Faulu Microfinance Bank Direct Sales Representatives Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Faulu Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of the Old Mutual Group is one of Kenya’s fastest growing Banks with a network of over 80 outlets.
 

In line with business demands driven by our rapid growth, we are looking for qualified, highly competent, talented and results oriented individuals to fill the post of Direct Sales Representatives.

Position: Direct Sales Representatives (Kimathi Branch - Nairobi)

Job Ref: HR: 034/08/2014 
 

Reporting to the Team Leader Sales, the position holder’s key role is acquisition of new business (assets & Liabilities) at the same time ensuring quality customer service.

The key roles will include;

• Deliver set Sales targets in quality loan disbursement and deposit mobilization.
• Ensure client retention through excellent customer service.
• Actively participate in marketing campaigns to ensure clients are well informed of the product portfolio.
• Seek customer feedback on products and services offered by the organization.
• Provide daily sales reports.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of a diploma preferably in Sales & Marketing a Degree will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in direct sales within banking, MFI, Insurance and related industries will be a definite advantage.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Self driven, passionate about sales and proven performance track record.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.

A competitive commission package will be paid to the successful candidates subject to their individual performance.

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application letter and updated CV (including 3 referees) to the undersigned through the e-mail address below.

General Manager-Legal & Human Resources
Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com

Applications to reach us on or before 22nd August, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

NOTE: Hard Copy Applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Old Mutual Plc. is a leading multinational long-term savings, protection and investment Group with over 168 years of experience. It has operations in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. Old Mutual plc. is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Old Mutual Kenya comprises of Old Mutual Life Assurance, Old Mutual Asset Managers, Old Mutual Investment Services, Old Mutual Securities and Faulu Microfinance Bank.

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Save the Children Admin / HR Assistant Job in Bungoma Kenya

Vacancy: Admin / HR Assistant  – Kenya Country office
 

Team / Programme: Signature Programme

Location: Bungoma

Grade: TBC

Post Type: National

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya.

By Feb 2013, we will have completed a second transition, which will see us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country.

By February 2014, we will have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million

SCI Kenya is in the process of implementing a signature maternal and newborn health (MNH) programme that is expected to significantly contribute to achievement of Kenya’s MDG 4 and 5 targets.

The programmatic model will actualize continuum of care approach mixed with an integrated package of quick wins, a minimum community health care package and a strengthened health system approach to maternal and newborn health programming across Save the Children’s Theory of Change.

Save the Children will work with the government of Kenya at both national and county levels and communities to address the maternal and neonatal health challenges in the country in a way that would deliver significant impacts for women and children by the end of the 5 year period

Staff reporting directly to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Plan, and manage in an accountable, efficient and effective way, key services in administration including equipment maintenance; premises security; travel, Organizing Events including conferences/workshops, hotel and guest houses accommodation; and ensure front desk is customer oriented
• Monitors Bungoma office utilities costs e.g. water, electricity, telephone/Mobile usage and billing and others; prepares monthly trend reports and shares recommendations with senior management
• Ensure utmost cleanliness and any minor repairs for the Office Premises is maintained by the staff responsible
• Ensure cost effective ways for running and charging kitchen costs;
• Develops and implements new cost efficient administrative systems such as paper waste management; electricity conservation; water management; among others
• Maintaining proper filing for all office records and staff files
• Updating the leave tracker for all staff and HR records
• Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming and mails to the respective staff members
• Making photocopies, scanning documents
• Maintain an adequate level of stock for office supplies
• Undertake any other duties assigned

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

• A first degree in business administration/equivalent
• Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple requests and to liaise with several different departments.
• Assertive and pro-active, with the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.
• Ability to cope with varying workloads and interruptions and to organize activities to provide efficient services
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Commitment to Save the Children Values

Competencies:

• Good organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems

How to Apply

Please send your application by email to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org/ or drop your hard copies to our Webuye office behind Pan paper guest house

Please indicate HR/Admin Assistant Bungoma as the subject heading.

Application deadline: 22nd August 2014

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

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Save the Children Knowledge, Practice and Coverage (KPC) Survey – Mandera Central, Wajir East and Wajir South Sub-Counties

Terms of Reference: Knowledge, Practice and Coverage (KPC) Survey – Mandera Central, Wajir East and Wajir South Sub-Counties

Organization background: Save the Children is the world's largest independent organization for children, making a difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. 

