Friday, 16 July 2021

Information Communication Technology and Connectivity Specialist at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

PCEA Chogoria HospitalChogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road that branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city. It is situated within the fast-growing Chogoria township in the Mwimbi division, Maara district in Tharaka – Nithi county.

The Hospital is soliciting for qualified applicants for the position of Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Manager.

Minimum requirements: –

  1. Bachelors Degree in Information Technology from a recognized university.
  2. At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
  3. Good Communication skills
  4. Problem solving skills and ability to execute initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities:

  1. Provide leadership to the ICT staff in supporting the existing server, network equipment and operating systems.
  2. Supporting the Hospital in the establishment, development and communication of the organization’s ICT and information system strategies, including project management.
  3. Anticipating and reacting to major technological changes.
  4. Maintaining and developing a modern, cost effective, stable and secure ICT infrastructure.
  5. Setting up and monitoring contracts with external suppliers for the provision of technical support as required.
  6. Developing a formalized training programme for all users with the aim of improving awareness, upgrading skills and standards in the use of the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) and promoting uniformity across the organization.

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Medical Team Intern at CarePay Ltd

CarePay is a Kenyan company that administers conditional healthcare payments between funders, patients and healthcare providers. Through our M-TIBA platform, CarePay directs funds from public and private funders directly to patients into a “health wallet” on their mobile phone. The use of these funds is restricted to conditional spending at selected healthcare providers across Kenya. With every transaction, we combine a digital payment with real time medical and financial data collection, to help make healthcare safer and more transparent for both patients and healthcare providers. CarePay has contracted more than 2,000 healthcare facilities across Kenya, with an ambition to drive healthcare inclusion for millions of Kenyans.

Main purpose of the job

  1. Pricelist mapping
  2. Map names of medical services (drugs, radiology, lab tests, consultation and other procedures) to Carepay product names
  3. Support setting up cost and quality controls
  4. Mapping generic rules to medical services, procedures, drugs and lab tests
  5. Mapping of provider pricelists to CarePay medical product codes
  6. Using the CarePay platform to upload specific rules to the system

‍Minimal qualifications

  • Degree/Higher National Diploma in Nursing/ Clinical Medicine or any other medical course
  • At least one year of relevant working experience
  • Good knowledge of medical conditions, treatment types, healthcare services, medicines
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and excel.
  • A proactive and curious mindset
  • ‍Preferred qualifications
  • Detail oriented
  • Team player
  • Flexible and ability to adapt or change to new situations
  • Discretion in handling confidential information
  • Achievement Drive – Sets goals and strives to achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.
  • Pro-active – not afraid to actively flag when things are unclear or need extra checks

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Cloud Engineer at CarePay Ltd

CarePay is a Kenyan company that administers conditional healthcare payments between funders, patients and healthcare providers. Through our M-TIBA platform, CarePay directs funds from public and private funders directly to patients into a “health wallet” on their mobile phone. The use of these funds is restricted to conditional spending at selected healthcare providers across Kenya. With every transaction, we combine a digital payment with real time medical and financial data collection, to help make healthcare safer and more transparent for both patients and healthcare providers. CarePay has contracted more than 2,000 healthcare facilities across Kenya, with an ambition to drive healthcare inclusion for millions of Kenyans.

Main purpose of the job

As a cloud engineer you are part of the technical platform team creating, maintaining and developing our infrastructure for running our business and supporting our engineering. As a team you own your backlog and take pride in achieving results. Your main task to is to deliver quality solutions for our end users and at the same time keep the platform fit for the future. You guide and coach other team members. Our main technologies are Java, AWS, SQL, Kubernetes, DataDog, Terraform, Angular, and Android. You will be working with a diverse and driven team that prioritizes impact over cutting-edge methods. Yet at the same you and your continuously probe and explore new opportunities and technologies.

  1. Minimal qualifications
  2. MSc in software engineering or related
  3. At least 3 years plus relevant cloud engineering experience
  4. Experienced in AWS, Containers, Kubernetes and build pipelines
  5. Experience with Github or Bitbucket
  6. Interest in global development and healthcare
  7. English speaking

‍Preferred qualifications

  1. Have a cloud native mindset
  2. Experience with DevOps, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code (TerraForm)
  3. Ability to design and build CI\CD process
  4. Experience with at least one scripting language (bash/python/golang/JS)
  5. Ability to identify risks and propose solutions for their mitigation (following GDPR)
  6. Experience with developing solutions as part of a team
  7. Experience working in a highly competitive, international business environment

‍What we offer

  • The opportunity to work on projects with high social impact with a fun and motivated team
  • Startup culture with an international team (>50% in Kenya), flat hierarchies, and Friday beers
  • Based in Amsterdam or Nairobi with travel opportunities
  • Your choice of equipment and tools
  • Competitive salary and flexible hours

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Payments Operations Intern at CarePay Ltd

CarePay is a Kenyan company that administers conditional healthcare payments between funders, patients and healthcare providers. Through our M-TIBA platform, CarePay directs funds from public and private funders directly to patients into a “health wallet” on their mobile phone. The use of these funds is restricted to conditional spending at selected healthcare providers across Kenya. With every transaction, we combine a digital payment with real time medical and financial data collection, to help make healthcare safer and more transparent for both patients and healthcare providers. CarePay has contracted more than 2,000 healthcare facilities across Kenya, with an ambition to drive healthcare inclusion for millions of Kenyans.

Main purpose of the job

  1. The Intern will support the Payments Operations team with operational tasks.
  2. ‍EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE &EXPERIENCE:
  3. Bachelor degree in Finance /Statistics/Engineering or Accounting/CPA/ CFA
  4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and Google sheets
  5. High-level written and verbal communication skills.
  6. The ability to analyse, model and interpret data
  7. A high level of mathematical ability
  8. Problem-solving skills

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  1. Good analytical skills and quantitative reasoning
  2. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail andfollow-through
  3. Team player
  4. Flexible and ability to adapt or change to new situations
  5. Achievement Drive – Sets goals and strives to achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.
  6. Pro-active – not afraid to actively flag when things are unclear or need extra checks
  7. Available to start in the next 2 weeks

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

  1. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
  2. Learn more about the world of Technology in relation to Healthcare and Finance
  3. Learn data and financial analysis
  4. Gain a deeper understanding of business systems.
  5. Learn how IT Systems operate at a growing company
  6. Experience a strong sense of belonging as the team proudly works together.
  7. Have a hands-on experience on working with complex projects and monitoring their progress

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Customer Success Account Lead at CarePay Ltd

CarePay is a Kenyan company that administers conditional healthcare payments between funders, patients and healthcare providers. Through our M-TIBA platform, CarePay directs funds from public and private funders directly to patients into a “health wallet” on their mobile phone. The use of these funds is restricted to conditional spending at selected healthcare providers across Kenya. With every transaction, we combine a digital payment with real time medical and financial data collection, to help make healthcare safer and more transparent for both patients and healthcare providers. CarePay has contracted more than 2,000 healthcare facilities across Kenya, with an ambition to drive healthcare inclusion for millions of Kenyans.

