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Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Ndege Chai Sacco System Analyst Job in Kericho Kenya

Ndege Chai Sacco Ltd is a Medium size Society based in Kericho and has members in other areas like Naivasha, Mombasa, Tinderet, Sotik Tea / Highlands and Lemotit in Londiani.
The following vacancy has arisen in our establishment:

System Analyst 
1 Post

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Development, implementation and management of computerized information systems;
  • Drawing up ICT technical specifications;
  • Undertaking feasibility studies of proposed ICT systems;
  • Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
  • Ensuring proper functioning of all ICT systems in the SACCO;
  • Maintaining a backup system for all the data in the SACCO;
  • Maintaining a register of system problems and date of resolving by vendor
  • Providing efficient ICT services to all the functions of the Society;
  • Maintaining all ICT equipment in good working condition;
  • Updating of Society website;
  • Maintenance of ICT systems and provision of user support;
  • Creation of user accounts for all SACCO employees and assigning User rights and implementation of controls in the SACCO system
  • Trouble-shooting of all ICT systems in the SACCO; and
  • Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills, Attributes and Competencies:

  • A Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • CCNA certification;
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Age 25 – 30 years

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Those interested and meet the specified minimum qualifications are invited to apply attaching copies of relevant certificates and testimonials with at least two referees to reach the undersigned not later than 12th October, 2011.

The Chief Executive Officer,
Ndege Chai Sacco Ltd,
P. O. Box 857,
Kericho

E-mail: info@ndegechaisacco.com
NB: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Kenya Red Cross Society Call for Consultancy - Global Fund Round 10 HIV Programme Implementers On-site Capacity Assessment

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in the country.

Global Fund is an international institution that invests the World’s money to save lives. The Global Fund works on the principles of ownership, accountability and results.

Kenya has for a number of years been a beneficiary of funding from the Global Fund against Malaria, TB and HIV and AIDS. The country has once again been awarded the Global Fund Round 10 Grant to cover Malaria and HIV and AIDS interventions for the next 5 years.

The Kenya Country Coordinating Mechanism (KCM) subsequently appointed Kenya Red Cross Society as the Principal Recipient (PR) for the Non State actors, so as to manage, coordinate and implement the Global Fund Round 10 HIV and AIDS Grant.

Kenya Red Cross Society issued an Expression of Interest, requesting organisations to submit applications for inclusion in the National programme as implementers. The Selection was done by an independent consulting firm. From the exercise a number of implementers were selected.

Kenya Red Cross Society is, therefore, requesting for Consultancy services to conduct On-site Capacity Assessment of the selected implementers for verification of capacity inclusion as implementers/ sub recipients in the Global Fund Round 10 HIV Programme.

Overall Responsibility:
The consulting firm(s) or institution(s) will conduct an on-site capacity assessment of the selected implementers with a view to determine the capacities and gaps that will need strengthening in programme implementation.

Specific Objectives

  • To conduct on site capacity assessment for the selected implementers
  • To document the strengths, weaknesses and identified capacity gaps of the organisations.
  • Deliverables.
  • Clear documentation of the assessment process. (Guidelines and formats for documentation required will be provided).
  • A clear capacity profile for each implementer clearly stating the strengths, weaknesses and identified capacity gaps with proposed ways of addressing the gaps.
  • A report of the exercise and way forward.

Qualifications
The consulting firm/institution should have a team with the following experts:

  • A lead consultant with a Postgraduate Degree in Programme Management/Strategic Planning, with at least 5 years experience in HIV and AIDS programming.
  • Knowledge of Global Fund program implementation is an added advantage.
  • 1 Expert with Postgraduate and Basic Degree in Public health.
  • 1 Expert with postgraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • 1 Expert with postgraduate degree in organisational development.
  • 1 expert with Financial Management qualifications with a bias on Programme budgeting and Budget analysis.
  • 1 expert in Auditing (Internal or External).

All the experts should have:

  • The experts should also have at least 3 years experience in planning or implementation HIV projects.
  • Good understanding of community programming.
  • Good knowledge of the National strategies for fighting HIV and AIDS and Global trends on HIV and AIDS.
  • Understanding of the civil society and private sectors in Kenya.
  • Good understanding of programme Budgeting process including budget analysis.
  • No conflict of interest with the selected implementers.
Terms of Reference are available on KRCS Website: www.kenyaredcross.org or a hard copy can be collected from the:-

KRCS Headquarters at South C (Bellevue) Red Cross Road.
Off Popo Road.
P.O. Box 40712, 00100 – GPO,
Nairobi, Kenya

From Monday 26th September 2011 between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

All applications quoting tender no KRC359/11 should be sent to:

The Chairman, Tender Committee,
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 7th October 2011