Save the Children listens to children, involves children and ensures their views are taken into account. Save the Children secures and protects children's rights - to food, shelter, healthcare, education and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.

Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. 

The rights-based approach of our interventions is founded on four pillars: direct programming, political and policy change, popular mobilization and fundraising. We provide support through both longer term development work and humanitarian relief in emergencies. 

In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In Feb 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. 

Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. We employ more than 300 staff and have an operating annual budget in 2014 of approximately US$25 million.

Save the Children has a strong track record of supporting health systems through direct interventions, policy analysis and advocacy across all the 6 building blocks. 

As a child rights organization, we are committed to ascertain and follow the priorities of the communities we work with and to increase child and community participation in governance, policy-making and delivery of health services. 

Summary of current programmes: With funding from diverse donors we are implementing programmes in Wajir, Mandera, Turkana, Nairobi, Garissa and Bungoma Counties. 

Our programming covers the areas of Health and nutrition, HIV and AIDS, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, Water hygiene and sanitation, child protection and child right programming:

As an integral cross-cutting component of our work we advocate for policy change and allocation of resources required to save children’s lives. 

At the national level we actively engage with policy makers and processes to lobby for sustained investments in actions that have lasting and positive impact on children’s lives. 

We are building strong coalitions with like-minded partners and are members of key civil society networks such as HENNET.  

We participate in policy and strategic forums such as Inter-agency Coordination Committees (ICCs), Kenya Food Security Steering Committee (KFSSG), Nutritional Technical Forum and a number of thematic technical working groups at the national and county level. 

Save the Children is also in the Executive Committee of the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network.  

We also draw on our global expertise to undertake policy analysis and publish technical reviews and briefs as well as comparative case studies to inform policy. 

Our EVERY ONE campaign is about mobilizing and galvanizing popular movement of people and organizations in Kenya, to advocate for the critical changes that must happen for child survival to be guaranteed. 

2. Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation: Save the Children, Kenya Country Office, seeks to procure the services of a consultant to take up the task of generating comprehensive information on the current status of Knowledge, Practices and Coverage of key Maternal, New-born and Child health interventions in Mandera Central, Wajir East and Wajir South Sub Counties.     
 

2A) Specific Objectives of the Survey

• Assess the knowledge, practices and coverage of key maternal, new-born and child health interventions
• Assess the knowledge, practices and coverage of appropriate infant and young child feeding
• Document cultural and traditional practices that enhance or undermine appropriate Maternal, new-born health, Infant Young child and hygiene practices in the two counties
• To determine and recommend effective channels for behaviour change communication.
• To assess the health providers’ competencies regarding integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI), and HINI
• Make recommendations for adjustments of project strategies and future areas of interventions to achieve the overall goal of Save the Children programming in the two counties
• Compare findings of the key maternal, newborn and child health interventions with previous survey findings
• Compare knowledge, practices and coverage of infant and young child feeding with previous survey findings

3. Methodology

The survey will require the critical examination of both qualitative and quantitative information. 

However, the detailed methodology of the survey will be designed after consultation with Technical Health and Nutrition staff at Save the Children. 

3.1 Document Review

The review of documentation will be an important task throughout the assignment. 

The Consultant will be expected to undertake a desk review of secondary data that will complement the primary data that will be collected.  

Below are some of the documents among those to be reviewed by the consultant: 

• ECHO/DFID project Proposals
• Previous KPC reports in the two counties
• County specific health strategies.
• Relevant MoH MIYCN, MNCH Guidelines
• Kenya National Nutrition Action plan
• Other relevant assessments reports i.e Nutrition Survey, Cost of Diet

3.2 Primary Data Collection

The primary data will be collected from various methods:

3.2.1 Household Survey
 

With the understanding of total beneficiaries and locations the consultant will propose the sampling method and sample size to Save the Children for conducting the household survey.