Main purpose of the job

A Customer Success Account Lead is end- to-end responsible for the growth and retention of either one of CarePay’s key accounts or several smaller accounts. Key objective is to make these clients more successful by enabling them to use the full breadth of CarePay’s products and services offering. In other words: by ensuring full adoption of CarePay’s propositions you enable the customer to unlock maximum value. Through this, you are also able to maximize revenue generation for CarePay (in a responsible way), whilst ensuring retention of the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage key clients, their growth and retention.
  • Apply best practices of customer success achievements at client(s) under management.
  • Develop and apply standardized client processes and journeys.
  • Identify opportunities for product development based on client’s direct and latent needs.
  • Ensure high quality relationship & change management with key stakeholders and clients including understanding their needs.
  • Ensure successful launch of product offerings, enhancement,and opportunities for scaling with client.
  • Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction and service delivery for the client(s)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Economics, Business or Healthcare Management with Project Management angle
  • At least 3-7 years of relevant working experience in client-facing roles involving management of projects,relationship building, problem solving and application of analytical skills.
  • Experience in working in fast changing environments (start-up, scale-up, digital & tech companies,consulting environments)
  • Experience in and knowledge of health care insurance industry is an advantage.
  • Understanding of private and public outpatient and in-patient healthcare delivery
  •  Strong commercial acumen
  • Strong communicator at all levels of an organization up to Executive and possesses keen listening skills.
  • Ability to incorporate business context and describe technical functionalities to those less versed in technology.
  • Ability to partake and manage resources across a matrixed organization.
  • Able to effectively manage multiple works streams.
  • Outstanding project and process management skills
  • Excellent change management skills
  •  Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
  • Ability to thrive in a fastmoving experimental and agile organization, with “bias to action.”
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, and a commitment to CarePay’s mission and values.

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Institutional and Key Accounts Representative – 3 Positions at ATC West Healthcare

With over 20 years experience in healthcare recruitment and staffing and over 10 years in international recruitment, ATC West Healthcare Services provides opportunities for healthcare professionals in the following areas: TRAVEL NURSE ATC West Healthcare Services Travel Division is where Travel RNs earn top pay and receive personalized care and…Read more. PER DIEM If you want the freedom and flexibility to create your own schedule ATC West Per Diem Registry provides you with the opportunity to…Read more. ALLIED HEALTH ATC West Allied Division is dedicated to offering travel, per diem, and permanent jobs for allied healthcare professionals…Read more. WHY ATC WEST? ATC West Healthcare has been providing opportunities for healthcare professionals in Travel Nursing, Per Diem Registry and Allied Health for over 25 years. Our mission is to recruit and retain top professionals in the industry by offering competitive salaries, exciting assignments and opportunities for career and personal growth. We don’t rest until we find you the perfect job!

Our Client in the FMCG sector seeks to recruit Institutional and  Key Accounts Representative whose main purpose will be to manage Sales and Distribution of all Company products effectively and efficiently within their territory using available resources so as to achieve profitable volume of sales.
He/she will be involved in selling company products to current & new customers, listing of the company products to new customers, and also communicating any promotions or trade activities

Nairobi:

Institutional Trade Reps (2 Position); Key Accounts Rep (1 Position)

Reports to: 

Sales Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to visit existing or potential sales outlets.
  • Collects outstanding payments as per the agreed customer trade terms
  • Monitor competition by gathering current market place information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
  • Implement and establish close working relationships with partners (Resellers, Traders and Retailers) in order to gain high levels of trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading environment.
  • Furnishes management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
  • Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily visit reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
  • Identifies the key opportunities in Listing and Activations(Incorporating understanding on consumers, category, customer, competition, channel and external environment)
  • Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints
  • Analyses the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization

Qualifications and Desired Skills

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing Qualification or an equivalent;
  2. 2 years Sales background in an FMCG environment
  3. Good selling, negotiation and communication skills with a proven track record.
  4. Exceptional sales skills.
  5. Are driven and a self-starter who delivers results with minimum supervision
  6. Roll up their sleeves” type of individual who does whatever it takes to get the job done in a competitive market.
  7. Candidates with good experience in Key Accounts, Modern Trade and Institutional sales are encouraged to apply.
  8. Candidates MUST indicate their preferred Locations

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Finance/Admin Assistant at Kenya Coffee Producers Association

KCPA is a non – political, non – profit membership umbrella organization of coffee farmers in Kenya currently representing the interests of approximately 343,536 households of coffee farmers spread out in all the 31 coffee growing counties.

Reports to: 

Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Office Support and Management

  • Provide general administrative and clerical support including managing phone calls, write and distribute mails, letters, photocopying, open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence
  • Establish and maintain a range of basic databases and records systems including:- membership details, office records, and others as may be required
  • Provide general support to the visitors and organization’s clients
  • Correspond with members and support membership development
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Assist in management of the organization’ website – regularly updating and initiating new ideas on how to continuously improve
  • Support project activities such as: – attend project meetings if and when required, book meeting venues, mail out invitations etc.
  • Support identification, development and implementation of fundraising strategies for sustainability of the organization
  • Managing inventory of office assets and supplies and sourcing for suppliers
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Perform any other duty as required by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Recruit new members for the Association
  • Ensure tidiness of the office.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Membership management

  1. Correspond with KCPA members and support membership development – recruit new members for the Association and ensure the old members continue supporting the Association through renewal of annual subscription – Establish and manage relations with KCPA members/ maintaining member information and receiving member requests and attending to member needs/preparing thank you letters/messages for new members
  2. Maintain regular communication with members – send market information and any other administrative information as need arises.
  3. Provide regular reports on growth of membership
  4. Maintain a database of all the Association’s  members

