Kenya Association of Manufacturers Assistant Executive Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) – the representative organization for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya is seeking to competitively fill the following position:

Assistant Executive Officer – Marketing

The Officer will report to the Coordinator, Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation (CEEC).

Duties & Responsibilities

·       Analyzing the market of commercial energy consumers so as to ascertain industries that require assistance in energy management.

·       Developing annual marketing and sales plans geared towards significantly increasing the number of audited industries in line with strategy and targets and within budget, including strategies and performance targets.

·       Executing marketing strategies and campaigns which would be innovative for reaching the targeted market so as to increase the number of audited industries

·       Monitoring and arranging the production and distribution of promotional materials

·       Frequently updating the CEEC webpage

·       Acting as a liaison between the media and publishers as required

·       Developing articles and marketing materials among others.

·       Organizing energy efficiency and renewable energy awareness campaigns and trainings.

·       Events planning, organization and execution

·       Attend various forums to promote CEEC activities

·       Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive

Requirements:

·       University degree in marketing, business management from a recognized institution.

·       Minimum 3 years of professional working experience.

·       Computer proficiency

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to think outside the box and be creative

·       Effective organizational skills

·       Team player

·       Attention to detail

·       Demonstrate good knowledge of current business issues and the Kenyan energy situation.

·       An understanding of the manufacturing and service sectors will be an added advantage.

Applications for the position accompanied by detailed CVs and testimonials should reach the undersigned by email, post or hand delivery by 18th May, 2011.

The Chief Executive,
Kenya Association of Manufacturers
P.O Box 30225-00100 GPO, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 3744886
E-mail: info@kam.co.ke

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MSF France Pharmacy Supervisor Job in Kenya

The international humanitarian organization Medecins Sans Frontieres France / Doctors Without Borders is seeking for its HIV/TB program in Homa Bay the following position:

Pharmacy Supervisor

MSF is seeking to employ a pharmacy supervisor to meet the pharmaceutical needs of the program and to supervise the pharmacy team.

Minimum requirements:

·       Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution.

·       Must be enrolled with Kenya Pharmaceutical Association, with an annual practicing license.

·       A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HIV/TB setting and demonstrated experience in clinic pharmacy management, ordering, quantification, distribution, compiling consumption data, rational dispensing of ARVs and OI drugs.

·       Excellent written/oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

·       Strong team management skills.

·       Good interpersonal and organization skills.

·       Ability to work in a busy Clinic setting and to provide support to decentralized health centres.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs (Word, excel, access) and ability to collect, compile and analyse data for monthly reports.

·       Ability to speak local languages an advantage.

Preferable:

·       Experience in a managerial position.

·       Experience with drug supply management in a pharmaceutical warehouse and major hospital pharmacy.

·       Experience of working in collaboration with the MoH.

How to Apply:

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 May 2011.

Please include a detailed CV, Cover letter, Proof of enrolment with KPA, ID card and a list of 3 professional references. Mention on the envelope “Pharmacy Supervisor” and send to the;

Attn: Finance and Human Resource Coordinator
MSF-France
P.O. Box 39719, 00623
Nairobi

Only short –listed shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please ensure reliable contact information.

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Spectre International Quality Assurance Manager and Sales Rep. Jobs in Kenya

Spectre International Limited the leading manufacturer of Industrial & Potable alcohol, Colored Methylated Spirits, Industrial Methylated Spirits and Yeast is looking for dynamic professionals to be part of our team for continuous growth and profitability.

Quality Assurance Manager

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining Quality Assurance Management Systems such as ISO 9000, philosophies such as Total Quality Management, and methodologies such as Continuous Improvement.

Required Qualifications

·       Degree in Chemistry and at least 5 years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

·       Strong experience in high-pressure liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, method development and validation, troubleshooting, formulation development and formulation support

·       Knowledge of ISO 9000 Internal Auditor processes

·       Excellent leadership and influencing skills

·       Ability to thrive in a matrix organization environment

·       Strong Microsoft application skills

·       Knowledge of QA/QC Management

Sales Representative- Yeast and Carbon Dioxide Products

Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Engineer, the essential responsibilities of the Sales Representatives will be to work directly with customers to capture sales opportunities and to work effectively across functions with other Spectre employees.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business management with bias in Sales and marketing from a recognized university

·       At least 3 years working experience

·       Experience in selling yeast/CO2 will be an added advantage

·       Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills

·       Should posses good Public Relations skills

·       Ability to build good customer relations

·       Computer literate

·       A competent individual with ability to work under minimum supervision

If you possess the necessary qualifications, send your CV and applications to: hr@spectreint.co.ke

Closing date for applications will be 14th May 2011

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Mastermind Tobacco Shift Manager and Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd is one of the leading tobacco growers and a manufacturer of fast moving range of cigarettes brands in the region.