3.2.2 Key Informant Interview (KII)

Staff from Save the Children, relevant governmental departments and NGO Partners and UN agencies will be purposively selected for interviewing to obtain information about the knowledge, attitude, behaviour, social, cultural and traditional norms of the indigenous people in relation to Maternal/new born and child health and Infant Young Child Feeding. KII is a flexible tool allowing for a more informal interaction between the interviewer and interviewee. 

The new questions will be brought up during the discussion.

3.2.3 Focus Group Discussion
 

The beneficiaries of Save the Children ECHO/DFID project consists of children under five years, pregnant women and lactating mothers. 

They will be purposively  selected for Focused Group Discussion to assess the knowledge, skills, attitude, and practice norm, perception related to Maternal/new born health and Infant Young Child Feeding. 

It is recommended to organize FGD for the following target groups:

• Group of children
• Core caretakers members
• Mother to mother support groups
• Pregnant women and lactating mothers

3.3 Data Collection, Processing and Analysis

The consultant will train and orient the enumerators on the methodology and data collection tools. In addition to this, the Consultant will be expected to supervise data collection in the field and data entry while ensuring quality is maintained throughout the process. 

All the data collection tools will be pre-tested in an area that will not be sampled for data collection. The tools will be revised accordingly after the pre-test exercise.

All quantitative and qualitative data collected from secondary data, household survey, KII and FGD will be consolidated, analyzed and put into a report. 

The Consultant will present the findings, conclusions and recommendations to Save the Children Health and Nutrition Program managers and Advisors and other key stakeholders including County Departments of Health in consultative workshops at Save the Children’s Country Office and in the 2 counties of Wajir and Mandera.  

4.0. Deliverables

Deliverables under this consultancy will include the following:

1. A detailed proposal showing how the consultant seeks to undertake the study. The proposal will include a clear methodology and data collection tools, analysis reporting details and a detailed work plan.
2. Presentation of the KPC methodology and final findings to Save the Children Country Office, the stakeholders at the area field office levels, and Nutrition Information Working Group (NIWG). A draft report detailing the survey findings and recommendations 4 days after completion of data collection activities in the field.
3. Power point presentation of preliminary findings and recommendations
4. Final report  13 days after data collection
5. Training of Save the Children health and nutrition teams on KPC
6. Data sets including the printed hard-copy filled-in questionnaires

The final report shall be submitted as scheduled to the Health and Nutrition advisors at Save the Children in both electronic versions, MS Word and MS Excel, and 3 printed hard copies. 

Duration and Time: The entire assignment including preparation of the study tools and protocols, recruitment and training of data collectors, field work, analysis of data and report writing is estimated to last 31 calendar days. The exercise is expected to commence on 4th of August 2014

Proposed Time frame (Note that this is a guide and consultants are asked to be realistic in their proposals)

Activity	Proposed No of days	Timeline
Pre assessment activities	3	4th to 6th August 2014)
Travel to the field	1	7th August
Training and pre-testing	3	8-11th August 2014
Field preparation	1	12th August 2014
Field work/data collection	6	13th to 19th August
Data entry and analysis	3	18th  to 21st August 2014
Presentation on preliminary findings	1	22nd August
Draft report	3	27th August (3 days after presentation of preliminary findings)
Dissemination of findings at the field level	1	26th August 2014 at Wajir, 27th or 28th in Mandera
Presentation at the NIWG	1	2nd September 2014
Final report	8	5th September 2014
Total	31

Desirable Qualifications:
This assignment requires a high level of skill, patience and motivation to accomplish within the stipulated time frame.

The consultant will be required to devise appropriate strategies to generate as much information as required within the limited time. 

In addition, the consultant should be capable of working in difficult environment where security situation is unpredictable and with limited basic facilities and amenities.

Education and background required:

• The lead consultant must have a minimum of Masters level education in Nutrition or Public Health. A Postgraduate Study in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology in the team is an added advantage.
• Previous experience of undertaking KPC surveys of similar magnitude in North Eastern Kenya. 
• Previous proven experience with LQAS or other appropriate methodologies
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Adequate knowledge of the Kenyan health and nutrition sectors
• Skills and experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data
• Ability to work well in a team and coordinate and communicate well with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent presentation skills
• Previous experience of conducting community-based surveys in North Eastern Kenya

5. Administrative/ Logistical Support
 

5.1 Budget
 

The lead Consultant should submit to Save the Children forecast of the budget including his/her consultancy fees. 

