Biosafety Technical Advisor Job in Kenya - CDC

The United States Embassy – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for the jobposition of Biosafety Technical Advisor.

The incumbent will serve as the Technical Advisor of Biosafety for CDC-Division of HIV/AID in Kenya.

She/he will support CDC, the Ministries of Health and PEPFAR Implementing Partners plan and implement biosafety, biosecurity and infection prevention control (IPC) measures in Kenya.

Under the direction of the CDC Division of HIV/AIDS Laboratory Branch Chief the incumbent will ensure the integration of biosafety/Biosecurity and IPC measures into the national laboratory systems; National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) and all PEPFAR comprehensive prevention, care and treatment programs.

Requirements:

• Medical doctor qualification is required (MBChB, MD or equivalent);
• OR a Masters degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related field.
• At least five years experience in healthcare settings. Three of these years should have been spent in service to the public health sector.
• Specific experience with Infection prevention and/or blood transfusion services is required. Level IV (Fluent) English ability and Level IV (Fluent) Kiswahili ability are required.
• Must be knowledgeable in laboratory practice, occupational health and safety, biosafety and infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Must be familiar with Government of Kenya regulations and applicable standards in environmental and occupational health and safety.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via mail before October 6, 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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Sameer Africa General Manager Finance and Property Manager Jobs in Kenya

Sameer Africa Limited, a leading tyre solutions provider with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and a strong presence within the COMESA Region has exciting opportunities for talented, dynamic and results driven individuals to fill the following job positions based in Nairobi;

Job: General Manager, Finance

Job purpose

A member of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director.

The overall purpose of this job is financial reporting, controls and optimal utilization of the company’s financial resources and assets in line with business objectives.

Among others, key responsibilities will be:-

• Developing and leading the financial strategy
• Planning and directing financing requirements, budgeting, working capital, cash and cost management
• Developing and implementing functional policies, processes and procedures
• Determining and coordinating financial reporting and communication requirements both internally and externally
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies, tax and other statutory requirements
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in financial management
• Maintaining close relationship with banks, auditors, statutory authorities and other stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience

• The successful candidate should be a fully qualified accountant (CPA(K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member of ICPAK.
• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration. A Masters’ Degree or MBA will be an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of leading ERP systems (Advertiser using SAP EC6 ERP)
• Sound knowledge in internal controls,treasury, risk, tax and management reporting
• Hands-on experience in a senior accounting position for at least eight (8) years
• Self-driven and result oriented individual
• A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills

Job: Property Manager

Job purpose

Managing the company’s facilities and assets to achieve business objectives.

Among others, key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to lease business properties including EPZ facilities
• Managing property leases and all necessary documentation of Company and leased properties
• Reviewing and advising the Company on the appropriate utilization of its property assets based on market trends
• Coordinating and ensuring that properties are well maintained
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with property professionals and other stakeholders
• Ensuring timely payment of rents, rates and adhering to other statutory obligations
• Conducting property inspections and reviewing building expansion/alteration plans
• Prospecting and identifying suitable sites to meet business requirements
• Advising tenants on relevant rules, regulations, guidelines, by laws and other legislations
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in property management

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Land Economics or Civil Engineering
• Professional Certification will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge in property and project management skills
• Strong Commercial and Financial orientation
• Strong organizational skills
• Appreciation of health and safety and environment regulations
• A team player with excellent communication, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• At least 5 years working experience in comparable role in a commercial environment

Interested candidates should forward their applications and detailed CV’s to the following address:-

The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. Box 30429- 00100,
Nairobi,

Or through e-mail: vacancies@sameerafrica.com

Please ensure you indicate your telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer, to reach us on or before Friday, 30thSeptember, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Project Engineers Jobs in Kenya - Construction

A large construction and engineering group of companies with three subsidiaries and is a fast growing player in the Construction and Engineering sector.

They are currently exploring new opportunities in the Real Estate and Telecommunication sectors in South Sudan.

We are passionate about service value-addition to its clients, focused on delivering high quality, innovative infrastructure solutions and committed to DOING BUSINESS GOD’S WAY.

Job Summary of the Project Engineer:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent shall oversee project execution efforts to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.

The incumbent will be required to travel extensively within East Africa.