Financial management

  1. Monitor and record all office expenditures and reconcile and submit expense reports through simple book keeping software such as Microsoft Excel.
  2. Preparation of payment vouchers, process incoming cheques; create daily ledger of deposits
  3. Submit regular financial reports
  4. Ensure that all statutory are made and submitted in accordance to the laws of Kenya and the financial manual of KCPA

Level of Education:

  1. KCSE
  2. Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications:
  3. At least CPA 11

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:

  1. Working knowledge of computerized accounting packages
  2. High level of integrity.
  3. Good interpersonal skills.
  4. Attention to detail.
  5. Good planning and organization skills.
  6. Effective communication both oral and written

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Technical Manager at Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd

Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company (Kawasco) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. it was incorporated on 10th April 2006 under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), with the principle objective of ensuring accessibility to sustainable, safe and affordable water to the residents of Kangema and Kahuro which includes Murararndia, Kahatia,Mirichu, Githambo, Kanyenya-ini and others within the County of Murang’a.

Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd is a company licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board to provide water services in Kahuro and parts of Kangema sub-counties in Murang’a County.

The Company seeks applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following position: Technical Manager (Extension of Deadline)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager will be responsible for effective and efficient utilization of resources through development of production methods, reduction of downtime of equipment and continuous improvement of wate process in order to meet customer demands/needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and developing production plans and strategies arid establishing performance standards.
  • Training production personnel new policies, procedures and strategies.
  • Identifying production Capacity and market demands and formulating appropriate counter measures to improve the performance.
  • Monitoring the implementation of production and improvement programs.
  • Planning for equipment and facilities required for production operations.
  • Directing, coordination, controlling and managing the company’s operation arid maintenance of infrastructure to ensure that water and sanitation services are focused to meet customer needs.
  • Developing customer Focus to provision of services by performing and maintaining good working relationship with customers and other partners
  • Organizing for project designs, implementation and effective management including major and minor construction works, either by using external consultant or in-house resources.
  • Developing long-term departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of the company’s overall objectives.
  • Supervising and appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from true to time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil / Water Engineering From a recognized university.
  • Be on engineer who is eligible for registration.
  • Have undergone managerial development Courses.
  • Five (5) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be in o busy water and sewerage service provision.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Be result driven with a demonstrable record of achievements.
  • Meet the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Chapter 6.

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Human Resource (HR) Management Officer at Siaya Institute of Technology

Siaya Institute of Technology is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

SIT/2021/1

Terms of service:

Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Salary

As per the existing SIT B.O.G Terms of Service.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • A member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
  • Have served in the Post of Human Resource Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years in a comparable Institution.
  • CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) certificate will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering all Human Resource activities in the Institute.
  • Oversee the development and review of Human Resource and Administration Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Oversee Recruitment and Appointment of staff to ensure the Institute has the right staffing.
  • Ensuring compliance with all the Statutory and’ Regulatory requirements
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of Human Resource Management System
  • Overseeing budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities
  • Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of Human Resource Management Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Developing and overseeing administration of staff performance management process.
  • Coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
  • Interpreting Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the Institute.
  • Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare.
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system.
  • Spearheading assessment of skills and competence needs for the institution relating Human Resource.
  • Updating and processing of monthly payroll.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Principal.

Note:

All shortlisted candidates would be required to present the following documents during the interview:

  1. Originals and Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials
  2. Original and a copy of the National ID
  3. A current Curriculum Vitae with at least three Referees
  4. HELB Clearance Certificate
  5. Certificate of Good Conduct
  6. KRA Clearance Certificate
  7. CRB Clearance Certificate

Siaya Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

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Knowledge Management Assistant at African Economic Research Consortium

We are seeking to fill the position of a Knowledge Management Assistant, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position will report to the Programme Administrator in the administration arm of the Training department.

Overall Job Purpose

The Knowledge Management Assistant manages the day-to-day information knowledge flow from within and outside the AERC to enable various users and stakeholders (AERC staff, researchers, students, Collaborative Training Programmes’ Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) and the Shared Facility for Specialization and Electives (SFSE) visiting lecturers/professors and other authorized users) to access AERC knowledge resources for educational and research purposes.

Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Management

  • Supporting the overall institutional development and administration of the AERC knowledge management platforms and resources.
  • Creating and updating resources on the AERC Library/e-Library, Learning Management System (LMS), AERC online publications and related knowledge management platforms and resources, to support delivery of teaching and learning at the JFE/SFSE, researchers and other authorized users.
  • Reviewing and monitoring the performance of the eLibrary platform, LMS, AERC online publications and related knowledge management systems and resources.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Providing support for logistical arrangements of the Collaborative Masters Programme (CMAP) and the Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) and the Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) Shared Facility for Specialization and Electives.
  • Preparing and coordinating virtual meetings and activities of the Training Department, including JFE/SFSE online classes, Academic Advisory Board meetings and workshops.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Science or Library Studies or related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree in any other field (e.g., economics, social sciences) plus a professional diploma or advanced diploma in Library or Information Sciences or related field. A Masters will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years relevant experience. Previous experience working in an international multicultural environment is added advantage.
  • Proficiency in French is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Thorough knowledge of library software and systems.
  • Knowledge and experience in use and support of users of learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard and with MOOCs functionality.
  • Highly skilled in use of electronic databases and online platforms.
  • Proficiency in standard office computer applications and databases such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet. Knowledge of LaTeX and Beamer is desirable.

AERC offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

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Manager Learning & Development Field at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.

Work Location : 

Dagahaley Refugee Camp

Duration :

3 Months

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Main Purpose

Supervise water treatment, hygiene and sanitation activities in the project/s, monitor tools and materials used in the treatment and water supply according to MSF protocols, in order to improve health conditions of the targeted population

Accountabilities

Control water supply and treatment, and sanitation according to the protocols of MSF, specifically:

  • Ensure instructions for water treatment are applied.
  • Follow-up and organization of water supply and consumption.
  • Ensure supply materials are well installed and maintained in good conditions.

Track sanitation and hygiene activities, infrastructures:

  • Installation of drainage systems according to the nature of wastewater.
  • Perform waste water treatment.
  • Perform maintenance on drainage and water treatment systems (septic tanks …).

Conduct planning and organizing the collection and disposal, in particular:

  • Ensure implementation of protocols for treatment and disposal.
  • Provide the right clothes for waste treatment to the watsan team.
  • Train the team on waste management.
  • Check that waste collection is carried out correctly.