All other administrative and logistic costs for the survey including transport from Nairobi to field and back (flight) and field accommodation will be covered by Save the Children or as per the contract.

5.2 Schedule of payment
 

The following payments will be made to the consultant using and agreed mode of payment.

• After inception report: 30%
• After Final Report: 70%

The payments will only be made when the deliverables have been assessed by the Save the Children team to be of good quality. 

5.3 Logistics
 

Save the Children will provide the following support towards the successful execution of this consultancy:

• Avail relevant internal documents as referenced above
• Costs of flights between Nairobi- field and back.
• Field transportation and reasonable accommodation
• Stationeries and supplies
• Linking the consultant with the key organizations/stakeholders at the county and Sub County that will be consulted during the survey.
• Pay consultant’s fees

6.0 Conditions of Work
 

The consultancy will be technically supervised from Save the Children by the Country Nutrition Advisor and Nutrition Specialist and operationally supported from Save the Children area offices in Wajir and Mandera by the Health and Nutrition programme Managers. 

The consultant will be required to abide by the organization’s applicable rules and regulations, including the code of conduct and child safeguarding policy. 

7.0 Expression of Interest
 

All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest following the attached EOI format ONLY (Click here to download) by email to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org. 

Please indicate ‘KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE AND COVERAGE (KPC) SURVEY – MANDERA CENTRAL, WAJIR EAST AND WAJIR SOUTH SUB-COUNTIES’’ as the subject heading.

Application deadline: Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Accounts Clerk Job in Kenya (KES 25K) - Medium Sized Manufacturing Concern

A medium sized manufacturing concern is looking for an Accounts Clerk. 

Key tasks will include the following:

• Preparation of invoices
• Preparation of Petty Cash vouchers
• VAT calculation at month end
• Processing of KRA documentation (returns / payments) when they are due
• reconciliation of bank statements
• preparation of key books of accounting
• Entry of data into Sage and Quickbooks
• reporting to senior accountant

Job Profile:

• Candidate must be literate in usage of computers. Knowledge of basic computing and experience in use of Word Processor (Microsoft word) and Spreadsheets (Excel) is a must
• The candidate must have knowledge of accounting and key books of entry.
• Knowledge of operation of Quickbooks and hands on experience
• Some knowledge in use of Sage accounting program. Previous hands on experience is an advantage.
• Some knowledge of Tax and KRA systems such as iTax, and submission of returns using the system.

Initial Salary: KES 25,000 Gross per month. Shall be reviewed depending on capability. 
 

Please apply only if you are serious. 

We thoroughly review the responses and shall strike out any responses with spelling mistakes, incomplete data and generic 'copy paste' responses. 

Click here to apply online

Kindly note that candidates successful in the first stage will be contacted directly by us. 

We thank you for your interest.

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African Virtual University (AVU) Procurement Consultant Short Term Job in Nairobi Kenya

Short Term Employment: Procurement Consultant

Introduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. 

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by nineteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape Verde. 

The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.

The AVU Business Plan 2009-2014 has two main thrusts: (a) Educational and support services provided on a fee basis; and (b) Not-for-profit development services. 

The Not-for-profit development services aims at building the capacity of AVU Partner Institutions (PIs) with an objective of increasing access to quality education through the following activities: updating and developing content; Open Educational Resources (OER) Development; AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); set up/upgrade ODeL centers; developing professional networks through Communities of Practices; Research and Development; and Quality Evaluation and Benchmarking.

Some of the not-for-profit development services were delivered from 2005 to 2011 through the AVU Multinational Project I, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented in 10 African countries with 12 participating institutions.

The AfDB is funding a second phase of the Multinational Project which will build on the first phase and will extend its benefits to more countries. 

The overall objective of the AVU Multinational Project II is to strengthen the capacity of the AVU and a network of 27 institutions to deliver and manage quality ICT integrated education and training opportunities in 21 African countries. 

