KBC Resident Engineers Jobs in Kenya

2 Positions

We are undertaking a construction of a 120m Self Supporting Steel Towers at Limuru and Mazeras Transmitting Stations and we require the services of a Resident Engineer for each site.

The work comprise of construction of a 120m Self Supporting Steel tower and reinforced concrete foundation

The construction period is estimated at 26 calendar weeks

The Resident Engineer should have a wide proven experience and qualifications that must include the following:

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
Be registered with the Engineers Registration board.
Have post qualification experience of at least 5 years in both the design and supervision of steelworks and reinforced concrete works (and the prerequisite material tests).
Demonstrate administrative ability to control, direct, and supervise Technical Staff.
Demonstrate technical capability of having supervised at least two assignments of a similar nature in size and complexity giving their values, client’s names and references.
Be computer literate with proficiency in Engineering Software including AUTO CAD.
Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills.
The applicants should state the expected remuneration package.

Eligible candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply attaching relevant educational and professional certificates.

The application should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O Box 30456-00100
Nairobi

To be received on or before 18th November 2011 at 4.00 pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews immediately thereafter.

Mosoriot Teachers’ College Finance Officer and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

1. Finance Officer

Duties

Maintenance of cash books, Bank reconciliations and verification of physical cash and ensure safe custody of all assets.

Approval of monthly payroll, reconciliation and cheques.

Budget monitoring and reporting to various sectors and ensuring expenditure is within the budget lines and participating in procurement and tender committee.

Professional Qualification/Experience

C.P.A. II / A university degree (accounting option)
At least two years working experience
Document knowledge of Banking, Auditing, financial and internal controls.
Good computer skills and understanding of accounting packages.

2. Procurement Officer

Duties

Secretary to the Tender Committee
Preparation of Procurement documents and verification of goods and services as per the required specification.
Negotiating minor contracts in liaison with Board of Governors.

Professional Qualification / Experience

Diploma in Purchasing and supplies Management.
Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication.

Application and detail C.V., copies of certificate with details of current employment and telephone contacts should be addressed to:-

The Secretary,
Board of Governors,
Mosoriot Teachers’ College,
P.O. Box 100 – 30307,
Mosoriot.

So as to be there not later than Friday 25/11/2011.

Only short listed candidates will be notified

Nairobi Hospital Customer Service Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator Job in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for service excellence, strong work ethic, are committed to continual improvement and are results oriented.

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals.

Customer Service Co-ordinator

Ref: HRD/ CSC/ 10 /11

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing customer service policies, standards and procedures that ensure the best professional, high-level customer service is provided to patients and customers of the Hospital.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

Planning and executing customer service programs and activities.
Coordinating with other departments on complaints resolution.
Participating in training employees to deliver excellent customer service.
Conducting patient and client visits to seek feedback, monitor changes and identify the need for new services.
Auditing customer service standards.
Developing customer service policies and standards for the Hospital.
Training staff on customer service standards, requirements and expectations of the Hospital.
Monitoring and measuring customer service levels of the Hospital.
Benchmarking on and influencing the practice of emerging customer service trends.
Supervising the performance of the customer service staff
Preparing and managing customer service budget.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Business degree.
A masters degree in public relations will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in excellent customer service delivery.
Five (5) years progressive working experience in a dynamic service organisation.
Membership of relevant professional bodies.
Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and influencing skills.

Marketing Co-ordinator

Ref: HRD/ MC/ 10 /11

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for guiding product development and leading all Hospital marketing and branding activities for both the internal and external markets.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

Participating in developing and implementing marketing and brand strategies.
Marketing the Hospital and build relationships with corporate customers.
Determining and managing product development, packaging and distribution channels.
Monitoring the progress and impact of marketing initiatives.
Participating in determining the Hospital’s pricing and market segmentation.
Conducting marketing audits and monitoring product and service sales.
Preparing and managing marketing budgets.
Coordinating internal communication, marketing and training staff on new services and products.
Coordinating marketing presentations and product launches.
Handling public relations and image management.
Supervising performance of the marketing staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Business degree.
A masters degree in marketing will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in implementing marketing successful programs.
Five (5) years progressive working experience in a dynamic service organisation.
Professional membership with the Marketing Society of Kenya.
Business savvy.
Creative and innovative.
Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.

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

Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi - 00100

Or e-mail: hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than Wednesday 16th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Njoro Boys High School Farm Manager Job in Kenya

Requirements for appointment

i. A Minimum of KCSE mean grade ‘C’ or its equivalent with a ‘C’ in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and ‘C’ in Mathematics.

ii. Two – year certificate in Agriculture / Animal Health / Animal Production from a recognized Government institution.

iii. At least 3 years experience in farm management

iv. Application letter, CV, certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned by 22nd November 2011.

The Secretary Board of Governors,
Njoro Boys H. School,
P.O. Box 40-20107
Njoro

Metropolitan Life Kenya National Sales & Marketing Manager Job Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, innovative and seasoned marketing professional with financial services background.

This is an executive position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya operations.

