Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Laboratory and Allied Ltd Jobs for Pharmacy Fresh Diploma Holders

Laboratory and Allied Ltd, a leading and fast growing pharmaceutical company; manufacturer of both human and Vet products would like to invite applications for Fresh Diploma holders in Pharmacy

Kindly send your resume to consultants987@gmail.com together with 3 referees and attach copies of your testimonials

Only diploma holders should apply
 
Deadline for receiving applications is 3rd November, 2012

Pharmacist Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 80K - 100K)

Our client is in the Pharmaceutical industry in Kenya, due to rapid growth within a short period a vacancy of a pharmacist has been created. 
The candidate should be innovative, energetic and one that has held the position of a pharmacist.

Salary: KShs 80,000- 100,000

Primary Responsibility
  • Prepare, fill, dispense, and check prescriptions.
  • Double check dosing parameters of medications prescribed.
  • Contact and interact with other medical professionals to verify prescriptions.
  • Perform blood pressure and blood sugar testing.
  • Counsel patients on prescribed medications and over the counter medications.
  • Listen, appropriately prescribe, and counsel patients on over the counter medications.
  • Obtain pricing and product availability from suppliers for items not stocked within the pharmacy.
  • Work in a team setting to perform all duties within the pharmacy.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory levels daily.
Key Competencies
  • Computer literacy
  • Effective commission
  • Good interpersonal skill
Key Requirement
  • Holder of a degree of Bachelor, Master is an added advantage
  • Licensed/Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years experience in either retail or hospital setting.
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English and speaks Kiswahili.
  • Have good communication skills and friendly personality to interact with patients.
  • Computer competency.
  • Able to work with a flexible schedule
Work Schedule to be decided between candidate and Pharmacist in charge.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title Pharmacist (Gross Salary; 80k-100k) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Westlands
Nairobi.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Graduate Clerks Jobs in Kenya

We are a Bank seeking to enhance our leadership position in the country as well as consolidate our market presence. 
We pride ourselves in being the home of excellent customer service as well as provide a rich, diverse and exciting working environment.
We are looking for young graduates to join our team. We wish to recruit dynamic, creative and results-oriented professionals for the following position:
Graduate Clerks
Main duties:
  • Telling duties
  • Accounts opening
  • Customer service
  • Any other clerical duties assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree preferably in a business-related field
  • KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus), with a C+ (Plus) ¡n both Mathematics and English
  • Computer literacy a must
  • Age —28 years & below
All selected candidates will be provided with extensive training by the Bank on all the above mentioned areas.
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials and a daytime telephone contact should be received through the voucher number shown here below by 5th November 2012.
DNA/i 395
P.O. Box 4901 0-00100
Nairobi
We are an equal opportunity employer.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

FKE PR Manager,Legal Officers,Training Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is a national umbrella organization for employers in Kenya promoting the interests of employers. 
FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favorable to enterprise sustainability and job creation. It has the following vacant positions:

PR & Communication Manager 
(Re-Advertisement)

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will develop programs and communication systems to enhance the organization’s visibility, improve brand presence and strategically position the organization as an opinion leader in the market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulate, implement and manage an effective PR and communications strategy to promote the organization’s image and reputation.
  • Write communication objectives on a weekly basis to facilitate the Federations advocacy and lobbying strategies
  • Manage internal communication channels to facilitate effective stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Maintain effective media relations, establish and maintain regular contacts with media representatives to promote and advocate for the organization’s goals/activities
  • Strengthen partnerships and networks with the organization’s stakeholders, particularly government agencies, development partners, NGO’s and private sector organizations.
  • Management of communication to members
Education and Experience
  • Relevant University degree in Communication or Public Relations
  • A post graduate qualification in Public Relations or mass communication.
  • At least five years experience in a senior PR & Communications position in a busy environment with hands on experience in Research Writing, Content Development, Policy and Strategy Design and Implementation, management of corporate events, prepare relevant communication statements and develop approaches to engage members and other partners.
Senior Legal Officer (3 Posts) 
Nairobi, Mombasa And Kisumu

(Please indicate station of preference for this position)

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing sound legal and industrial relations advice to employers. 
She/he will advise employers on negotiation procedures, employment matters, and represent them in trade disputes at the Ministry of Labour and the Industrial court. 
She/he will also be expected to contribute to membership satisfaction and growth through quality service delivery as well as recruitment of new members.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
  • LLB degree from a recognized university,
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • At least 7 years post qualification experience with proven track record in litigation
  • Sound knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations
  • Demonstrated competency in drafting legal instruments including employment Contracts, memoranda, opinions and organization policies and manuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with Trade Unions and handle disputes, grievances and disciplinary issues.
  • Ability to negotiate and prepare Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  • Experience in training is an added advantage
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to create and maintain effective business
  • Networks and relations with FKE members and stakeholders.
Legal Research Assistant (3 posts)

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Industrial Relations, the successful candidate will generally be responsible for researching on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions of common law, drafting well researched legal briefs for Legal Officers and writing analytical summaries of arguments of evidence while assessing them with regards to case law and academic legal literature.

Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)
  • A Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognised university;
  • A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
  • 2 years experience in Legal Research
  • Those in private practice must be in possession of a current practicing certificate;
  • Must display competence in analysing legal issues
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
  • Proficiency in the use of computers;
Training Coordinator- Female Future Programme

The position will set up and coordinate the implementation of the Female Future Training Program in Kenya

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement the strategic and operational plans as approved
  • Organize/implement Female Future activities
  • Marketing and selling Female Future Training Program with assistance from the Marketing Function
  • Coordinating the development of the program content
  • Serve as the liaison person between FKE and Female Future Norway
  • Serve as the liaison person for the Junior Achievement and other Female leadership programs and other key partners
  • Prepare reports of the training and a monthly/quarterly basis to FKE management and the Donor
Minimum Requirements (Qualifications, Experience and skills)

First degree in social sciences, post graduate diploma in Project management and a relevant Masters
qualification.
Essential skills include the following: 
  • Project management, computer knowledge, monitoring and evaluation, communication and interpersonal relationships, ability to train and report writing. 
  • The incumbent should have experience of at least 6 years of training and project management
    of which 2 should be at a senior level.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with one’s experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates. 
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their applications quoting the position reference and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, current salary, expected remuneration, copies of certificates and testimonials and three references with a day time telephone contact and send to the following email address: recruitment@fke-kenya.org or P. O. BOX 48311-00100 NAIROBI to reach the office of Executive Director not later than Friday, November 6, 2012. Only successful candidates will be contacted:

HELB HR Ass Mgr,Research Officer, Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya

Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making higher education loan more accessible to Kenyans.
 
Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions of higher learning. 
For all the positions Helb is looking for highly competent passionate, dedicated and self-driven persons of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the following positions.

Assistant Manager - Human Resource
 
Job summary
 
Deputize the Human Resource & Administration Manager on all operations of Human Resource & Administration functions.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • In liaison with the other Departments carry out Recruitment, Selection and Placement of the staff
  • Prepare and manage the induction program for new staff
  • Manage the Training and Development program
  • Oversee the efficient day to day running of the staff medical scheme
  • Ensure smooth running of Human Resources Management Information System.
  • In liaison with HRAM ensure the staff manual and procedures, policy are developed
  • Administer Disciplinary and grievances handling for staff in support cadre.
  • Oversee the staff welfare issues and make recommendation to HRAM
  • Assist in preparation of HR & AD budget
  • Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency
  • Analyze internal administrative processes and recommend changes to improve operation
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

The ideal candidate must possess:
  • A Degree in Social Sciences. Possession of an MBA in HR will be an added advantage;
  • Possession of professional qualifications in Human Resources;
  • At least 6 years experience in HR practice;
  • Proven IT proficiency
  • Good report presentation skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management;
  • Responsible for ensuring the attainments of departmental targets and objectives
  • Manage and motivate team members towards excellent performance.
  • Strong counseling and problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
In addition, the ideal candidate should be equipped with demonstrable leadership skills, analytical skills, and a team player.

Research and Strategy Officer

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting in house research and giving recommendations for implementation.
  • Dealing with research agencies, which include but are not limited to designing questionnaires on areas of research and executing field research.
  • Analyzing data and report writing.
  • Carry out research on issues raised by the departmental heads that will be required to inform the formulation and execution of the strategy.
  • Assist the assistant manager in coordination and compilation of the Board’s overall budget.
  • Assist the assistant manager on performance management by implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Board’s strategic plan.
  • Assist the assistant manager in preparation of reports on strategy implementation.
Job Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in the field of Economics, Education, statistics or mathematics.
  • Five years’ experience in the field of research.
  • Possession of a master’s degree in the area of research will be an added advantage
  • Must be proficient in IT.
  • Possession of good analytical skill.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Proficient in data collection and research designs.
  • Proficiency in statistical packages for data analysis.
Key Competences
  • Ability to multi task and be able to understand the operation of the organization as a whole.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship.
  • Able to summarize detailed report without losing the bigger picture.
  • Capable of collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Full knowledge of industry practices.
  • Skills on monitoring and evaluation of projects
Risk Management Officer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Department — InternaI Audit Services, the job holder will drive the implementation of the risk management principles by providing a consistent means by which risks can be identified, assessed and measured in line with risk management policy framework

