Monday, 3 June 2019

Registered Clinical Officer(100 Posts) at Kirinyaga County

  • Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an outpatient or inpatient health facility;
  • Implementing Community Health Care activities in liaison with other health workers;
  • Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
  • Sensitizing patients and clients on preventive and promotive health;
  • Carrying out minor surgical procedures as per training and skill;
  • Collecting and compiling clinical data;
  • Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities; and
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Adhere to established standards of practice for Clinical Officers

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Registered with Clinical Officers’ Council
  • Valid Practicing license
  • Knowledge of Professional standards
  • Computer literate
  • Age of 45 years and below
  • Kenyan Citizen;
  • Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
  • Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Accountant at G4S

Basic salary

Pension scheme

Medical cover

Group personal accident cover

JOB INTRODUCTION:

Reporting to the Chief Accountant the Accountant will be responsible for the management of the service line accounting functions and to provide administrative financial support to the Division.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Provide information from time to time as will be required by internal and external auditors
  • Management of fixed asset register
  • Provide the service line with planning, budgeting and analysis information including variance analysis and bridges, covering monthly reporting, budgets and latest forecasts
  • Monitor revenue billing progress and escalate adverse variance on a weekly basis
  • Maintaining & updating customer’s billing data to enhance accuracy in billing
  • Maintain new and/or amended contract billing schedule (sale orders) in ERP system.
  • Monitor contract expiry dates and ensure the commercial team is notified.
  • Carry out daily filing of contracts and other billing documents under assigned portfolio and ensure that proper filing sequence is maintained.
  • Carry out monthly reconciliation between General Ledger & Accounts Receivables Ledger

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Tertiary education in Business Management /Commerce /Accounting /Economics or any relevant field,
    • Degree is advantageous
    • CPA (K)
  • Kenya legislation

Experience

  • 3 years’ experience in a busy Finance department in a commercial set up.

Technical Skills

  • Financial Acumen
  • Conflict Management
  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
  • Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
  • ERP system(s) and Quickbooks
  • Google suite of products

Behavioural Skills – Support

  • Understanding the organisation’s goals and objectives
  • Dealing with changing circumstances
  • Supporting and working with others
  • Delivering objectives
  • Dealing with complexity
  • Deliver great customer service
  • Sharing and co-operating
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

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Saturday, 1 June 2019

Account Manager at Thomson Reuters

Multimedia Broadcast Journalist (Business) at BBC

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching new TV, radio and digital content for audiences in East Africa. Alongside BBC’s existing services, this expansion is transforming BBC News operations in the region, turning it into a truly multilingual and multiplatform editorial powerhouse, offering impartial high quality and impactful content to and from the region. We’ve recently moved into new premises and it is a truly exciting and transformative time in our East Africa operations.

Role Responsibility

Multimedia Journalists are part of the editorial/production team which work within the BBC’s high editorial standards with accountability for the clear and engaging reporting or presentation of the daily and/or weekly programme.

Responsible for all aspects of Business output including the production and presentation of live and recorded content, reporting, presenting, script-writing, packaging, translating, and compiling TV Bulletins.

In addition, all of our journalists are involved in creating digital video for our website and social platforms, and writing for our website to promote our content and engage with our audiences.

Shift work will be required which could include early/late shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Please view the attached job description for more information.

Are you the right candidate?

  • First class communication with fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate effectively in another African language is preferable
  • A good knowledge of what works on TV and digital platforms within the market.
  • Proven track record of coming up with ideas and seeing them through to delivery, ideally in a creative or media environment
  • Exceptional knowledge of business, in particular stories that appeals to an African audience. Excellent contacts
  • Relevant experience as a Journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others, is highly desirable.

Package Description

Contract: Full time – Continuing

Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to work in Kenya.

About the BBC

Reinventing the BBC for the next Generation

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC.  We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles.  The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief.  And we promote flexible working opportunities where operational needs allow.

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Senior Economist at IFC

IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In fiscal year 2018, we delivered more than $23 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org 

IFC’s Vice Presidency for Economics & Private Sector Development is a hub for IFC thought leadership on private sector development, in collaboration with economists throughout the World Bank Group, and helps guide IFC operations towards development outcomes. 

