KEMRI / CDC QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN KISUMU KENYA

Opening date: 28/10/11
Vacancy No. K128/10/11

Program description:
This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and
the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct
research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.
To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program is seeking to fill the following
position in its Quality Management Unit at Base.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
1 Position
MR 10
Location: Kisian, Kisumu
Reporting to: Field Station Director

Essential Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in a science field.
• Relevant experience of at least 4 years in quality assurance and
management in clinical research setting with one year of supervisory
experience
• Relevant training on quality management, monitoring and auditing.

Desired Qualities:
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of principles of GCP
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to be meticulous and accurate, with a willingness to follow all
actions through to conclusion.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritize and organize competing
workloads and yet retain sufficient flexibility to respond to new
circumstances rapidly
• Attention to detail and systematic approach to their work.
• Able to work long hours.
• Proven leadership skills, assertiveness, and ability to take initiative.
• Proficiency of ISO quality standards

Position Descriptive:
The incumbent shall coordinate quality management activities (in both research
and non-research) within KEMRI/CDC to champion a quality culture in all
operations within the station to enhance credible and reliable research.

Main Duties and responsibilities:
• Planning and coordinating internal monitoring and auditing program on
all activities within KEMRI/CDC

PART - TIME MARKETERS JOBS IN KENYA - INSIGHT ASSESSMENT

Part-time marketers (from all over Kenya) needed for an organization which works with children who have learning difficulties/disabilities. 

 

Opportunity best suited for professionals who deal with children e.g. teachers, social workers etc.

 

For more information please call: 0729 661664, 0732 914614. 

 

To know more about the organization please visit: www.insightassessment.co.ke

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED OF KENYA (APDK) PROJECT ACCOUNTANT JOB

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is implementing a
four year disability program funded by the European Union (EU).
The Objective of the program is to reduce the prevalence of disabilities and
mitigate the effect of impairments by increasing community awareness,
strengthening maternal and newborn care and providing comprehensive early
intervention services.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
APDK/EU/ADVERT/03/2011
Qualifications:
• Degree in business related field from a recognized university.
• Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
• At least 3 years relevant working experience with related responsibilities in
the NGO sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with/ supporting EU grants and central
government funds will be an added advantage.
• Ready to travel in the field (countrywide) frequently

VOLUNTEERS FOR AFRICA PROGRAMME OFFICER, GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY JOB IN KENYA

Volunteers for Africa is a registered International NGO with a mandate to operate in Eastern Africa in the areas of Livelihoods improvement, Entrepreneurship, Training and Volunteerism with a special focus to key sectors of Environment and Climate Change, Health, Water, and
Sanitation. Promoting volunteerism is a key ingredient of Volunteers for Africa activity in the region. The organization has been in existence since 2001, working alongside marginal impoverished grassroots communities to eliminate poverty, hunger and disease. Volunteers for Africa is seeking to re-initiate programming work in Eastern Africa region (after 2 years of absence in Kenya), and seeks to employ services of a pioneer team of dedicated staff and volunteers to participate in making a difference in communities we work in. As such Volunteers for Africa is seeking self-starters but competent individuals to join our team to bring about lasting change in Volunteers for Africa operations. These will be start-up positions, and the holder is expected to create the positions agenda and steer them to growth. The positions will attract recently graduated professionals with a vision for professional growth, and attract a decent start-up salary, that can rise very fast according to performance and opportunities.


Programme Officer, Governance and Advocacy

Minimum of Bachelors degree in Publicity and media studies, Law, or relevant field and 3 years experience or a master’s degree with 1.5 years relevant work experience in any of the above sectors.


Other qualifications-

Minimum of 3 year relevant work experience in
programming and design and management of projects

- Knowledge (and experience) in institutional funding
mechanisms and other forms of resource mobilization

(fundraising).

RVR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER, PLANNING AND CONTROL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS JOBS IN KENYA

Rift Valley Railways is a major rail and marine transport service provider with
operations in Kenya and Uganda.
We are looking for qualified, dedicated, self motivated personnel to join the RVR
team.

