KIRDI Directors and Scientists Vacancies in Kenya

Kenya Industrial Research And Development Institute (KIRDI)

Vacancies (Re-Advertised)

Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a State Corporation, established under the Science and Technology Act, Chapter 250 of 1979, and operates under the Ministry of Industrialization. 

Its mandate is to carry out Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) in industrial and allied technologies. 

The institute is expected to play a leading role in supporting the industrialization process in line with Vision 2030.
 

To achieve the above mandate, the Institute is seeking to recruit suitable, self-driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified personnel, to fill the following vacant positions:

1 Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resource And Administration (DD - F, HR & ADM) :

REF: KIRDI – DD - FHR&ADM – 01
Grade: IR 11 (1 POST)

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the specific duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration will involve:

• Coordinating the operations of Finance, Human Resource and Administration
• Formulation of human resource management and finance policies/functions and implementation of the same
• Preparation of corporate budget
• Overseeing implementation of human resource management and finance policies and strategies
• Setting up an effective accounting system following the prevailing Government accounting procedures
• Managing and monitoring the institutes’ expenditure; and monitoring the institute’s payroll and staff  establishment among other Human Resource/Finance and Administrative duties.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to the Position of Deputy Director, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, one must:

• Have a Master’s degree in Social Sciences from a recognized institution and at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the relevant field, five (5) of which must be in relevant senior management levels
• Be computer literate
• Have undertaken a strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Be a person of high integrity
• Be a team player
• Be a strategic thinker
• A PhD qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage

2. Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization (AD -RM):

REF: KIRDI – AD-RM – 01
Grade: IR 10 (1 POST)

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, will be responsible for:

• Developing a resource mobilization policy and strategy
• Identifying research potential and funding opportunities
• Planning and implementing research projects and other activities of the institute to attract funding
• Initiating and developing consultancy services
• Organizing seminars/short courses on Resource Mobilization related activities
• Liaising with the researchers for identifying research problems/gaps and disseminating research findings
• Establishing strategic partnerships and networks
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment as the Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization, one must have:-

• Seven (7) years’ experience in Resource Mobilization, three (3) of which must be in a senior position
• Masters of Science/Education in Applied Science/Masters of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship/Project Management/Masters of Arts – Economics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Post graduate Diploma in Strategic/Project Management from a recognized institution
• A Strategic Management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution, and
• Computer Application skills.

3 Chief /Senior Principal/Principal/Research Scientists
Grades IR 10 - 12 (12 Posts)

3.1 Chief Research Scientist (CRS):

REF: KIRDI – CRS - 01
Grade: IR 12 (4 Posts):

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI), the duties and responsibilities as a Chief Research Scientist will include:

• Spearheading the formulation of the Institute’s and national research/scientific policies and strategies
• Planning and implementation of national industrial research agenda.
• Initiating collaborative research and linkages with other institutions; and leading research teams in developing innovative products
• Carrying out collaborative research with industry and other relevant Institutions
• Evaluation and authentication of research projects for approval
• Preparation of reports and technical/scientific publications
• Enforcing safe and healthy working procedures to ensure safety at workplace.
• Enforcing control measures and ethical practices to comply with the Anti-Corruption Act and other statutory requirements
• Providing professional leadership and mentoring of research scientists in their area of specialization
• Supervision of the Institute’s scientists undertaking further studies; and
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment as a Chief Research Scientist, one must:-

• Have a PhD in any of the following fields; Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ceramics and Building Materials, ICT, Food Technology, Energy, Environment, Project Studies, Leather or Textiles from a recognized Institution;
• Have proven experience of at least fifteen (15) years of uninterrupted research in a similar research institution of which five (5) must have been in Senior Principal Researcher or its equivalent;
• Be an author of at least eight (8) scientific publications in refereed journals OR relevant books (chapters) and one (1) verifiable technology/innovation which must have been packaged and disseminated;
• Be a first (Principal) author of three (3) grant-winning proposals in addition to at least one of the following achievements:-
• Be an author of a published book in a relevant field.
• Be an editor of a published book in a relevant field.
• Have attended a strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Have a certificate in Project Management from a recognized Institution; and
• Have Computer Application skills.

