and French
• Stress tolerance
• Persuasiveness
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiating skills
• Leadership
• Planning, organizing skills

See more on FAWE at: www.fawe.org.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@fawe.org

Closing date: 08 Apr 2011

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NACADA Human Resources Officer, Internal Auditor, Research Officer, Programs Officer and Public Relations Officer Jobs in Kenya

The National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA Authority) was established vide Legal Notice No. 140 of June 2007 under the State Corporations Act and mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

The Authority is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Human Resources Officer
(NAC 7)
Ref. No. NAC/HR/11-01

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager - Finance & Administration.

Job Summary

The job holder will assist in effectively managing, coordinating and administering all the HR functions and policies in the Authority to ensure harmonious industrial relations and enhanced employee’s productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continually update the Human Resources Policy initiatives to ensure the Authority maintains best practice;
• Facilitate identification of suitable staff training programmes, including staff development, on-the-job training, specific courses and job rotation;
• Ensure compliance with the relevant employment laws and guidelines;
• Coordinate recruitment and induction of new staff;
• Administer NACADA Authority’s medical insurance scheme/fund in liaison with service providers
• Review processes and provide relevant advice of all staff claims and entitlements in line with current policies;
• Maintain and up date all staff records and safeguard personal files;
• Provide regular updates to the management on HR processes and new HR laws and policies;
• Manage the Authority’s payroll;
• Advise Finance/Accounts on staff remuneration matters;
• Prepare regular update reports to the management on overall HR status in the Authority;
• Be responsible for staff welfare issues;
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University;
• Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent;
• Minimum five (5) years relevant working experience at a senior level
• Computer proficiency and ability to operate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Excel, Microsoft office and internet applications
• Rounded experience and knowledge of employment laws, procedures and policies
• Proven leadership qualities and conflict resolution skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work cohesively in a team and achieve set targets through team work;
• Experience in Public Sector Human Resource management will be an added advantage.

2. Internal Auditor/Risk Officer
(NAC 7)

Ref. No. NAC/AO/11 -01

The successful candidate will be reporting to the National Coordinator/CEO and the Advisory Board Audit Committee.

Job Summary

The job holder will perform financial and systems audits to ensure compliance with international standards, Government regulations and adherence to Authority’s established systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physical verifications of NACADA Authority’s assets to ascertain their existence and their safety.
• Ensure systems documentation is complete and accurate.
• Follow up the implementation of the recommendations of the external Auditors.
• Guard against misuse or misappropriation of the Authority’s Financial resources and property.
• Identify, where appropriate, areas of risks, fraud or malpractice in the Authority’s operations and recommend ways of elimination.
• Carry out Internal Audit and Risk assessment of the Authority’s operations.
• Prepare and implement the annual audit plan for financial audit.
• Prepare audit reports on all audit findings and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Review and appraise the internal control system to ascertain its adequacy and effectiveness.
• Review financial statements before submission to the Board and the Kenya National Audit Office or any other appointed External Auditor.
• Continuous Systems Audit of both Authority financial and non-financial transactions/procedures
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

• BA Commerce (Finance/Accounts Option) or its equivalent from recognized University;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA,K)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) would be an added advantage
• Registered member of ICPAK
• Five (5) years relevant working experience as an Auditor three (3) of which at a senior level.
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team and achieve set targets through team work.
• Those with MBA (Accounting/Finance option) or its equivalent from a recognized institution will have an added advantage.

3. Research Officer
(NAC 7)
Ref. No. NAC/RO/11-01

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Manager - Programmes.

Job Summary

The job holder will manage all research activities in the Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate quality research to guide policy and programs;
• Assume primary responsibility for assessing research gaps, data collection, synthesis and reporting;
• Provide information and analysis to inform policy and its development
• Draft research proposals and terms of reference (ToRs) for research;
• Coordinate the Authority’s research activities and ensuring quality;
• Maintain accurate data on all aspects of Drugs and Substance Abuse for the Authority;
• Work in close partnership with external research institutions in both private and public sector;
• Produce policy briefs on research findings to the policy makers;
• Update the management on emerging issues on drugs and substance;
• Develop qualitative and quantitative data collection tools;
• Documentation, dissemination and drafting of reports;
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

• A Masters degree from a recognized University in Population Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work or a related discipline with bias in statistics, research methods and social policy components;
• Demonstrated skills in usage of statistical packages e.g. SPSS, Epi-Info, Excel, Stata and Access;
• Documentation skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong social research, social policy and/or numerical skills;
• Ability to think analytically;
• Good organizational skills;
• Demonstrate strong team leadership skills and ability to work cohesively to achieve set targets through team work;
• Experience and skills in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.

