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Co-operative University College Principal Job Re-Advertisement

The Co-operative University College of Kenya

(A Constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology)

Re-Advertisement for the Post of Principal

The Co-operative University College of Kenya, formerly Co-operative College of Kenya, was established through the Co-operative University College of Kenya Order, Legal Notice No. 161 of 4th November 2011 as a constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The University College aims at becoming a leading center of academic excellence in cooperative education, research, training and community service in Kenya and the region.

The University College is conveniently located approximately 20 km from Nairobi City Centre in Karen, a very conducive environment for serious academic engagement and learning.

The University College Council seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Principal.

The appointed pioneer Principal will be a dynamic, visionary and result-oriented person of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

The Principal will have the overall mandate of establishing a strong academic, research and administrative foundation for the University College.

Principal of the University College

Ref: CUCK/02/13

Applicants must:

Be holders of a PhD and be a Professor or Associate Professor in either of the following areas: Cooperative Management and Organization Development, Agricultural Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship or other areas relevant to the mandate of the University College;
Be familiar with national, regional and global current trends of policies governing higher education;
Have at least ten (10) years of leadership experience at senior administrative level such as Dean/Director of a Faculty, Institute or corporate;
Be actively involved in research as evidenced by publications in their areas of specialization and demonstrate ability to produce results;
Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrate ability in fundraising and resource mobilization, networking and fund management;
Active membership in professional associations will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Chief Executive of the University College, the Principal will provide overall organizational direction of the College working under the direction of the Council with the following duties and responsibilities:

Have overall responsibility on the direction, organization and the administration of academic programs of the University College;
Coordinate the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the University College in accordance with the University Master Plan and Strategic Plan;
Provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of finance, human resource, planning and infrastructural development, students’ affairs management and community linkages;
Play a key role in the facilitation and maintenance of linkages with the cooperative movement, government, regulatory agencies and other local/international institutions of higher learning;
Maintain efficiency and good order of the University College and ensure proper enforcement of the Statutes and other College Regulations;
Promote industrialization through the Cooperative culture;
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the University College Council from time to time.

Terms & Conditions of Service

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with the University College terms of service.

The appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their application letter with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, e-mail and telephone contacts and one (1) soft copy in a CD clearly marked to the address below quoting the Reference number.

In addition, they should provide contact details of three referees

The Chairperson,
Co-operative University College of Kenya,
P.O. Box 24814-00502,

Karen, Nairobi.

Applications should reach the Chairperson of the University College Council by 5.00pm on Wednesday June 12th 2013.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to have clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

The Co-operative University College of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer

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Aidspan Editor-in-Chief Job in Kenya

Editor-in-Chief

Aidspan is a Kenya-based international think tank and independent observer of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

We are recruiting an Editor-in-Chief to (a) manage our flagship newsletter, Global Fund Observer (GFO), and (b) oversee all editorial projects.

This is an international search to fill a challenging and unique position on the Management Team, to be based in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will report to the Executive Director.

Manage GFO Live and the GFO newsletter, carryout or assign the preparation of the articles.
Oversee production of GFO in four languages.
Develop and manage the local and regional correspondent initiative.
Manage the preparation of, and edit (as relevant), all guides and reports
Mentor Editorial Unit staff and consultants (and, upon request, other staff and consultants) regarding their writing.
Help develop and implement a new communication strategy.

Key Qualifications and skills Required:

A masters degree in media/journalism, communication or health, or related subject and at least 10 years’ experience in a combination of the following areas: as a reporter, writer, editor, or senior public health communicator.
At least five years’ experience in an editorial or editorial-related position, preferably demonstrating increasing management responsibility over time.
Experience planning, managing and reporting with budgets and time frames.
Excellent editing, writing and rewriting skills, at least five years’ copy editing.
Experience managing and mentoring of journalists and/or researchers/ analysts.
Experience of digital publishing environment.

Preferred expertise:

Significant knowledge of the Global Fund.
Visual aptitude; an interest in design, particularly graphical design.
French or Spanish competence.

Salary and benefits: A generous salary + benefits package, which will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, is discussed during the interviews.

How to apply: All interested applicants please go to www.aidspan.org/page/careers

Applications must be submitted electronically by 12th June 2013.

Aidspan is an equal opportunity employer

Aidspan Editor-in-Chief Job in Kenya

Editor-in-Chief

Aidspan is a Kenya-based international think tank and independent observer of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

We are recruiting an Editor-in-Chief to (a) manage our flagship newsletter, Global Fund Observer (GFO), and (b) oversee all editorial projects.

This is an international search to fill a challenging and unique position on the Management Team, to be based in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will report to the Executive Director.

Manage GFO Live and the GFO newsletter, carryout or assign the preparation of the articles.
Oversee production of GFO in four languages.
Develop and manage the local and regional correspondent initiative.
Manage the preparation of, and edit (as relevant), all guides and reports
Mentor Editorial Unit staff and consultants (and, upon request, other staff and consultants) regarding their writing.
Help develop and implement a new communication strategy.

Key Qualifications and skills Required:

A masters degree in media/journalism, communication or health, or related subject and at least 10 years’ experience in a combination of the following areas: as a reporter, writer, editor, or senior public health communicator.
At least five years’ experience in an editorial or editorial-related position, preferably demonstrating increasing management responsibility over time.
Experience planning, managing and reporting with budgets and time frames.
Excellent editing, writing and rewriting skills, at least five years’ copy editing.
Experience managing and mentoring of journalists and/or researchers/ analysts.
Experience of digital publishing environment.

Preferred expertise:

Significant knowledge of the Global Fund.
Visual aptitude; an interest in design, particularly graphical design.
French or Spanish competence.

Salary and benefits: A generous salary + benefits package, which will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, is discussed during the interviews.

How to apply: All interested applicants please go to www.aidspan.org/page/careers

Applications must be submitted electronically by 12th June 2013.

Aidspan is an equal opportunity employer

Aga Khan University Hospital Outreach Operation Director and Referral Marketing Director Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, (AKUH,N) a premier tertiary teaching hospital, is fast growing with a network of over 30 multi-site medical centers in East Africa and a state-of-the-art Heart and Cancer Centre in Nairobi.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Director, Outreach Operation

The Director, Outreach Operations will facilitate and participate in the strategic planning process for the Outreach Centers (OCs) for AKUH,N in East Africa as well as oversee and direct all operational aspects of the Outreach Programme.

As the leader of the Outreach Centres, the Director, Outreach Operations will be responsible to the senior management team of AKUH,N for the achievement of all goals.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in healthcare management or equivalent in Business Administration/ Finance with ten years’ experience in a senior position.

S/he should have exceptional business acumen, strong management and leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

Director, Referral Marketing

The Director, Referral Marketing will create and implement marketing plans for the Hospital and the Outreach Centres.

S/he will plan and execute programs and events that build relationships between the doctors and patients and position our products and services favorably in the healthcare market.

S/he will also identify hospitals and physicians who can help increase marketing value for AKUH, N.

This position entails developing a Patient Referrals Strategy, designing a robust and efficient medical referral system for AKUH, N and creating a referral base of patients both locally and abroad.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Business Administration /Marketing or equivalent and ten years’ experience in a senior position preferably in a healthcare organization.

S/he should have a creative and technical background, able to explore new options and deploy marketing automation programs.

The candidate should have superior communication and writing skills and strong organizational skills.

S/he should be able to manage multiple projects at once and have a successful track record in creating and executing marketing plans that drive volumes

To Apply:

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the,

Manager, Recruitment,

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

P. O. Box 30270-00100,

Nairobi

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu

so as to reach not later than 7th June, 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.