The broad functions of the job are to strategise, co-ordinate, implement and manage the sales and marketing activities ( both Corporate & retail) of Metropolitan Life Kenya in order to maximise premium income, profitability and market share to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

Main Functions of the Position

Develop and implement a winning sales and marketing strategy for both group and retail business with clear goals, deliverables and timelines.
Create a cohesive, motivated and well-directed team that aspires to achieve the objectives of the team.
Play an integral role as a member of the executive team of the company.
Brand equity development.
Develop a robust method of measuring and reporting the performance of the various facets of the business and effectively addressing areas of under-performance.
Maintain and develop marketing opportunities through networking with role players/ corporate clients/union leaders.
Build close relationships with key brokers, brokerages and broker affiliations.
Demonstrate creativity and flair of generating ideas and angles.
Be comfortable with presentations to corporate decision- makers as well as large audiences.
Effective management and control of production and manpower budgets/targets as per agreed standards.
Manage the human resources (training & development) and industrial relations issues; grievances and disciplinary procedures.
Market intelligence and crafting effective tactics to counter competition efforts.
Conduct regular Product comparison analysis at a technical level and make recommendations to our product development team to further expand / improve on our existing product suite
Project management.

Job Requirements

Relevant marketing / commercial degree. A post-graduate degree will be advantageous.
Minimum of 5 years marketing- and sales management experience in a financial services industry with a proven track record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership-, motivational- and management skills
Ability to network and negotiate across all levels.
Focussed, assertive, analytical, self motivated, innovative and results -oriented.
High level of integrity and trust.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High level of emotional intelligence.
Proven interpersonal, entrepreneurial, leadership and business skills.
A deep understanding of financial services markets, products and services.
Good business acumen
Passion for excellence and life in general

Applications:

Interested individuals should submit their applications and curriculum vitae to

The Human Resources Manager,
Metropolitan Life Kenya, Mezzanine Floor,
International House, Mama Ngina Street,
P.O. Box 46783, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya;

or email to hr@metropolitan.co.ke by Friday 11th November 2011.

KEMRI Research Scientists (Mental Health and Lifestyle / Non-Communicable Diseases) Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Medical research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979. It is one of the leading health research institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research on human health.

KEMRI’s vision is to be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health and its mission is to improve on the quality of health and human life through research.

KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the positions of Research Scientists in the following areas:

1) Mental Health (1 post)

2) Lifestyle/Non-Communicable Diseases (1 post)

Positions description:

The primary role of these positions is to increase the capacity in research on mental health and other lifestyle/ non communicable diseases at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the institute’s programs to include a stronger non communicable disease program focusing on diseases such as cancer, depression,schizophrenia, stress, alcohol and substance abuse, diabetes,
hypertension and other disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Secure research grants, particularly those in areas of Non - Communicable Diseases, focusing on Mental Health Cancer, Lifestyle and other related fields.
Support the development of a strong research program in Mental Health and Lifestyle/Non-Communicable Diseases at KEMRI.

Qualifications and Competencies

Degree in Medicine and registered to practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board with current licensure
Masters in Psychiatry (mandatory for post of Mental Health)
MMed/PhD in public health/epidemiology or related field (Lifestyle/non•communicable diseases post)
Sub specialization in management of substance abuse, oncology, metabolic disorders or other relevant field will be an advantage
Management of mental health or other non communicable/ lifestyle diseases services in a large organization will be an advantage.
Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
Proven track record of mentorship
Knowledge and skills in research including experience in conducting clinical trials is an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Computer literacy
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 23rd of November, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200, Nairobi
Attn: Head of Human Resources
Email : hrm@kemri.org

Nairobi Hospital Customer Service Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator Job in Kenya

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for service excellence, strong work ethic, are committed to continual improvement and are results oriented.

The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals.

Customer Service Co-ordinator

Ref: HRD/ CSC/ 10 /11

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing customer service policies, standards and procedures that ensure the best professional, high-level customer service is provided to patients and customers of the Hospital.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

Planning and executing customer service programs and activities.
Coordinating with other departments on complaints resolution.
Participating in training employees to deliver excellent customer service.
Conducting patient and client visits to seek feedback, monitor changes and identify the need for new services.
Auditing customer service standards.
Developing customer service policies and standards for the Hospital.
Training staff on customer service standards, requirements and expectations of the Hospital.
Monitoring and measuring customer service levels of the Hospital.
Benchmarking on and influencing the practice of emerging customer service trends.
Supervising the performance of the customer service staff
Preparing and managing customer service budget.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Business degree.
A masters degree in public relations will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in excellent customer service delivery.
Five (5) years progressive working experience in a dynamic service organisation.
Membership of relevant professional bodies.
Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and influencing skills.

Marketing Co-ordinator

Ref: HRD/ MC/ 10 /11

Reporting to the Marketing and Customer Service Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for guiding product development and leading all Hospital marketing and branding activities for both the internal and external markets.

Particular Responsibilities Include:

Participating in developing and implementing marketing and brand strategies.
Marketing the Hospital and build relationships with corporate customers.
Determining and managing product development, packaging and distribution channels.
Monitoring the progress and impact of marketing initiatives.
Participating in determining the Hospital’s pricing and market segmentation.
Conducting marketing audits and monitoring product and service sales.
Preparing and managing marketing budgets.
Coordinating internal communication, marketing and training staff on new services and products.
Coordinating marketing presentations and product launches.
Handling public relations and image management.
Supervising performance of the marketing staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Business degree.
A masters degree in marketing will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in implementing marketing successful programs.
Five (5) years progressive working experience in a dynamic service organisation.
Professional membership with the Marketing Society of Kenya.
Business savvy.
Creative and innovative.
Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.

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

Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
Nairobi - 00100

Or e-mail: hrm@nbihosp.org

To be received not later than Wednesday 16th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.