Opportunities at SURAYA

Position: Construction Project Manager 

2 Positions

1. Team motivator/player who builds positive relationship amongst project team and takes responsibility for the project, coordinates construction projects’ input by others.
 

2. An effective time manager and record keeper for the projects information
 

3. Able to develop comprehensive technical reports to the team and other reports to clients who have no technical background.
 

4. Ability to develop practical and realistic construction works program that covers all the participants towards realizing the project.
 

5. The candidate must be able to apply effective value engineering techniques in a project for the benefit of the whole set up/client.

Academic and Professional Qualification

• Master Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• Registered member of the Institution of Construction & Project Managers of Kenya or any other construction related professional body but practicing project management.
• The candidate should have at least three year experience in construction industry as a project manager for projects value from Ksh. 375,000,000.00 and above complete.

Position: Construction Manager  

(3 Positions)
 

1. A construction team motivator/player who builds positive relationship amongst project site participants and takes responsibility for coordinating construction works on site by the various specialists and players.
 

2. Administrates and arranges activities by others, conduct contractors meetings with minutes circulated in time to members and to the office.
 

3. An effective time manager and record keeper for the projects information.
 

4. Able to develop comprehensive technical reports to the team.
 

5. Ability to develop practical and realistic construction works program that covers all the participants towards realizing the project.
 

6. The candidate must be able to work under very minimum supervision, be result driven and work under pressure which comes with this level of responsibility.

Academic and Professional Qualification
 

1. Degree in Construction Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
 

2. The candidate should have at least Three year experience in construction industry as a Construction manager or Senior Clerk of Works for projects value from Ksh. 100,000,000.00 and above complete.
 

Position: Architect 

(2 Positions)
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Have good skills in giving proper project reports and coordination of other attached project consultants.
 

3. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines.
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Be a registered architect with BORAQS.
• Minimum of 1 Year post registration experience
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD 14 (especially BIM )and above a must
• Use of other graphic presentation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Art-lantis Studio or 3D Studio max) will be an added advantage.

Position: Graduate Architect
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Graduate of a Recognized university.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD 14 (especially BIM )and above a must
• Use of other graphic presentation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Art-lantis Studio or 3D Studio max) will be an added advantage.

Position: Architectural Visualization & Animation Artist & Graphic Designer
 

1. Team Player able to adequately deliver given tasks in a timely manner under minimum supervision
 

2. Be a high achiever looking to surpass set targets and open to learning new skills and able to work under tight deadlines
 

Academic and professional Qualifications

• Graduate of a Recognized university or College
• Proficiency 3D Studio Max & V-ray for modeling and Visualization
• Proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator
• Knowledge/Experience in Architectural or interior design will be an added advantage

Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke. 

Deadline for application is 12th July, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SNV Junior Professionals Programme

SNV Junior Professionals Programme

What is a Junior Professional?

SNV is now looking for high potential and motivated candidates who are ready for a professional career as a development practitioner. 

The SNV Junior Professionals Programme (JPP) provides the right foundation for a challenging and rewarding career in an international development environment.

The programme aims to grow a Junior Professional into a competent development practitioner with a solid grounding in one of SNV’s sectors: Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) or Renewable Energy. 

You are offered a 2-year fixed-term appointment in one of the countries where SNV works.
 

During this period, you will gain practical ‘feet-in-the-mud’ experience while you work and learn alongside a well-qualified SNV senior advisor in one of our sector programmes. 

You will be exposed to SNV’s approaches and encouraged to engage with the latest developments in the sectors.
 

Am I eligible for the Junior Professionals Programme?

• Do you have an advanced degree in Agriculture, WASH or Renewable Energy?
• Do you have less than 3 years of relevant work experience?
• Do you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills?
• Are you self-driven and hard working?
• Are you committed and passionate about the international development sector?
• Are you culturally sensitive?
• Do you have an excellent command of English and ideally, French in addition?

What are the salary and benefits? 
 