Perform the physical organization of materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation, in particular:

  • Inventory of stocks
  • Receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material
  • Check that the amounts received are recorded
  • Check monthly consumptions

Set up and implement anti-vector measures.

Manage the WASH team in terms of:

  • Participate in staff selection
  • Participate in staff training
  • Ensure the daily work is done correctly

Some specific tasks

  • Ensure waste buckets are available in all wards
  • Ensure waste segregation is done the ward level
  • Make sure waste buckets collected from the wards and waste disposed according the MSF protocal
  • Briefing of new medical staff in the project
  • Inform the medical team leader when problem of waste segregation in noted
  • Fill in the order book and check it for outstanding work (maintenance, repairs, etc.).
  • Keep all documents related to installations/equipment/infrastructures in order and update them regularly at compound,hospital and HP compounds.
  • In charge onf the project water quality, by ensuring free residual chlorine, PH and turbidity tests are done on weekly basis
  • Prepare accurate work reports (record sheets, problems, measures taken, etc.).
  • Follow up and watsan malfunctions/repairs.
  • Contribute to the preparation of maintenance procedures and plans.
  • Supervise and train watsan assistants and any casual workers employed to help.
  • Support external consultants in their activities.
  • Coordinate and lead the monthly hygiene committee meetings
  • Plan leaves, prepare the JD, conduct evaluations and objectives settings of WHS staff

Requirements

Education

  • Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

  • Previous experience with MSF in relevant (WASH) section

Languages

  • Mission language essential (English) and local language is desireable

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Lead Accountant at Syngenta

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com.

ROLE PURPOSE

  • To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in the East Africa Busines Area, (BA EA) countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
  • Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting
  • Manage BA EA Finance staff and coordinate Finance services
  • Coordinate compliance processes in BA EA
  • Manage group reporting process in BA EA
  • Deliver Finance services (as defined in global policies and process standards) to local Business
  • Protect Syngenta assets in BA EA
  • Represent Syngenta towards external auditors (together with Finance Head)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Coordinate Finance processes in BA EA and ensure all these processes / activities follow local & group compliance standards
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS accounting rules used for Group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting in local ERP system.
  • Ensure statutory,tax and management reports are returns prepared in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.
  • Ensure that assets are safeguarded in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures.   Prepare all financial & defined management reporting to fulfil reporting requirements, including legal, VAT, social insurances, statistical information and support local statutory finance head on tax and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Ensure all documents comply with legal and tax requirements and related compliance and are authorized according to the formalised authority levels in the organisation.
  • Ensure all accounting processes/activities are properly documented.
  • Accounting and reporting – Sustain high standards on verification of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet, review and approve financial accounting schedules, ensure compliance to standardised accounting, reporting and financial systems as well as policies and procedures. Also manages all local accounting issues to ensure unsual transactions are corrected accounted for and reported.
  • Support Compliance activities and manage BA EA Compliance reporting. This requires the job holder to understand the end to end processes (eg Accounting to Reporting, Procure to Pay etc) and key internal controls for these processes and ensure that the procesess operate effectively and are documented.
  • Ensure Group Transfer Pricing framework is implemented and followed,BA EA specific regulations regarding Transafer Prices are understood and effects agreed with Group Tax team.

Critical Knowledge

  • Good understanding of local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies
  • Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls necessary to safeguard the Company’s assets.
  • Good knowledge of Local tax rules
  • Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies)
  • Best practice corporate governance
  • Appreciation of Information Technology

Critical Experience

  • Qualified accountant (CPA(K) with at least 5-10 years post qualifying experience in relevant roles. A degree in Finance or Business related field is mandatory.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with Accounting systems
  • Evidence of independence in work, ability to set objectives, deadlines and meet these.
  • Either experience in managing teams or expressing clear leadership skills.
  • Process management and compliance knowledge within a complex, matrix organization and across different functions.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

  • Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals
  • Ensures plans with resources, milestones, measures
  • Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders
  • Displays positive attitude to change and progress
  • Follows up and checks progress – confronts performance progress directly
  • Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively

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Chief Pathologist at Nairobi Hospital

We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality has time and again helped us earn their trust and goodwill. Our dedicated nursing staff provides professional care within a friendly and comfortable environment, ensuring that being in hospital is a more pleasurable and less anxious time for our patients and their families. We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision.

Reporting to Director Medical Services the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and management oversight in the pathology department and ensure delivery of quality and timely pathology services to patients in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

Responsibilities

  • The Chief Pathologist will be expected to manage the Laboratory department to maintain timely and efficient patient flow in line with Hospital targets while ensuring staffing levels at all times.
  • Develop, review, and ensure compliance to pathology protocols and standards in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure quality pathology service delivery in the hospital.
  • Ensure delivery of patient centric pathology services in line with established protocols and to contribute to overall patience experience.
  • Review and develop strategies for early and effective response to the patients presented to pathology department.
  • Coordinate medical training including Continuous Medical Education programs for the clinical staff at pathology department.
  • Bear overall responsibility pathology clinical staff, supervise and mentor the pathologists in the management, stabilization, and treatment of all patients.
  • Champion the definition of processes, policies, and procedures for the pathology operations in line with the Hospital’s objectives and standards.
  • Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinical services in pathology and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Keep abreast of local and global best practices, identify key learnings for the pathology operations and proffer recommendations to the Director, Medical Services.
  • Ensure proper coordination between clinical services at pathology with respect to talent sourcing and retention, service delivery and patients care.
  • Setting of annual plans in line with TNH Strategy 2019-2024
  • Design output measurements of the staff.
  • Responsible for setting, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators for the team.
  • In liaison with the Director, Medical Services & Research, prepare departmental annual plans that are aligned to the Hospital’s strategic plan.
  • Coordinate implementation of the Hospital’s quality programs in pathology department.
  • Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Deputy Director Medical Services.
  • Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
  • Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives.
  • Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon approval.
  • Identify, deploy, and motivate the pathology team including performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda; and
  • Be able to participate in the hospital general Laboratory rota.
  • Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment including attending and participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings Tumor Board and Mortality meetings etc.
  • Play an active role in the management and organization of the laboratory department and participate in teaching, researching and audit.
  • Have the ability to lead when appropriate and work independently with no or little supervision and supervise others.
  • Show evidence of personal development through publications and research in the field of laboratory.
  • Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Master of Medicine degree in Clinical Pathology from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
  • Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical pathology with 5 years at management level.
  • Administration qualifications (MBA, HCM) will be an added advantage

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Finance/Admin Assistant at Kenya Coffee Producers Association

KCPA is a non – political, non – profit membership umbrella organization of coffee farmers in Kenya currently representing the interests of approximately 343,536 households of coffee farmers spread out in all the 31 coffee growing counties.

