Database Administrator IT Job in Kenya

The company provides document management and voucher processing solutions to the Kenya and East African Market.

Main Responsibilities

• Hardware Maintenance skills to service file servers and infrastructure hardware in a Rack.
• Network troubleshooting and Monitoring skills

Key Skills and Competencies

• Oracle 11g database architecture / concept knowledge
• Backup and recovery utilising Oracle RMAN
• Proficient Red Hat Linux user
• Shell scripting skills
• Oracle Real Application Cluster knowledge

Required Qualifications

• 1 - 2 year hand on experience as a database administrator
• Programming experience in VB 6, C# etc
• Knowledge of Banking procedures

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Tradestar Kenya programmer Job

Tradestar Kenya Limited is fast growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town.

We are looking for an exercised programmer to work on a full time basis.

The preferred person should have;

Education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science
• At lease 5 years professional experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL
• Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS
• Experience with DHTMLX/Paradox/C++ is an added advantage

Other Requirements

• Written reporting skills
• Very fluent in English
• Can work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less than 45min

Salary: Based on qualifications and skills

If you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience to

info@tsk.co.ke

P O Box 1251, 01000, Thika.

Tel: 067-20147.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Emergency Plus Medical Services Job in Kenya

Emergency Plus Medical Services is a company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance service, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits.

We are currently recruiting as follows

Job Title: Merchandiser Leader

Reports To: Sales Manager

Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

• Client identification, sales management & credit control
• Handling merchandising and Display of products
• Identifying new products and services to add to existing products and services
• Develop new business against set target sales volumes
• Efficient territory management to maximize sales
• Maintain a comprehensive data base of clients and suppliers
• Liaise with buyers, suppliers and distributors to push for E-Plus products.
• Monitoring sales and setting up promotions to show case E-Plus products
• Controlling and forecasting stock levels depending on the different seasons
• Plan, organize, direct and control the merchandising team to meet set objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• A university degree in a business related field preferably in Marketing from a recognized institution.
• At least one and a half years experience in the service industry
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as a Merchandiser leader will be an added advantage
• A passion and commitment to quality service performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet stringent targets within defined deadlines.

Candidates who do not meet the above criteria need not apply.

Application letters accompanying a CV can be sent via email to hr@eplus.co.ke by Friday 8th April , 2011 at 5.00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

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International Centre for Minimal Access Surgery Jobs in Kenya

The International Centre for Minimal Access Surgery

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

Applications are invited to the following posts at a newly established, state-of-the-art Day Care Surgical facility offering Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery).

Apart from offering surgery, the Centre is geared towards training Surgeons and Theatre staff in and around East and Central Africa in developing skills to provide safe Minimal Access Surgery in the Region.

All applications (made in writing) should reach the undersigned by Tuesday 15th April, 2011 and be accompanied by an updated CV, recent photograph, names of the two referees & current salary slip.

1. Theatre Nurses

2. Ward Nurses

3. Anaethestic Assistants

4. Theatre Technicians

5. Marketing

6. Biomedical Engineer

7. Medical Secretary

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

The Administrator
1st floor, Parklands Mediplaza,
3rd Avenue Parklands,
P.O. Box 38291, Parklands, 00623,
Nairobi.

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Norwegian Refugee Council Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007. In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in
Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Executive Assistant

Reporting to: Regional Director

Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Support the Office of the Regional Director and the Program Director in coordinating activities, weekly meetings, field visits and take notes to record discussions and prepare minutes and memoranda for the records.
• Maintain records and track the status of the Regional Director’s action items, including his/her calendar.
• Analyze and collect information from all the country offices under the supervision of the Regional Director and produce talking points and correspondence with the field offices
• Organize and maintain the Office of the Regional Director through establishing filing systems, logging and tracking systems, and mail and contact listing
• Provide administrative support by conducting research, handling information requests, and performing administrative functions such as preparing correspondences and drafting meeting minutes; receiving visitors; arranging conference calls; and scheduling meetings.
• Prepare for the visits of high delegations including NRC Secretary General , Board of Directors, International Program Department Director, donors and other dignitaries.
• Select and compile background and briefing materials for meetings, travel, conferences and fundraising for the senior management team
• Screen and review incoming correspondence (mail, email); collect background material; draft and sign correspondence, or clear drafts with the Regional Director
• Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, NRC in other countries and external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions
• Undertake speedy processing, safe storage and retrieval of information and documents
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• A University Degree in Public Relations, International Relations or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an International NGO or UN working as a senior executive or as a Senior Secretary in a busy department.
• Detailed knowledge and technical expertise in Office Management.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
• Absolute reliability and discretion with confidential information
• Excellent self organization and time management skills
• Flexible and ability to multi task
• Excellent proactive self supervision.
• Analysis of numerical, verbal and other data from diverse sources.
• Ability to summarize and draft complex reports and good report writing skills.
• Sound practical exposure to Project Management would be an added advantage

Deadline for Applications: 10th April 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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ILRI Clinical Officer Job in Kenya Ksh 32,833

Vacancy Number: CO/BIOTECH/03/11

Department: People, Animals and Their Zoonoses (PAZ)

Location: Busia District, Kenya

Duration: 1-year contract

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI):

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI seeks to recruit a Clinical Officer to work within the project, People, Animals and Their Zoonoses (PAZ) which is based in Kenya’s Busia District, which sits on the country’s western border, with Uganda.

Responsibilities

• Represent the project with residents in the study area, and maintain good relations with participating study subjects;
• Undertake clinical examinations of adults and children participating in the study and record clinical findings, according to project protocols, and using electronic data recording tools
• Undertake blood sampling from study subjects included in the study according to project protocols;
• Supervise a field technician in the carrying out off his/her duties;
• Assume responsibility for the delivery of field material to the field laboratory
• Maintain records of the homes and animals visited;
• Take care of the project resources;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the senior project staff;
• Willingness to spend sometimes long days in the field (returning daily to the central laboratory);
• Represent the project with residents in the study area, and maintain good relations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
• At least two years of field experience working with Community-based health studies
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to maintain good relations with the participating study subjects;
• Possess a valid driver’s license (not required, but would be an asset);
• Skilled at blood sampling;
• Ability to undertake clinical diagnoses of a range of diseases based on discussions with the study subjects and physical examinations;
• Skilled at maintaining accurate records, including undertaking questionnaire-based surveys
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Willingness to learn new field techniques where appropriate and conform to project protocols;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent command of English;
• Fluency in any of the following: Bukusu, Teso, Luhya, Samia or Dholuo;
• Some previous experience of working in a laboratory is desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to achieve success in clinically orientated community-based health studies.

Terms of appointment:

This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at Kenya’s Busia District and is on a 1 year Fixed term Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Job level and salary:

This position is job level 1B and starting salary is KES.32,833.00. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.

Applications:

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 13th April 2011.

The position title and reference number “CLINICAL OFFICER: CO/BIOTECH/03/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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