SNV offers a compensation and benefits package that is internationally competitive and comparable with other non-profit organisations. 

You will be recruited by SNV Head Office for a fixed term of two years. Upon successful completion of the programme, you may pursue available career opportunities within SNV or other development organisation.

How to apply? 
 

SNV is now accepting applications for 2013 until 22 July 2013. 

If you are interested, visit our website (www.snvworld.org/snv-jpp) for more information and directions on how to apply.

What is the selection procedure? 
 

The JP Programme will select a limited number of international, highly qualified and motivated juniors from both the Netherlands and the countries where SNV works. 

Shortlisted applicants will go through a thorough selection procedure in which we will seek to establish learning and growth potential to become a high performing development practitioner. 

Newly appointed Junior Professionals will be expected to be on board by latest October 2013.

Contact
 

For further information, please e-mail us at snvjpp@snvworld.org

Quality Improvement Advisor - Nutrition for USAID

University Research Co., LLC (URC) seeks a Nairobi basedQuality Improvement Advisor - Nutrition for USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project. 

The project is a global leader in the implementation, advocacy, development and promotion of cost-effective methods to design and improve healthcare services and systems in developing and middle income countries.
 

Position summary:
 

Reporting to the Senior Quality Improvement Advisor, The Quality Improvement Advisor - Nutrition will provide managerial and technical oversight and overall support for the implementation of the Quality Improvement for Nutrition; liaise with USAID mission in Kenya, Nutrition HIV Programme (NHP) and focal persons in the Ministry of Health to implement Quality Improvement for Nutrition Assessment, Counseling and Support (NACS) programme in HIV context; build the capacity of health staff in implementing Nutrition Assessment, Counseling and Support (NACS) to improve the quality of the management of severely acute malnourished HIV Patients with therapeutic food; and to develop manuals for coaching, training and learning sessions.
 

Full job descriptions can be downloaded at www.urc-chs.com/careers
 

To Apply:
 

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae indicating their present employer, and position, daytime telephone number, current salary, names and addresses of three work related referees to hrkenya@urc-chs.com. 

The closing date for submitting applications is 21st July, 2013.
 

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
 

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Islamic Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and developmental activities.
 

We aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender.
 

Islamic Relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Education, Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare. IRK also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani.

                                                   
Islamic Relief Kenya program seeks to recruit:

Position: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

Duty Station: Nairobi 60%, Field (Wajir, Mandera & Dadaab) 40%
 

How to Apply:
 

For detailed Job descriptions on the positions kindly, visit our website: www.islamicreliefkenya.org.
 

Send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to Hr.kenya@islamic-relief.or.keto reach us not later than Friday 12th July, 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. 

CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nurse

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), based in Isiolo Kenya, is an organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. 

We are looking  for a high calibre, self-driven and honestNurse with a commitment to excellence to enhance our Healthcare Programme. 

Reporting to the Head Nurse, the ideal candidate’s main task will be to ensure provision of effective health services to the
 

LWC staff, their families and communities neighboring the Conservancy.
 

Requirements include:

• A holder of a diploma in Nursing -KRCHN.
• Possess 5 years post qualification experience and one year must be in a remote community.
• Valid nursing council practicing license.
• Trained in adult and pediatric anti-retroviral therapy.
• Training and experience in effective health facility management will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Be ambitious, self-starter and willing to work unsupervised.
• Aged over 30 years of age.
• Ready to start working immediately.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining a team of hardworking staff, please send your resume and application letter to the address below indicating your current gross pay and salary expectation for this position. 

Provide your daytime telephone contact and contacts of three professional referees by 19thJuly 2013.
 

The Human Resource Manager
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya
 

OR
 

Email: hr@lewa.org
 

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Chief Executive Officer

Our client is a newly formed faith based Deposit Taking Microfinance (DTM) in Kenya whose vision is to empower all economically and socially. 

The client is seeking to fill the position of the CEO with  competent and able individual who will translate and actualize the vision of the shareholders.
 