Key Duties and responsibilities
  • Assist in setting up the risk appetite tone of the board
  • Assist in establishment of boards risk register
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the mitigating controls put in place and recommend appropriate measures
  • Monitor and update the overall boards risk register
  • Assist functional units in designing and implementing internal controls measures to manage any risk associated with their units and aligning their risk mitigating strategies
  • Review the boards risk management policies against best practice standards and provide improvement recommendations
  • Identify and investigate instances of nonconformance to risk management policies and procedures
  • Make reports clearly indicating the observation, risk and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
  • University degree preferably Risk management, Business or related field.
  • At least 5 years proven working experience in a similar role is essential.
  • Professional Qualifications on risk management or related field.
  • Good understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment.
  • Detailed knowledge of Enterprise Risk management framework.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in computerized systems.
  • Applicants with experience of risk management in a financial institution having lending and recovery functions will have an added advantage.
Required Experience
  • Considerable experience in Risk Management
  • Experience in driving cultural change to support Risk Management processes.
  • Considerable experience in conducting compliance audits of safety and/or quality systems.
  • Experience in providing training and guidance in Risk Management systems.
  • Considerable experience in assessing and evaluating risk and implementing corrective action.
  • Experience in planning, organizing and implementation of “Risk” Management policy, programs, procedures and initiatives.
Required Personal Skills
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Superior negotiation skills.
  • Leadership and motivational abilities in a complex rapid changing environment.
  • The ability to develop a positive, accountable and customer serviced focused culture across the organization.
  • The ability to interpret policy and legislation.
  • High level time management and resolution skills.
Candidates should enclose up to date CV’S giving among other things, details, of day time contacts names and contacts of three referees, copies, of relevant certificates and testimonial so as to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 13th November, 2012.

CEO/BS
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. BOX 69489-00400
Nairobi
Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke

HELB is an equal opportunity employer
Working with you to finance higher education now and in the future

Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Sales Manager
   
Our client is a company that deals with fast consumer goods and is looking  for Sales Manager

Duties /Responsibilities
  • Develop sales strategy for Business Solutions customers and work closely with team leaders to achieve strategy objectives.
  • Monitor and report current market trends, competition, share and developments to  the Manager in charge
  • Provide recommendations on enhancing incentives schemes for the staff
  • Set performance targets for telesales and area sales
  • Monitor overall sales performance(sales performance, visitations, potential/prospect)
  • Organise regular meetings
  • Participate in and support/coach critical sales activities of the team
  • Accountability for delivering sales targets
  • Effectively plan and allocate required resources to achieve segment objective
  • To work within the set key performance indicators
Person Specification
  • A conceptual thinker and innovative individual
  • A motivated and goal oriented individual
  • Flexible to understanding people’s point of view as well as demonstrate willingness to change ideas or perceptions
  • Must be proactive and a team player
  • Must hold high level of Integrity and commitment to the company
  • Should possess good leadership, communication and time management skills
  • Should possess good problem solving and reasoning skills
Qualifications/Skills
  • Bachelor Degree  or a Higher Diploma in a related field
  • Computer Proficiency: MS office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)
  • Sales knowledge and experience within fast moving  consumer goods would be an added advantage
  • Understanding specific business solutions customers.
  • Strong sales capabilities and good negotiation skills
  • Proven sales skills
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience within a similar position
If you meet all the above requirements, kindly send us your cv (INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT & EXPECTED SALARY IN THE CV) to:

Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House,1st Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham
Emails; robinson@frank-mgt.com, frankmconsult@yahoo.com

 ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

GogoSIMO Health Network IS Helpdesk Assistant Managers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The GogoSIMO Health Network is an organization based in Nairobi with several branches countrywide whose main mandate is promotion of better Health among the lower and middle class in the society.
We are seeking to recruit 5 IS Helpdesk Assistant Managers who will be working at out offices