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, you will
be responsible for supporting the development of innovative transport solutions.
This will entail supervision of the logistics team to achieve supply chain goals.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
• Supporting the implementation of the company’s logistics service business
• Supervising and leading the customs agency team
• Preparing and lodging all documentation necessary to secure customs
clearance of goods
• Liaising with industry partners, regulators and statutory agencies
responsible for cargo clearance
• Ensuring that all regulatory requirements for clearance of goods are
obtained expeditiously and that customers are well informed of progress
• Securing and retiring customs bonds for transit cargo
• Preparing operational reports

The Ideal Position holder must have:
• A university degree and relevant professional qualifications.
• A valid East African Community Freight & Forwarding Practice Certificate
(EACFFP Certificate)
• A commercial awareness in transport and logistics sector
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their
application letter, CV, and relevant copies of certificates not later than

November 11, 2011 to:
The Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 62502 – 00200
Nairobi

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PLANNING AND CONTROL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Reporting to the General Manager, Permanent Way, you will be responsible for
the optimum utilization of assets of the permanent way through research,
internalization and retention of new technologies and coordination of
maintenance programmes.

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS VACANCIES - SUPPORT STAFF(83), DRIVERS(31), CATERESS, SECURITY WARDENS(24) CLERICAL OFFICERS(428), ARTISAN(4)

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following
vacancies:

SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF III
Job Group ‘D”,
Eighty Three (83) Posts
Advert No. OVP/MOHA 3/2011
Salary Scale: Kshs. 8,819x 438 – 9,257 x464 - 9,721 p.m.

Terms of Service: Temporary

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or Kenya
Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV.

Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be deployed in any of the station within the Ministry
and assignments will include: - Carrying out cleaning and messengerial duties as
instructed.
Interested applicants for the above posts are requested to complete two (2)
copies of PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form and send it directly to this office enclosing
copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, detailed
current curriculum vitae indicating working experience, identity card, both
official telephone and mobile numbers, e-mail and postal addresses to the
address shown below.
Completed application forms should be addressed and sent to:-

The Permanent Secretary,
Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs,
Jogoo House ‘A’,
P. O. Box 30478,
Nairobi

So as to reach the Ministry on or before 17th November, 2011
Please Note:
PSC 2 forms are obtained (Free of Charge) from any Government office and
may also be down loaded from the Public Service Commission (K) website:
www.publicservice.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted at the Ministry Headquarters,
Jogoo House ‘A’, 3rd Floor, Room 344.
Ludeki Chweya, PhD, CBS
Permanent Secretary

HOUSEKEEPER / CATERESS III
Job Group ‘H”, Seven
7 Posts
Advert No. OVP/MOHA 4/2011
Salary Scale: Kshs.16,692 X 835 - 17,527 X 876 - 18,403 X 920 - 19,323 X 966 - 20,289
P.M.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment
For the appointment to the grade of Housekeeper/Cateress III, a candidate
must;
• Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) mean grade C plain or Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE)
Division III with grade C- in English, Mathematics, Biology and either
Science or Physical Science; and
• Have successfully completed a two year pre-service training at the Kenya
Polytechnic or any recognized institution and have been awarded a
Diploma in Institutional Management.

Duties and Responsibilities
Work at this level involves management of catering services in a medium size
catering /housekeeping facility or institution by ensuring efficient and proper
organization and management of catering services, laundry management,
maintenance of furniture and linen, control of stock and inventory and overall
supervision of catering and housekeeping services in the Kitchens/dining halls
and the hostel(s) respectively.
Interested applicants for the above posts are requested to complete two (2)
copies of PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form and send it directly to this office enclosing
copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, detailed
current curriculum vitae indicating working experience, identity card, both
official telephone and mobile numbers, e-mail and postal addresses to the
address shown below.
Completed application forms should be addressed and sent to:-

The Permanent Secretary,
Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs,
Jogoo House ‘A’,
P. O. Box 30478,
Nairobi

So as to reach the Ministry on or before 17th November, 2011

Please Note:
PSC 2 forms are obtained (Free of Charge) from any Government office and
may also be down loaded from the Public Service Commission (K) website:
www.publicservice.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted at the Ministry Headquarters,
Jogoo House ‘A’, 3rd Floor, Room 344.
Ludeki Chweya, PhD, CBS
Permanent Secretary

CLERICAL OFFICER II
Job Group ‘F”
Four Twenty Eight (428)
Advert No. OVP/MOHA 5/2011
Salary Scale: Kshs. 10,717 X 537 - 11,254 X 563 - 11,817 X 599 - 12,416 P.M.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (minus)
or its approved equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a
more senior officer and will be subject to regular checks and verification.
Officers at this level will be deployed in the HRM Unit, General Registry, Supplies,
Accounts office or General office services.
Specific duties will include compiling statistical records; sorting, filing and
dispatching letters; maintaining an efficient filing system; processing
appointments, promotions; discipline, transfers and other related duties in
Human Resource Management; computation of financial or statistical records
based on routine or special sources of information; preparing payment
vouchers; compiling data and drafting simple letters.