The Country Economics and Engagement Department (part of the Economics & Private Sector Development Vice Presidency), is hiring Senior Economists to be based in the field, working closely with and supporting the IFC Regional Director. The Senior Economists will report to the Regional Strategy Manager in CCE and liaise with the Strategy team based in Washington DC. 

The Country Economics and Engagement Department has three principal functions: 1) Diagnostics and strategy: undertake country private sector diagnostics in collaboration with IFC Operations and partners in the World Bank Group, which will feed into IFC Country Strategies and inform the WBG Strategic Country Diagnostic (SCD) and the Country Partnership Framework (CPF); 2) Support to operations: Support regional operations by reviewing the economic, development and strategic impact of IFC operations, as well as contributing to the economic analysis of project documents, board papers, regional/country briefs, etc.; and 3) Analytics: Conduct in-depth analytics on specific themes relevant to private sector development at the country or regional level. 

Duties and Accountabilities:

Main Duties of the Senior Economist include:

  • Work closely with the Regional Director and provide the economic support to IFC’s activities as needed. A key skill for this role is to help “translate” the macroeconomic context/assessment into the regional/country operational strategy. 
  • Act as a local focal point for the Regional Director, working closely with operational staff and liaising with the Regional Strategy Team and the Regional Strategy Manager in CCE to ensure adequate support to Operations on the economic front, at the project level and strategy level.
  • Lead the strategy work for major countries and several countries within a region, and work closely with country/industry managers, teams, and stakeholders in developing IFC country and/or industry strategies in the Region.
  • Contribute to preparation of briefs, reports and presentations to various stakeholders, including senior management and the Board, as well as external stakeholders.
  • Provide economic advice on investment and advisory projects, including due diligence. Draft relevant sections of Board papers for investment project approval (macro-economy and country context). 

Other Duties:

  • Co-Lead Country Private Sector Diagnostics and subsequent preparation of IFC Country Strategies.
  • Together with Regional management prepare IFC input to WBG Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, progress reports and other joint initiatives.
  • Advise IFC senior management on Board-related matters, based on established links and understanding of Board priorities and identify issues that are highly relevant to expressed interests and concerns of the Board.
  • Provide in-depth input to global and/or regional policy initiatives
  • Undertake analytical work on strategic topics that inform country strategies.

Selection Criteria

  • A graduate degree in economics, public policy or other relevant graduate degree from a reputable university.
  • At least 8 years of experience demonstrating analytical skills in economics and private sector development work in a country/regional context.
  • Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries.
  • Familiarity with IFC’s or similar Development Finance Institutions’ areas of focus and relevant experience in country/regional context.
  • Knowledge of IFC operational and portfolio work and a good understanding of investment projects is desirable.
  • Excellent understanding of financial and economic concepts and data.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with high level stakeholders in English.

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Latest Recruitment at Metropol Corporation Ltd (June, 2019 Recommended Jobs)

Metropol was established in Kenya in 1996 as a business Information and credit management company. In 2006 Metropol partnered with GCR to provide credit rating services that enable corporates to raise capital and meet their financing needs. Metropol is also licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya to provide Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Services to ALL banks in Kenya. Our CRB services leverage full-file credit information sharing and alternative data sources from MFIs, SACCOs, HELB, Utilities, Mobile phone companies and providers of goods and services on credit to help customers improve their access to finance and increase the credit providers’ capacity to lend profitably to more customers.

Front-end Developer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer

Job Description

The responsibilities include analyzing user requirements, designing graphic elements and creating prototypes / templates. To be successful in this role, you should have experience in application development, UI/UX design and work with wireframing tools.

Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for creating both functional and appealing features that address our clients’ needs and help us grow our business.
You Will:
  • Focus on user-centered design principles to create intuitive and highly functional web, visual and interaction design.
  • Keen ability to create interactive prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, user interfaces and layout of content for web, mobile and app development
  • Simplify complex content and ideas into functional, usable interfaces.
  • Ensure existing UX guidelines and standards are followed during the development and maintenance of the product.
  • Present design concepts and negotiate with stakeholders to arrive at a design that supports both the business and a strong user experience.
  • Should be able to produce standards-compliant cross-browser compatible user interfaces
  • Translate low fidelity wireframes/UX prototypes into effective and appealing interfaces
  • Proactively recognize UX/UI gaps in design and propose solutions.
  • Maintain integrity and organization ethics.
You have
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphical Design, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or similar.
  • 3-5 years of experience in web development.
  • Digital design experience in a commercial software product company, design firm, or consulting firm.
  • A solid understanding of best practices in product design
  • Cross Browser / Platform / Device testing experience
  • Strong knowledge of UI / UX / Design patterns and concepts
  • Experience building responsive web sites
  • Experience with project and issue tracking tools (JIRA)
  • Experience of Agile Scrum / Kanban framework
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
  • Proficient understanding of OWASP security principles
Technologies:
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Ajax
  • Material Design for Bootstrap
  • Angular6
  • Visio
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Wireframe tools – AxureRP, Balsamic, Fluid UI etc

 

IT Support Engineer – Media Technology

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

REPORTS TO: Head of IT Infrastructure & Support
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
These include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensuring all broadcasting and transmission equipment are operational at all times.
  • Carrying out planning, design and implementation of new systems to improve broadcasting and transmission quality.
  • Setting up and maintaining studio & link systems required for all outside broadcast and news gathering operations.
  • Installing, configuring and testing new broadcast equipment, systems & facilities.
  • Minimizing risk of service loss at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision.
  • Maintaining a service level for broadcasting equipment.
  • Offering operational support to all broadcast systems users across the entire business.
  • Ensuring that the broadcasting division keeps a breast with changing technology and has the most appropriate technology applied at all times.
  • Diagnosis of faulty equipment and repair or make appropriate recommendations.
  • Planning maintenance schedules for all the equipment and ensuring its implementation
  • Identifying required spares and seeking their approval for purchase.
  • Performing routine checks to ensure all equipment, hardware and software systems employed are fit for purpose.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Competencies:
  • Good knowledge of Audio and Video Delivery over IP.
  • Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications.
  • Proficiency in server & systems administration (Windows server, Linux, Windows7 / 8 / 10 and Mac OS) is essential, professional qualifications here will also be an added advantage.
  • Good working Knowledge of Video Media Asset Management systems and file metadata management.
  • Good working administration knowledge of post, editing and graphics systems.
  • Knowledgeable in applying best practice for broadcast communications specifically radio, television and online.
  • NAS storage administration and backup.
Skills:
  • Must have excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability and readiness to work long odd hours.
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
  • High degree of integrity and dependability.
Education, Qualifications & Experience:
  • University graduate in Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics engineering, telecommunication, broadcasting or related field.
  • Good working knowledge of IP networking. A professional networking certification will be an added advantage.
  • Good knowledge of transmission systems & mediums satellite links, microwave links, OFC links, encoding & decoding systems, DVBT2 & CAS, etc
  • Over 3 years’ experience, relevant experience in media will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to administer MySQL server & basic web development will be a big advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
  1. Turnaround of business requests within Metropol TV SLA.
  2. Any other as discussed with your supervisor.

 