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • First level of business interaction
  • Communication & Escalation Management
  • Follow-up’s & Issue closure coordination with internal team
  • Remedy Management & ticket allocation
  • Remedy Daily Reporting
  • L1 Documentation
  • Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.
  • Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.
  • Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced Engineer.
  • Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
  • Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the company.
  • Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level
  • Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved.
  • Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
  • Work with regional Production Delivery lead of Africa to drive helpdesk improvement initiatives.
Job profile:
  • MS Office application (like Word, excel  etc)
  • Antivirus (Symantec)
  • Exchange 2003/2007
  • Windows 2003 Server
  • Windows XP/Vista
  • MS Outlook
  • LANDESK, ALTIRIS
  • Fair knowledge about WAN/LAN
  • Trouble shooting for network cabling
  • Backup operations
  • Desktop and Notebooks setup and daily management
  • IT Policy development, Administration and management in conjunction with internal processes
  • Microsoft Patches Administration and management on the client systems
  • Management of changes across business, Technology and process boundaries in conjunction with internal processes
  • Ensure the reports are generated and sent to appropriate personnel – These include trend analysis and health check reports
Interested qualified candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, current gross salary, names and contact of three referees, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and testimonials to the address below, not later than 15th November, 2012.
 
Preferably by Email:
 
Gogosimo Health Network
Riverside Drive,Dimension Building
P.O. Box 30253-40213
Nairobi

Business Support Officer Job in Kenya

Job Description Summary
 
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer the job holder will be expected to provide high level business, strategic and technical support to the CEO. 
The individual will also provide administrative support to team members to ensure the team meets its divisional targets and objectives through effective and efficient working practices and procedures.
 
The main purpose of this role is to provide efficient, professional and high quality pro-active business support to the Chief Executive Officer and other stakeholders. 
The main duties are: 
Job Duties 
Business Management 
  • Accountable for managing the CEO’s office on a daily basis. 
  • Divert as much of the routine/less complex matters as possible away from the CEO thereby leaving him free to concentrate on only the most important matters 
  • Act as the main reference point both in the presence and absence of the CEO respond to resolve to a wide range of queries, channeling to the appropriate area(s) as is necessary.
  • Act as a first point of contact for the Executive Office, dealing efficiently and effectively with high level enquiries from clients and other business associates
  • Support the CEO with business planning, budget and performance monitoring for cost centers managed by the CEO
  • Accompany the CEO on official business engagements visits and take responsibility for completing resultant work/actions. 
  • Act as focal point for CEO’s office in tracking strategy implementation and collating reports on the same for CEO. 
  • Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the preparation of briefings and reports 
  • Ability to develop and generate new business opportunities for the organization by generating leads and actualizing them to generate revenue. 
  • First point of telephone enquiries and ensure all messages are forwarded/auctioned on quickly and efficiently. 
  • Liaise with management and staff regarding a wide range of ongoing matters. 
  • Undertake any projects or initiatives handed down by the CEO. This will include research work, collection and questioning of information, attendance of meetings, strategic input, production of reports etc. 
  • Assist in the financial management/forecasting of programmes and running costs for the organization 
  • Analyze information, intelligence and prepare briefings for the management team 
  • Support other team activities as required (including minute taking, aspects of travel arrangements, accommodation and facilitating event functions.
Key Relationships
 
Person specifications:
 
A. Behavioural competencies:
  • Building and Managing Relationships – develop rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals
  • Develop new professional relationships
  • Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
  • Fosters an environment where others feel respected
  • Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimize duplication and deliver shared goals
B. Communicating and Influencing
  • Presents information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see the organization as credible/articulate and to engage with.
  • Represents self and team positively within the organization
  • Speaks and writes clearly and succinctly using appropriate language that is easy to understand
  • Considers the target audience, adapting style and communication method accordingly
  • Communicates persuasively and confidently and checks for understanding
  • Actively supports new initiatives and tries different ways of doing things
  • Provides workable solutions to solve immediate work issues and challenges
C. Planning and Organizing
  • Prioritizes work in line with key team or project deliverables
  • Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
  • Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
  • Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standards
  • Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery and ensuring team deliverables can be met
  • Responds flexibly to changing circumstances
  • Recognizes when unable to cope and asks others for help
  • Demonstrates openness to changing work priorities and deadlines
Skills & Competencies  
The successful candidate will need to meet the following person specification: 
  • Graduate or equivalent level through work experience 
  • Strong business acumen with ability to quickly connect with business issues and make value-adding analysis 
  • Highly organized and takes control of own work effectively and that of the people supported 
  • Calm, efficient and remains cool when the pressure (both time and quantity of work and behavior of others) is on whilst ensuring that things happen and any work is accurate and timely. 
  • High level of active listening skills
  • Confident/strong personality – able to hold own ground in a polite and appropriate manner 
  • Dynamic and strategic thinking and ability to connect details with the bigger picture 
  • Previous working experience in a professional firm 
  • Excellent Administrative skills including personal organization, coordination and prioritization ability 
  • Analytical and numerical skills to enable the jobholder deal with financials
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven report and proposal writing skills
  • Proven PC skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications including ability to develop high impact presentations 
  • Significant relationship and interpersonal skills with strong tact and diplomacy to deal with the variety of people and situations (cross-cultural sensitivity) 
  • Strong drive and energy, self-motivated, effective under pressure willing to take personal responsibility and accountability 
  • Ability to multi-task and coordinate a variety of activities/projects simultaneously 
  • High degree of integrity, honesty and confidentiality 
  • Exceedingly attentive to details, ability to focus and conduct business with few errors 
  • Approachable, tenacious and works well under pressure 
  • Ability to speak French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
 