KEMRI Medical Officers (Research Regulation / Grantsmanship) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Medical Officers (Research Regulation / Grantsmanship)
2 Posts
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is to provide support for the research regulatory review process at KEMRI. A secondary role is support for the office of Grantmanship.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support real time review of reported adverse events from ongoing studies approved by the KEMRI ERC.
  • Develop and maintenance of a data base on the same.
  • Support for the Ethics review committee and Scientific Steering (science review).
  • Support for the office of Grantmanship for development of new proposals.
  • Support the development of research grants particularly those which may require adverse event reporting.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board with current licensure (PhD in related field of medicine or research is an added advantage).
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
  • Training in research ethics or related field is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with international adverse reporting systems e.g DAIDS Toxicity tables
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Reproductive Health Research) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Reproductive Health Research) 
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity of reproductive health research at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the Institutes programs to include a reproductive health focused program.

Duties and Responsibilities
Secure research grants particularly those in areas of reproductive health, including a focus on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, safe motherhood and addressing the challenges of improving maternal health in Kenya.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board with current licensure.
  • Masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology (recognition from the KMDPB for this specialty is an added advantage).
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
  • Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
  • Proven track record of mentorship.
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in conducting clinical trials.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Public Health / Epidemiology for infectious disease and reproductive health) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Public Health / Epidemiology for infectious disease and reproductive health) 
2 Posts
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable


Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is to work in infectious disease / reproductive research including but not limited to HIV and STI aetiology, prevalence, epidemiology, control strategies, prevention, addressing public health concerns for reproductive health and related infectious disease.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of ongoing research in the field of infectious disease (focus on STI including HIV) and reproductive health.
  • Development and of research projects in the field of infectious (focus on STI including HIV) and reproductive health.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board with current licensure.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters program.
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in conducting clinical trials.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Infectious Disease / Parasitology) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Infectious Disease / Parasitology)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable


Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is research in any of the following areas: Molecular epidemiology of agents of dermatological conditions, leprosy and other skin diseases: epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, drug trials, drug sensitivity, control strategies, immunology and pathophysiology: diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, vaccine development, psycho-sociological studies and animal experimental studies.

Other infectious (including HIV and other STI) and parasitic diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities
Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree a relevant discipline.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related field.
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research /and or laboratory science.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public Health) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public health) 
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The primary role of this position will be research in the following area: Respiratory health including but not limited to tuberculosis (TB): epidemiology, immunology; case finding and management; immunization; pharmacotherapy of TB - pharmacoepidemiology of drug resistance; TB and HIV infections. Non-TB respiratory diseases: high priority pathologies e.g. bronchial asthma, industrial respiratory conditions including acute respiratory infections.

Lung function and allergic conditions and environmental and occupational health related to respiratory health.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
  • Development of research projects/ grants in the same field.
  • Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board with current licensure.
  • Masters in Medicine Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
  • Sub specialist in chest medicine/ pulmonology will be added advantage.
  • Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
  • Proven track record of mentorship .
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is research on infectious/parasitic infections such as onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis .

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
  • Development of research projects / grants in the same field.
  • Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
  • Development of research projects / grants in the same field.
  • Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree a relevant discipline.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD in a related field would be an added advantage).
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in school health programs or mass drug administration projects /and or laboratory science.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Traditional Medicine / Drug Development) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Traditional Medicine / Drug development) 
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
This position will include but not be limited to the following: Research in traditional medicines: rationalization of traditional medicines in collaboration with traditional healers; evaluation of plant drugs using medicinal phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology; formulation of herbal remedies. Research on anti parasitic or anti infectious agents of plant origin. Socio-cultural and anthropological aspects of traditional medicine.

Drugs development: experimental pharmacology and toxicology; biopharmaceutics and relevant pharmacokinetics.

Clinical trials. Research on agents for the control and management of HIV/AIDS/STI . Quality assurance of drugs: quality control and surveillance for medicinal products .

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
  • Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.

Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree a relevant discipline.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added advantage).
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in clinical trials (/and or laboratory science.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Biotechnology) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Biotechnology)
1 Post
Category: Research

Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The primary role of this position is research in the development of biotechnological innovations especially for diagnostic tools, vaccines and biological materials.

