Secretary Job in Kenya - P.C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute

P.C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute wishes to recruit a Secretary Grade I.

He/ She will be required to:-

• Carry out all secretarial duties
• Prepare for meetings
• Manage data base and records
• Prepare and compile reports, letters, and other documents
• Maintain proper filing system

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have:-

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Stage III Single & Group certificates
• Computer skills
• Be at least 28 years
• At least have 2 years experience.
• MUST have a certificate of good conduct

Qualified applicants should send application letters to the Principal so as to reach her by 01.04.2011.

P.C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
P O Box 21280 – 00505, Nairobi
Cellphone: 020 2042736/8 or 0721 480199

Email: kinyanjuitechnical2008@gmail.com

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Ministry of Lands Clerical Officers, Drivers, Jobs, Senior Support Staff and Reception Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancies:

1. Clerical Officer
Job Group ‘F’
Nineteen (19) posts

Advert No. V/No.1/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 10,717 X 537 – 11,254 X 563 – 11,817 X 599 – 12,416 per month

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C- or ts approved equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer Applications.

Duties and responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Clerical cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a more senior officer and will be subjected to regular checks and verification.

Officers at this level will be deployed in the Human Resource Management Unit, general registry, supplies, accounts office or general office services.

Specific duties will include:

• compiling statistical records;
• sorting, filing and dispatching of letters;
• maintaining an efficient filing system;
• processing appointments, promotion, discipline transfers and other related duties in Human Resource Management;
• computation of statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
• preparing payment vouchers; and
• compiling data and drafting simple letters.

2. Driver III
Job Group ‘D’
Thirteen (13) posts

Advert No. V/No. 2/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819 X 438 – 9,257 X 464 – 9,721 per month

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of the following:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III;
• a valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• at least two (2) years driving experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:-

• driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc;
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

3. Senior Support Staff
Job Group ‘D’
Eighteen (18) posts

Advert No. V/No.3/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819 X 438 – 9,257 X 464 – 9,721 per month

Terms: Temporary

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities will involve:-

• performing messengerial duties;
• making and serving of office tea;
• ensuring cleanliness of offices; and
• any other duty assigned

Reception Assistant III
Job Group ‘E’
Twelve (12) posts

Advert No. V/No.4/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 9,721 X 486 – 10,207 X 510 – 10,717 X 537 – 11,254 pm

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its equivalent with at least a C- in English.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course on the reception function which should include basic knowledge in the fire fighting equipment.

The officer will work under the supervision of a more Senior Officer and will be required to guide and direct visitors; issue visitors passes; and maintain good public relations in Government offices.

NB:

• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Closing date will be 14th April, 2011

Interested and qualified persons should complete the PSC 2 Application Forms in triplicate and attach copies of their national identity cards, academic certificates and testimonials.

Application forms may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Completed applications forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Lands,
Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue,
P O Box 30450 – 00100,
Nairobi

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Laboratory Scientists Jobs in Kenya - East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Background:

Kenya is among the four countries participating in the East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project (EAPHLN) funded by the World Bank (IDA). This five year project aims to support a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of TB and other communicable diseases.

The project seeks to recruit TWO (2) scientists to be based at the National Public Health Laboratory Services (NPHLS) in Nairobi to provide technical inputs to the laboratory services in the country in the areas of microbiology and virology.

Position: Two (2) Laboratory Scientists

Scope of Work:

The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide technical support to the Head of National Public Health Laboratory Services and the respective affiliated laboratories to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project laboratory activities.