4. Programs Officer – Youth
NAC 6
Ref. No. NAC/YO/11 -01

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Manager - Programmes.

Job Summary

The Youth Officer will manage and coordinate all Youth and Children targeted programmes within the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead alcohol and drug abuse prevention and awareness campaigns among the youth and children countrywide;
• Identify prevention and public awareness needs in the country;
• Develop awareness materials and education programmes;
• Develop effective and efficient dissemination methodologies;
• Facilitate identification of alternative recreational activities for illicit drugs and substances users;
• Design, develop and review curricula for prevention and awareness campaigns;
• Supervisory role to staff /consultants in the department;
• Prepare department’s budgets and monitor implementation;
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

• University degree in Social Sciences
• Training in Project Management
• Qualification in youth training / education
• Family Life education
• At least three (3) years experience in similar position
• Good at mobilizing human and material resources
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong team leadership skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills.

5. Public Relations Officer
(NAC 6)
Ref. No. NAC/PRO/11-01

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Manager - Communication and Documentation.

Job Summary

The Public Relations Officer’s overall responsibility will be to ensure that the Authority`s public image is enhanced and promoted by applying all relevant strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement communications and media strategies as well as development of promotional materials;
• Develop audio and visual documentaries on the Authority’s campaign activities;
• Proactively manage relations with the print and electronic media;
• Prepare press releases, media adverts, supplements , press conferences and media interviews;
• Mobilize media houses to cover the Authority’s programmes/activities in addition to airing and publishing for public and stakeholders information;
• Organize functions, shows and other public events while ensuring that they are publicized by the media;
• Coordinate publication of the Authority`s newsletter;
• Continuously develop relevant content for updating the Authority’s website;
• Undertake media monitoring and preparing daily press reviews on Alcohol and Drugs Abuse for management consumption;
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Mass Communication or other related field
• Ability to conceptualize and package information for target audience consumption
• At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in public relations or media
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili languages
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft Office and Desktop Publishing applications and internet
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Duty station for the successful candidates will be in Nairobi. These positions are for three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.

Only candidates who meet the set criteria for each position should submit their applications, current CVs, day time telephone contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up the appointment where successful, and names and contacts of three referees including their email addresses.

Copies of all certificates and testimonials should be hand delivered or mailed to the address below not later than 25th March 2011.

All applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.

NACADA Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you do not hear from us by 20th April 2011
consider your application unsuccessful.

National Coordinator/CEO
NACADA Authority,
NSSF Building, Block A
Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO, Nairobi.

Tel :020-2721997

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External Communications Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya - SOS Children's Villages International

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide. Working throughout Africa and the Middle East (AFME), SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a new External Communications Advisor, for the Continental Office AFME.

Working on a full time basis and based in Nairobi/Kenya, he/she will establish external communication systems for rapid and efficient sharing of information across the continent, particularly from countries within AFME to the Promoting/Supporting Associations (PSAs).

The External Communications Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based in Innsbruck/Austria.

The Challenge

• Plan and coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand
• Form networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media spokesperson for regional/national journalists
• Build capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort

Your Profile

• Formal qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar
• 5 years experience in journalism, communications or a related field
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate to different cultures
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
• Fluency in English (French is an asset)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the internet

We Offer

• Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
• Intercultural working environment
• Interesting opportunities for further development
• Competitive compensation package
• The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter - in English) - along with three traceable references to the following email address:

co.afme.hr@sos-kd.org

Closing date: 18th February 2011

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Corporate Affairs Executive Job Vacancy - National Oil Corporation of Kenya

National Oil Corporation of Kenya is a fast growing and dynamic World Class Petroleum company serving energy needs for today and tomorrow.