Reports to: 

Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Office Support and Management

  • Provide general administrative and clerical support including managing phone calls, write and distribute mails, letters, photocopying, open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence
  • Establish and maintain a range of basic databases and records systems including:- membership details, office records, and others as may be required
  • Provide general support to the visitors and organization’s clients
  • Correspond with members and support membership development
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Assist in management of the organization’ website – regularly updating and initiating new ideas on how to continuously improve
  • Support project activities such as: – attend project meetings if and when required, book meeting venues, mail out invitations etc.
  • Support identification, development and implementation of fundraising strategies for sustainability of the organization
  • Managing inventory of office assets and supplies and sourcing for suppliers
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Perform any other duty as required by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Recruit new members for the Association
  • Ensure tidiness of the office.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Membership management

  1. Correspond with KCPA members and support membership development – recruit new members for the Association and ensure the old members continue supporting the Association through renewal of annual subscription – Establish and manage relations with KCPA members/ maintaining member information and receiving member requests and attending to member needs/preparing thank you letters/messages for new members
  2. Maintain regular communication with members – send market information and any other administrative information as need arises.
  3. Provide regular reports on growth of membership
  4. Maintain a database of all the Association’s  members

Financial management

  1. Monitor and record all office expenditures and reconcile and submit expense reports through simple book keeping software such as Microsoft Excel.
  2. Preparation of payment vouchers, process incoming cheques; create daily ledger of deposits
  3. Submit regular financial reports
  4. Ensure that all statutory are made and submitted in accordance to the laws of Kenya and the financial manual of KCPA

Level of Education:

  1. KCSE
  2. Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications:
  3. At least CPA 11

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:

  1. Working knowledge of computerized accounting packages
  2. High level of integrity.
  3. Good interpersonal skills.
  4. Attention to detail.
  5. Good planning and organization skills.
  6. Effective communication both oral and written

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Technical Manager at Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd

Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company (Kawasco) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. it was incorporated on 10th April 2006 under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), with the principle objective of ensuring accessibility to sustainable, safe and affordable water to the residents of Kangema and Kahuro which includes Murararndia, Kahatia,Mirichu, Githambo, Kanyenya-ini and others within the County of Murang’a.

Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd is a company licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board to provide water services in Kahuro and parts of Kangema sub-counties in Murang’a County.

The Company seeks applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following position: Technical Manager (Extension of Deadline)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager will be responsible for effective and efficient utilization of resources through development of production methods, reduction of downtime of equipment and continuous improvement of wate process in order to meet customer demands/needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and developing production plans and strategies arid establishing performance standards.
  • Training production personnel new policies, procedures and strategies.
  • Identifying production Capacity and market demands and formulating appropriate counter measures to improve the performance.
  • Monitoring the implementation of production and improvement programs.
  • Planning for equipment and facilities required for production operations.
  • Directing, coordination, controlling and managing the company’s operation arid maintenance of infrastructure to ensure that water and sanitation services are focused to meet customer needs.
  • Developing customer Focus to provision of services by performing and maintaining good working relationship with customers and other partners
  • Organizing for project designs, implementation and effective management including major and minor construction works, either by using external consultant or in-house resources.
  • Developing long-term departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of the company’s overall objectives.
  • Supervising and appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from true to time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil / Water Engineering From a recognized university.
  • Be on engineer who is eligible for registration.
  • Have undergone managerial development Courses.
  • Five (5) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be in o busy water and sewerage service provision.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Be result driven with a demonstrable record of achievements.
  • Meet the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Chapter 6.

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Human Resource (HR) Management Officer at Siaya Institute of Technology

Siaya Institute of Technology is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

SIT/2021/1

Terms of service:

Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Salary

As per the existing SIT B.O.G Terms of Service.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • A member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
  • Have served in the Post of Human Resource Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years in a comparable Institution.
  • CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) certificate will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering all Human Resource activities in the Institute.
  • Oversee the development and review of Human Resource and Administration Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Oversee Recruitment and Appointment of staff to ensure the Institute has the right staffing.
  • Ensuring compliance with all the Statutory and’ Regulatory requirements
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of Human Resource Management System
  • Overseeing budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities
  • Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of Human Resource Management Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Developing and overseeing administration of staff performance management process.
  • Coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
  • Interpreting Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the Institute.
  • Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare.
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system.
  • Spearheading assessment of skills and competence needs for the institution relating Human Resource.
  • Updating and processing of monthly payroll.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Principal.

Note:

All shortlisted candidates would be required to present the following documents during the interview:

  1. Originals and Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials
  2. Original and a copy of the National ID
  3. A current Curriculum Vitae with at least three Referees
  4. HELB Clearance Certificate
  5. Certificate of Good Conduct
  6. KRA Clearance Certificate
  7. CRB Clearance Certificate

Siaya Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

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Knowledge Management Assistant at African Economic Research Consortium

We are seeking to fill the position of a Knowledge Management Assistant, to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position will report to the Programme Administrator in the administration arm of the Training department.

Overall Job Purpose

The Knowledge Management Assistant manages the day-to-day information knowledge flow from within and outside the AERC to enable various users and stakeholders (AERC staff, researchers, students, Collaborative Training Programmes’ Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) and the Shared Facility for Specialization and Electives (SFSE) visiting lecturers/professors and other authorized users) to access AERC knowledge resources for educational and research purposes.

Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Management

  • Supporting the overall institutional development and administration of the AERC knowledge management platforms and resources.
  • Creating and updating resources on the AERC Library/e-Library, Learning Management System (LMS), AERC online publications and related knowledge management platforms and resources, to support delivery of teaching and learning at the JFE/SFSE, researchers and other authorized users.
  • Reviewing and monitoring the performance of the eLibrary platform, LMS, AERC online publications and related knowledge management systems and resources.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Providing support for logistical arrangements of the Collaborative Masters Programme (CMAP) and the Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) and the Collaborative Masters in Agricultural and Applied Economics (CMAAE) Shared Facility for Specialization and Electives.
  • Preparing and coordinating virtual meetings and activities of the Training Department, including JFE/SFSE online classes, Academic Advisory Board meetings and workshops.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Science or Library Studies or related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree in any other field (e.g., economics, social sciences) plus a professional diploma or advanced diploma in Library or Information Sciences or related field. A Masters will be an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years relevant experience. Previous experience working in an international multicultural environment is added advantage.
  • Proficiency in French is an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Thorough knowledge of library software and systems.
  • Knowledge and experience in use and support of users of learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard and with MOOCs functionality.
  • Highly skilled in use of electronic databases and online platforms.
  • Proficiency in standard office computer applications and databases such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet. Knowledge of LaTeX and Beamer is desirable.

AERC offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

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Manager Learning & Development Field at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases.

Work Location : 

Dagahaley Refugee Camp

Duration :

3 Months

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Main Purpose

Supervise water treatment, hygiene and sanitation activities in the project/s, monitor tools and materials used in the treatment and water supply according to MSF protocols, in order to improve health conditions of the targeted population

Accountabilities

Control water supply and treatment, and sanitation according to the protocols of MSF, specifically:

  • Ensure instructions for water treatment are applied.
  • Follow-up and organization of water supply and consumption.
  • Ensure supply materials are well installed and maintained in good conditions.

Track sanitation and hygiene activities, infrastructures:

  • Installation of drainage systems according to the nature of wastewater.
  • Perform waste water treatment.
  • Perform maintenance on drainage and water treatment systems (septic tanks …).

Conduct planning and organizing the collection and disposal, in particular:

  • Ensure implementation of protocols for treatment and disposal.
  • Provide the right clothes for waste treatment to the watsan team.
  • Train the team on waste management.
  • Check that waste collection is carried out correctly.

Perform the physical organization of materials and tools used in water treatment, hygiene and sanitation, in particular:

  • Inventory of stocks
  • Receiving and processing orders for water, sanitation and hygiene material
  • Check that the amounts received are recorded
  • Check monthly consumptions

Set up and implement anti-vector measures.

Manage the WASH team in terms of:

  • Participate in staff selection
  • Participate in staff training
  • Ensure the daily work is done correctly

Some specific tasks

  • Ensure waste buckets are available in all wards
  • Ensure waste segregation is done the ward level
  • Make sure waste buckets collected from the wards and waste disposed according the MSF protocal
  • Briefing of new medical staff in the project
  • Inform the medical team leader when problem of waste segregation in noted
  • Fill in the order book and check it for outstanding work (maintenance, repairs, etc.).
  • Keep all documents related to installations/equipment/infrastructures in order and update them regularly at compound,hospital and HP compounds.
  • In charge onf the project water quality, by ensuring free residual chlorine, PH and turbidity tests are done on weekly basis
  • Prepare accurate work reports (record sheets, problems, measures taken, etc.).
  • Follow up and watsan malfunctions/repairs.
  • Contribute to the preparation of maintenance procedures and plans.
  • Supervise and train watsan assistants and any casual workers employed to help.
  • Support external consultants in their activities.
  • Coordinate and lead the monthly hygiene committee meetings
  • Plan leaves, prepare the JD, conduct evaluations and objectives settings of WHS staff

Requirements

Education

  • Technical diploma, desirable specialization in water and sanitation

Experience

  • Previous experience with MSF in relevant (WASH) section

Languages

  • Mission language essential (English) and local language is desireable

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Lead Accountant at Syngenta

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com.

ROLE PURPOSE

  • To secure a solid bedrock for finance activities in the East Africa Busines Area, (BA EA) countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
  • Deliver high quality set of accounting data to facilitate group, statutory and tax reporting
  • Manage BA EA Finance staff and coordinate Finance services
  • Coordinate compliance processes in BA EA
  • Manage group reporting process in BA EA
  • Deliver Finance services (as defined in global policies and process standards) to local Business
  • Protect Syngenta assets in BA EA
  • Represent Syngenta towards external auditors (together with Finance Head)

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Coordinate Finance processes in BA EA and ensure all these processes / activities follow local & group compliance standards
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS accounting rules used for Group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting in local ERP system.
  • Ensure statutory,tax and management reports are returns prepared in accordance with local GAAP, Tax regulations and Group standards.
  • Ensure that assets are safeguarded in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures.   Prepare all financial & defined management reporting to fulfil reporting requirements, including legal, VAT, social insurances, statistical information and support local statutory finance head on tax and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Ensure all documents comply with legal and tax requirements and related compliance and are authorized according to the formalised authority levels in the organisation.
  • Ensure all accounting processes/activities are properly documented.
  • Accounting and reporting – Sustain high standards on verification of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet, review and approve financial accounting schedules, ensure compliance to standardised accounting, reporting and financial systems as well as policies and procedures. Also manages all local accounting issues to ensure unsual transactions are corrected accounted for and reported.
  • Support Compliance activities and manage BA EA Compliance reporting. This requires the job holder to understand the end to end processes (eg Accounting to Reporting, Procure to Pay etc) and key internal controls for these processes and ensure that the procesess operate effectively and are documented.
  • Ensure Group Transfer Pricing framework is implemented and followed,BA EA specific regulations regarding Transafer Prices are understood and effects agreed with Group Tax team.

Critical Knowledge

  • Good understanding of local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies
  • Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls necessary to safeguard the Company’s assets.
  • Good knowledge of Local tax rules
  • Good working knowledge of IFRS (and local Generally Accepted Accounting Policies)
  • Best practice corporate governance
  • Appreciation of Information Technology

Critical Experience

  • Qualified accountant (CPA(K) with at least 5-10 years post qualifying experience in relevant roles. A degree in Finance or Business related field is mandatory.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with Accounting systems
  • Evidence of independence in work, ability to set objectives, deadlines and meet these.
  • Either experience in managing teams or expressing clear leadership skills.
  • Process management and compliance knowledge within a complex, matrix organization and across different functions.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

  • Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals
  • Ensures plans with resources, milestones, measures
  • Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders
  • Displays positive attitude to change and progress
  • Follows up and checks progress – confronts performance progress directly
  • Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively

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Chief Pathologist at Nairobi Hospital

We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality has time and again helped us earn their trust and goodwill. Our dedicated nursing staff provides professional care within a friendly and comfortable environment, ensuring that being in hospital is a more pleasurable and less anxious time for our patients and their families. We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision.

