Safaricom Principal RAN Strategy Engineer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Strategy and Planning Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal RAN Strategy Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_PRSE__OCT _2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Access Networks Strategy and design, the holder of the role is charged with developing the access networks roadmap in consultation with the overall corporate strategy, the business units, other technology functions, Vodafone global, vendor roadmaps and industry developments.  

He/she shall provide technical advice, strategic planning, budgetary support and governance to the other technology functions on access technologies.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Work closely with the business units and other technology functions to develop, validate and deliver 3 year strategy plan for the access networks;
• Formulate strategic target architecture, best practices / guidelines, and architectural standards in close collaboration with the RAN design engineers and Vodafone;
• Stay abreast of new processes and technologies in the RAN field by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies ;
• Drive RAN Efficiency Utilization Initiatives to allow Best-Use Technology utilize resources;
• Engagement with Vendors & Vodafone Opco’s to align Technology Roadmaps with acceptable best practice within Industry ;
• Relationship Management: Forge and maintain working relationships and synergies across the organization and with vendors, and establish greater transparency and accountability for those people carrying out the company’s strategy;
• Promote awareness of emerging technologies/methods to the technical staff/management;
• Develop, participate and enforce various governance initiatives including preservation of assets/services through promotion of a Business continuity (BCP)/ disaster recovery culture;
• Drive the Budget process for technology – Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; analyze variances and initiate corrective action.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Honors Degree in Engineering;
• At least 5 years experience in mobile communications and must have experience in planning and/or optimization of the radio network;
• Expert and current knowledge in the different radio networks domains;
• Good professional & work background on Project Management;
• Good appreciation of Budgeting Principles within a Technology Organization;
• An innate like for reading with ability to spend many hours reading technical documentation;
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Ability to reason logically to provide relevant, appropriate and well supported information to support planning of technical roadmaps;
• Sound analytic ability, data evaluation and review capability;
• Can objectively and accurately assess needs for improvement;
• Able to form strong positive relationships with the various project stakeholders and Vendors;
• Demonstrates thorough attitude and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Wednesday 24th October, 2012

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Mazingira Africa Company Sales Representative Job in Mombasa

Sales Representative

Should be a diploma holder in sales and marketing.
 

Prior experience in sales and marketing
 

Resident in Mombasa county
 

Conversant with public health legislation and EMCA
 

Should be willing to work on commission basis on full time
 

This a job with high possibilities of becoming a permanent employee with good benefits

Contact

CEO
Mazingira Africa Company
P.O Box 98931, 80100
Mombasa
e mail: mazingiraafrica@yahoo.com
 

Open until filled

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Roche International Medical Representative Job in Kenya (KShs 100K - 150K)

Roche International is looking for a Medical Representative: Speciality Care & Renal (Kenya)
 

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
 

Detailing and selling of products to specialists, supportive care staff, medical aid case managers, private and state hospitals;
 

Sales tracking;
 

Individual customer potential analysis and developmental plans;
 

Customer relationship management;
 

Key opinion leader identification and development;
 

Presentations to academic groups;
 

Arranging of CME’s and small group meetings;
 

Continuously updating your knowledge in the Specialty Care and Renal disease area.
 

The successful candidate MUST possession of:

• B. Pharm/ BSc degree with a sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Minimum of 3 years detailing experience in a specialty field.
• Knowledge of Specialty Care and Renal disease areas will be an added advantage.

The following special skills are key to this role:

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasive selling skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and self motivated with a demonstration of initiative
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to use a customer relationship management tool effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Computer Literacy in MS Office
• The successful candidate must be fluent in English.

Salary: Kshs. 100,000-150,000/- Gross
 

Deadline: 30 October 2012
 

Applications:
 

Please send an up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to: 

info@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, 

Rhino House, Karen Road, 

Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. 

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Pharmaceutical Medical Representatives Jobs in Kenya

O’Live Medicare Services provides management services to the healthcare industry by building the capability of the industry stakeholders to meet the continuously evolving needs of the healthcare market, and deliver on the promise of their products to their members. 