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reporting: Board of Directors

Liaison: All functional heads
 

Job Summary
 

The CEO will be the key driver in successful Market entry and growth of the DTM while coordinating and marshaling resources towards a common goal.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of developing and implementing the structures, and corporate policies
• In charge of entry and growth strategy formulation and implementation
• Prepare annual budgets, action plans and co-ordinate execution activities within agreed timelines
• Maintaining good client relations and grow the customer loan/deposit portfolio
• Ensure efficient and sound management of financial resources and risks analysis
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement active enforcement of recovery policies.
• Responsible for the proper implementation of high standard internal controls and procedures to safeguard of institution’s activities, operations, assets and data.
• In charge of ensuring internal audit procedures are conducted on periodic and regular basis to ensure integrity of operation and data as well as implementation of recommendations
• Facilitate annual and ad hoc external audits, and ensure that all required information, workings and schedules are provided to external auditors in a timely manner
• Conduct periodic and regular visits to key potential partners on behalf of the DTM
• Visit the branches periodically to provide management and operational oversight;
• Overall responsible for the recruitment and management of staff, capacity building, motivation, performance management, policy formulation and implementation

Key competencies required

• Minimum business -related degree from a reputable institution ,
• 10 years professional banking experience, minimum 5 years at a senior management level.
• Person of high level of integrity
• Proven track record of steering growth
• Added advantage to those experienced in a micro-finance environment

Terms of employment – The position is on a 3 years renewable contract based on performance
 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to visitwww.postureconsulting.com or email: recruitment@postureconsulting.com for further information.
 

Closing date for application 12th July 2013
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

6 Construction Plant Mechanics

Position: Construction Plant Mechanics (6)
 

Industry: Construction

Our client, a construction company has the need for qualified Plant Mechanics responsible of servicing, repair and maintenance of earth moving and construction machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, overhaul, repair, tune, maintain and test diesel and petrol/gas-powered plant equipment like bulldozers, cranes, air compressors and pumps.
• Detect faults by using instruments that check electrical systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, braking systems, power trains, suspension and frame systems of plant equipment
• Repair and maintain electrical systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, braking systems, power trains, suspension and frame systems of plant equipment
• Be skilled in the safe and correct use of all workshop equipment used to carry out maintenance on construction equipment
• Work in a group environment and work safely adhering to environmental standards
• Liaise with workshop leading hand or workshop supervisor to update on job progress and completion times
• Report and assist in the analysis of incidents or potential hazards.

Qualification/Experience

• At least a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years hands on experience in repair and maintenance of construction machinery including bulldozers, cranes and diggers among others
• Should have a driving license
• Must be someone of integrity
• Should be attentive to details
• Ability to work under pressure

If you meet the above mentioned job criteria, kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com  before 11th July, 2013. 

Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy in the Office of Clerk of the County Assembly of Kwale

Vacancy in the Office of Clerk of the County Assembly of Kwale

As administrative Head of the Assembly and Principal Advisor to the Speaker of the Assembly, the job holder will serve as the Accounting Officer / authorize officer for the Assembly

The jobholder will also be responsible for:

    All policy and organizational matters;
    Co-ordination of all official assembly functions and ceremonies;
    Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the Assembly and increasing public accessibility to and awareness of the Assembly;
    Dealing with external relations;
    Principal advisor to presiding officers and to all members of the Assembly
    Sitting in the county Assembly Service Board as the secretary to the board;
    Advising the Speaker in the exercise of the powers and functions of the office;
    Marshalling all legislative measures passed by the Assembly
    Receiving reports from the budget office; and
    Supervising and coordinating all the Departments of the Assembly

Qualifications

    The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelors degree in social Sciences, Humanities or a relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience.
    Experience working at managerial level in a public office will be an added advantage.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills;
    Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
    Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; and
    The ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please drop your application at the Assembly Offices or email the same to s-ruwa@yahoo.com on or before Monday 15/07/2013 at 5pm.