Reporting to Director Medical Services the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and management oversight in the pathology department and ensure delivery of quality and timely pathology services to patients in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

Responsibilities

  • The Chief Pathologist will be expected to manage the Laboratory department to maintain timely and efficient patient flow in line with Hospital targets while ensuring staffing levels at all times.
  • Develop, review, and ensure compliance to pathology protocols and standards in consultation with other clinical departments in order to ensure quality pathology service delivery in the hospital.
  • Ensure delivery of patient centric pathology services in line with established protocols and to contribute to overall patience experience.
  • Review and develop strategies for early and effective response to the patients presented to pathology department.
  • Coordinate medical training including Continuous Medical Education programs for the clinical staff at pathology department.
  • Bear overall responsibility pathology clinical staff, supervise and mentor the pathologists in the management, stabilization, and treatment of all patients.
  • Champion the definition of processes, policies, and procedures for the pathology operations in line with the Hospital’s objectives and standards.
  • Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinical services in pathology and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Keep abreast of local and global best practices, identify key learnings for the pathology operations and proffer recommendations to the Director, Medical Services.
  • Ensure proper coordination between clinical services at pathology with respect to talent sourcing and retention, service delivery and patients care.
  • Setting of annual plans in line with TNH Strategy 2019-2024
  • Design output measurements of the staff.
  • Responsible for setting, monitoring, and evaluating key performance indicators for the team.
  • In liaison with the Director, Medical Services & Research, prepare departmental annual plans that are aligned to the Hospital’s strategic plan.
  • Coordinate implementation of the Hospital’s quality programs in pathology department.
  • Coordinate the preparation and compilation of agreed periodic activities and performance reports for the attention of the Deputy Director Medical Services.
  • Provide clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
  • Ensure high levels of patient confidentiality and work ethic in line with applicable code of conduct and hospital objectives.
  • Prepare the department budget and monitor its implementation upon approval.
  • Identify, deploy, and motivate the pathology team including performance appraisal, identification of training needs, mentorship and coaching as well as leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda; and
  • Be able to participate in the hospital general Laboratory rota.
  • Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment including attending and participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings Tumor Board and Mortality meetings etc.
  • Play an active role in the management and organization of the laboratory department and participate in teaching, researching and audit.
  • Have the ability to lead when appropriate and work independently with no or little supervision and supervise others.
  • Show evidence of personal development through publications and research in the field of laboratory.
  • Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Master of Medicine degree in Clinical Pathology from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
  • Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical pathology with 5 years at management level.
  • Administration qualifications (MBA, HCM) will be an added advantage

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Finance/Admin Assistant at Kenya Coffee Producers Association

KCPA is a non – political, non – profit membership umbrella organization of coffee farmers in Kenya currently representing the interests of approximately 343,536 households of coffee farmers spread out in all the 31 coffee growing counties.

Reports to: 

Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Office Support and Management

  • Provide general administrative and clerical support including managing phone calls, write and distribute mails, letters, photocopying, open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence
  • Establish and maintain a range of basic databases and records systems including:- membership details, office records, and others as may be required
  • Provide general support to the visitors and organization’s clients
  • Correspond with members and support membership development
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Assist in management of the organization’ website – regularly updating and initiating new ideas on how to continuously improve
  • Support project activities such as: – attend project meetings if and when required, book meeting venues, mail out invitations etc.
  • Support identification, development and implementation of fundraising strategies for sustainability of the organization
  • Managing inventory of office assets and supplies and sourcing for suppliers
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Perform any other duty as required by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Coordinate maintenance of office equipment
  • Recruit new members for the Association
  • Ensure tidiness of the office.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Membership management

  1. Correspond with KCPA members and support membership development – recruit new members for the Association and ensure the old members continue supporting the Association through renewal of annual subscription – Establish and manage relations with KCPA members/ maintaining member information and receiving member requests and attending to member needs/preparing thank you letters/messages for new members
  2. Maintain regular communication with members – send market information and any other administrative information as need arises.
  3. Provide regular reports on growth of membership
  4. Maintain a database of all the Association’s  members

Financial management

  1. Monitor and record all office expenditures and reconcile and submit expense reports through simple book keeping software such as Microsoft Excel.
  2. Preparation of payment vouchers, process incoming cheques; create daily ledger of deposits
  3. Submit regular financial reports
  4. Ensure that all statutory are made and submitted in accordance to the laws of Kenya and the financial manual of KCPA

Level of Education:

  1. KCSE
  2. Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications:
  3. At least CPA 11

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:

  1. Working knowledge of computerized accounting packages
  2. High level of integrity.
  3. Good interpersonal skills.
  4. Attention to detail.
  5. Good planning and organization skills.
  6. Effective communication both oral and written

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Technical Manager at Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd

Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company (Kawasco) Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. it was incorporated on 10th April 2006 under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), with the principle objective of ensuring accessibility to sustainable, safe and affordable water to the residents of Kangema and Kahuro which includes Murararndia, Kahatia,Mirichu, Githambo, Kanyenya-ini and others within the County of Murang’a.

Kahuti Water & Sanitation Company Ltd is a company licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board to provide water services in Kahuro and parts of Kangema sub-counties in Murang’a County.

The Company seeks applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following position: Technical Manager (Extension of Deadline)

Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager will be responsible for effective and efficient utilization of resources through development of production methods, reduction of downtime of equipment and continuous improvement of wate process in order to meet customer demands/needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and developing production plans and strategies arid establishing performance standards.
  • Training production personnel new policies, procedures and strategies.
  • Identifying production Capacity and market demands and formulating appropriate counter measures to improve the performance.
  • Monitoring the implementation of production and improvement programs.
  • Planning for equipment and facilities required for production operations.
  • Directing, coordination, controlling and managing the company’s operation arid maintenance of infrastructure to ensure that water and sanitation services are focused to meet customer needs.
  • Developing customer Focus to provision of services by performing and maintaining good working relationship with customers and other partners
  • Organizing for project designs, implementation and effective management including major and minor construction works, either by using external consultant or in-house resources.
  • Developing long-term departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of the company’s overall objectives.
  • Supervising and appraising staff and identifying their training and development needs
  • Performing any other duty as may be assigned from true to time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil / Water Engineering From a recognized university.
  • Be on engineer who is eligible for registration.
  • Have undergone managerial development Courses.
  • Five (5) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be in o busy water and sewerage service provision.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Be result driven with a demonstrable record of achievements.
  • Meet the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Chapter 6.