This includes but is not limited to immunology and immunopathology of infectious diseases. Immunology of HIV/AIDS. Specialized services in immunology and immunodiagnoses, e.g tissues typing. Quality assessment in clinical histopathology.
Vaccine and drug trials in animal models. Research on malaria and leishmania parasites and sandflies.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
  • Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.
Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Degree a relevant discipline.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added advantage).
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Medical Virologist) Job in Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Medical Virologist) 
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
This position will include but not be limited to research in the following areas : Acute haemorrhagic fevers: epidemiology, surveillance and control. Rabies: diagnosis, management and vaccine evaluation. ARI: epidemiology, diagnosis, aetiology, management and control.
Viral diarrhoea: studies on aetiology, epidemiology, management and control; vaccine trials and molecular characterisation.
Viral hepatitis: epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis and control. KEPI: vaccine potency evaluation; polio eradication. HIV and AIDS: Epidemiology, Phenotypic and Genotypic characterization, Prevention and Control, Drug resistance surveillance, QA/QC in HIV programs, Window period and transfusion safety studies, HIV Diagnostic services: Viral Load, EID, PCR, Operational Research in HIV/AIDS and Training.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
  • Development of research projects/ grants in the same fields.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Degree a relevant discipline with sub specialization as may be appropriate.
  • Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD would be an added advantage).
  • Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science.
  • Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Competency in MS office.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Research Scientist (Medical Mycobacteriologist) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Medical Mycobacteriologist)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Accountant Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Accountant 
1 Post
Category: Finance
Department: Accounts & Finance
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The Centre accountant will be reporting to the Centre Director and will be tasked to run the accounts department at centre level, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on income, funds disbursements and expenditure.
  • Preparation of annual centre work plans and budget.
  • Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
  • Prepare financial management reporting for submission to KEMRI Headquarters.
  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
  • Prepare bank and Ledger reconciliations.
  • Facilitate internal and external audits.
  • Custodian of payment vouchers and other accounting documents.

Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Business degree (Accounts option) from a recognized university and at least CPA II.
  • Minimum of three years experience working in the government and donor funded projects.
  • Must be computer literate, especially in electronic spreadsheet, and other accounting packages.
  • Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours .
  • Have knowledge on (a) Banking and (b) Financial Control.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

KEMRI Senior Principal Legal Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Senior Principal Legal Officer 
1 Post

Category: Legal Affairs
Department: Legal
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
The Officer will be the overall in charge of the Legal Services Unit at the KEMRI headquarters and will report to the Asst. Director (Administration).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provision of sound legal advice to the Management of the Institute and staff thereof.
  • Drawing and ensuring of proper execution of contracts/MOUs by authorized signatories.
  • Drafting and lodging in relevant registries conveyancing documents for the Institute.
  • Register title documents for the Institute’s properties and ensure that all properties are properly accounted for.
  • Liaise with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court cases and court hearings.
  • Represent the Institute in court cases.
  • Ensure the Institute meets its legal obligations.
  • Formulate policies that are in line with the Institutes mandates and day to day running.

Preferred Skills: 
Qualifications and Competencies

  • Holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
  • Be an Advocate of High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate.
  • Have 3 years post-admission experience in civil, labour and criminal law.
  • Be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations.
  • Have experience in contract negotiations and drafting.
  • Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

ICT Officers Job Vacancies in Nairobi Kenya - KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute
Information Communication Technology Officer II 
2 Posts

Category: Information Communication Technology
Department: ICT
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to provide support in data management, technical support and software development in the ICT department at KEMRI.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Designing, developing and configuring databases.
  • Supporting Local Area Network/Wide Area Network.
  • Carrying out network and systems administration.
  • Installing and configuring servers.
  • Hardware/Application software support.
  • Maintaining Inventory of hardware and software.

Procurement Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Senior Supplies Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya with KEMRI 


Kenya Medical Research Institute
Senior Supplies Officer - 1 Post
Category: Supplies & Procurement
Department: Supplies & Procurement
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable


Job Description: 
The Officer will be reporting to the Head of Procurement.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Secretarial role to the procurement committee.
  • Assist in the general running of the procurement department.
  • Assist in preparation of tender and prequalification documents for expression of interest.
  • Assist in supervision, coordinating, controlling of all stores activities.
  • Management of the continuous supply of materials to various Institute sections.
  • Assist in scheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining inventory accuracy at all times.

Preferred Skills:
Key Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized University.
  • Should have experience of working with ERP accounting packages.
  • Should have relevant experience from a reputable large organization.
  • Should be conversant with the Public Procurement Procedures.
  • Should be computer literate.
  • Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources

Senior Internal Audit Position in Kenya

Senior Internal Auditor Jobs in Nairobi Kenya for the Kenya Medical Research Institute, KEMRI

Senior Internal Auditor
2 Posts
Category: Finance
Department: Internal Audit
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: 
Manage on a day to day basis the planning, performance and report delivery of allocated internal controls assignments.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Undertake execution of specific audit assignments as dictated by the approved audit plan.
  • Identify and discuss all control weaknesses and recommendations with management.
  • Identify and promote good business practice within the organization.
  • Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.