Specific responsibilities of the Scientist will include:

1. Contributes towards quality assurance performance within the department including taking part in all relevant external quality assurance programmes. The main priority of which will be facilitating the laboratories in achieving full accreditation with international recognized standards.
2. Establish and maintain systems and procedures for smooth implementation and operationalization of the project laboratory activities including strategic planning, assessment and introduction of new diagnostic methods and forward planning for laboratory equipment and consumables requirements.
3. Undertake regular visits to project laboratories and other agencies supporting implementation (infrastructure unit, procurement and disposal units) to identify implementation bottlenecks and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager for prompt resolution.
4. Participate in Laboratory stakeholder’s meetings and focal person for Kenya in the regional laboratory networking technical working group
5. Ensure adequate quality assurance procedures are maintained with respect to samples processing, reagent preparations and equipment use.
6. Participate in the development, review and implementation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
7. Supervise the performance of the complex microbiological, biological and chemical tests in addition to supervising specific units in the laboratories.
8. Participate in regular mentorship to laboratory technologist based at the satellite laboratory sites laboratory supported under the project. In addition regular trainings facilitation such as good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP), laboratory safety, quality control and other relevant training to maintain acceptable standards of laboratory operations
9. Conducting continuous laboratory education to existing staff at national and district level on new technologies including current trends in microbiology and virology techniques.

Qualifications and Experience:

Desired Education: Master’s Degree in Medical Microbiology and/or Medical Virology from a recognized institution.

Desired Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in a busy public health laboratory, preferably with supervision and management exposure.

Desired Skills:

• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding original work.
• Demonstrated ability to handle working relationships with senior officials and technical experts in Government and NGO’s.
• Familiarity with implementation of quality laboratory management systems and laboratory accreditation and/or ISO certification processes.
• Familiarity with conventional and molecular biology diagnostic and Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) techniques for the Microbiologist.
• Familiarity with conventional and molecular biology diagnostic and virology techniques for the Virologist
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Proficient in computer applications and database management
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and team player.
• Ability to design studies, analyze data and presentation of manuscripts on laboratory activities conducted at the National Public Health Laboratory Services.

Reporting:

• The scientist will report and work under the overall supervision of the Project Manager (Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control) and the Head of National Public Health Laboratories.

Deliverables:

• Monthly and Quarterly progress reports summarizing key activities undertaken during the month, problems and remedial actions.
• Steering the National and district satellite laboratories to full accreditation and two star accreditation status respectively during the project life.
• Satellite laboratories compliant with regionally and national quality assurance processes (internal and external) including laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Strengthened linkages between laboratory and disease surveillance activities.

Duration of Contract:

• Initial 2-year contract extendable depending on performance.
• At the end of contract period, the scientist will be absorbed in the civil service.

Duty Station:

• The scientist will be based in Nairobi and there will be frequent travel in Kenya to satellite laboratory sites as per request by the Project Manager.

Compensation:

• A competitive salary will be offered as per Government of Kenya norms for public officers
• Salary Scale: Job Group P
• Other benefits (medical and house allowance).

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications indicating the advertisement and position on the subject line of letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum vitae indicating work experience, current remuneration and copies of their testimonials, a daytime telephone contact and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned not later than 11th April 2011 to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
Afya House, Cathedral road
Address: P.O. Box 30016-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-20-2717077

Only Shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

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Operations Officer Job Re-Advertisement - East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation

East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position shown below.

Background:

Kenya is among the four countries participating in the East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project (EAPHLN) funded by the World Bank (IDA). This five year project aims to support a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of TB and other communicable diseases.

In each country a project coordination team is being set-up to support implementation of the project and it is proposed to engage an operations officer to provide operational support to the project team and facilitate efficient and timely implementation of project activities.

Operations Officer

Scope of Work:

The overarching objective of the assignment is to provide operational support to the Project Manager designated as the Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control (Head - DDPC) and the Project Coordinator to ensure efficient planning and timely implementation of project activities and meeting the project reporting requirements.

Specific responsibilities of the Specialist will include:

1. Establish and maintain systems and procedures for smooth implementation and operationalization of the project activities.
2. Prepare programmatic and financial reports for the MOPHS and the World Bank in consultation with the project coordination unit.
3. Undertake regular visits to project laboratories and other agencies supporting implementation (infrastructure unit, procurement and disposal units) to identify implementation bottlenecks and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager for prompt resolution.
4. Facilitate through technical support supervision, the monitoring of EAPHLN project activities by reviewing data submitted by facilities supported under the project.
5. Coordinate and supervise the core project staff (i.e. ICT officer, accountant), as may be needed.
6. Organize monthly/quarterly progress meetings for the project, take minutes, and write reports of the meetings attended in collaboration with the Project Coordinator who serves as the secretary to the Kenya EAPHLN committee.
7. Monitor and report on operational issues, identify opportunities and assist project supported facilities to develop their annual work plans.
8. Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care and are consistent with broader hospital development plans.
9. Prepare in collaboration with the Project Coordination Unit, an annual plan of action inclusive of budget for the World Bank-funded project, consolidating inputs from participating hospitals.
10. Provide every three months an activity report of the tasks undertaken.