In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/Academic certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Wajir County Government Chief Officers Jobs Re-Advertisement

Republic of Kenya

Wajir County Government

County Public Service Board

Vacancies

Re-Advertisement

The County Public Service Board Wajir wish to recruit competent and qualified professionals to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under Article 176 (first schedule) and sections 44, 46 & 47 of the County Government Act No. 17/2012.

1. County Chief Officers 

(10 Posts)

The following functional areas are essential

    Finance & economic planning
    Agriculture and livestock development
    Water, energy, forestry, environment & natural resources
    Public health, medical services and sanitation
    Education, youth affairs, culture and social services
    Lands, physical planning & housing
    Public works, roads & transport
    County Public Service management
    Trade, industrialization, cooperative development tourism & wildlife
    Information, communication & E-government

Requirements for County Chief Officer, the candidate must:-

    Be a Kenyan citizen
    Be a holder of first Degree from a recognized university (A Master Degree will be an added advantage)
    Have a minimum of ten (10) years of working experience in a relevant functional area
    Satisfies the requirement of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
    Not a holder of any other State of Public Office.

The key responsibilities of County Chief Officers are but not limited to the following:-

    Responsible to respective County Executive Committee member for administration of one of the functional areas/county departments listed above.
    To advice respective County Executive Committee member and provide support needed for the day –to-day management of the County Departments
    As accounting officers of the county departments will be required to manage a complex set of multiple accountabilities

Read more on duties for the jobs and expectations of the positions as outlined in the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012.

Those who already applied need not to reapply.

Applicants applying for the job should attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The Secretary, County Public Service Board
Wajir County
P.O. Box 9-70200
Wajir.

Manual applications should be delivered to office of the secretary, County Public Service Board located along army road.

Online applications should be emailed to cpsb.wajir@gmail.com .

The application should reach the Secretary County Public Service Board not later than 12th July 2013.

Wajir County is an equal opportunity employer hence encourages women and physically challenged persons to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Secretary County Public Service Board
Wajir County

Recruitment at Lords Healthcare

Lords Healthcare Limited is one of the leading marketers of quality pharmaceuticals in Kenya. 

With the support of Cipla Limited, one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in India, we plan to expand our current marketing force. 

We require:

Senior Managers (Sales & Marketing):

Minimum 3-5 years same level experience required

Front Line Managers:

Minimum 1-3 years same level experience required

Senior Medical Representatives:

Minimum 2-3 years experience required

Medical Representatives:

Minimum of first degree or diploma in Pharmacy /Science (fresh graduates welcome)

We offer a competitive salary with a pension scheme, health insurance, performance incentives & car benefits

Ideal Applicants:

• Thrive in day to day interactions with medical professionals to strategically position and improve on utilization of brands represented via EBM and innovation
• Critical thinkers and strategic planners with the ability to participate in formulation and execution of business and marketing plans
• Possess the ability to handle sales targets and deliver consistently on time
• Team players with excellent interpersonal skills, able to withstand long hours and constant pressure to perform
• Previous experience and database of clients handled will be an advantage
• Kenyan nationals only
• Clean and valid driving license advantageous

Submit your CV to: 

Lords Healthcare Ltd, Capitol Hill Towers, Ground floor, Cathedral Road, Nairobi.

Or email: recruit@lordshealthcare.com; pranay.patel@cipla.com

Applications close on 16th July 2013.

Teaching Jobs and School Secretary

Kitengela International School

Vacancies in Our British International System School

We are seeking highly-motivated, responsible and energetic professionals to fill the following positions in our International British Curriculum School Section.

Head of school

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to lead and manage a school with early childhood, primary and secondary sections. 