IT Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya (KShs 15K-20K)

IT Sales Executives
Salary 15K-20K + Commission

Our client is looking for IT Sales people.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Attending initial sales meetings and meeting the client.
  • determining what their business requirements are, whether the products or services being considered are suitable.
  • Decide whether the software or hardware needs adapting to meet the client's needs.
  • answering any technical questions the client might have.
  • Presenting your findings to a technical team to act on, and then to the client
Skills required
  • Excellent selling skills
  • Excellent technical knowledge, and a keen interest in IT issues
  • Initiative
  • Presentation skills
  • The ability to interpret technical language for non-technical people
  • The ability to write reports and proposals
  • The capacity to work well on your own or in a team
  • Negotiating skills
  • The ability to manage your time and plan your day effectively

Requirements

  • A diploma in information technology.
  • Qualifications in sales and marketing or a related field an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position with proven sales skills.
  • Sales background where products or services sold have been ‘hard sell’.
  • Ability to network, communicate comfortably
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems to achieve desired results.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees .

Email: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Motorbike Riders / Messengers Jobs in Kenya (KShs 20K)

Motorbike Riders / Messengers 
Salary: 20K
Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities: General deliveries, messenger service

Key Qualifications: Relevant motorbike qualification

Personal Attributes: Responsible, hard working and personable. Good command of English and Swahili

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable.

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: jobs@staff-kenya.com

Corporate Staffing Services
13th Floor, Development House, Moi Avenue

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in

Sales Executive Job

Nova Media Sales Personnel Jobs in Kenya
Nova Media Ltd deals specifically with placing of advertisements on Light Box, Smart Boxes and LED screens at the Kenya Ferries


Job Description: Sales Personnel
Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: General Manager

Nova Media is looking for aggressive Sales Persons specialized in outdoor marketing.

Job Description
He/ She is expected to:

  • Develop client base and prospects for potential clients
  • Formulate proposals and creative advertising solutions
  • Work closely with Management to forecast revenues and prospect clients
  • Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers in order to sell new outdoor advertising products.
  • Explain to customers how specific types of outdoor advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
  • Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts and collect payments due.
  • Provide clients with estimates of the costs of outdoor advertising products or services.
  • Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices in order to offer effective sales presentations.
  • Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars need be.
  • Think of strategies to maximize the revenue potential of the company.
  • Assure deadlines are met, targets are achieved and business is brought to the Company.

Requirements

  • Experience with outdoor advertising with over two years experience.
  • A minimum of a degree in sales and marketing or in public relations
  • Computer literate.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team

To apply for this position send your Application Letter, CV and Certificates by the 5th October
The General Manager
Nova Media Ltd
Email: info@novamedia.co.ke

Accounts Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Financial Services Firm

Position: Accounts Manager
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading financial services firm specializing in audit, tax, Business Process Outsourcing and Financial Consultancy wishes to recruit a Accounts Manager.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the accounting department operations.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • In-charge of Accounting Department and Customer Relationship Management
  • Responsible for growth (revenues) of the accounts
  • Present and manage the implementation of the detailed work plans created for new Programs.
  • Communicate and recommend improvements/solutions to key decisions and issues related to business operations
  • Managing the activities of the department including work in progress
  • Ensuring quality of work done and review of accounts and work done by the team
  • Ensuring budgets for each client
  • Giving advice / problem solving and specialist opinions
  • Ensuring fees collection

Accounts Secretary Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya - Financial Services Firm

Position: Accounts Secretary
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a leading financial services firm specializing in audit, tax, Business Process Outsourcing and Financial Consultancy wishes to recruit an Accounts Secretary.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the accounting department operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • General Administration of the BPO department
  • Typing, editing, and printing of documents including final accounts
  • Ensuring all photocopying, binding and distribution of documents to clients
  • Following up of BPO records from clients
  • Liaising with the Courier services for deliveries of documents
  • Preparation of engagement letters/ proposals
  • Posting fee notes using accounting package (Tally) and ensuring the are dispatched to clients
  • Ensuring effective filing all BPO documents
  • Ensuring payment of VAT, PAYE, NHIF and NSSF for clients is upto date and done according to deadlines.

Internship Opportunities in Kenya

Youth Alive! Kenya Programme Intern 2011 Job Vacancy
As part of its Undergraduate Internship Programme, Youth Alive! Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as an intern on a fixed term full-time engagement.

Are you young and young at heart, dynamic, open-minded and results-oriented?
Are you real, smart-working and honest person seeking an opportunity to be creative and innovative?
Do you have a burning passion and disposition to serve and work with children, youth and their communities?
Do you have strong interest in human rights, democracy and the rule of law?
Are you free and physically present in Nairobi for at least three months between October and December 2011?
Do you believe young people can change the world for the better?

If so, then we are looking for you!

The UIP is a three-month internally-supported comprehensive competence-building programme under the Youth Alive! Kenya Leadership Development Programme.

The programme targets students below 25 years of age within the public and private universities in Kenya and works to develop principle-centred leadership and managerial abilities among young people.