Following the steady and continuous growth and expansion we have experienced over the last few years, we are looking for a talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individual keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the position of Corporate Affairs Executive

Ref: HR 01/12/10

This appointment will initially be on a one year renewable contract

Job Profile

Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, the incumbent will be responsible for public and media relations and all external communication activities that expand and raise the profile of the Company while promoting its products, exploration agenda and role within the industry and the government.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Champions the National Oil brand
• Creates effective communication material for downstream and upstream business operations.
• Creates and maintains positive media contacts/ relations and reviews all media materials
• Acts as the media and agency liaison both within the Corporation and externally.
• Coordinates and organizes Corporate events
• Prepares press releases for review and authorizes their subsequent release
• Promotes National Oil products and other assets and works with the Marketing team to grow the Company brand
• Supports and coordinates press conferences and briefings in conjunction with Public Relations agencies
• Prepares, manages and monitors budgets associated with projects agreed upon
• Liaises with the Deputy Managing Director and other stakeholders within the company to spearhead CSR programs for the Company
• Generates ideas, develops concepts and writes copies to articulate the Company’s position and brand appropriateness for various audiences
• Ensures compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, systems and statutory requirements.

The Person

• First degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent
• Five (5) to eight (8) years experience in a similar position in a Commercial business environment
• Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya
• Member Chartered Institute of Marketing Association (CIMA) or any other recognized professional body in Marketing.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Sector would be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Be an energetic, self driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty
• Should be result oriented, have excellent interpersonal relationship skills with good knowledge of the consumer market.

National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567-00200 City Square
Nairobi

or via email: hrm@nockenya.co.ke

so as to reach us by 5th January 2011.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Manager, Corporate Affairs (Re-Advertised) - Lake Basin Development Authority

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.
He or she will be:

• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Providing a framework for administrative support and development effort to corporate systems.
• Maintaining and developing key client and stakeholder relationships with the ultimate aim of promoting a positive corporate image for the Authority.
• Developing of policies and tools to assist in creating and sustaining the organization’s visibility strategy.
• Responsible for realization of Departmental Performance Targets, and general performance management
• Promoting and implementing all aspects of the Authority’s Strategic communications, including managing & promoting LBDA’s core messages.

Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any social science with post graduate qualification in mass communication/PR or equivalent.
• Proven work experience in Mass Media.
• Membership with relevant professional body
• Masters degree in Communication/Public Relations or any related field will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience & Skills:

• At least 5 years in senior management position.
• Excellent corporate communication and liaison skills.
• Must have understanding of desktop publishing.
• Highly polished analytical and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of the RDAs policy in relation to Vision 2030 objectives.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines.

To apply for any of the above positions, you must have high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.

These positions come with competitive salary packages.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu

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Technical Communications Officer

Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.
We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.
LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.
We have vacancy for the following position:

Technical Communications Officer
TCO/LVCT/2010

Location: Nairobi

Job purpose and objectives: The overall aim of this post is to undertake the planning, development and implementation of LVCT’s communication strategy.

The TCO will support internal and external communications across LVCT and perform tasks that will ensure the effective smooth running and growth of LVCT documentation, communication and dissemination.

Minimum job requirements:

    * Masters in journalism, public relations or related field from a recognized University;
    * 4 years experience in communications or PR
    * Journalism/media experience
    * Excellent writing skills
    * Editorial and design experience
    * Database management of groups and contacts on excel
    * Understanding of HIV/AIDS and health issues
    * Self-organized, motivated and able to work with tight deadlines

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org so as to arrive NOT later than December 10, 2010

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

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Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) Fundraising and Public Relations Officer Job Vacancy

The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) is a charitable organization established in 1956 by an Act of Parliament. Our objective is the creation of an environment that encourages the inclusion of the visually impaired persons and promotes the prevention of avoidable blindness.

KSB works in partnership with the corporate companies, government, international and local non governmental organizations and the community to execute its mandate.

PR/ FR Mission: To develop the financial self-sustainability of KSB to enable the implementation of and support to The Society’s programmes activities and programmes.

PR/FR Core Functions:

1. Generation of income through events.
2. Develop the PR/FR department’s capacity to effectively deliver its mandate.
3. Enhance and maintain communication of KSB’s services and image.
4. Maintain and develop partnerships and increase KSB’s membership base
5. Institutionalize the departments fundraising strategy.