The project has the following activities: 

(1) Establishment of new Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Centres and/or upgrading of exiting AVU Learning Centres as well as Internet connectivity provision at AVU Partner Institutions; 

(2) Development and/or improvement, and delivery of four ICT integrated Programs: AVU Capacity Enhancement Program (ACEP); Teacher Education, Computer Science, and Peace and Conflict Resolution; 

(3) Gender Mainstreaming 

(4) Research and Development; 

(5) Promotion and development of Open Education Resources (OERs); and 

(6) Enhancement of AVU Capacity .

The AVU Multinational Project II is being implemented in 27 AVU Partner Institutions in the following 21 countries: nine (9) Francophone African Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal; four (4) Lusophone African Countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau and Mozambique; and eight (8) Anglophone African Countries: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Tanzania.

The project is now is its third year and AVU needs to hire a short term consultant at senior level 

2.0 Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to carry out and deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Source goods and services, preparing tender documents (ITB, ITQ, and RFP)
• Evaluate tenders and proposals for goods, services and Consultancies which includes examining bid evaluation reports as well as technical and financial proposals and make recommendations.
• Compile proper procurement documentations for past and ongoing short-term contracts.
• Design a procurement document management system
• Assist in the developments and drawing of terms of references (TORs) for Service Contracts and Consultancies.
• Monitor and appraise suppliers to ensure compliance to specifications and deliver schedules.
• Draw contracts and take Custody of all service and goods contracts at AVU
• Prepare biweekly and monthly Procurement Reports
• Evaluate and review the current Procurement and work plans.
• Advice the AVU Tender Committee on issue related to procurement procedures for goods and services.
• Design the most appropriate modalities for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the AfDB Procurement rules and procedures, or in accordance of AVU procurement rules and procedures where applicable.

3.0. Expected Deliverables

• Contract for all goods and services procured in a procedural manner
• Supplies, goods and services to support the operations of the Project.
• Procurement documentations for past and ongoing short-term contracts filed appropriately
• A Procurement Documents’ Management System established
• Updated AfDB Project Procurement plan

4.0. Qualifications

• A Degree in Business Administration or related field plus a professional qualification in procurement.
• At least 5 years’ working experience at a senior procurement position in an inter-Governmental Organisation, Development Agencies or other international organizations
• Proven working experience and knowledge of multilateral donors like AfDB and World Bank Procedures is essential.
• Proven excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel, Power Point and MS Project.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English
• Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an added advantage

5.0. Modalities of Work of the Procurement Consultant: The Consultant will dedicate 8 hours in a day for 5 days a week.

6.0. Duration of the Consultancy: Two to three months

7.0. Reporting: The consultant will work under the supervision of the AVU Rector or such other person as the client may designate from time to time in writing.

8.0 Payment to the Consultant: The Consultant will be paid per month at a rate commensurate with their qualification and experience.

The successful candidate will be appointed for TWO to THREE months.

How to Apply

Application must include an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. 

Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Procurement Consultant as the email subject All inquiries should be sent to avuhr@avu.org

The closing date for this application is August 12th 2014 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3)

Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The African Virtual University (AVU) www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer

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VMMC Community Mobilization Officer Job in Siaya County, Kenya - ICAP of Columbia University

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.

 This program is funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following positions:
 

Location: Siaya County with frequent travel to sites
 

VMMC Community Mobilization Officer

The Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible to mobilize the community within his/her district through existing networks, disseminate appropriate IEC materials and refer clients for VMMC. 

S/he will report to the VMMC Community Mobilization Advisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform demand creation activities for VMMC in assigned district
• Refer clients for VMMC from community to facility
• Coordinate Peer Educators’ activities related to VMMC promotion and referral
• Work with MoH and other stakeholders on mobilization for VMMC
• Represent ICAP at district VMMC mobilisation meetings
• Ensure IECs material for demand creation is available and distributed
• Prepare periodic and timely reports on the district social mobilization activities

Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related qualification.
• Be a respected community leader with reference from the local chief
• Trained and certified on VMMC Community Mobilization
• Have at least one years’ experience in VMMC work
• Demonstrate awareness of guidelines and standard operating protocols and community norms and standards

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current / former supervisors) should be sent to the 

HR and Administration Manager, ICAP

icap.vacancies@gmail.com 

before 15th August 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager (Rift Valley Region) Job in Kenya

Vacancy: SHEQ Manager

A leading Logistics company in the East African region is looking for a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager to be stationed in Rift Valley Region.