It aims at providing hands-on experience in non-profit development work by the integration of theory and practice.

Comprising structured learning and client-focused field work, the UIP works to expand technical and practical skills of the students to conceptualise, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes across culture, gender and age.

The UIP is implemented through a sensitive and participatory learning process with attention given to individual learning dynamics as well as team performance.

Insurance Agency Marketers Jobs in Kenya

A leading insurance agency is looking for marketers


Requirements

  • Over 25 years.
  • Education: minimum a diploma or a degree in any field
  • Experience not necessary but will be an added advantage.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Good organization skills.
  • Ability to work in teams.
  • Excellent communication and ability to convince others.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Good record keeping.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Computer knowledge.
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Result oriented a go getter who aspires to enjoy limitless income.

If you believe you are the person we are looking for, call Starlings on: 0723 402 830 or write to
Starlings
P.O Box 30364 00100
Nairobi

Sales Executive Job in Kenya - ICT Products & Services Vendor

Due to first and sustainable growth, our client a leading vendor of ICT products and services seeks to connect investors to the capital markets and financial market requires sales executives with the following qualifications:

Job Title: Sales Executive
Reports To: Sales Manager
Job Summary:
Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market so as to ensure the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.
Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Meet clients and get new business
  • Make presentations of our products to the clients
  • Prepare proposals for clients
  • Prepare quotations for clients
  • Prepare tender documents for bids
  • listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
  • maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
  • calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
  • responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
  • acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
  • negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
  • gathering market and customer information;

Marketing Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya - Distribution Company

Our client, a distribution company, requires a suitable candidate to fill in the following position:

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Reporting To: Director

Summary:
Provide leadership and coordination of the company’s marketing function so as to balance the firm’s objectives and customer satisfaction.

Specific Performance Standards:
1. Creative Marketing Strategies
  • Develop strategies and programs that position the brand accurately in the market segment.
  • Implement the program and strategies.
  • Develop and implement schemes aimed at building customer loyalty
  • Develop ways of tapping into the target segment market
  • Identify growing market, emerging market, untapped market etc
  • Generate and coordinate persuasive communication content for the customers
2. Market Research
  • Research market trends in order to identify the market potential for the product.
  • Handle all aspects of the market entry, penetration and growth.
  • Continually enhance revenue generation activities through market research

Building & Civil Works Project Engineers and Site Agent Jobs in Kenya & South Sudan - Construction & Engineering Company

Project Location: Kenya & South Sudan
Employment terms: Permanent

We are a Construction & Engineering company offering services in construction of building & civil works and water & sewerage projects.
We are registered in Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda and we are looking for project staff to oversee our projects in Kenya and South Sudan.


Position: Project Engineers - Building & Civil Works
Work Station: Kenya or South Sudan
This position reports to the Project Manager.


Job Requirements 

  • BSc. in Civil Engineering or any related field.
  • Proficient in MS Projects and MS Office proficient
  • The candidate must be aged between 30 and 40 years
  • Post graduate qualifications in project management shall be added advantage
  • Registration with ERB as Graduate or Registered Engineer and membership with IEK or any other relevant registration body shall be added advantage
  • A minimum of 12 years relevant experience in building & civil engineering projects of which at least 5 years should be in a senior supervisory position
  • The candidate must have experience in supervision of multi- storey buildings

Writing Jobs in Kenya

Associate Writers Jobs in Kenya - Borders Consultants


The Company:
Borders Consultants is a premier consulting and writing company specializing in aspects of executive consulting, writing services, editing services, tutoring services and admission services at a local and international levels.
Most of our clients are based in the US, Canada and Britain, with some also locally in Kenya.

The Job:
We are seeking to immediately fill in positions for associate writers. Most of the work will entail writing assignments related to business & research proposals, term papers, dissertations, thesis, article writing, SEO writing, and ghost writing.

If you have the proficiency to write in areas related to economics, accounting and finance, this will be an added advantage. Note that all assignments are strictly customized to exceed customer expectations.

Requirements:
  • Undergraduate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and English. Other majors will also be considered.

Human Resources Director Job Vacancy in Kenya with Leading Manufacturing Company

Human Resources Director - Manufacturing Company
A well known international company requires the above to be responsible for all people based activity within the company from both an operational and strategic perspective.


The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Business or Human Resources as well have previous experience managing a resources team.

Experience influencing senior managers, building strong commercial relationships and driving a human resources strategy is essential.

The appointee will develop and implement an annual agenda for human resources strategy in line with the business strategy and plans.

You will be responsible for:

  • Senior level decision making in human resolves matters and have an insight into the strategic direction of the company,

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Project Coordinator Job with Leading NGO in Kenya - International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Readvertisement: Girls Empowered By Microfranchise (GEM) Project Coordinator - International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab camps and in the Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV / AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues.