Job Description/ Key Responsibilities

1. To develop KSB’s fundraising and resource mobilization strategy and plans and follow up implementation at all levels to support the projects of the Society
2. To organize and coordinate special events to raise funds
3. To coordinate the development of concept notes and project proposals, working closely with relevant programme staff and build the capacity and confidence of KSB staff through formal training and/or informal 1-1 coaching to engage with institutional donors at all stages of the grant cycle.
4. To develop strengthen and implement strategies for increasing membership acquisition, retention, appeals, acknowledgement and provide information to members and to ensure that the Society’s database is current and relevant to the Society’s activities.
5. To collect information and prepare material for internal and external publications to promote activities of the Society.
6. To Manage effective communication and relationships with existing donors and sponsors and solicit new donors through networking forums
7. To liaise with the media and other PR agencies to enhance the Society’s image in the development of National and International publicity and awareness campaigns
8. To develop and implement the fundraising and public relations department budget and create reports accordingly
9. To monitor, evaluate and propose advanced mechanisms to increase efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising and sponsorship activities and update the management and board on the progress in as far as fundraising is concerned.
10. Ensuring that the information and content of the KSB website is current and reflects the image of KSB
11. To contribute to the shaping of a shared vision of KSB’s fundraising aims among all staff and the understanding of their role in achieving them.
12. To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director and to provide direction support and motivation to enable innovation and high achievement of KSB key outcomes.

Key Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related degree. Post Graduate, e.g. Masters (Desirable)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar position in fundraising and grant management.
• Proven track record of achieving objectives and annual fundraising targets.
• Demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in fundraising systems and processes
• Confident, articulate and competent proposal and report writer
• Sound project management, budgeting and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to network and to generate connections across a broad spectrum of individuals and donor organisations and has autonomy to initiate the development of partnerships, and policies within area of jurisdiction.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills whereby communication is proactive and used to inform, influence, negotiate and motivate others in own area of work, across the organization
• Computer proficiency (word and excel)
• Self motivated and organised

All applicants must apply, enclosing full curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, three names and addresses of referees, one of whom should be from current employer, and a day time telephone contact sent by 5th November 2010.

Only Hardcopies will be accepted.

Short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director
Kenya Society for the Blind
P.O. Box 46656-00100, Nairobi

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African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) CEO’s Personal Assistant (PA) Job Vacancy

Established by African States with the financial support from the World Bank, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is a multi-lateral developmental institution dedicated to providing insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance and other financial services to foster trade with and investments in its African Member States for the purposes of promoting trade, investment and other productive activities in Africa.

The African Trade Insurance Agency seeks to fill position outlined below and qualified candidates are invited to apply:

Personal Assistant (PA) to the CEO

The purpose of the position is to provide administrative, secretarial, and logistical support to the CEO. The PA arranges meetings, drafts minutes of meetings and prepares other routine documents. The position ensures follow-up action as may be required by the CEO from time to time.

The incumbent is tasked with speedy processing, safe storage and retrieval of information; and to attend to visitors and telephone calls. The PA makes travel and accommodation arrangements for the CEO and other senior staff. The position promotes safe and efficient use of office machinery, equipment and inventories allocated to the
office.

Experience in events management is desirable. The PA may be required to provide other general administrative services as may be assigned from time to time. The PA to the CEO will be expected to have a minimum of a Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Studies or other related discipline. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an advantage. 4 years of experience working as a Personal Assistant to a senior executive or as a senior secretary in a busy department is required.

Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) and French (spoken and written) are essential for the position. The position is categorized as general staff category (local) under ATI’s classification.

Salary range: $20,000- 24,000 per annum.

The salaries indicated above are tax free, as ATI benefits from having diplomatic immunities and privileges. (Other benefits apply to the salary indications).

How to Apply:

1.     Please submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, ATI’s Personal History Form, details of your current remuneration package to recruitment@ati-aca.org

2.     The Personal History Form can be obtained at ATI’s web-site

3.     The closing date for application is 5 July 2010 at mid night Nairobi time

4.     Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and submitting applications in compliance with point 1-3 above will be considered for this position and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to the above vacancies, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Development Manager Job in Machakos

We are an NGO based at Kola in Machakos District working in Ukambani area.

The Development Manager is the chief fund raiser of the agency under the direction of the C.E.O & the Board.

Qualification:

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in development; communication or related area.

