Pharmaceutical Technician (Lady) Job in Donholm

Pharmaceutical Technician
 

A well established chemist in Donholm is looking for a lady to fill in above position. 

Below are the requirements and qualifications
 

Education - a certificate in the relevant field
 

Must have atleast one year work experience
 

Must be aged between 24-30yrs
 

Must poses good customer service skills
 

Must be computer literate
 

Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
 

Can work under minimum supervision
 

Starting Salary negotiable
 

If you feel you are the kind of person we are looking for kindly send your applications to recruitment@creerresources.co.ke  before 12/07/2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Space Sales Representatives

Space Sales Representatives
 

Our client in the advertisement industry is seeking  High Caliber sales candidates to fill in above positions for his company. 

The candidates will be expected to sell advertising space in their popular directory.

Requirements:

• At least a Degree in a business related field.
• Must have working experience as a sales Rep
• Can work with targets
• Can work under minimum supervision
• Must poses excellent communication skills
• Can work under pressure
• Must be a team player
• Must be computer literate
• Must be confident

Qualified candidates should send their applications to recruitment@careerresources.co.ke before 16/07/2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Manager

GOAL is seeking an ambitious and dynamic candidate to join its Kenya programme (GK) team based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to GOAL’s operational areas.
 

The role of the Human Resource Manager is to ensure good management and maintenance of Human Resources for the Kenya programme. 

Reporting to the HR & Admin Coordinator the HR Manager will be responsible for all aspects of human resources planning, management and implementation of the GOAL Kenya programme.
 

For full job description and requirements, please email to hrmrecruit@ke.goal.ie
 

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply by email only to keapplications@ke.goal.ie
 

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject area of the email.
 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm Friday 19th July 2013

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Description
 

Carbacid (CO2) Limited, the leading manufacturer and distributor of natural liquefied Carbon Dioxide in the East and Central Africa region for the last 60 years, is a subsidiary of the public limited company Carbacid Investments Limited, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. 

We are a Kenyan company, ISO Certified, and proudly providing excellent services and products to beverage companies, breweries and other users in the region. 

We have a strong heritage with a total commitment to quality and customer service, and are continuously striving for growth and improvement. 

In keeping with this, we are seeking a visionary and innovative Chief Operating Officer (COO) to assume responsibility for managing and directing company operations.

As the COO, you will be responsible for strategic and business planning, operations and resource management, and will be accountable for the attainment of performance targets and the optimization of shareholder value. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee the manufacturing operations, the sales, marketing, finance and the human resources management functions.  

Ultimately, you will be responsible for the overall company performance.

Key Duties:

• Drive the development and implementation of the Company’s strategic plan ensuring consultation with all stakeholders
• Guide the development of the annual business and financial plans of the individual units in consultation with Board.
• Steer and direct the Company operations to ensure the attainment of both the operational and financial budgets.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the various policies as well as the operational and financial systems required for the effective management of the various units
• Monitor the performance of the various business units, through the review of periodic business performance reports and provide guidance in the identification and implementation of remedial action.
• Review business growth proposals and other investment proposals for their fit within the overall and long term business goals and approve and or provide guidance on refinements as necessary.
• Develop & maintain relationships with key third parties including government offices, relevant associations, suppliers, etc. This may include active participation in key business associations, making presentations in the relevant forum and lobbying for policy change as needed.
• Monitor developments in the local and international arena that affect the various manufacturing units and ensure that local operations meet best practice
• Actively participate in Board meetings, brief the Directors on the Company’s performance and provide guidance/advice for long term planning for the Company.
• Effectively communicate the Board decisions to the unit heads as well as staff as and when necessary
• Responsible for new projects development

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering (preferably chemical and process engineering)
• Business Degree preferably at post graduate level
• At least 15 years working experience in a professional environment, including years at senior management level within a mining or related industry but with a strong customer interface.
• Proven experience of strategy development and implementation
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong technical knowledge 

Core skills/competencies

• Strategic planning skills
• Business Development skills; marketing and sales
• Strong in technical skills and in process manufacturing
• Financial planning & management skills
• Relationship building and maintenance skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Problem solving & decision making skills
• Performance standard setting & monitoring skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Staff supervision, training and performance management skills

How to apply:
 

Your application should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best suited candidate for this role; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience; details of current and expected salary; a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. 

All applications and enquiries should be sent to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, 

Nairobi, GPO 00100
 

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. 

Closing date:  26th July 2013 

Business Systems Development Manager

Business Systems Development Manager
 

The Organization
 

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability. 

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. 

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. 

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract. 

The organization is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.
 

The Job
 

We intend to recruit a Business Systems Development Manager to drive development of ERP systems and integration throughout the organisation. 