Applications are invited for the position of: 
Girls Empowered By Microfranchise (GEM) Project Co-ordinator 
Re-Advertised
IRC is currently looking for a GEM Project Coordinator who will be based in Eastleigh, Nairobi and report directly into the Urban Program Coordinator.
The position will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Nike Foundation funded GEM project, including planning, coordination, and monitoring functions as well as partner oversight.


Responsibilities: 

  • Manage day to day implementation and coordination of all GEM project activities.
  • Coordinate and provide capacity building support to all GEM partners including local organizations, private sector businesses and consulting firms and research organizations.
  • Responsible for overseeing the project budget in line with agreed indicators and grant requirements.
  • Directly manage program staff (3 in total), providing regular feedback, conducting evaluations, and tracking team objectives.
  • Represent the GEM program at internal IRC meetings as well as external meetings with key stakeholders and donors.

Sales & Marketing Jobs In Kenya

Counter Sales Executives Jobs in Nanyuki, Kericho, Busia and Naivasha Kenya
Counter Sales Executives (4)
Industry: Mobile Communication
Location: Nanyuki - 1, Busia - 1, Naivasha - 1, Kericho - 1


Our client, a leading distributor of a successful mobile brand is looking to set up strategic phone shops in the above towns and requires Counter Sales Executives.


This is a full time position and we are looking for result oriented candidates who are willing to work for long hours including Saturday.


The ideal candidates will be responsible for:

  • Persuade customers to buy the phones on display by demonstrating their superiority and functionality
  • Ensuring attractive display of the phones inside the shop
  • Communicating customer feedback to the management
  • Service follow-up of faulty products.
  • Education Qualification and Experience:
  • This position is ideal for diploma/ certificate holders in Marketing or any business related course.
  • Candidates with KCSE qualifications and a commercially aware personality encouraged to apply.
  • Experience in sales and promotions will be an added advantage
  • Applicants must have a pleasant personality, good presentation and communication skills.
  • Applicants must be residents in any of the above towns.

If you have the skills and competences for this role, send your CV ONLY to 
recruit@flexi-personnel.com by Wednesday 28th September 2011 


Clearly state the town you wish to work in as well as minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Lab Technician Job with an NGO in Kenya

Lab Technician vacancy at Zinduka Afrika
Job Description: Lab Technician 
Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: The Nurse

  • He / She collects blood and other samples from patients.
  • The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • He / she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipments such as centrifuge, analytical balance and PH meter.
  • The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.

Nursing Job in Kenya

Nurse Position for Zinduka Afrika
Job Description: Nurse
Reporting Date: Immediately
The position will be responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counseling patients on various health issues.

The holder of this position reports to the Primary Preventative Health Care Coordinator
  1. Utilize the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care offered at the clinic.
  2. Exercise professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.
  3. Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.
  4. Utilize infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.
  5. Uphold professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.
  6. Safeguard Clinic equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.

Logistics Job in Kenya with Leading International NGO

GOAL Kenya Logistics Coordinator Job Vacancy


Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (LC)
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to field locations
Reports To: Assistant Country Director - Systems


About GOAL 
GOAL is an international non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational relief and development organisation currently working in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Consistent with its global mission to serve the poorest, the most vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crises, GOAL has been working with communities in difficult circumstances to implement relief, rehabilitation and development programmes over the last 30 years.


GOAL started responding to emergencies in Kenya in 1983 through partnerships with local organizations. The current projects are Education, Health, HIV and AIDS, Child Protection, Shelter and Emergency


GOAL Kenya is recruiting for a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position of Logistics Coordinator.


General Description of the Role

  • To manage the Logistics Function in GOAL Kenya (GK) both at country and field offices level with the aim of:

Management Positions with an Insurance Company in Kenya

Branch Manager Jobs for an Insurance Company in Mombasa and Kisumu Kenya
Our client is a medium sized General Insurance organisation that is constantly innovating and creating new trends within the Insurance industry.
They seek to recruit Branch Managers to run their Mombasa and Kisumu branches.
This role will be within the Underwriting division.


Overall Responsibilities
The overall responsibility of this function will be to perform and ensure all underwriting and other administrative processes in the respective branch (Mombasa / Kisumu) are carried out in line with overall corporate objectives.


Role Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the branch by showing incremental profit making for the branch.
  • Overseeing the accounting, sales, customer service and underwriting activities in the branch.
  • Manage the staff team at the branch and lead by example in creating a high performance culture thus achieving & exceeding all set sales targets.
  • Vetting all risks to ensure that only quality business is accepted into the company at acceptable rates.

Accountancy Vacancy in Nairobi

Accountant Job in Kenya


Qualifications.