Desirable Qualification

• He or she should have proven experience in fund raising
• Experience in NGO projects will be an added advantage
• Should be able to write and follow up proposals for present and potential donors
• Should be able to gather information and write all annual and end of project reports to donors
• Must have excellent English writing and analysis skills
• Computer literate
• Be able to meet deadlines all the time
• Should be able to compile all the monthly reports

Interested persons with the required qualification should submit their application to the undersigned before 9th July 2010.

Human Resource Manager,
P.O.Box 16 – 90108, Kola, Machakos.
e-mail: Joshua@execellentdevelopment.com

Family Health International (FHI) Jobs in Kenya

FHI is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research. Since our inception in 1971, FHI has formed partnerships with national governments and local communities in dozens of countries throughout the developing world to support lasting improvements in the health of individuals and the effectiveness of health care systems.

We seek qualified candidates for the following positions to be based in Nairobi:

Associate Director
Ref: No. FHI-AD-ROADS II

Job Summary:

• Provide leadership and management expertise to ensure effective and efficient HIV/AIDS and broader health programming in East, Central and Southern Africa.
• Assist the Project Director in development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate systems, projects, services, staff and budgets.
• Assist in development and evaluation of project goals and/or objectives, sub agreements, monitoring of project implementation, reports, etc., as it relates to the project's strategic plan and priorities.
• Participate in implementing quality improvement systems for various programs and the development of staff capacity, including identification of professional development opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS and 9-11 years relevant work experience in Program Management.
• Master's and 7-9 years relevant work experience in Program Management.

Associate Communications Officer
Ref: No. FHI-ACO-ROADS II

Job Summary

• The Associate Communications Officer, documentation and reporting, will provide assistance in the documentation and dissemination of success stories, promising practices and lessons learned in HIV/AIDS and broader health programming in East and Central Africa.
• The post holder will also develop program reports in liaison with colleagues, identify resource materials to inform strategic planning, and facilitate communication across project offices.

Minimum Recruitment:

• A basic degree in journalism, communication or public relations or postgraduate diploma with good experience.
• Three or more years in project communications within an international development agency setting.
• Experience in writing/ editing for the media or publications
• Experience in the media and media relations.
• Ability to write within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

For a more detailed job description of the above positions, please visit out website as indicated below.

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates may register online through the FHI Career Center at
www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/index.htm or via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org and quote the Ref No. provided on the subject line while sending your application, to be received not later than July 2, 2010.

No phone calls please!

Kindly note that only short listed persons will be contacted.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Jobs in Kenya

1. Chief Pharmacist – Job Group K3 (1 Post)
2. Hospital Engineer – Job Group K4 (1 Post)
3. Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist – Job Group K4 (1 Post)
4. Chief Legal Officer – Job Group K4 (1 Post)
5. Deputy Chief Nurse – Job Group K4 (1 Post)
6. Senior Legal Officer – Job Group K5 (1 Post)
7. Deputy Quality Assurance Manager – Job Group K5 (1 Post)
8. Deputy Chief Physiotherapist – Job Group K5 (1 Post)
9. Deputy Chief Dental Technologist – Job Group K5 (1 Post)
10. Chief Human Resource Officer – Job Group K5 (1 Post)
11. Laundry Manager – Job Group K6 (1 Post)
12. Assistant Quality Assurance Manager – Job Group K6 (1 Post)
13. Hospital Planner I- Job Group K7 (1 Post)
14. Senior Superintendent (Buildings) – Job Group K7 (1 Post)
15. Senior Telephone Supervisor- Job Group K7 (1 Post)
16. Senior Public Relations Officer – Job Group K7 (1 Post)
17. Public Relations Officer II/I – Job Group K9/8 (1 Post)
18. Nursing Officer III/II

The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:-

1. Chief Pharmacist – Job Group K3 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Pharmacist will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the planning, organization, control and co-ordination of Pharmaceutical Services in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Formulation and maintenance of high standards of pharmaceutical services.
• Planning and budgeting for the procurement of drugs, proper storage, distribution and usage.
• Participating in the planning and management of health care programmes and projects in the Hospital and at national level.
• Ensuring preparation of regular monthly returns on drugs from the satellite pharmacies.
• Ensuring that Pharmacy Practices and Ethics in the Hospital are adhered to.
• Advising the Tendering and Technical Evaluation Committee on drug matters.
• Conducting research, teaching and examination of students in the Hospital and in the adjacent institutions.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief Pharmacist or equivalent position in a large organization.
• Evidence of wide experience in drugs’ policies and laws.
• Evidence of research and at least three (3) professional publications in reputable local or international journals on particular scientific findings/practices in the relevant field.
• Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