Serving Officers must:

• Have served as a Senior Principal Research Scientist for at least three (3) years
• Have a PhD degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution
• Have proven experience and ability, which must include transfer of at least five (5) technologies/policy development
• Have authored at least six (6) scientific publications in refereed journals three (3) relevant book (chapters)
• Be the first author of two (2) grant-winning proposals in addition to at least one of the following achievements:-
• Be an author of a published book in a relevant field.
• Be an editor of a published book in a relevant field
• Have registered a patent/utility model of an invention or innovation
• Have attended a strategic leadership management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Have a certificate in Project Management from a recognized institution
• Have Computer Application skills
• Have demonstrated a high degree of managerial and profession competencies as reflected in work performance and results, and
• Have demonstrated ability to translate National goals, policies and strategies into research programmes and projects.

3.2 Senior Principal Research Scientist (SPRS)

REF: KIRDI – SPRS – 01
Grade: IR 11 (4 Posts)

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities as a Senior Principal Research Scientist will include:

• Planning and implementing research programmes
• Participating in the formulation of the Institute’s and national research/scientific policies and strategies
• Co-ordinating relevant research programmes
• Carrying out critical evaluation of research projects at all stages of their implementation and review resource budgeting, utilization and management
• Identifying research innovations that have practical significance and devise strategies for their implementation
• Initiating collaborative research and linkages with other institutions
• Preparation of reports and technical/scientific publications
• Providing training, nurturing and mentoring; and enforcing safe and healthy working procedures to ensure safety at workplace
• Enforcing control measures and ethical practices to comply with the Anti-Corruption Act and other statutory requirements
• Supervising and evaluating performance of research scientists working under him/her, and
• Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment as a Senior Principal Research Scientist, one must:

• Have a PhD in a relevant field any of the following fields; Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ceramics and Building Materials, ICT, Food Technology, Energy, Environment, Project Studies, Leather or Textiles from a recognized Institution
• Have proven experience of at least twelve (12) years of uninterrupted research in a similar research institution, which must include being an author of at least four (4) scientific publications in refereed journals or relevant books (chapters) and one (1) verifiable technology/innovation which must have been packaged and disseminated
• Have been the first (principal) author of one (1) grant-winning proposal in addition to at least one of the following achievements:
• Be an author of a published book in a relevant field;
• Be an editor of a published book in a relevant field;
• Have attended a strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Have a certificate in Project Management
• Have Computer Application skills
• Have demonstrated a high degree of managerial and profession competencies as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Have demonstrated ability to translate National goals, policies and strategies to research programmes and projects.

Serving Officers must:

• Have served as a Principal Research Officer for at least three (3) years
• Have a PhD in a relevant field from a recognized Institution
• Have authored at least six (6) scientific publications in refereed journals OR two (2) relevant book (chapters) and one (1) verifiable technology/innovation which must have been packaged and disseminated
• Have been the first (principal) author of one (1) grant-winning proposal in addition to at least one of the following achievements:-
• Be an author of a chapter in a published book in a relevant field.
• Be an editor of a chapter in a published book in a relevant field
• Have a certificate in Project Management from a recognized Institution;
• Have attended a strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Have Computer application skills
• Have demonstrated a high degree of managerial and professional competencies as reflected in work performance and results.

3.3 Principal Research Scientist (PRS)

REF: KIRDI–PRS- 01
Grade: IR 10 (4 Posts)

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities as a Principal Research Scientist will include:

• Formulating, planning and implementing research projects of multidisciplinary nature
• Co-ordination of multi-disciplinary research projects and consultancy services
• Carrying out and review resource budgeting, utilization and management.
• Conducting identification surveys & analysis
• Carrying out collaborative research with industry and other relevant Institutions
• Preparing reports and technical/scientific publications
• Identifying research innovations that have practical significance and devise strategies for their  implementation
• Adopting, adapting and transfering technologies
• Enforcing safe and healthy working procedures to ensure safety at workplace
• Enforcing control measures and ethical practices to comply with the Anti-Corruption Act and other statutory requirements
• Carrying out training, nurturing, and mentoring, supervising and evaluating performance of officers working under him/her; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment as a Principal Research Scientist, one must:-