  • Must demonstrate a vibrant personal commitment to Jesus Christ and involvement in their local church.
  • Holder of CPA(K).
  • Proficiency in Quickbooks and MS application A MUST.
  • Experience in similar position a MUST.
  • Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
Interested persons should deliver the documents listed below by 30th September to:-


Upper Hill Eye & Laser Centre
Ralph Bunch road
2nd Floor, Upper Hill Medical Centre,
Ralph Bunch Road
P O Box 19744-00202, 
Nairobi
  1. Hand written application
  2. Current CV not more than 2 pages
  3. Recommendation letter from you pastor
  4. Current passport photograph
  5. Copy of your latest payslip

Secretary, Assisting Counsels, HR Officer, Accountants, ICT Officer, Admin Officer and Researcher Jobs in Kenya

Kenyan Careers with the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board


The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board is established under Section 6 of the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011. It shall operate for one year from the date of operationalization.


The enactment of the Act is pursuant to section 23 of the Sixth schedule to the Constitution, which requires parliament to enact legislation, establishing mechanisms and procedures for vetting the suitability of all Judges and Magistrates who were in office on the effective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values and principles set out in Articles 10 and 159.


The function of the Board is to vet all Judges and Magistrates in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Act.


The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for a one (1) non-renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitive salary will be offered to successful applicants:-

Friday, September 23, 2011

Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Sales Executive for Elite Interior Design Company
Job Title: Sales Executive
Direct Report To: Marketing Director
Indirect Report To: Operations Manager


Our company is an elite interior design company serving high-end clientele and has capacity to even become more targeted in planning, developing and designing space to fit the diverse lifestyle and unique demands of our clients.


In essence, our company will provide what amounts to couture solutions to clients.


Main Purpose of Job
  • To sell Products and service offerings to clients.
  • To meet and or exceed the assigned sales quota.
  • Will work with the Marketing Director to develop new business, prepare proposals, negotiate, and win contracts.
  • Knowledge, skills, Education and experience required
Experience:
  • Must have at least 1-2 year(s) of working experience in related field, preferably in sales, account management, marketing or business development exposure
  • Must be independent, can work without supervision and in a team
  • Should demonstrate Strong sales skills

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Moi University Administration Jobs In Kenya

Moi University (An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts.


Senior Administrative Officer
(ISO 9001: 2008 / Performance Contract)
Scale 13 (xiii)
1 Position
ADM/9/2/11/2011
Salary: Min of Ksh.69,840/= p.m. - Max of Kshs.92,481/= p.m

Applicants should be holders of a master’s degree in public administration or its equivalent from a recognized University.

In addition, the applicants should have eight (8) years Administrative experience in various aspects of Quality Management Systems (QMS) preferably in a University setting with high work volume and a shared customer focus service environment, three (3) years of which should be in dealing with implementation and monitoring of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems, implementation, measurement and monitoring of performance contracting including aspects of strategic planning.

The successful applicant will be expected to train staff on Quality Management Systems as well as ISO 9001:2008 internal auditing.

The applicants should be self driven and highly focused individuals with energy and commitment to highest performance standards in the delivery of University services.

PWC Finance Advisory Manager Kenya, Job

Finance Advisory Manager / Senior Manager (Finance, Strategy & Operations)

We are seeking to strengthen our Finance Advisory services by recruiting highly motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions of Senior Manager / Manager.

As a seasoned Finance Advisory manager / senior manager, you will support clients in Finance Strategy, Operations and Enterprise Performance Management to help build world class finance
functions or address finance transaction needs.

The job holder will lead and manage consulting assignments in strategy, operational effectiveness, financial reviews, strategic cost management, cost analysis, business process reviews, business planning, finance transformation, CFO strategy and feasibility studies.

Legal Job in Kenya as a Nominee of the JSC

Nominee of the Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements:

  • A person is qualified for appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission if the person:- 
  • holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; 
  • has knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in either – 
    1. finance and administration; 
    2. public management; 
    3. economics; 
    4. human resource management; or 
    5. labour laws. 
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; 
  • has had a distinguished career in their respective fields, and 
  • should be someone who understands the historic needs of the Judiciary and capable of representing the interests of the Judicial Service Commission and the Judiciary. 

Communication & Liaison Officer Job with Leading NGO in Nairobi Kenya

Communication & Liaison Officer for the International Committee of the Red Cross

About the Job
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position:

The Responsibilities:
  • Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors within the security and armed forces in Kenya and Tanzania, identify needs for training and integration and advise the department accordingly;
  • Conduct dissemination sessions on ICRC’s work and Humanitarian Principles to a variety of target publics;
  • Actively promote the Co-operation between ICRC and the security and armed forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti in integration of International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and understanding of ICRC’s mandate;

Teaching Job in Kenya

Nursing Lecturer Kapsowar School of Nursing

About the Job
A committed Christian with KRCHN/ DAN/Med.ED or KRCHN with a degree in nursing (BScN/BN).
Two (2) years post graduation/internship nursing practice and two (2) years teaching experience.