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Human Resource (HR) Management Officer at Siaya Institute of Technology

Siaya Institute of Technology is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

SIT/2021/1

Terms of service:

Three (3) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Salary

As per the existing SIT B.O.G Terms of Service.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management; Personnel Management; Human Resource Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • A member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
  • Have served in the Post of Human Resource Officer or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years in a comparable Institution.
  • CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) certificate will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering all Human Resource activities in the Institute.
  • Oversee the development and review of Human Resource and Administration Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Oversee Recruitment and Appointment of staff to ensure the Institute has the right staffing.
  • Ensuring compliance with all the Statutory and’ Regulatory requirements
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of Human Resource Management System
  • Overseeing budgeting, allocation and optimal utilization of training resources and opportunities
  • Monitoring and coordinating the implementation of Human Resource Management Policies, Rules and Regulations
  • Developing and overseeing administration of staff performance management process.
  • Coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
  • Interpreting Labour Laws and other statutes that impact on human resource in the Institute.
  • Coordinating industrial relations and staff welfare.
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of human resource management system.
  • Spearheading assessment of skills and competence needs for the institution relating Human Resource.
  • Updating and processing of monthly payroll.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Principal.

Note:

All shortlisted candidates would be required to present the following documents during the interview:

  1. Originals and Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials
  2. Original and a copy of the National ID
  3. A current Curriculum Vitae with at least three Referees
  4. HELB Clearance Certificate
  5. Certificate of Good Conduct
  6. KRA Clearance Certificate
  7. CRB Clearance Certificate

Siaya Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thursday, 15 July 2021

Communication and Information Management Officer at VSF Germany

VSF Germany is a non-governmental, non-profit making organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work. VSF Germany was founded as a students’ initiative in 1991 at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover and is now a well-known NGO working in the Horn of Africa.

VSF Germany is a member of the ILRI led Consortium that has received funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to establish One Health Research, Education and Outreach Centre for Africa (OHRECA). The goal of the project is to improve the health of humans, animals and ecosystems through capacity building, strengthening of local, regional and global networks and provision of evidence-based policy advice on One Health in sub-Saharan Africa. The center’s four thematic areas are: control of neglected tropical zoonotic diseases, emerging infectious diseases, food safety and informal markets, and prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance. VSF Germany as partner to ILRI will support the OHRECA project by implementing the project titled “One Health Regional Project to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) and Address Food Safety in Uganda and Kenya for a period of 4 years.

C. Purpose of the Position

VSF Germany has in the last five years promoted One Health Approach in its programming through a strategy of integrated collaborative, multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary One Health projects in the countries of operation through multi-stakeholder partnerships and engagements. The OHRECA project offers VSF Germany an opportunity to reinforce and further expand the scope of the organization’s work on zoonotic neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) and food safety to a regional scale. Successful implementation of the project will require effective internal and external communications and information management strategies to disseminate outcomes and impacts of the project through a variety of communication packages. It is against this background that VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified Communications and Information Management Officer to manage its communication, visibility and project banding strategies covering Kenya and Uganda to support the realization of One Health Approach as a key thematic area of intervention in the organization under the OHRECA program.

D. Reporting Lines and Collaboration

The Communications and Information Management Officer shall working under the direct technical supervision of the Regional Head of Programs, and in close collaboration and cooperation with the OHRECA Project Manager /One Health Specialist, Country Director for Kenya, the Technical Project Manager for Uganda, ILRI Communications Officer responsible and other project team members at the countries and at the regional office; other implementing partners/ stakeholders, contracted consultants and associates including the respective country line ministries at the national and sub-regional levels, professional associations, value chain actors and PhD and Msc fellows associated with the OHRECA project implementation in the countries.

E. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The Communications and Information Management Officer shall be required to perform a wide range of generic tasks specific to the OHRECA Project communications, visibility and branding. Detailed specific tasks shall be elaborated in the Job Description. Generic tasks and responsibilities shall include:

  • In collaboration with the ILRI Communications Officer, develop and implement an external and internal communication, visibility and branding scheme / plan for the VSF Germany OHRECA Project,
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for coverage of activities and events and provide regular updates on project outcomes and activities to key stakeholders through blog posts, articles, newsletters, success stories, posters and other packages appropriate for a variety of audiences,
  • In collaboration with the technical project teams, design and produce appropriate Education, Information and Communication information packages for behavioral change communication in line with the needs of the different project components,
  • Support the registration of new projects and regular updating / uploading of projects data in the online projects management system (WebMo) and any other platform available for the OHRECA information /data management for progress trucking.
  • Work closely with the ILRI Communications Officer as the link to the different OHRECA Project component leads on all matters relating to communications, visibility and branding,
  • Support the technical team in the preparation of periodic project technical narrative reports,
  • Support production of knowledge products from the OHRECA project for dissemination,
  • Support the planning, and facilitation (moderation) of project stakeholder and planning meetings,
  • Plan and implement project specific documentaries for dissemination to stakeholders,
  • Maintain a catalogue of project pictures, video clips and other narrations for reporting purposes,
  • In collaboration with VSFG PR team, maintain & update online content creation through social media
  • Maintain a list of VSFG project staff, media and partner contacts in collaboration with line manager,
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the line management

F. Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field
  • 5 years’ experience in communications for development or agriculture
  • Experience in developing communication and knowledge management strategies
  • Proven ability to communicate research findings, development and extension program outcomes using various media for a variety of audiences
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English
  • Expertise in risk assessment and communication in project context
  • Experience in developing behaviour change communication plans to reach different audiences
  • Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings and perform effective rapporteuring of the proceedings,
  • High level of competency in using a range of web-based and social media tools for communication and information management,
  • Knowledge of web design, including use of data management tools e.g. ODK an added advantage
  • Knowledge of internal sharing tool such as Share Point, Google Drives etc an advantage

Other Requirements

  • Team player, self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and meet agreed deadlines
  • Understanding of capacity development and adult-learning principles,
  • Ability to multi task under tight deadlines,
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Application Packages relevant to the needs of the project
  • Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on requirements, competencies and skills outlined above. Shortlisting of candidates will be done on a rolling basis. VSF Germany is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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