Qualifications and Experience:

Desired Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management/Business Administration from a recognized institution. Possession of a Master’s degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.

Desired Experience: Minimum of five years of work experience in Public Service of Kenya and/or also managing operational support to health sector projects/programs supported by bilateral and multilateral donors.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to excel in a multi-tasked team environment and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding original work.
• Demonstrated ability to handle working relationships with senior officials and technical experts in Government and NGOs.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Proficient in computer applications and database management
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills

Reporting:

The officer will report and work under the overall supervision of the Project Manager (Head, Department of Disease Prevention and Control). He/she will also report to the Director of Public Health and Sanitation, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, as needed.

Deliverables:

• Monthly activity reports summarizing key activities undertaken during the month, problems and remedial actions.
• Quarterly project progress reports as required under the project.
• Annual implementation plan, procurement plan and draft budget

Duration of Contract:

• Initial 2-year contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

Duty Station:

• The officer will be based in Nairobi and will be expected to travel in Kenya for on site monitoring missions upon instruction and authorization from the Project Manager (Head-DDPC).

Compensation:

• A competitive salary will be offered as per Government of Kenya norms
• Salary Scale: Job Group Q
• Other benefits (medical and house allowance) and at the end of contract, gratuity allowance will apply.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications indicating the number of advertisement and position on the subject line of your letter and envelope, together with a detailed Curriculum vitae indicating work experience, current remuneration and copies of testimonials, a daytime telephone contact and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned not later than 11th April 2011.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation
Afya House, Cathedral road
Address: P.O. Box 30016-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254-20-2717077

Only Shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

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NSSF Human Resources Manager Job Re-Advertisement in Kenya

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources (HR) Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager (Operations), the HR Manager will be expected to deliver the HR role in an efficient, proactive and results-oriented fashion for improved productivity at the workplace.

She/he will be in charge of recruitment, performance management, training, promotions, employee relations, deployment, compensation, discipline, rewards & sanctions, organizational development, tapping and retention of talent as well as learning and development that inculcates a culture of highly motivated and self-driven employees.

The successful candidate shall develop a vibrant organizational and work culture through a dynamic change management platform to ensure the Fund embraces best practices at work.

Key responsibilities:-

• Developing and maintaining sound HR policies and systems to foster a modern management culture
• Implementing and monitoring performance appraisals
• Refining HR strategies to meet the Fund's strategic objectives
• Maintaining effective mechanisms for harmonious employee relations and sustaining a conducive work environment
• Ensuring employees are trained, skilled and motivated
• Fostering effective communication and policy dissemination at all levels within the organization. This includes liaison with the relevant labour union on employee relations
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, internal staff regulations, HR Policies, and Human Capital Standards
• Mainstreaming gender and disability objectives of the Fund
• Upskilling the competitiveness of the Fund's talent pool
• Implementing appropriate reward and recognition schemes

Qualifications:-

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Arts or Social Sciences
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resources and/or Personnel Management
• MBA degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in HR Management with at least five (5) years at senior management level.
• Excellent inter-personal, organizational, strategic and analytical skills
• Strong background in performance management and appraisals

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application together with an updated and detailed curriculum vitae so as to reach the undersigned not later than 1st April, 2011. Late applications will NOT be considered.

NSSF will offer an attractive package to the successful candidate


In your application, please quote reference number SF/HRM/04, include your daytime and mobile telephone numbers, email address and three referees to:

The Managing Trustee
National Social Security Fund
P. O. Box 30599 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@nssfkenya.co.ke

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