If you match the given specifications of any of the above positions, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a working telephone number(s) including names and addresses of three referees.

Deadline:  28 September, 2011

Application and employer's details

Address: Human Resource Manager,
A.I.C Kapsowar Hospital,
P.O Box 68-30705, Kapsowar

Email: helkiz@yahoo.com

Internal Audit Management Job in Kenya

Internal Audit / Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF)
Job Ref: JKF/HR/IA/2011/012

Overview:
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board, the successful candidate will lead a team of auditors in implementing the Company’s internal policies and procedures.

He/She will be responsible for conducting risk based financial statements audits, compliance audits and provide professional advice on matters of risk management and corporate governance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Planning audit programmes and execution of the same.
  • Developing an effective risk management process;

Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Finance Manager in Nairobi at the Co-operative Consultancy Services


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in business related field preferably accounting/finance, Economics or Business Administration
  • CPA(K)
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting
  • reporting systems.
  • At least 5 years experience in FMCG organizations
Qualified applicants should send their applications with CVs and testimonials via email address.


Please quote Current Salary and Expected Salary


Shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted through telephone numbers indicated on their CVs.


Deadline: 27th September 2011


NOTE: INDICATE THE POSITION APPLIED FOR IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL MESSAGE


Application and employer's details:
Address: The Head Co-operative Consultancy Services
Email: co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke

HR Jobs in Kenya

Temporary Recruiters for Bridge International (Group of Schools) 42 positions

About the Job
Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa. Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.
We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, with approximately 35 more opening in January 2012 and plan to rapidly scale the Company to serve more than 1 million students across
continents.

We are looking for energetic, dynamic individuals to support this large scale recruitment drive for our schools which are located in low income areas of Nairobi and beyond. It is critical to our success to be able to design and manage streamlined selection, recruiting, and hiring processes to find the right people and todo so in a cost-effective manner.

Human Resource Manager Position in Kenya

Human Resource Manager at Transmara Sugar Company Ltd


Qualifications:
  • Should have a Degree in HR from a recognized university with 5/10 years experience in a similar position preferably in an Industrial Environment.
  • Knowledge of Computers is a must
  • Should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work and live in a rural set up.

HR Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Human Resources Officer job at the Co-operative Consultancy Services

Qualifications:
Higher Diploma in Human resource management
At least 3 years experience in a busy organization
Conversant with compensation, benefits and incentive schemes
Ability to handle employee relations in a manufacturing setup

Qualified applicants should send their applications with CVs and testimonials via email address.

Deadline: 27 September 2011

Please quote Current Salary and Expected Salary

Shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted through telephone numbers indicated on their CVs.

NOTE: INDICATE THE POSITION APPLIED FOR IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL MESSAGE

Application and employer's details:
The Head Co-operative Consultancy Services
Email: co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke

Travel and Logistics Job in Kenya with an NGO

Travel Logistic Officer for Church World Service/ Resettlement Support Center

Job Description:
This position is primarily responsible for the coordination and follow-up of logistics for RSC circuit rides, as well as preparing travel itineraries of official RSC staff travel, in accordance with the RSC standard operating procedures

Requirements:
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, IATA training and equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated written and verbal English skills
  • Demonstrated computer skills, especially MS Office Package
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Procurement Officer Position at TANATHI Water Services Board

About the Job
TANATHI Water Services Board is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under Section 51 of the Water Act, 2002 vide Legal Notice No. 69 dated 4th June, 2008.
The Board has the legal mandate of ensuring efficient and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction which covers Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos and Kitui Counties.
The Board is now seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following position.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage the procurement / supplies and all the related processes
  • Coordinate the procurement planning through liaison with respective departmental heads
  • Procure goods and services for all departments
  • Prepare tendering documents and /or quotations
  • prepare reports for the tender committee
  • Process tenders and ensure compliance with procurement procedures
  • Maintain a list of preferred/ approved suppliers

Sales & Operational Planner Job with a Leading FMCG Company

Sales & Operational Planner to enable effective Supply Chain Management.


About the Job
Our Sales and Operational Planning (S & OP) is an integrated business management process through which the leadership team continually achieves focus, alignment and synchronization among all functions of the business


The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the S & OP plan with an updated sales plan, production plan, inventory plan, customer lead time plan, new product development plan and the resulting financial plan.


You will be expected to properly implement the S&OP process thus allowing for routine reviews of customer demand and supply resources and “re-planning” quantitatively across an agreed rolling horizon.