The company has an ambitious strategy of innovation, quality and efficiency. The driving force behind this strategy is our human resource who form a motivated and enterprising community.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities and continuous training to broaden and align skills in line with the changing technologies and customer expectations.

If you believe you can contribute to the growth and achievement of our corporate strategy apply for the following jobs:

Shift Manager

Key Responsibilities

·       Executing production schedules to meet set targets.

·       Controlling the use of production materials to avoid wastages.

·       Monitoring and controlling the quality of products being produced.

·       Adherence to occupational health and safety in the workplace guidelines.

·       Continual improvement by building quality in our processes.

·       Leading a team of highly motivated employees.

·       Timely preparation and submission of daily, weekly and monthly production reports.

Qualification and Requirements

·       Must be an engineering or science graduate.

·       At least seven years working experience in a manufacturing environment three of which should be at a management level.

·       Good practical and technical skills.

·       Excellent planning and organizing skills.

·       Good problem-solving skills.

·       The ability to work long hours.

·       Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Legal Officer

Working under Company Secretary, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

·       Assisting in instituting and defending legal suits on behalf of the company.

·       Liaising with external lawyers acting for the company.

·       Offering legal advise to the management and staff.

·       Drawing, reviewing and recommending legal documents being executed by the company.

·       Reviewing and registering securities offered by the company to third parties.

·       Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

·       Advising management on relevant legislation including taxation and labour laws.

·       Liaison with public bodies on statutory and compliance matters.

·       Assisting in corporate communications.

·       Facilitating debt collection and liaising with debt collectors and auctioneers.

·       Liaison with insurance companies and brokers on risk assessments, underwriting, claims and insurance litigation.

Qualifications and Requirements

·       A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree with Second Upper Class from a recognized university.

·       Post Graduate Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law.

·       Certificate of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

·       Current practising certificate.

·       At least 5 years post-admission experience in a law firm or corporate environment.

·       Above 30 years of age.

·       Must have excellent communication and report writing skills.

·       Must have high integrity and willing to work beyond normal working hours with minimal supervision.

·       Those with CPS qualifications, and or communications qualifications will have an added advantage.

Applications stating current salary along with a detailed CV including daytime telephone contact, photostat copies of certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of two referees and a recent passport size photograph should be sent to:

Human Resources Manager
Mastermind Tobacco (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 68144-00200,
Nairobi

To reach on or before 20th Ma 2011

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CDC Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Advisor) Job in Kenya

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Advisor).

Under the direction of the Laboratory, Blood Safety and Infection Control Branch Chief, the incumbent provides comprehensive technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other PEPFAR governmental and nongovernmental implementing partners (IP) in support of strengthening laboratory systems capacity and blood safety programs in Kenya.

Responsibilities include:

• facilitating CDC Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA) technical support for strengthening blood and medical injection safety programs and diagnostic capacity for HIV;
• establishing and expanding internal and external laboratory quality assurance programs;
• improving laboratory reporting systems and, laboratory training programs;
• monitoring and evaluating the progress of meeting national and IP laboratory program goals and objectives.
• The incumbent participates in identifying training needs for the assigned IPs and national program; and facilitates national and IP training programs with full assessment of the effectiveness of laboratory training activities.
• He/She may also serve as a formal instructor in laboratory training courses.
• In addition he/she will serve as the Technical Activity Manager for several cooperative agreements as assigned that support the strengthening of laboratory systems and improving blood safety programs in Kenya.
• In this role, the Technical Advisor monitors and evaluates laboratory support for HIV/AIDS activities supported by CDC-DGHA and recommends improvements, as needed.
• The incumbent provides advice and technical assistance to the MOH and other USG partners in the development of HIV laboratory standard operating guidelines and the assist with operationalizing the national roadmap for upgrading laboratory services to ensure that laboratory aspects of service delivery meet minimum international standards for best practices as defined by CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• Finally, the incumbent serves on the PEPFAR interagency technical working group for laboratory activities and acts as a key contributor to the planning, development, and review of the blood safety and laboratory components of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP) for Kenya

Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Laboratory sciences and/or epidemiology from a recognized
• University/Institution is required.
• Must be registered with relevant professional body such as Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB), Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MP&DB) or other.
• 7 years experience in laboratory practice including as a laboratory manager for a period of not less than 3 years is required.
• Level IV (fluent) English and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.
• Must have competency in supply chain management and laboratory inventory system for supplies and reagents;
• Experience in working with the Ministry of Health’s Public Health Laboratory Services and experience in molecular diagnostic techniques, ART monitoring tests and basic clinical techniques.
• Must have strong computer skills in word processing, data management and spreadsheets.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should fill an Application for Employment Form found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf and submit their application together with a detailed CV, and supporting documentation e.g. certificates via mail before May 18, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606, Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya

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CDC Public Health Specialist – MCH / PMTCT Job in Kenya

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for Public Health Specialist – MCH / PMTCT.

The PH Specialist (MCH/PMTCT) supervises Maternal Child Health (MCH) / Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and HIV/AIDS treatment and care /TB work for the CDC Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA) Kenya and its implementing partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya.

Incumbent will be the primary contact for MCH/PMTCT activities for CDC DGHA Kenya.

He/She will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding MCH/PMTCT, pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings.

Responsibilities are in two broad areas:

• Implementing/supporting HIV treament and care/MCH/PMTCT activities, and working with implementing partners in Kenya.
• Providing technical support to the National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP) and Division of Family Health within Ministry of Health’s MCH/PMTCT program activities to ensure MCH/PMTCT activities are based on the latest relevant science, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for MCH/PMTCT including ARV use.

General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals

Requirements:

• Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and Resident training in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required. (1). Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis.
• International Experience:

1. At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
2. Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.
4. Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.
5. Must have demonstrated ability to guide, motivate and lead a large and technically and culturally diverse staff at assigned program sites in conducting complex programs; plan, coordinate, and prioritize complex interventions in HIV/AIDS care and prevention.
6. Must have strong computer skills and be able to produce high-quality written reports and effectively use spreadsheets, database software packages.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should fill an Application for Employment Form found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf and submit their application together with a detailed CV, and supporting documentation e.g. certificates via mail before May 18, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya

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Mwalimu National Sacco Direct Marketers Jobs in Kenya

Mwalimu National Sacco Society is a leading Sacco with a countrywide network.

We are seeking to recruit a team of result oriented Direct Marketers to be stationed in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui and Embu.

Reporting to the marketing manager, successful candidates will be responsible for Membership recruitment, opening Fosa Accounts and any other assignments in their areas of jurisdiction.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma in any business related field.
• A degree in a business related field will be an added advantage.
• Two years experience in Direct Marketing.

Remuneration

The successful candidates will be offered competitive retainer plus commission on targets achieved.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), not later than 13th May 2011, to:

The CEO,
Mwalimu National Sacco Society Ltd.
P.O. Box 62641-00200
Nairobi.

Email: mwalimu@mwalimusacco.com

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Butete Sacco CEO, Accountant, Auditor and Admin Jobs in Kenya

1. Chief Executive Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Co-operative Management or Audit.
• CPA part III
• KCSE C+ and above
• Computer literate
• Bachelors Degree in a Relevant field will be an added advantage
• 2 Years work experience in a busy SACCO
• Should be aged between 30 – 45 Years

2. Accountant (1)

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Co-operative Management or Audit.
• CPA part III
• KCSE C+ and above
• Must be a Computer literate with proficiency in contemporary accounting packages
• Bachelors Degree in a Relevant field will be an added advantage
• 2 Years work experience in a busy SACCO office
• Should be aged between 25 – 45 Years

3. Internal Auditor

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Co-operative Audit or Management.
• KCSE C+ and above
• CPA part II
• KCSE C+ and above
• 3 Years work experience as an Internal Auditor
• Should be aged between 25 – 40 Years

4. Systems Administrative/Data Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in IT, Computer Science or IMIS from a recognized institution
• Experience in Sacco software
• Should be aged between 25 – 40 Years
• KCSE C+ and above

Applicants should attach certified copies of academic, professional and other testimonials together with a detailed CV and a hand written application letter so as to reach the undersigned on or before 20th May 2011.

The Chairman,
Butete Sacco Society Limited,,
P.O.Box 448 -50400,
Busia (K)

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