We have been contracted by a large multi-national pharmaceutical company to recruit staff for an innovative new rural focused initiative. 

This vacancy needs to be filled immediately.

Pharmaceutical Medical Representatives
 

Degree in a Science related discipline/Diploma in pharmacy
 

2 or more years ‘ experience in pharmaceutical sales
 

Proven selling skills
 

Target driven resourceful person
 

Good communication & interpersonal skills
 

Computer literate
 

Ability to work with minimal supervision
 

Those interested in the position should send their applications & detailed CVs to gmwangi@olivemedicare.com so as to reach us by: 23rd October, 2012. 

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Security World Technology Procurement and Logistics Officer and Stores Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Security World Technology limited, is the leading distributor of electronic security and safety equipments / solutions in East Africa, with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

SWTL is therefore seeking to expand our services and product portfolio in Kenya and is looking to recruit qualified visionary and dynamic professionals in the following positions:
 

Procurement and Logistics Officer 

1 Post
 

The Procurement and Logistics officer will oversee the import and export of stocks around Kenya and Tanzania region

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Liaise with international suppliers to ensure timely issue of PI, originals of all relevant import documents
• In liaison with relevant internal departments, ensure bills are verified and timely preparation and payment of IDF.
• In liaison with shipment subcontractor, ensure that goods and commodities are shipped from the supplier and cleared with customs in a timely manner
• Follow up with the clearing agent to ensure timely lodging of customs entry and expeditious movement of goods through customs to avoid demurrage/ storage charges.
• Ensure goods received are as described in order, packing and shipping documents
• Oversee the distribution of goods from the warehouse and manage reverse logistics where necessary
• Control purchasing department budgets.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received and update all relevant staff.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials and advise on goods exceeding product shelf life .
• In-charge of monthly stock take activities and ensuring no stock variances arise

Person Specifications

• Diploma in Procurement & or Supply chain Management  
• Minimum 3 years experience in procurement & logistics dealing in of a wide range of stocks   
• 1 year Experience in use of sage pastel
• Knowledge in international standards in procurement
• Knowledge in security and safety systems is an added advantage 
• Analytical and keen to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work with minimum supervision

Stores Assistant 

1 Post

The Stores Assistant will assist the Procurement & Logistics officer in stock management of various security and safety systems and equipment of the company by ensuring tight stock controls are in place and adhered to.

• Assisting in the day to day operations of the Stores Department
• Issuance of products to various concerned personnel as requisitioned using the sales invoices.
• Co-ordinating and advising on stock movement by ensuring there are accurate and up to date stocks.
• Co-ordinate branch stocks, inter branch stock transfers.
• Carrying out daily & monthly stock takes and giving reports on the same.
• Maintaining the daily inventory records of all items and alerting the Procurement & Logistics Assistant   whenever inventories are about to fall below assigned buffer levels.
• Receiving and counting all items to ensure the quantities agree with the delivery note.
• Inspecting all received materials of any defects or damaged goods delivered by the suppliers.
• Maintaining high safety and health standards by reporting any potential risks and maintaining  a functional record on maintenance of all fire equipments in the store
• Controlling and monitoring employee’s access into the store. 
• Housekeeping – Ensuring that the stores work area is clean at all times and any damages are reported and removed from the store. Product arrangement should be done neatly for ease of location.

Person Specifications

• Diploma in Stores Management 
• Minimum 1 year experience in a wide range of stocks.
• Experience in use of sage pastel
• Knowledge in security and safety systems is an added advantage 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work with minimum supervision
• Analytical and keen to detail

All applicants should address their cvs to the HR Manager specifying position on the Subject.
 

Please send all applications to hr@securityworldtech.com
 

Send applications by 25th October 2012

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Medina Palms Food and Beverage Jobs in Kenya

Jobs in Kenya at Medina Palms a 5 Star beach front residential resort

Food and Beverage

Medina Palms located in Watamu Kenya is an exclusive 5 Star beach front residential resort, with villas, penthouses, apartments and beautiful landscape. 