The Key purpose for this senior position, will be to liaise with relevant senior management across the business and to design and improve integration of business systems.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of systems analysis, design, development, installation, maintenance and enhancement for mission-critical business systems.
• Manage and lead a dedicated business systems development team.
• Ensure schedules, cost and performance are balanced and technical standards, business and quality objectives are met.
• Utilizes testing environments, and improve the delivery process of business systems through the use of a structured methodology.
• Enforce all phases of the development life cycle with an emphasis on stakeholder’s engagement for all implementations.
• Ensure compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with Finlays standards and policies.
• Sustains business information requirements by defining, delivering, and supporting business systems; auditing application of business systems.
• Meets operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.
• Ability to asses, interpret, evaluate, and implement complex work requirements.
• Ability to plan and implement change initiatives, and remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing to ensure that the intended audience understands the information and the message.
• Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepares KPI reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the Epicor ERPf project as per scope.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in IT/IS/Computer Science/Business Studies from a reputable institution followed by a diploma in management; a masters degree would be advantageous
• Technical knowledge in data analytics, business intelligence and data warehousing concepts;
• Certification in project management

Experience and Background:

• Good understanding of revenue models and double entry accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Hands on experience in previous ERP or complex systems project implementation; experience in Epicor 905 will be advantageous
• Self starter, result oriented, and able to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of honesty and integrity, and high level of service ethics
• Technical understanding in areas of programming, database and system design, internet, intranet, thin client and client/server architectures
• A Minimum of eight years experience with a reputable company at least 3 years in similar leadership role

Application Procedure:
 

Those who fulfill the above requirements should address their applications attaching a relevant certificates and testimonials to the undersigned giving a reliable telephone contact not later than 19th July 2013. 

Those who shall not have heard from us by 5th August 2013 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
 

Legal & Human Resources Director
Finlays Horticulture (Kenya) Limited
P.O. Box 10222-00400, 

Nairobi
 

Applications can also be emailed to: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

 
Reference: PM_2013

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd   
 

Contract: Permanent       
 

Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 

Category: Experienced    

Offer: Neg.
 
Profile Introduction
 

Our client is a leading insurance company with operations within the region. 

As a strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a Project Manager for their Nairobi office.

The overall purpose of the role is to:
 

The strategy & innovation team is responsible for establishing and leading company-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. 

The project manager in the team will lead a variety of different types of projects including innovation initiatives, launching new products and services, operational efficiency improvements and establishment of alternative channels of distribution

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Project Management or equivalent required
• Project management certification; PMP, PRINCE2, etc
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services that spans the full spectrum of functional and business perspectives, e.g. Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting, Operations or other business related field
• 3 to 5 years of strong and demonstrated project management and execution skills with a proven track record of process transformation
• Experience in application of reengineering methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean preferred

Job Specification- Project Manager

• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle for large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan on company-wide strategic initiatives
• Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering given strategic initiative(s).
• Maintain all relevant documentation related to the project: e.g. regulatory approvals, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, risk assessment reports, etc.
• Rigorously manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters; Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Develop and conduct briefings to management & other key stakeholders on project status, cost, schedules, trends, accomplishments and other aspects of assigned initiatives
• Propose recommendations and adjustments to project delivery and related solutions throughout the life of the initiative
• Process engineering – continued review of systems and processes (e.g. contracts, procedures & policies, etc). Implementing improvements to develop client experience and financial control
• Assist in developing success criteria, best practices, metrics and benchmarks, monitor and manage adherence to SLAs, KPIs and targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Leadership Skills. Set clear and challenging objectives, inspiring and encouraging high performance in their team and as individuals. Review progress achieved regularly, publicly and privately recognizing achievement by others
• Innovative. Think of and/or encourages new ideas, and is keen to experiment and see ideas implemented
• Decisive. Make timely and balanced decisions, based on available information but is prepared to review if circumstances change
• Initiative. Take appropriate action before being asked and actively finds solutions to problems
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate, applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects; Ability to manage multiple deliverable  excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize appropriately
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Outstanding analytical, strategic and problem solving skills coupled with strong finance and internal control skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Package: Projects, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel

How to Apply
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 18th July 2013
 

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Business Executives Needed Urgently in Kisumu

Business Executives Needed Urgently 
   
Positions: Financial Advisors / Consultants / Agents                   
 

Place: Get Bucks Kenya.
 

Location: Kisumu Branch and its environs;- Siaya, Bondo, Kericho, Migori, Suba, Seme, Mbale, Webuye, Busia, Muhoroni, Luanda, Oyugis, Ahero, Nyakach, Asembo, Nandi hills and Miwani.

Get Bucks Kenya is a Microfinance offering a Fast, Easy and Reliable emergency loans to all Civil Servants, TSC Members and Selected private Companies payable within a period of 1 month to 48 months. 

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players excited about an opportunity to grow their sales careers with us.

Requirements
 

Knowledge /Experience in Sales & Marketing with an excellent communication skill, well groomed and presentable.
 

Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales career under minimum supervision.
 

Package: Generous commission based with bonuses, travel & airtime allowances.
 

If you are a go getter, serious, passionate and dedicated then you are the ideal candidate we are looking for hence send your CV to these addresses; steveo@getbucks.com OR kisumu@getbucks.com  on or before 10th/July/2013 close of business.

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.