2. Hospital Engineer - Job Group K4 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Hospital Engineer will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) for the planning, directing, controlling and coordinating Engineering and Maintenance services in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Formulation of design and installation, repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment in the Hospital.
• Formulation of policy on procurement of spare parts to ensure efficiency  of  equipment  and  general  administration  of the maintenance services in the Hospital.
• Undertake civil works on roads, parking and drainage system.
• Developing long term strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets and establishing internal monitoring and control systems and procedures to support quality Engineering services.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in any of the following:-Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering.
• Registration with the Engineers and Architects Registration Board of Kenya.
• Proven experience of not less than three (3) years after registration at the level of Superintending Engineer (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics) OR equivalent position in a large organization.
• Member of a professional engineering body recognized by the Government.

3. Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist – Job Group K4 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible to the Head, Department of Laboratory Medicine for the planning, organization, co-ordination and administration of Medical Laboratory Services.

Specific duties will include:-

• Ensuring provision of quality laboratory services.
• Ensuring availability and proper utilization of consumables and equipment in the Unit.
• Participation in the preparation of expenditure estimates for the department.
• Conducting research and participating in teaching and examination of students in the Hospital and in the adjacent teaching institutions.
• Effective supervision, training and development of Medical Laboratory Technologists.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in any of the following clinical disciplines:
  • Haematology/Blood Transfusion
  • Bacteriology
  • Biochemistry
  • Virology
  • Parasitology or Histopathology.
• Proven- experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist or equivalent position in a large organization.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Registration with the Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

4. Chief Legal Officer - Job Group K4 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Legal Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Finance & Administration) for all legal matters in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Provision of advice on all legal matters.
• Custody of all legal documents and the Hospital Seal.
• Instituting court actions to recover Hospital debts.
• Representing the Hospital in Legal cases instituted by or against the Hospital.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in law from a recognized university. Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (A.H.C.K)
• Valid practicing licence.
• Proven experience of not less than five (5) years in legal practice in the Public Sector, three (3) of which must have been at a senior position.

5. Deputy Chief Nurse – Job Group K4 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Nurse will be responsible to the Chief Nurse for the planning, organizing, control and co-ordination of Nursing services.

Specific duties will include:-

• Development, implementation and maintenance of nursing standards and programmes in the Hospital.
• Participating in the planning and management of national nursing programmes.
• Maintenance of discipline among nursing personnel.
• Monitoring and following up the prdcurement of nursing equipment, supplies and appliances.
• Co-ordination of admission of mass medical/surgical emergencies/epidemics and participation in the formulation and implementation of related policies and procedures.
• Collection and analysis of data on nursing care and related activities.
• Participation in the investigation of patients and staff complaints. Active participation in the staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN) and Kenya Registered Midwifery (KRM) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• At least three (3) post basic qualifications one of which must be in Public Health.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Chief Nurse or and equivalent position in a large health institution. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.

6. Senior Legal Officer - Job Group K5 (1 Post)

The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Chief Legal Officer for all legal matters in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Providing advice on legal matters.
• Representing the Hospital in legal matters.
• Deputizing the Chief Legal Officer.
• Taking charge of the Legal Unit in absence of the Chief Legal Officer.
• Assisting the Chief Legal Officer in instituting Court action to recover Hospital debts.
• Assisting the Chief Legal Officer in supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in law from a recognized University.
• Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya (AHCK) Valid practicing licence.
• Proven experience of not less than three (3) years in the legal practice/work.

7. Deputy Quality Assurance Manager – Job Group K5 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible to the Quality Assurance Manager for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality Assurance policies.

Specific duties will include:-

• Planning and organizing programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital.
• Preparation of reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital.
• Participating in quality assurance research activities.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Public Health or Health management with a sound knowledge in quality health.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a managerial position in a large organization.
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage.