The Resort includes swimming pools, gymnasium and internationally branded Spa and Watersports. 

Our food and beverage facilities will consist of a world-class restaurant and bar.

To make an application for any of the Kenyan Careers seen here, please email your CV as an attachment to hr@medinapalms.com and ensure you include the job reference number in your application.

Job Title: Executive Chef

Job Reference: FB 1
We invite applications for the position of Executive Chef. 

• The Executive Chef will be innovative and responsible for the entire food and beverage operations consisting of a 100 seat restaurant, bar and residential villas private cooking. 
• The restaurant food concept will be of Moroccan/Asian Flavors with popular international dishes, along with a cooking flair for fish and shellfish. 
• We shall provide Tapas as the bar food offering. 
• The successful candidate will be self motivating to achieve exceptional standards in quality control, kitchen and restaurant management along with training and HACCAP requirements. 
• We require a minimum of three years experience in a similar position where the restaurant is recognized for its standard and quality of food. 
• Pre opening experience with the commissioning of kitchen equipment and the setting up of a food and beverage department will be an advantage.

Job Title: Sous Chef

Job Reference: FB 2
We invite applications for the position of Sous Chef. 

• The Sous Chef will have a minimum of one years experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel in a similar position. 
• The food and beverage operations will consist of a 100 seat restaurant, bar offering Tapas and residential villas private cooking. 
• The restaurant food concept will be of Moroccan and Asian Flavors with popular international dishes, along with locally caught fish and shellfish. 
• The successful candidate will be experienced in all sections of a kitchen operation and be responsible for the operation in the Head Chefs absence. 
• Pre Opening experience and training skills will be an advantage.

Job Title: Pastry Chef and Baker

Job Reference: FB 3
We invite applications for the position of pastry chef and baker 

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of three experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel in a similar position and have knowledge in the baking of international breads and pastries. 
• The food and beverage operations will consist of a 100 seat restaurant, bar and residential villas private cooking. 
• The restaurant will supply bread and pastries to the residents on site.

Job Title: Chef de Partie

Job Reference: FB 4
We invite applications for the position of Chef de Partie. 

• The food and beverage operations will consist of a hundred seat restaurant and residential villas private cooking. 
• The restaurant food concept will be of Moroccan and Asian Flavors with popular international dishes, along with locally caught fish and shellfish 
• The successful candidates will have a minimum of one years experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel in a similar position. 
• The successful candidates will be having experience in the different sections of kitchen operations.

Job Title: Commis Chefs

Job Reference: FB 5
We invite applications for the position of commis chef. 

• The food and beverage operations will consist of a hundred seat restaurant and residential villas private cooking. 
• The restaurant food concept will be of Moroccan and Asian Flavors with popular international dishes, along with locally caught fish and shellfish 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of one years experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel in a similar position.

Job Title: Kitchen Stewards

Job Reference: FB 6
We invite applications for the position of Kitchen Stewards who will be responsible for all hygiene and cleaning requirements in our food and beverage operations. 

• The successful candidates will have similar experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel in a similar position.

Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Job Reference: FB 7
We invite applications for the position of Restaurant Manager. 

• The restaurant food concept will be of Moroccan/Asian Flavors with popular international dishes, along with a cooking flare for fish and shell fish. 
• The Bar will have a Tapas food offering. 
• The successful candidate is presently working in a successful 5 star restaurant that is recognized for its quality service. 
• The restaurant manager will be responsible for the entire food and beverage services operations consisting of a 100 seat restaurant, bar and residential villas private food and beverage service. 
• The successful candidate will be self motivating to achieve exceptional standards in restaurant management, quality control, and training. 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in a similar 5 star restaurant that is recognized for its food and beverage service. 
• Pre opening experience with the commissioning of a restaurant will be an advantage.

Job Title: Head Barman

Job Reference: FB 8
We invite applications for the position of Head Barman. 