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

Business Development Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacant Position: Business Development Executive
 
Our client an information systems consultancy company based in Nairobi, Kenya but with operations across Africa. 
They provide business solutions and consultancy services in the areas of financial & accounting systems, business process automation and mobile solutions.

Position Summary: 
 
This is a full time position reporting to Business Development Officer and will be located in Nairobi with occasional travel within the country. 
This position is versatile and is responsible for the acquisition of new business, manage the existing client portfolio, customer service and provide administrative support to the business development team. 
The incumbent will work very closely with the Product Managers and Business Development Officer.

Roles and Duties
 
1. Coordinating Marketing activities for the designated product line
  • Identification and implementation of marketing activities 
  • Marketing literature content formulation,
  • Marketing merchandise and  other material design input,
  • Acting as liaisons between the designers, suppliers, clients and company
  • Contribute in development of marketing plan, budgets and activity calendar
  • Attending and organizing sales promotional events and exhibitions
2. Contribute and respond to new business leads and opportunities with innovative and well thought out proposals, quotations and presentations
 
3. Assist in preparation of tenders/ EOI and RFP responses
 
4. Selling a range of the company’s products in the designated verticals
 
5. Consistently provide excellent customer service to clients.

Required Skills
  • Presentable and pleasant personality
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • The ability and desire to sell.
  • Creative and Innovative
  • Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
  • Interest in and awareness of markets and financial implications
  • Team player and proactive
Relevant Experience:
 
The role requires well-developed people and business skills.
  • A degree in business related field preferably marketing
  • CPA part II section four
  • At least two years of experience in marketing a product.
  • Age between 25-35 years
Send application to careers@kcr-hr.com
 
This is a very competitive offer, only qualified candidates should apply.

PA / Administrator Job in Kenya

Job Title: PA / Administrator
 
Reports to: Regional Manager, East Africa
 
Supervises: Drivers, Cleaners, and Maintenance staff.
 
Interacts with:
 
Internal:
  • Regional Manager
  • Executive Management
  • Staff in company’s subsidiaries
External:
  • Peers in other organisations
  • Consultants, Suppliers and Agencies
Job Purpose: To provide efficient and effective Secretarial and Administrative support to the Regional Manager (RM) and others in the in Nairobi office.

Responsibilities and Key Objectives:   

COO PA Duties: Assisting with keeping the diary of the Regional Manager, keeping and processing his expenses, co-ordination of daily administrative requirements including travel both domestic and international.
 
Meeting Coordination: Coordination of various internal & external project meetings and conference calls, creation and distribution of pertinent documentation and reporting relevant minutes.
 
Filing and Document Management: Filing of Technical and non technical documents and correspondence in cooperation with current system and staff. Keep track of current projects and subjects as directed by the Regional Manager.
 
Administration:  
  • Creation of various forms of documentation related to the project i.e. reports, schedules, minutes, presentations, process diagrams etc. 
  • To work with accounts and contracts with regards to SOs and POs raised by the Regional Manager. Deal with Petty cash expenditure. 
  • Coordinate the vehicle and driver of the Regional Manager and look after any administrative issues concerning the property of the Regional Manager.
Reporting: Co-ordination, assimilation of information and production of scheduled reports.
 
Joint Duties: To work closely with the PA/Secretary/Office Manager of the Country Manager. 
These positions are interchangeable and each position will cover for the other during times of absence.
 
