Wednesday, October 5, 2011

NEW KENYA COOPERATIVE CREAMERIES ARCHIVIST JOB IN KENYA


New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is the leading Dairy Company in the Country re-known for
its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Gold Crown, Safariland and Mala among others.
We are seeking to recruit dynamic and result driven person to fill the following positions:-

ARCHIVIST
Reporting to Chief Manager, Human Resources & Administration, the Archivist will be responsible for
Management of Archives of the Company to ensure proper retrieval and maintenance of the records.


Key responsibilities
• Develop and implement records management policies & procedures
• Develop records classification system; undertake records appraisal; draft records retention and
disposal schedules; develop a back-up system for documents; liaise with Manager ICT for
electronic back-up of documents and ensure completeness and integrity of all files and
documents.
• Prepare and ensure compliance to company file plan within New KCC archives
• Maintain an effective Archives database to ensure accessibility to the information
• Properly appraise, arrange and describe records to ensure efficient access to and retrieval of
archival records, irrespective of format.
• Take the necessary precautions to protect the archives with appropriate fire, climate and access
control equipment to ensure business continuity in case of disaster.
• Maintain an effective and well organized archive by filing new records and removing redundant
records
• Benchmark with similar organizations to ensure a high standard of work and best practice

Minimum Qualifications & competencies
• Must have a minimum of Diploma in Archives and Record Management or its equivalent from
recognized institution.

MERLIN INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION CORDINATOR JOB IN SOUTH DARFUR SUDAN


Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.


Context and Background 
The goal of the Sudan mission is to address the health and humanitarian needs resulted from widespread displacement of the population caught up in conflict and incapacity of the local health system to meet the needs both in emergency and transitional context. Over two million people are now thought to have been displaced since the commencement of hostilities in the Darfur region, many of whom continue to be in acute need of emergency assistance. These needs are further exacerbated by seasonal rains & food shortages due to interruptions of agricultural cycles. Developments at the peace process level may initiate population returns in certain areas, while other areas continue to experience displacement. In addition, the capacity of the national health system heavily disrupted due to long term conflict resulted the host community remained underserved/unserved for essential health care. Merlin has been working in Darfur since late 2004, and currently runs 4 projects across South Darfur. The primary focus of Merlin program is primary health care and community based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM). The special emphasis is given to maternal and child health care. The program strategy includes establishment of static and mobile clinics in the IDP camps and unserved rural areas to ensure access to essential care and building local capacity through a community based outreach component and engage with ministry of health at state and locality in regards to collaboration, coordination and technical support supervision. The focus for 2010 will be to continue support for improved primary health and nutrition care provision in the selected locations, consolidating program quality, improve the community involvement in the program planning and implementation through a revised community based approaches, capacity building of national staffs and local health system by increased engagement with the MOH in regards to support, supervision, training and policy development. In addition, Merlin has an interest to explore the health and nutrition care needs of the population living outside of Darfur.





Job

Nutrition Cordinator


Closing date:  11 Oct 2011

Job Description
Position: Nutrition Coordinator Programme: PHC And Nutrition Project For IDPs And Host Communities, South Darfur 
Responsible To: Operations Manager (Technically to the Country Health Director)
Location: Nyala, with travel across South Darfur 

Start Date: ASAP 
Duration: 24 Months 
Salary: £28,850 - £29,600 per annum dependant on relevant experience 
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Main purpose of the role 
The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for leading the nutrition team and providing technical support and capacity building of the team for successful planning and implementation of programme activities. The Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with Health Coordinator and Operational Coordinator for program development. 
The Nutrition Coordinator will also work closely with the Senior Health Coordinator/Country Health Director to provide input into proposal development and country level strategies as required.


Overall Objectives (scope)
This position demands both the technical knowledge and the work experience, needed to coordinate a nutrition programme. 
The nutrition coordinator will be responsible for ensuring management of the nutrition programme is executed in line with international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines with the assistance of the Country Health Director. 

SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION NURSE AND LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST JOB IN MWEA KENYA



The Organization:
Sustainable Healthcare Foundation (SHF) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to improve
access to basic healthcare; including essential drugs & supplies, for children and their families, using
sustainable business systems that are scalable, maintain standards and achieve economies of scale.
SHF is in the process of opening company owned outlets at Wanguru in Mwea and Ugunja along the
Kisumu - Busia highway, as part of its expansion program.
We are searching for qualified candidates to fill the following JOB positions:

NURSE
 Key roles and responsibilities
• Provide medical services to patients in the district
• Write medical reports and obtain follow up reports
• Supervise and train community volunteers on community health care provision
• Ensure SHF supplies including drugs, test kits, reagents and stationery are in stock
Qualifications & Experience
• Registered Community Health Nurse with a Diploma with 3-5 years experience in a busy clinic
or hospital
• Good communications skills in English and Kiswahili and ability to communicate in the local
language
• A self starter w ho is proactive and takes initiative
• An orientation toward customer service and responsiveness


The Organization:
Sustainable Healthcare Foundation (SHF) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to improve
access to basic healthcare; including essential drugs & supplies, for children and their families, using
sustainable business systems that are scalable, maintain standards and achieve economies of scale.
SHF is in the process of opening company owned outlets at Wanguru in Mwea and Ugunja along the
Kisumu - Busia highway, as part of its expansion program.
We are searching for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:


LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Key roles and responsibilities
• Development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the clinic

INTERNAL AUDITOR JOB IN KENYA PLANT INSPECTORATE SERVICE


Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a state Corporation in the Agricultural Sector and
would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans who are computer literate and under the age of
40 years for the following job positions.
Candidates from North Eastern Kenya are encouraged to apply.


INTERNAL AUDITOR 
Ref: VA/3
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Financial and cost analysis.
• Verification of payment vouchers.
• Collation of financial estimates.
• Determination of aggregate expenditure.
• Coordination and rationalization of expenditure estimates.
• Supervision of revenue collection process.
• Cash flow control
• Preparation of final accounts and statements
• systems audit

Key qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), or be in possession of a degree from a recognized
university majoring in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finances, Economics,
Mathematics, Statistics etc.
• CPA II or any other comparable equivalent.
• Three (3) years relevant experience.

KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE ACCOUNTANT JOB



Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a state Corporation in the Agricultural Sector and
would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans who are computer literate and under the age of
40 years for the following job positions.
Candidates from North Eastern Kenya are encouraged to apply.


ACCOUNTANT
Ref: VA/2
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Working with management to assess institutional risks and developing an audit plan that
considers the results of the risk assessment.
• Evaluation and verification of final accounts before presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Evaluating institutional controls to determine their effectiveness and efficiency (systems audit).
• Special audit on specific sections out of management requests.
• Evaluating the budget and assess overall effectiveness to the organization.
• Coordinating work with external auditors, for compliance.
• Determining the level of compliance with internal policies and procedures and government
regulations.
• Recommending improvements to controls, operations and risk mitigation resolutions.
• Performing management advisory services as requested by the management.
• Cost and/ or management accounting.
• Preparation of budgets.

Key qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting), or be in possession of a degree from a recognized
university majority in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finance, Economics,
Mathematics, Statistics etc.
• CPA II or any other comparable equivalent.

KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE INSPECTOR JOB


Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a state Corporation in the Agricultural Sector and
would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans who are computer literate and under the age of
40 years for the following job positions.
Candidates from North Eastern Kenya are encouraged to apply.


INSPECTOR 
Ref: VA/1
Major duties and responsibilities:
• To inspect import/export produce for conformance to market standards.
• To work in liaison with laboratory Staff to ensure accurate plant pest identification.
• To undertake surveillance and other prescribed measures at the major boarder points of entry to
prevent introduction of risky pests.
• Coordinate training and awareness of stakeholders on produce quality standards and marketing
requirements.
• Organizing the Corporation’s participation in exhibitions, shows and field days.
• Responding to client queries from time to time.
• Prepare sectional reports in line with performance contracts.

Key qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Zoology, or any other relevant
field from a recognized university.
• Two year experience in the field of produce quality management or a first class honors in the
relevant area.