Business Systems Analyst

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer
Job Description
As a Business Systems Analyst, you are expected to be an advanced professional in the analysis, design and development of systems. The Senior Business Systems Analyst will be in charge of eliciting, understanding, and documenting the business requirements. The analyst will also be responsible for documenting all processes and workflows that go into development.
You will also work with developers to create the software requirement specification documents from the approved business requirement. You will be expected to work with the Quality Assurance team to test UI/UX, functionality of applications and ensure systems meet the needs of the organization
This role requires an experienced analyst who can work effectively with all levels of the organization, lead others, drive results, proactively identify and resolve problems, and make challenging decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Deliver precise functional specifications to include functional hierarchy, workflow, business rules, interface design and definitions, outstanding issues, data analysis, and data mapping to clients and development staff.
  • Be responsible for direct interaction with clients including, but not limited to, eliciting comprehensive business requirements and use cases and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Gather business requirements and help build and specifications documents for development.
  • Analyze the feasibility of, and develop requirements for, new systems and enhancements to existing systems; ensure the system design fits the needs of the users.
  • Validate solutions to ensure they meet the business requirements and help determine the most appropriate actions to address problems identified through project testing or other assessment efforts.
  • Work with Technical team to develop high level labor estimates to develop and deploy functionality
  • Conduct gap analysis between application and stated customer requirements and collaborate with Architects and Developers to estimate project impact.
  • Work with Development, QA, and Production Support teams to communicate, verify, and test the desired functionality changes.
  • Work with the clients to demonstrate the changes to the system to ensure all relevant business needs are addressed.
  • Creating and maintain final systems documentation and user manuals for completed systems.
  • Develop training materials and provide training in one-on-one or classroom environment.
  • Train and assist users on how to document systems requirements, how to conduct user acceptance testing and participate in actual user testing documenting the results and raising necessary change requests.
  • Responsible for BA Team development, performance goal-setting, management and evaluation reviews
Job Specifications (SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
Essential:
  • Degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Certified Business Analyst
  • 5 years IT/IS business analysis experience.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio.
  • Strong knowledge in relational databases (Oracle, Postgres etc)
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux and Windows
  • Strong facilitation, active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with business and IT teams.
  • Ability to deal with complex situations holistically.
  • Ability to define current/future business models and influence the interconnections between the business processes, technology, data and people.
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills and strong problem solving skills.
  • Professional written and communication skills and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge to make process improvement recommendations.
  • A flexible approach to work, demonstrated by a willingness to undertake further duties as assigned.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience as an Agile/Scrum environment, projects practitioner
  • Strong consultative and advisory skills.
  • Knowledge in good UI/UX design.
  • Ability to build, wireframes and prototypes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills.
  • Understanding of systems engineering concepts, workflow development and business process engineering.
  • The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis.
  • Working experience in documenting and presenting software to both technical and business users.
  • Business case development and modeling techniques and methods.
Competencies
  • Good leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and offer solutions.
  • Proven track record managing requirements for multiple projects in parallel across multiple lines of business and stakeholders.
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to interview stakeholders to understand business rules and requirements, map business process and flows, and translate findings into effective business requirements.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical teams, demonstrating an awareness of the software development life cycle.

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IT Administrator at Krones LCS Center East Africa

Krones LCS Center East Africa Ltd provides after-sales services to clients in the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. The LCS covers all maintenance and repair services, spare parts and change parts. Customer responsiveness is a top priority for our service business.

Department : IT

Reporting Structure: Finance Manager
Overview
The IT Administrator contributes to the organizational goals by providing support for both software and hardware components to all staff, printers and general infrastructural business equipment.
He/she would be responsible for providing solutions timeously.
Task and Responsibilities
  • Set-up of software systems installations for various computer applications and programs
  • Fault-finding on computers/software and ensuring that they are optimally functional
  • Liaison with vendor support contacts and resolve problems with desktop computing equipment
  • Assist with troubleshooting of network and server equipment as needed.
  • Orientation with new employees regarding hardware and software systems at Krones
  • Maintenance of peripheral devices, namely; printers and other business equipment
  • Recommendations for upgrades to meet the requirements from Krones AG
  • Planning and Controlling of Local IT Budget
  • Coordinating local service providers and/or consultants
Knowledge and Experience
  • Advanced Knowledge in MS Office 2016 suit applications
  • Knowledge in Windows 10, 7 & XP Operating Systems
  • Experience in Basic networking and TCPIP protocol
  • Knowledge in Windows 2008/2012/2016 Server Operating System
  • Basic Hardware troubleshooting
Qualifications and Education required
  • Diploma/ Degree in Information Technology
  • Windows 7 Solutions Associate (pref. or working towards qualification)
Personal behaviors and competencies
  • Good time management skills
  • Excellent inter-personal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
Specific Job Skills
  • Network cabling maintenance
  • Printer maintenance
  • Excellent understanding of a business infrastructure
Management Ability
  • Able to prioritize the support needed for the business
  • Liaison with vendors and support providers
  • Ability to liaise at all levels of management and staff

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