• The head barman will be self motivating, innovative and responsible for all bar and beverage service in the bar, pool and to the private villas. 
• The Bar concept will be relaxed and sophiscation providing popular international and local brands, cocktails and tapas. 
• We require a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in a 5 star hotel resort operation. 
• The successful candidate will be self motivating to achieve exceptional standards in the management of the Bar and beverage service. 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in a similar position in a 5 star restaurant recognized for its service standards. 
• Pre opening experience with the commissioning of a new bar and the training of a new bar team will be an advantage.

Job Title: Restaurant Hostess

Job Reference: FB 9
We invite applications for the position of Restaurant Hostess. 

• We require candidates with previous experience in a similar position. 
• The successful candidates will have a pleasant and welcoming personality, enjoy taking care of guest, along with knowledge of restaurant service.

Job Title: Restaurant and Bar Supervisors

Job Reference: FB 10
We invite applications for the position of Restaurant and Bar Supervisors. 

• We require candidates with previous experience in a similar position. 
• The Bar and Restaurant Supervisors will have excellent supervisory skills with attention to detail in all service requirements 
• The Bar concept will be relaxed and sopfiscation providing popular international and local brands, cocktails and tapas. 
• The successful candidates will be of pleasant personality and enjoys providing excellent service 
• The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar position.

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Medina Palms Jobs in Kenya October 2012

Landscaping

Medina Palms located in Watamu Kenya is an exclusive 5 Star beach front residential resort, with villas, penthouses, apartments and beautiful landscape. 

The Resort includes swimming pools, gymnasium and internationally branded Spa and Watersports. 

Our food and beverage facilities will consist of a world-class restaurant and bar.

To make an application for any of the positions seen here, please email your CV as an attachment to hr@medinapalms.com and ensure you include the job reference number in your application.

Job Title: Head Gardener

Job Reference: LS 1
We invite applications for the position of head Gardner. 

• We require an experienced qualified head Gardner who will be responsible for the up keep and maintenance of our landscaping, irrigation system, internal roads/paths infrastructure and to manage a team of gardens. 
• The head gardener will be responsible as part of the pre opening for the handover of the landscape areas and irrigation system from the landscape architect. 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position managing a minimum area of 2 hectares off landscape gardens. 
• Pre Opening experience of a 5 Star Hotel, Hotel resort will be an advantage. Computer literacy is an essential requirement.

Job Title: Gardeners

Job Reference: LS 2
We invite applications for the position of Gardner. 

• We require experienced landscape gardeners with a minimum of 1 years experience. 
• Irrigation experience will be an advantage.

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Medina Palms Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Engineering

Medina Palms located in Watamu Kenya is an exclusive 5 Star beach front residential resort, with villas, penthouses, apartments and beautiful landscape. 

The Resort includes swimming pools, gymnasium and internationally branded Spa and Watersports. 

Our food and beverage facilities will consist of a world-class restaurant and bar.

To make an application for any of the positions seen here, please email your CV as an attachment to hr@medinapalms.com and ensure you include the job reference number in your application.

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Job Reference: Eng 1
We require an experienced Hotel or Hotel Resort Head Engineer. 

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position with certified qualifications and pre opening experience. 
• The head engineer will be part of the pre opening handover team checking the commissioning of all equipment and facilities along with development of an engineer department team to provide maintenance services to a 5 star residential beach resort. 
• Experience in PMP will be an advantage. Computer literacy is an essential requirement.

Job Title: Electricians

Job Reference: Eng 2
We invite applications for the position of electrician. We required certified qualified electricians to be part of our engineering department. 

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position in a 5 start Hotel or Hotel Resort, Experience in refrigeration, air condition, and kitchen equipment electrical maintenance will be an advantage.

Job Title: Plumbers

Job Reference: Eng 3
We invite applications for the position of plumbers. 

• We required certified qualified plumbers to be part of our engineering department. 
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in a 5 start Hotel or Hotel Resort.

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