• Have a PhD in any of the following fields; Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Ceramics and Building Materials, ICT, Food Technology, Energy, Environment, Project Studies, Leather or Textiles from a recognized Institution
• Have proven evidence of two (2) technologies transferred/policy development
• Have nine (9) years proven experience in a research Institution, which must include being the first author of at least five (5) refereed-journal papers or two (2) published book chapters in addition to at least one of the following achievements:
• Be at least the second author in a refereed journal paper.
• Be at least the third author of book in a relevant field.
• Be at least the second author of a relevant book chapter.
• Be at least the second author of a grant-winning proposal.
• Be the first author of at least two (2) verifiable papers in conferences/symposia with proceedings.
• Be the second author of at least four (4) verifiable papers in conferences/symposia with proceedings; and
• Have registered a patent/utility model of an invention or innovation.

Serving Officers must:

• Have served as a Senior Research Scientist for at least three (3) years;
• Have Masters’ degree in a relevant field of research from a recognized Institution
• Have proven evidence of one (1) technology transferred/policy development an authored three(3) refereed-journal papers or published a book chapter since last promotion in addition to at least one of the following achievements:
• Be at least the second author in a refereed-journal paper.
• Be at least the third author of a book in a relevant field.
• Be at least the second author of a relevant book chapter.
• Be at least the second author of a grant-winning proposal.
• Be the first author of at least two (2) verifiable papers in conferences/symposia with proceedings;
• Be the second author of at least four (4) verifiable papers in conferences/symposia with proceedings;
• Have registered a patent of an invention or innovation/utility model;
• Have Computer Application Skills.
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Have attended a strategic management course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution
• A PhD in a relevant field of research from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Grade IR 10:
Ksh.99,510 x 4,650 – 104,160 x 4,860 – 109,020 x 5,070 – 114,090 x 5,280 –
119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 p.m.

Grade IR 11:
Ksh.119,370 x 5,550 – 124,920 x 5,820 – 130,740 x 6,090 – 136,830 x 6,360 –
143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m.

Grade IR 12:
Ksh.143,190 x 6,630 – 149,820 x 6,900 – 156,720 p.m. x 7,230 – 163,950 x–
7,560 – 171,510 x 7,890 – 179,400 x 8,220 – 187,620 p.m.

An applications accompanied by certified copies of certificates, detailed and updated curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a day time telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 28th August, 2012.

The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA

Applicants must also include a summary sheet as below:
S/N Documents Attached Tick Indicate Remarks

1. Application letter (Tick)
2. Certified copies of Certificates (Tick and indicate )
3. Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (Tick),
4. Testimonials (Tick and indicate)
5. Current remuneration (Indicate)
6. Current position/grade (Indicate)
7. Expected salary (Indicate)
8. Day time telephone contact (Indicate)
9. Contact Address (Indicate)
10. Email Address (Indicate)
11. Reference Number for the position you would like to be considered (Indicate)

Please quote the respective Reference number for the position you would like to be considered for on the Application letter and envelope.

NB:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Project Coordinators Jobs in Kenya - Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund

Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. 

Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century.

Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.

Jahwar Amber Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is seeking to recruit KENYAN NATIONALS for the following positions:

Project Coordinator

Based at Turkana Host Community and Dadaab Project 

2 Positions

The Project Coordinators; shall be responsible to and report directly to the Area Coordinator for the carrying out of his/her duties.

This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.

Guided by the JAF Humanitarian Strategy, the PC's functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;

More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

• Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with related agencies and back donors.
• To be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.
• Ensure adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)
• Closely work with and supervise the Sector Heads, and in collaboration with the Programme office in Nairobi in drawing up Proposals that represent the community needs.
• Responsible for the verification, review and submission to the AC of project level weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual detailed project implementation and monitoring reports that measure and indicate progress achievement in meeting set goals and objectives
• To ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to 'project cycle' matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Area Coordinator within the relevant time frame.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and coordination of activities and update the Area Coordinator.
• To participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative for the JAF Host Community Projects.
• To be a member of the Project Management Team and the Joint Management Team that meets quarterly.
• To be a participating member of the interview panel for the recruitment of staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or person designated by him/her

Professional Qualifications

• A degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Anthropology or a related social science discipline from a recognized university.
• A degree in a related discipline would also be considered.
• Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistance

Relevant Experience and skills

• At least three (3) years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian progamme management at senior management level. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
• Experience in proposals and report writing.
• Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience and skills gained from working with UN organizations, national and international NGO's
• Leading and coordinating multi-sectoral activities within a humanitarian NGO.
• Practical experience of using the Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.
• Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, lawa and standards.
• Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT & TOF).
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.