The key role responsibilities for this position includes:-

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordinating and supervising the construction/project process from the concept development point through to the final construction stage.
• Responsible for preparation and monitoring of monthly budgets, financial appraisals and weekly cash flow for each assigned project.
• Tracking of assigned projects to ensure programme targets are met, planning and implementing remedial measures in case of programme slippage.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission project progress and project cost tracking reports to management
• Handling Bill of Quantities and the tendering procedures
• Carry out all relevant quality tests as per quality specifications. Monitoring quality control of the assigned projects
• Evaluation of project performance against the works program.
• Ensure that all projects are completed within the scope, time and without any budget overrun
• Ensuring that all the necessary statutory permits and licenses are obtained.
• Effective Mobilization and Demobilization of the construction sites
• Ensuring that site operations comply with health and safety requirements

Critical Competencies

• Top notch Project management of several large projects simultaneously with the ability to plan, manage people and organize a team effort.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent client management and relationship building ability.
• Motivate, lead and boost morale of the construction teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Able to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Is Rigorous, physically and mentally fit to handle competing demands
• Deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• Strong focus on quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• Post graduate diploma in project management (PMP) from recognized institutions is a must.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience having handled large building & civil engineering projects end-to-end. 5 years’ of which he/she was in a supervisory role.
• Not less than 32 years of age
• Proven experience in building & civil works and water engineering industry
• Possess registration or is in the process of getting Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and membership with IEK shall be an added advantage

Compensation: An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.kebefore close of business 30th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Building and Construction Jobs in Kenya

Employer: construction company based in the East African Region.

Job Title: Construction / Project Manager.

Job Summary of the Construction / Project Manager:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent will be the Head of Department for the Technical / Projects Department.

He will also be overall responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of all projects so as to ensure that all project timelines, budgets and profitability projections have been met to the highest possible quality standards within the project specifications.

The incumbent will also be in charge of all the construction related resources and the relevant staff.

Role Responsibilities

• Overall strategic and operational leadership for the department.
• Responsible for ensuring that all tenders, including Bills of Quantities and any quotations are done as per the project plan and resource plan
• Ensure that all necessary permits and licenses for all construction that is ongoing are obtained in a timely manner.
• Periodically reviewing material, labor, equipment specification and schedules
• Responsible for the preparation and approval of budgets, cash flows and schedules
• Reviewing of weekly cash flows, monthly budgets and financial appraisals for all projects prepared by Project Engineers and reporting to the Managing Director on the same.
• Responsible for the overall profitability of all the projects
• Ensure that the resource accounts for all projects are prepared as per the timelines set and forwarded to the client/consultants
• Review of all works that are in progress against the set project plans.
• Ensuring that all the relevant evaluations/tests are carried out for all projects
• Ensures that all construction projects comply with the required quality and safety standards
• Ensure that mobilization for all projects are done within the specified timelines
• Liaising with 3rd Party service providers and clients to ensure that their requirements are catered for on all assignments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in project management from recognized institutions is a must.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience. Not less than 35 years old
• Proven experience in building & civil works and water engineering industry
• Possess registration or is in the process of getting Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and membership with IEK shall be an added advantage

Compensation: An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.kebefore close of business 30th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Managing Director Job in Kenya - East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA)

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA), a Company Limited by Guarantee is a voluntary membership organization bringing together Tea Producers, Buyers, Brokers, Warehouses and Packers all working to promote the best interests of the Tea Trade ¡n Africa.

Currently, membership comprises over one hundred fifty companies extending across the East and Central African borders.

In order to achieve its strategic goals, EATTA is seeking to recruit a highly driven, dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the position of Managing Director.

Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for providing overall leadership ¡n the management and operations of the Association.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Advising the Board on professional and technical matters relating to the industry;
• Driving the growth of the Business and identifying markets and opportunities for business expansion;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of innovation strategies to enhance the effectiveness and profitability of the Business;
• Addressing the concerns of the diverse membership by responding with appropriate initiatives;
• Building strong relationships with government leaders, regulatory bodies and business partners in the market;
• Ensuring effective communication amongst the members and between stakeholders;
• Creating and maintaining the right public image of the Business;
• Preparing and coordinating business plans, proposal, reports, annual operating budgets and other performance related submissions for consideration by the Board;
• Ensuring sound internal monitoring systems and management practices, in line with international standards; and
• Ensuring that human resource capacity, appropriate management structures and polices are developed within the organization for sustainable growth.

Skills and attributes:

• A Bachelors degree in a business related field from a recognized institution and a Masters degree;
• At least ten (10) years working experience with at least five (5) years in senior management positions in dynamic medium and large sized organizations.
• Experience in agri business will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in strategic management including planning, goal setting, implementation and evaluation; and
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail address and telephone contacts, quoting reference number MD/09-11 to reach us by 7 October 2011 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi

E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke

 

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