Maintenance: Responsible for identifying maintenance issues for company property and ensuring that maintenance is carried out.
 
Action Items: To work as directed by the Regional Manager on all matters relating to his responsibilities and daily routine.

Email: priscilla.nakiranda@kimberly-ryan.net

Operations Manager Job in Kenya (KShs 70K - 80K)

Urgent Position Required:  Operations Manager

Qualifications

Technical experiential knowledge of construction, metal work fabrication, sewing, vehicle & machine maintenance, basic administration, staff management and top class organiser with a good command of written and spoken English as well as spoken Kiswahili, to oversee and supervise the following.  
Understanding of other local dialects will be useful.
  • Metal fabrication workshop.
  • Concrete casting plant.
  • Shade net stitching room.
  • Vehicle deployment.
  • Vehicle maintenance.
  • Machine maintenance.
  • Factory & stores housekeeping.
  • Raw material & equipment purchase requests.
  • Production stock control – RM & FG.
  • Materials usage.
  • Staff safety.
  • Staff discipline.
Salary: Kshs. 70,000 – 80,000 Gross

Deadline: 5th November 2012

Applications:
 
Please send an up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: 
jacque@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, Rhino House, 
Karen Road, Karen
 
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Sales Executive Job in Kenya

We are a leading supplier to the hospitality industry. We seek to appoint dynamic and self-motivated individuals in the capacity of Sales Executive.

This person will primarily report to the Sales Manager, and will be based at our offices in Nairobi.

Role/Objective Summary

Responsible for the continuous attainment of the company’s revenue target in the assigned region through constantly identifying and securing new clients as well as maximizing sales from the current clients

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Achieve set sales target continuously.
  • Research, Identify and secure new clients or marketing opportunities from the assigned region.
  • Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer
  • Maintain all clients through proactive communication with the client and ensuring that all queries, complains are promptly attended to.
  • Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential customers
  • Making quotations to potential customers and ensuring Accounts are paid or settled on time and in full by the existing customers
  • Cold calling to arrange for meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
  • Following up on client orders
  • Time to time order processing in the absence of the order processor
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales activities and or visits and presenting them to the Sales manager etc
  • Give daily reports and weekly progress to the project manager and human resource manager
  • Analyzing the market environment i.e. analyzing other competitor’s prices, the amount of demand and supply in the market.
  • Giving feedback to the management and advising accordingly.
  • Attending weekly departmental meetings
  • Any other duties assigned by the management.
Key Skills and Abilities
  • Diploma in sales & marketing
  • 2-3 years experience in sales preferably in institution sales
  • Aggressive
  • Ability to work and contribute in a team
  • Proven ability to meet sales targets
  • Good presentation skills
  • Must be a strong "people person" with excellent communication skills; a positive, persuasive personality
  • Competent computer and database skill
If you meet the above requirements, apply online by sending your CV to ckenya.ltd@gmail.com clearly indicating SALES EXECUTIVE on the subject line to be received on or before 29th October 2012

Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Senior Accountant

Major Responsibilities And Key Tasks
  • Direct the organization’s financial goals, objectives, and budgets
  • Take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business plan.
  • Ensure that appropriate financial regulations policies and controls are in place and in use at all times.
  • Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by management.
  • Take up the role of implementing a new accounts/erp system
  • Maintain day-to-day financial and operational control of the service within budget
  • Make regular reports to the management on income, expenditure, and any variations from budgets.
  • Ensure all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control and allocation of resources.
  • Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks
  • Oversee cash management activities; execute capital raising strategies to support the firm’s expansion.
  • Monitor and control the flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the business and Investment needs of the firm.
  • Monitor and ensure collection of present and past-due accounts.
  • Take charge of preparation of management accounts.
  • Oversee programs to minimize risks and losses that might arise from financial transaction and business operations undertaken by the company.
  • Payroll processing
  • Identify and advice the Human Resources Manager on the plans for company’s financial Training and development needs.
  • Review of daily reports of Assistant Accountants and presentation of daily report to the director
  • Any other duties as assigned by the management
Qualifications
  • CPA-K
  • Over 5 years experience in accounting, 3 of which should be in a senior accountant role
  • Diploma in IT
  • Experience in implementation of a financial accounting system will be an added advantage
  • Highly organized, professional, analytical and adept problem-solver.
  • Positive attitude, sound work ethic and an ability to follow instructions
  • Good knowledge and understanding of various areas of accounting- payables, receivables and cost accounting
If you meet the above requirements, apply online by sending your CV to ckenya.ltd@gmail.com clearly indicating SENIOR ACCOUNTANT on the subject line to be received on or before 29th October 2012

Administrator/Accountant Job in Kenya

Administrator/Accountant

Summary Job Description:

A leading shipping and logistics company in East Africa requires young and dynamic administrative and/or accounting professionals to take challenging but rewarding functions in the company Reporting to the Group Finance & Administration Manager, the functions of this job will include carrying out of day to day administrative and accounting responsibilities, payroll management, tax and other statutory returns and regular preparation of reports to the management and the group.
 