Personal attributes

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.

Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

JAF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying, please request the application documents from hr@jauufc.net.tc, opportunities@jauufc.net.tc, info@jauufc.net.tc

The deadline for applications is 29 August 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls or walk ins.

Applicants who have worked with JAF either as volunteers or submitted prior applications may apply to the above addresses without the need for forms. Only fresh applicants to JAF opportunities are required to submit system answers as provided in the questions as scheduled on user forms.

This position is open for Kenyan nationals only and the DUTY STATION will be Lokichogio.

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Strategic Tours & Travel Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 100K)

A Strategic Tours and Travel Manager is urgently needed in Nairobi.
 

Duties
 

Report writing
 

Supervision of operations
 

Prepare budgets
 

Monitor / define performance indicators using KPI
 

MUST have 5 years in a similar position
 

Salary: Ksh100, 000
 

Deadline: 16th August 2012
 

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; 

info@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training, 

Rhino House, Karen Road, 

Karen
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

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Writers Jobs in Kenya at t-hub Research Center

Company Background:

t-hub Research Center is a freelance academic writing firm involved into a strong community of professional writers dedicated to studies. 

We are currently looking for experienced research writers. Every writer of t-hub Research Center is a strong and creative personality, thus, every writer is very special for us. 

We welcome all the new members who would love to join the team, but unfortunately not all the writers will be accepted. 

We boast the premium quality of the works delivered and thus there's a serious writer evaluation process. 

But if you pass, we guarantee that never again you will have to search for another company to join as a writer. Hundreds of new orders (Jobs) are available daily and there's always something special you can choose for yourself to work at.

We’ve got a network of over 30 well-known professional writers and thus we guarantee interesting projects, high payment rates and 24/7 support from our team.

We need more writers in the following fields

• Engineering
• Mathematics
• MATLAB and C++
• Java Programming
• IT Technologies
• Architecture
• Aviation
• Biochemistry
• Physics
• Biology and Medicine
• Education
• Business Studies among others

We are looking to fill position of academic research writers in various fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

• You must have a "can do," positive attitude, with the mental willingness and physical/intellectual skill-sets to let you undertake various researching, writing, and/or editing projects, while multi-tasking and adhering to very strict deadlines.
• All texts must be 100% original, and you must properly cite all primary/secondary sources. There are absolutely no exceptions to this rule!
• Grammar - reports should not contain grammatical or any other lexical errors associated with style, punctuation etc.
• Source Usage - if the sources of the paper are specified, the writer must incorporate them into the writing process; however, if the sources are not specified, the author is free to use any sources that match the particular topic.
• Should be flexible and ready to work any time
• Should demonstrate a deeper understanding of the common referencing styles, i.e., APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago/Turabian, Blue Book type of citation styles.
• Should have an access to RELIABLE internet at any given time and check your email at least twice a day.

Remuneration:

Payment per 250-275 words
(150-400) depending on experience and urgency of the paper

Payment Schedule:

Payments are done after two weeks on completion of each order.

Payment Methods: Mpesa, Paypal / Moneybookers/ Alertpay

Send your CV and a sample of previous work you have done to thubcenter@gmail.com and we will get back to you

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Insurance Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

A growing Insurance Agency has exciting opportunities for talented, self-driven and result oriented persons to carry out the noted role.

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are seeking to fill the positions of Sales Executives with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment and who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the Sales Executives will be to ensure that high production targets are met through high personal production.

You must have the maturity to deal with the professional and business elite, who make up our customer base.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying/prospecting and pitching  for potential clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including General insurance, unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios
• Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
• Development  and implementation of a marketing strategy
• Ensuring strong understanding of the firms value proposition
• Maintaining the client database of contacts
• Ensuring client feedback is received and following up on action
• Maintaining client feedback record
• Undertaking any ad hoc duties associated with the sales function, including drafting correspondence and maintaining records.
• Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum K C S E grade C
• Age- 24 to 28
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong working knowledge of Ms Office suite of programmes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Be attentive to detail.
• A Team player with good interpersonal relationships and communication skills
• Results oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets
• Must possess critical sales skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Be willing to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills - efficient and quick
• Ready to work mainly on Commissions.