8.  Deputy Chief Physiotherapist - Job Group K5 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Physiotherapist will be responsible to the Chief Physiotherapist for the planning and management of Physiotherapy services in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Participating in planning and organizing the provision of quality Physiotherapy services.
• Ensuring availability and control of relevant supplies and equipment for the department.
• Participating in the preparation of the expenditure estimates for the department.
• Participating in research and teaching of students.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff in the department.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of
• Assistant Chief Physiotherapist or an equivalent position in a large organization.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Degree in Physiotherapy Studies and/or evidence of research or teaching will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.

9. Deputy Chief Dental Technologist – Job Group K5 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Dental Technplogist will be responsible to the Head of Dentistry Department for the overall management of Dental Technology services.

Specific duties will include:-

• Participating in the planning, supervising and co-ordinating the dental technology services.
• Ensuring availability of supplies and equipment.
• Participating in the planning and development of curricula. Implementation and evaluation of training programs.
• Supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Assistant Chief Dental Technologist or an equivalent position in a large organization. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Registration with the Association of the Kenya Dental Technologists.
• A Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

10. Chief Human Resource Officer - Job Group K5 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Human Resource Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Human Resource Manager for the Human Resource management functions.

Specific duties will include:

• Planning and co-ordinating recruitment, appointments, promotions, staff discipline and industrial relations matters.
• Development, interpretation and implementation of Human Resource policies.
• Participation in the preparation of Human Resource budget.
• Administration of staff remuneration and related benefits. Participation in the review of the Terms and Conditions of Service.
• Planning and management of exit programmes.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications
Masters degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.

• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Senior Human Resource Officer or equivalent position in a large organisation.
• Evidence of skills in human resource management information system.
• Candidates with a degree in Social Sciences plus CPS (K) or an approved post-graduate qualification in Personnel/Human Resource Management and have worked for at least three (3) years in the grade of Senior Human Resource Officer will also be considered.

11. Laundry Manager - Job Group K6 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Laundry Manager will be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer for the management, co-ordination and control of the laundry and tailoring services in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include: -

• Establishing and maintaining procedures and standards to ensure quality laundry services.
• Ensuring efficiency in the cleaning, distribution and safe storage of linen and garments.
• Ensuring proper functioning and maintenance of all the laundry machines and other equipment in the unit.
• Overseeing the inspection of fabrics, mending and fabrication of specialised items.
• Preparation of reports on operations of the Unit.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Institutional Management from Kenya Polytechnic OR Diploma in Laundry and Dry cleaning from Kenya Utalii College or any other recognised institution.
• Certificate in laundry from a recognized institution.
• Evidence of at least one (1) month training in general management.
• Proven experience of at least five (5) years of managing laundry services at a senior level in a large organisation, preferably a health institution.

12. Assistant Quality Assurance Manager – Job Group K6 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible to the Deputy Quality Assurance Manager for the planning and formulation of the quality assurance programmes.

Specific duties will include:-

• Participating in the designing of the quality assurance strategies and policies for the Hospital.
• Participating in teaching and training of the Hospital staff on quality related issues.
• Participating in the preparation and production of activity reports on quality related matters as required.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health or Health Management.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Quality Assurance Co-ordinator or an equivalent position in a large organization.
• Evidence of skiHs in report writing.
• Possession of a Diploma in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage.

13. Hospital Planner I- Job Group K7 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Hospital Planner I will be responsible to the Deputy Planning Manager for the planning of all Hospital development programmes and projects.

Specific duties will include:

• Participating in the formulation of Hospital development strategies.
• Conducting feasibility studies and determining viability of projects/ programmers.
• Participating in all stages of performance contracting in the hospital.
• Carrying out surveys and compiling reports on specific assignments.

Qualifications

• Degree (Second Class Honours, Upper Division) in Economics or its equivalent recognized qualification from a recognized university.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Planning Officer II or its equivalent in a large organization.
• Post graduate qualifications in the same field will be an added advantage.

14. Senior Superintendent (Buildings) – Job Group K7 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Superintendent (Buildings) will be responsible to the Hospital Engineer for the planning end implementation of building works.

