Executive Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007. In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in
Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Executive Assistant

Reporting to: Regional Director

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Support the Office of the Regional Director and the Program Director in coordinating activities, weekly meetings, field visits and take notes to record discussions and prepare minutes and memoranda for the records.
• Maintain records and track the status of the Regional Director’s action items, including his/her calendar.
• Analyze and collect information from all the country offices under the supervision of the Regional Director and produce talking points and correspondence with the field offices
• Organize and maintain the Office of the Regional Director through establishing filing systems, logging and tracking systems, and mail and contact listing
• Provide administrative support by conducting research, handling information requests, and performing administrative functions such as preparing correspondences and drafting meeting minutes; receiving visitors; arranging conference calls; and scheduling meetings.
• Prepare for the visits of high delegations including NRC Secretary General , Board of Directors, International Program Department Director, donors and other dignitaries.
• Select and compile background and briefing materials for meetings, travel, conferences and fundraising for the senior management team
• Screen and review incoming correspondence (mail, email); collect background material; draft and sign correspondence, or clear drafts with the Regional Director
• Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, NRC in other countries and external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions
• Undertake speedy processing, safe storage and retrieval of information and documents
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A University Degree in Public Relations, International Relations or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an International NGO or UN working as a senior executive or as a Senior Secretary in a busy department.
• Detailed knowledge and technical expertise in Office Management.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
• Absolute reliability and discretion with confidential information
• Excellent self organization and time management skills
• Flexible and ability to multi task
• Excellent proactive self supervision.
• Analysis of numerical, verbal and other data from diverse sources.
• Ability to summarize and draft complex reports and good report writing skills.
• Sound practical exposure to Project Management would be an added advantage

Deadline for Applications: 10th April 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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FMCG Company Regional Operations Manager Job in Western Kenya

We are a leading FMCG Company dealing with key brands in the beverage industry seeking to recruit a Regional Operations Manager based in Western.

Job Title: Regional Operations Manager

Department: Sales & Distribution

Reports to: Sales & Distribution Director

Primary Purpose of the Job

To develop, implement and manage business and financial plans for the Depot, Warehouse and Distribution operations to ensure and effective and efficient logistic system, while satisfying customer service needs, optimizing all resources and eliminating waste.

Primary Responsibilities

• Regional Business Plan Development and Implementation
• Regional Planning, Process Management and Coordination
• Warehouse & Distribution Management
• Logistics Management
• Operational Performance and Productivity
• Financial Control
• Performance Management

Competency Requirements

• Degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an operations environment at management level, ideally in FMCG.

Ideal Profile

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and problem solving
• Presentation and communication (written and oral)
• Multifunctional skill base(marketing, commercial, financial, operations)
• Integrative and innovative
• Leadership qualities and skills.
• High level of initiative
• Planning and organizing competencies

Key Accountabilities

• KPI Management
• Asset utilization
• People management
• Information integrity
• Financial Control
• Supplier/customer relationships

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for a conducive office environment. Work requires significant local travel and may require occasional overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

Interested candidates should send their application letter highlighting their current remuneration accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, names, telephone & E-mail contacts of two referees by 8th April 2011 to

DNA 944
P.O 49010-00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Nurses, Anaethestic Assistants, Theatre Technicians, Marketing, Biomedical Engineer and Medical Secretary Jobs in Kenya

The International Centre for Minimal Access Surgery

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

Applications are invited to the following posts at a newly established, state-of-the-art Day Care Surgical facility offering Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery).

Apart from offering surgery, the Centre is geared towards training Surgeons and Theatre staff in and around East and Central Africa in developing skills to provide safe Minimal Access Surgery in the Region.

All applications (made in writing) should reach the undersigned by Tuesday 15th April, 2011 and be accompanied by an updated CV, recent photograph, names of the two referees & current salary slip.

1. Theatre Nurses

2. Ward Nurses

3. Anaethestic Assistants

4. Theatre Technicians

5. Marketing

6. Biomedical Engineer

7. Medical Secretary

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

The Administrator
1st floor, Parklands Mediplaza,
3rd Avenue Parklands,
P.O. Box 38291, Parklands, 00623,
Nairobi.