Location of the job: Dar Es Salam, Tanzania

Years of Experience: at least 2 years post qualification experience in a similar position in a commercial organization. Experience in shipping, logistics, importation and Freight Forwarding will be an added advantage

Job description:
  • Handle the full day-to-day accounting:
  • Responsible for the full accounts payable process
  • Responsible for the full accounts receivable process
  • Responsible for all general ledger transactions
  • Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register and correct booking of the depreciation cost.
  • Responsible for bank reconciliation
  • Booking of the realized and unrealized foreign exchange
  • Reconcile all balance sheet and profit and loss accounts on monthly basis
  • Book and reconcile the payroll and comply to all the local schedules and filing (TIN PAYE, NHIF, SDL, etc)
  • Comply with the local and statutory requirement (VAT, Corporate tax declaration, prepare annual accounts)
  • Prepare the interim and the year-end external audit according to group guidelines.
  • Management reporting: ensuring correct and timely input, that procedures are followed and that deadlines are respected
  • Ensuring that internal control systems and procedures are set up and correctly applied in order to minimize risks and maximize profits for the company.
  • Optimizing the current accounting system and organizing/controlling the accounting process according to the group standards.
  • Weekly and monthly financial reporting to the GFAM.
  • Providing management with timely, standardized, accurate and relevant business decision information
  • Supervising and organizing timely and correct legal and mandatory filings and reporting
  • Reporting on variances and suggesting where corrective action is required
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate policy (fixed assets, stock, inventory related accounts and standard costs).
  • Study of the financial aspects and feasibility of specific projects as needed, including contract negotiations
  • Yearly commercial budgeting together with commercial team, and monthly follow-up
  • Designing and implementing a system for management accounting
  • Monitoring exchange rates and covering the risk of devaluation.
  • Assume responsibility of all insurances and risk in the company (including credit insurance, with correct reporting)
  • Preparations of all weekly debtors and creditors reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that financial costing are accurate
  • Preparation of budgets.
  • Carrying our routine office and administrative responsibilities
  • Any and all other matters that may arise from time to time.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of commerce or Business Administration or CPA K.
  • At least 2 years working experience in a busy accounting environment in a shipping or C&F company.
  • Proficient in all computer application packages.
  • Hands on experience with computerized accounting applications such as QuickBooks and Pastel systems (ERP).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High degree of integrity.
  • Should be easily integrated into the company and department.
  • Can work under minimal supervision and pressure to meet strict deadline.
The selected individual shall be expected to work with minimum supervision and should therefore be initiative, self-driven, honest and responsible.

Applications to be made through to: apply@kenyajobsconnection.com

Tour Consultant Job in Kenya

Tour Consultant

we are a medium sized Tour Company based in Nairobi and we seek to recruit a Tour Consultant to market and coordinate tours and safaris, design and promote tour packages, negotiate and liaise with hotels and lodges and undertake general management of the office.

Minimum Requirements

Skills
  • Knowledge of computer applications
  • Knowledge of internet and marketing skills & E-commerce
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
Requirements
  • A bachelors degree in a Tour related field from a recognized institution
  • Experience in a similar position in a Tour Firm
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
  • Fluent in Italian Language
Job Specification
  • Plan and design tour itineraries
  • Tour costing which includes preparing client quotations in a timely   manner
  • Online and offline marketing to market company itineraries
  • Providing to management monthly reports on tour itineraries made.
  • Liaising with business partners e.g. Hotels & Lodges, Tour Operators
  • Handle client enquiries via internet as well as direct calls and face to face meetings
  • Preparation of invoices & managing of correspondence
  • Liaising directly with agents and clients worldwide
  • Follow up on potential clients and enquires made
  • Hotel reservations/bookings as well as drawing up invoices
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to recruit@prideinn.co.ke by COB 19th October 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Senior Software Engineer



Brief Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building custom mission-critical enterprise systems that will enable us to manage a network of hundreds and eventually thousands of schools.