Personal attributes

• High integrity
• Articulate and self confident
• Professional and highly motivated
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in a proactive and efficient manner
• Adaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloads
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to sell;
• Potential to earn as much as you want
• Ongoing training and support;

If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to 

The Director – Sales & Marketing, goldwininsure@gmail.com   
 

Previous experience is not mandatory requirement for this role.
 

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 31st August 2012
 

In the event you do not hear from us by 10th September 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Office Messenger Job in Nairobi Kenya

A mid-sized company is looking for an office messenger with the following qualifications:

At least KCSE certificate
 

Holder of a valid motorcycle licence for at least 3 years
 

Fluent in English and Kiswahili
 

Punctual
 

Willing to get a police certificate of good conduct if offered the position

If interested, please apply to Emily@theparadigmproject.org

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Diagnostics Sales Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

We are a well established Medical Equipment and laboratory consumables distributor based in Nairobi but with a countrywide reach.

Our core speciality is emerging Point of Care devices and Diagnostics.

Job Title: Diagnostics Sales Executive

Job Description:

The selected person will be expected to create new sales streams for our well known range of medical and diagnostic equipment, consumables and Point of Care devices as well as support existing clients by keeping a close contact with them through planned visits and/or telephone or email.

Requirements:

• Aged between 25 and 35 years.
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution with a sales experience in related products.

How to apply

All the Applicants must be computer literate and able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills. 

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application together with a detailed CV, before August 24, 2012 to the below address. 

Honesty and dedication as well as willing to add value to the company must be the motivation behind all applicants.

sales@macmed-eastafrica.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted

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Pharmacist Job in Nairobi, Kenya (KShs 80K)

A  retail facility pharmacy  based in Nairobi’s Valley Arcade is looking for a pharmacist.

Gross Salary: Kshs 80,000, Negotiable

Requirements:

Holder of a degree/diploma of Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Pharmacy

Licensed/Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Male.

Have a minimum of 2 years experience in either retail or hospital setting.

Fluent in both written and spoken English and speaks Kiswahili.

Have good communication skills and friendly personality to interact with patients.

Computer competency.

Flexible Schedule

Job Description:

• Prepare, fill, dispense, and check prescriptions.
• Double check dosing parameters of medications prescribed.
• Contact and interact with other medical professionals to verify prescriptions.
• Perform blood pressure and blood sugar testing.
• Counsel patients on prescribed medications and over the counter medications.
• Listen, appropriately prescribe, and counsel patients on over the counter medications.
• Obtain pricing and product availability from suppliers for items not stocked within the pharmacy.
• Work in a team setting to perform all duties within the pharmacy.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels daily.

Salary and Working Hours:

• 45 Working hours per week excluding lunch and will include alternate weekends, and occasionally public holidays.
• 3 weeks paid leave.
• 3 Paid days of sick leave.
• Monthly salary of Kshs 80,000.00 negotiable

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title  pharmacist on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Please indicate current or last salary.

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Sales Executive Job in Kenya Tours and Travel

Tours and Travel Sales Executive

We are a fast growing Tours and Travel company seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Tours and Travel Sales Executive, whose main job content will be to carry out sales and marketing activities covering the company’s range of products and services.

Aged not more than 30 years with outstanding selling capabilities, the candidate should:

• Hold a degree in tourism and travel management or other relevant field
• Have professional qualifications in the field of air travel, IATA recognized Diploma or Cetificate being a mandatory requirment
• Have at least two years relevant experience in a busy tours and travel organization
• Be capable of developing innovative marketing strategies
• Possess good commercial and presentation skills
• Have excellent internet skills
• Have hands-on experience in air travel and ticketing using Galileo or Amadeus
• Be able to work with minimal supervision.

Applications should include copies of certificates and detailed CV with at least three referees, stating current salary and be addressed to massme2012@gmail.com to be received not later than 21st August 2012.

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