AIRTEL RWANDA MANAGER JOBS - IT, HUMAN RESOURCE, SCM, FINANCE, NETWORKS

Airtel is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the open positions in the following areas.

Airtel Rwanda - Human Resource Manager

Job Purpose:

To facilitate and implement HR strategy in the country in conjunction with the regional / zonal business managers using consultative and influencing skills in order to hire, retain, engage and develop best in class talent in the zone / region.


Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Social Sciences.
A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is desirable.
Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills.
Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills.
Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships.Ability to build partnerships in a matrix
organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization.

Acquisition Manager

Job Purpose:

To formulate & ensure implementation of effective & efficient acquisition strategies for Rwanda so as to enhance the leadership position in customer market share and to identify the new segments for acquisition and therefore plan & implement the strategy to penetrate the same with leadership position.


Qualifications: 
At least 8-10 years working experience. Of these, 2-3 years should be in telecom sales / marketing.
A recognized postgraduate degree in Management with specialization in Marketing.

Customer Service Manager

Job Purpose:

To formulate, implement, manage and monitor plus one zonal / regional customer services plan through effective process implementation, integration and improvement and service differentiation in order to enhance brand loyalty, customer delight and service cost efficiency.

Identify and improve processes that will ensure Revenue growth by retaining High Average Revenue per Unit customers. Support and implementation of customer service delivery strategies in the Region in conjunction with Head Quarters Team to ensure alignment.

IWAY AFRICA SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

JOB: Sales and Marketing Manager
DEPARTMENT: Sales & Marketing
JOB LOCATION: iWayAfrica - Kenya
JOB PURPOSE: Sales and revenue growth
REPORTING LINES: Head of Business / General Manager

Summary of job profile
The holder is part of the Company’s Management Team.
He/ She will be reporting to the Head of Business and be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s overall commercial strategy as well as advising the management on the various aspects of sales and marketing. These include; market research, marketing strategy, advertising, promotion, pricing, product development and public relations
He/she with the support of the sales team will be responsible for achieving maximum profitability and growth in line with company’s vision and values

Key responsibilities will include;-
Revenue generation & Business Development
Budgeting;
Brand Management
Build strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders
Pricing
Design, Implement and execute annual marketing plans for the company
Plan and administer the company’s Sales and Marketing Operations budget; support development of regional marketing budgets
Prepare and submit plans, budgets, progress and annual marketing development reports
Brand management so as to continually safeguard and increase the iWayAfrica brand equity
Assist with and support firm’s involvement in various networks including coordinating Business Development and Marketing activities via these relationships
Assist in developing a pricing strategy in order to help the company get the most profits while also making sure customers are satisfied
Monitor market trends and customer needs in order to determine when new products or services should be introduced
Working collaboratively with product development specialists to ensure that our products and services meet and exceed customer needs
Responsible for working with public relations, promotion and advertising agencies in order to help promote the product or services and to attract new customers

EQUITY BANK BRAND EXECUTIVE JOB IN KENYA

Brand executive job description

I/ Job information of brand executive

1. Job title:        Brand  Executive
2. Department:        Marketing Communications
3. Report to:        Marketing Manager
  
II/ Key job tasks of brand executive
1. Responsible for brand building, liaising with agencies, production of in – house promotional materials and publications, organizing promotional activities.
2. Understanding market and customer.
3. Preparation of brand plan-marketing, quarterly promotional strategy-input finalization and input implementation plan.
4. Brand sales analysis and follow up for strategy implementation.
5. Ensuring brand profitability.
6. Piloting the innovations and creating new indications and expanding markets.
7. Keep up to date with market trends and new developments utilizing information for business improvement
8. Accountability for Brand’s performance & working closely with branches
9. Formulating and implementing trade/marketing strategies
10. Execution of trade and promotional activities
11. Managing advertising and promotion materials
12. Providing market analysis information pertaining to competitors, trends and activities
13. Product Development- product launches & research

III / Job specification of brand executive
University degree in related field
2. Min 2 years of relevant working experience in the industry
3. Creative and able to work independently