About this position

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 highquality 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 now have 84 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated operational approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world! 
Our success relies on our “School in a Box”, a sophisticated set of custom developed systems, tools and processes (think McDonalds or Starbucks) that are used by all School Managers, as well as by support teams at Headquarters to audit, monitor and support all of our schools. 
While the end-user (School Manager) technology at the school is limited to paper and a mobile phone, all of our systems and processes are underpinned by a sophisticated set of supporting and enabling technologies that allows schools to operate cost effectively and efficiently, with oversight by headquarters.

We are looking for a full time Senior Software Engineer with responsibilities of:
  • Leading the development of custom enterprise software to power and improve the efficiency of our rigorous processes at both our schools and headquarters
  • Architecture, designing, implementation and debugging
  • Integration of our custom systems with off the shelf software
  • Database design and optimization
  • Requirements analysis and user interface design
  • Supporting in-house users of our custom software and problem solving
About You
  • You have BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • You are an exceptionally talented coder with knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks
  • You have a minimum of 5 years experience developing custom-built software to enable internal business processes.
  • You have experience integrating off-the-shelf and custom-built technologies
  • You have developed and supported systems that are critical to the day to day operations of medium and large organizations (ERP, financial systems, CRM…)
  • You have designed and supported large databases and are skilled at writing SQL
  • You have experience taking software projects through the entire software lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, deployment, post deployment support)
  • You work well as part of a team and like to both teach and learn from others
  • You are familiar with professional software development practices such as source code control, defect tracking, unit testing and code reviews
  • You love to write code and solve challenging problems
  • You function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
  • You are in expert in two or more of the following technologies:
C#/.NET development
MS SQL Server
PHP/MySQL web development
SugarCRM
Android development

Location

The job is based in our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Examples of our Software Needs

The following are examples some of the software projects that are currently under development or consideration:
  • Automated Student Payment Information System - manages billing, automatically updates database with data from banks and mobile payment systems, provides tools for operator to correct and assign payments, and uses SMS interface to send coded updates to Schools, and receive interactive SMS queries and remote error correction.
  • Customized integrated financial system - taking customizable financial package and integrating with payment information system, reporting tools, and developing additional tools for automated budget tracking, and SMS-based payment requests and school payroll.
  • Data Management and Dashboard/Reporting Tools for HQ staff to support schools - we are developing tools that collect key performance data and provide dashboards/reports to allow support teams to monitor progress of our schools.
  • Android Mobile Phone App - We are porting of many of our paper-based processes at our schools to a mobile phone app on the Android platform to streamline school operations.
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Bridge International Construction Project Manager Job in Kenya

Construction Project Manager

Location: Kenya
Reports to: Head of Construction

About Bridge International

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. 
With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. 
Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. 
Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $5 per child per month. 
This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. 
The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and over 70 academies are operating in Kenya today. 
Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.
Job Purpose:

The Construction Project Manager shall be responsible for the successful completion of site works in time, within set budgets and to specification using a highly consistent, efficient and effective formally systematized methodology.

Responsibilities:
  • Pre-start process including review of the initial site appraisals, site layouts, site preparation details and budgets and statutory approval documentation.
  • In charge of site preparation processes, programmes organisation.
  • Start-up of site work including organising site visits, site staff travel, site work prerequisites, site documentation and site foremen deployment.
  • On-site work planning and organisation, site instructions and site inspections, work certification; on-site trouble shooting and problem solving, handover and project shut down.
  • Participating in facilitating training, work study and staff management.
  • Inter-departmental communications including periodic reporting, construction updates and correspondence.
  • Provide feedback on design and process standardisation including design of process, procedures and tools; determination of labour resource requirements; review of designs, drawings and contracts; and feedback on design implementation and buildability.
Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years experience in a busy and dynamic work environment.
  • Handled multiple projects in multiple locations concurrently.
Qualifications:
  • Degree in any of the building and construction professions; Architecture, Quantity Surveying,
  • Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Construction or equivalent
  • Master’s degree in Construction Management, Project management shall be an added advantage.
Professional: Relevant Professional registration

Specialist knowledge required:
  • Excellent MS Project (or other) knowledge & skills
  • Excellent MS Office package skills
Behavioural competencies:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Systems and formal standardisation orientation
  • Ability to synthesize complex ideas into simple concise instructions for dissemination
  • Problem solving/decision making
  • Information gathering skills
  • Analytical and interpretation skills
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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