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Administrative Assistant and Marketing Executive Jobs in Kenya

A service provider organization has vacancies for the following positions:

1. Administrative Assistant

Duties:

• Personnel Administration and Property Management

Qualifications

• Bcom (Accounting Option) or CPA.
• Experience in Real Estate Management or Personnel Administration
• Aged between 25-35 years
• Clean driving license with 2 years experience

2. Marketing Executive

Duties:

• Marketing initiative to increase customer base
• Expansion of portfolio of existing customers
• Customer care
• Customer Relationship and feed back

Qualifications

• Bcom (Marketing option)
• 3 years experience in marketing products/services
• Good Communication skills

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidates.

Send applications, CVs and Copies of Certificates to: -

P.O. Box 20105 – 00200
Nairobi

Or Via email to kibuwa@kenyaweb.com

and to be received by Friday 15th April 2011.

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Kenyatta National Hospital Chief Executive Officer Job Re-Advertisement

Kenyatta National Hospital [KNH] was established in 1901 – Its mandate as stated in Legal Notice No 109 of 1987 is to provide specialized healthcare, facilitate training and research and participate in National Health Planning and Policy for the benefit of the nation and the region at large.

KNH has grown from its humble beginnings since 1901 to become the largest (2000 Bed capacity) teaching and referral hospital in the East & Central African region.

The hospital’s vision is to be “a world class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare”, with a mission to “provide accessible specialized quality healthcare, facilitate medical training, research, and participate in national health planning and policy”.

The KNH Board of Management invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with strong leadership and transformational qualities to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer.

The Job Position

Job Ref: KNH/HR/CEO/01/2011/R01
Job title: Chief Executive Officer, KNH

Salary Package: Highly attractive Salary package commensurate with competencies will be offered to the successful candidate

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Management, the Chief Executive Officer, will be the Accounting Officer and Secretary to the Board, and will be responsible for the following:-

• To provide visionary leadership and direction to the organization and to ensure that hospital mandates and policies are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan.
• To formulate strategies and business plans, lead teams for high performance and innovation.
• To ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the Hospital’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• To ensure that the Hospital’s Strategic Plans are implemented timely, the Performance Contract objectives and targets are negotiated, achieved and reported in time and the Annual Operational Plans and budgets prepared and submitted in compliance with statutory requirements.
• To oversee and direct the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives and capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the National Health Sector Strategic Plans.
• To provide the needed transformational leadership of KNH to cope with citizens expectations in line with the new constitution of Kenya.
• To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships for the realization of the Hospital’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• To ensure that Hospital’s staff remains motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with human resource management policies and practices.
• To establish and sustain effective relationships with the Board of Management, the Government, parent Ministry, and other stakeholders.
• To promote a culture of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles and best practices in the Hospital.
• To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of Management.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• The candidate aspiring for the post of Chief Executive Officer shall have a postgraduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Business ,Finance, Economics or other related field from a recognized University .
• At least 10 years relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior level in a large organization
• Proficiency in Computer packages
• Must be an advocate for high quality healthcare standards.
• Strategic Leadership and Health Systems Management [HSM], from a recognized training institution, will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Public Sector Financial Management and Service Regulations
• Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005
• Policy development and formulation
• Quality assurance within the hospital context
• Analytical / project evaluation
• People management and empowerment
• Human resource planning & strategies
• Communication and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution
• The ability to transform the hospital
• Client orientation and customer care

Personal attributes

• Willingness to work under changing and difficult circumstances
• Driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Client focused organizational development strategies
• Good background in turn around and change management

The successful candidate will be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.

Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity].

Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.

Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 29th April 2011

Chairperson
Board of Management
Kenyatta National Hospital
Administration Block 1st’ Floor
P.O. Box 20723, 00202
Nairobi

Email:knhadmin@knh.or.ke

NB: Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

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