Job Summary: Develop, Monitor and co-ordinate all Safety, Health and Environmental policies, procedures & activities so as to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, Quality Management System and COMPANY requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Continuously develop, implement and review safety, health and environment Standards & procedures in conjunction with the Workshop Manager, in line with the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2007 and other Statutory requirements
• Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative action, and report to the management
• Conduct reviews on service station performance, compliance with set standards and documenting the same
• Provide training instructions and workshops to all employees and subcontractors on safety, health and environment, with emphasis on continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate training records for the same
• Conducting inspections and audits including monitoring and tracking of all SHE related issues and Quality Management issues
• Ensure that all facilities are in compliance with statutory requirements, Quality Management Systems and other internal policies
• Liaise with the Workshop Manager, schedule for internal audits and monitor corrective action for deficient findings for completion & effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance
• Proactively identify emerging issues in Safety, Health and environment Management system
• Liaise with the Workshop Manager to ensure all statutory audits are carried out and licenses issued
• Liaise with the Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health & other SHE practitioners to ensure our SHE practices are up to date
• Maintain database of all safety incidences and accidents
• Prepare weekly & monthly reports on all SHE related issues
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Management from time to time

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in any Business related field
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental studies
• Qualifications in Dangerous goods handling and bulk logistics of Jet A1 and dry cargo
• Four (5) years progressive work experience, two (2) of which should be in a Fuel Transporter
• Experience in ISO implementation will be an added advantage
• DOSH and NEMA Certification will be an added advantage
• Analytical problem solving
• Team player
• Excellent supervisory skills

Applicants who meet the above criteria can send their CVs to vacancies.kll@gmail.com on or before 30th August 2014. 

All applicants should indicate their current salary details.

Applications without salary details will not be considered. 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Technical Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Technical Sales Executive
 

Industry: Water / Solar / Engineering
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh 40K - 50K gross plus commission

Our client is a water and solar products and services provider. 

They handle borehole drilling, selling Grundfos/ Dayliff pumps etc. 

They seek to hire technical sales executives. 

Candidates with a background in technical sales preferred.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting market research and analysis to establish the desired products’ quality
• Coming up with functional specifications of products and services (Product briefs)
• Advertising and promotion of company’s products with emphasis on quality
• Monitoring product quality of competitors
• Attending to customer queries
• Ensuring customer deliveries are made in time
• Generation of invoices
• Monitoring sale trends of products
• Receiving customer complaints and redirecting product defects and service related concerns to the production department
• Receiving orders from customers
• Debt collection
• Coming up with ingenious after sales services to boost business
• Assisting in sales deliveries
• Sample follow up and reporting

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering/ Sales & Marketing
• Experience selling technical equipment, solar systems / water pumps/ borehole drilling services
• At least 2 years experience in sales, with a proven track record,
• Ability to work in a competitive environment and contribute towards team results
• Computer Literate
• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Should have a pro-active and positive mind set
• Able to work independently
• Self driven and motivated

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Technical Sales Executives Ksh 40K- 50K plus commission) on the subject line before 18th August, 2014. 

We do not charge for interviews.

Please note your current salary on your CV. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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KCA University Laboratory Technician Job in Kenya

KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service and ethical practices. 

KCA University seeks to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and committed candidate to fill the following position;

Laboratory Technician

Job Objective: The University Laboratory technician will be responsible for the provision and management of laboratory services at the medical clinic.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To collect blood and other samples from patients, conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and keep records.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• To prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• He/ she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipments such as microscope, analytical balance and PH meter.
• To maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.
• Maintenance of local laboratory stock control records.
• Prioritize samples according to urgency.
• To comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• To set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Assist in the reception area to login students, manage their files and work hand in hand with the nurse in the controlling of students flow.

Qualifications and Experience
 

The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• MUST be able to carry out Laboratory Tests
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• Minimum One year experience.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work under minimum supervision

Other Skills and Competences

• Well developed report writing skills;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• Guidance and counseling skills;

To Apply
 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and 3 work references via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 15th August, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

The Human Resources Manager,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808‐00200,
Nairobi.

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