He / She must be a self starter, Team player, Self driven and one able to begin an International school.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Education honours or equivalent
• Three years work experience as a head teacher / senior Teacher
• Knowledge of the British International Curriculum is mandatory
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Teachers 

Early years - Key stage 2

Minimum requirements:

• Trained primary school teachers
• Minimum 1 year work experience in the international system
• Kindergarten teachers must have a diploma in ECDE/KHA Knowledge of
• Montessori will be an added advantage
• Ability to support clubs and other co-curricular activities

Teachers 

O Level

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Education honours or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year work experience in the international system
• Ability to support clubs and other co-curricular activities
• Specialist Teachers - Music, French, PE, Art and Design

Minimum requirements:

• Training in areas of specialisation
• Minimum 1 year work experience in the international system
• Ability to support clubs and other co-curricular activities

Secretary

 
Minimum requirements:

• Secretarial training from a reputable college/institution
• Fluency in written and spoken english is mandatory
• Three years work experience preferabley in a school
• Experience in Windows, Ms Word and Ms Excel is mandatory
• Age 28 – 35

Applications with detailed CV including three (3) referees, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to:

The Principal, Kitengela International School,
P.O Box 473-00204, Athi River
OR email to kiscprincipal@gmail.com

To reach us not later than 15th July 2013

Admissions are in progress for Early childhood to year 8

The school opens in September 2013

General ICU Nurse Job in Nairobi, Kenya Re-Advertisement (KShs 35K - 40K)

Our client in Health Sector is seeking recruit a General ICU Nurse to support pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.

Availability; Immediately

Salary; Kshs. 35,000 – 40,000

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
• Treating wounds and providing advanced life support
• Assisting physicians in performing procedures
• Observing and recording patient vital signs
• Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
• Administering intravenous fluids and medications
• Ordering diagnostic tests
• Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team
• Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
• Acting as patient advocate
• Providing education and support to patient families

Qualifications:

• KRCHN with a certificate in critical Care
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Valid practice license
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing from recognized institution
• Must have worked in ICU for more than 1 year

If qualified kindly send your application and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 11th July, 2013 clearly indicating on the subject line ‘General ICU nurse’. 

DO NOT attach any certificates. 

Failure to follow instructions will lead to total disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Chef

Trianum Hospitality is a boutique consulting and management firm that operates serviced apartments and boutique hotels.

The company is seeking to fill the following positions:

Chef
 

General Purpose: to manage all aspects of the kitchen and staff, and provide an efficient and cost effective food service to the establishment. 
 

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the training and managing the kitchen personnel;
• To create menus and ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability.
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit.
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes.
• To establish presentation technique and quality standards;
• To hold daily meetings with the Restaurant Manager to ensure that any special arrangements properly communicated.
• To hold daily meetings with the Sous-Chefs and Chefs des Parties to ensure smooth running of all kitchen departments.
• To ensure that all areas of the kitchen satisfy the most stringent hygiene requirements and that staff who are ill or injured receive the correct treatment or are not allowed to work.
• To ensure that all staff are correctly dressed to satisfy statutory requirements as well as enhancing the image of the establishment.
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price.
• To ensure that all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored.
• To regularly meet with the storekeeper to ensure that the correct stocks are kept.
• To regularly hold maintenance checks with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that no equipment breaks down.
• To ensure that all statutory notices are posted at all relevant points and that such notices are conspicuously placed.
• To ensure that attendance registers are kept daily and that any absenteeism is immediately brought to the attention of the Personnel Department.
• To constantly update your knowledge and skills of staff for the good of the establishment and the profession.
• To conduct regular stock checks/stock takes and to ensure that expenses are within budgeted limits.
• To ensure that all information which is required to compile meaningful budgets is available at all times.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in culinary degree or related field or a combination of relevant education and experience
• Five or more years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Previous experience with control of food and labor cost.
• Demonstrated menu development, costing, cooking, presentation, and pricing of meals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP, OSHA and other health and sanitation guidelines.
• Proficiency of any hotel operating system, Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Highly organized and with excellent management ability

Please reply in confidence by sending a detailed curriculum vitae to hr@trianum.co.ke.  

The advert will remain open until the position is filled.