Specific duties will include:-

• Estimating costs of repairs.
• Monitoring and supervision of work in progress on site.
• Participating in the preparation of monthly progress returns on expenditure.
• Ensuring that proper specifications and standards are maintained.
• Supervising any repairs, maintenance and/or alterations being carried out on existing buildings.
• Auditing of quantities of materials required for the job.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering from Kenya National  Examinations Council or other approved equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Superintendent I (Buildings) or its equivalent in a large organization.
• Candidates who have the Ordinary National Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering from the Kenya National Examination Council or other approved equivalent qualifications and have served for at least six (6) years in the grade of Superintendent (Buildings), and have shown merit and ability in work performance will also be considered

15. Senior Telephone Supervisor- Job Group K7 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Telephone Supervisor will be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer for the overall management of the Telephone services in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Ensuring the paging machine system, telex, facsimile (fax), intercom, Radio Call, fire alarm system, low water warning bell system, national master indicator system, radio receiver system, direct telephone lines, house telephones and the entire Hospital telephone system are all in good working condition.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

• ‘O’ Level with at least Division III or its accepted equivalent.
• Advanced Supervisory/management course at Central Training School or other recognised institution.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in the grade of Telephone Supervisor II or its equivalent in a large organisation.

16. Senior Public Relations Officer – Job Group K7 (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Public Relations Officer will be responsible to the Chief Public Relations Officer for the management and administration of the Public Relations functions in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:-

• Participation in the development of the corporate communication strategy for the Hospital.
• Participation in the identification of Hospital events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public.
• Preparation of media supplements, documentaries and press releases/media features. Participation in the preparation of budget for the Unit.
• Preparing reports on the operations of the Unit as required.
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff.

Qualification

• Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Public Relations Officer I or its equivalent in a large organization.
• Evidence of advanced skills in computer application.
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Good personality traits, high integrity, motivated and a team player.

17. Public Relations Officer II/I - Job Group K9/8 (1 Post)

The Public Relations Officer II/I will be responsible to the Chief Public Relations Officer through the Senior Public Relations Officer for the administration of the Public Relations functions in the Hospital.

Specific duties will include:

• Assisting the Senior Public Relations Officer in the development of the corporate communication strategy for the Hospital.
• Assisting the Senior Public Relations Officer in the identification of Hospital events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public.
• Participation in development of media supplements documentaries and press features.

Qualifications

• Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations.

or

• Degree in Social Science with a diploma in any of the above fields.

or

• Diploma in the above fields (Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communication studies, journalism or International Relations) with experience of at least three (3) years in Public Relations work in the Public Sector or a large organization.
• Must show evidence of computer knowledge and skills.

18. Nursing Officer III/II – Job Group K10/9 (107 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Nursing Officer III/II will be responsible to the Senior Nursing Officer for planning of nursing care of patients.

Specific duties will include:-

• Assessment, identification of patients’ needs and providing the required nursing care.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the working area and ensuring that the medical equipment and instruments are in good working condition.
• Giving support and health education to patients relatives and the community.
• Accompanying patients for medical services in other service points.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) OR Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)).
• Qualified in the year 2006 or after. Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Method of Application

Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professional certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta National Hospital P.O. Box 20723-00202 Nairobi

To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 30th June 2010.

Civil/Public Servants should apply through their respective Permanent Secretaries/Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and the other through their respective Heads of Department

Salary Scales

• Job Group K3:    Kshs.89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 1,673 – 100,620 x 4,812 – 110,244 per month.
• Job Group K4:    Kshs.77,527 x 3,877 -81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 per month.
• Job Group K5:    Kshs.63,782 x 3,189 – 66,971 x 3,349 -70,320 x 3,516- 73,836 x 3,691 – 77,527 x 3,877- 81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 per month.
• Job Group K6:    Kshs.49,636 x 2,364 – 59,092 per month.
• Job Group K7:    Kshs.45,021 x 2,251 – 47,272 x 2,364 – 56,728 per month.
• Job Group KB:    KShs. 35,275 x 1,764 – 37,039 x 1,852 – 38,891 x 1,944 – 40,835 x 2,042 – 42,877pm.
• Job Group K9:   Kshs. 30,472 x 1,524 – 31,996 x 1,599 – 33,595 x 1,680-35,275 p.m.
• Job Group K10: Kshs. 26,323 x 1,316 – 27,639 x 1,382 – 29,021 x 1,451 – 30,472 x 1,524 – 31,996