Teachers at the Aga Khan

The Aga Khan High School, Mombasa is a leading mixed/day school in the Coast Province that offers the KCSE, IGCSE and ‘A’ level curricula.

The school is pleased to invite interested candidates to apply for the following positions:

+ English Language/Literature
+ Geography
+ Mathematics/Physics
+ Computer Studies
+ Chemistry
+ Islamic Religious Education (I.R.E)

Requirements:

Applicants must have a B.Ed. degree in their respective teaching field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching the KCSE, IGCSE and ‘A’ level curricula.

Interested applicants should submit their CV by Saturday 8th March 2014 to:

The Aga Khan High School, Mombasa
P.O. Box 90062-80100 Vanga Road, 

Mombasa, Kenya

Email: akhsm@akesk.org

Admin Assistant

Kagumo Old Boys Association (KOBA)

Nairobi Office

Admin Assistant

Job Ref: MN 5924

KOBA wishes to recruit a Kagumo Old Boy to help manage KOBA’s affairs and projects.

Applicants should be unemployed graduates with a university degree with a bias in sales and marketing.

Applications must bear your Kagumo High School admission number.

Email your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Recruitment at UAP

UAP Holdings Limited is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Development and Investments, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.

Currently, UAP Group has twelve (12) businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In order to execute its ambitious growth and expansion strategy, UAP wishes to recruit experienced, innovative and high performing professionals, to fill the following positions to be based at the Head Office:

1. Medical Practice Manager – Health Division

To be based in our Head-Office.

Job Purpose: Develop and implement medical practices at UAP aimed at providing leadership in the provision of healthcare to our members as well as managing costs and healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications: 1st Degree in Medicine/Pharmacy together with post graduate qualifications in healthcare management/health systems management/health economics/MBA with at least 3 years’ experience in a health financing setting.

Demonstrated knowledge of managed care practices and business management training is essential.

2. Project Manager – Real Estate Development

To be based in our Head Office.

Job Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, management, co-ordination and financial control of the Group’s Real Estate construction projects to ensure that the development requirements are met and that the project is completed on time and within approved budget.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or Quantity Surveying
• Master’s Degree in Project Management in Construction or a relevant discipline will be an added advantage
• Professional qualification and registration in Project Management from a recognized professional body.
• Over 4 years’ direct work experience in a similar project management role.

3. Senior Underwriters

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Underwriting Manager this position is to assess, price and determine of terms for risks presented within set standards of service in a manner to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service to customers.

Qualifications: 1st Degree & progress towards ACII qualifications with 4 years working experience in an insurance industry.

4. Underwriters

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Underwriting Manager this position is to assess, price and determine of terms for risks presented within set standards of service in a manner to ensure quality selection of risks and timely service to customers.

Qualifications: 1st Degree & progress towards ACII qualifications, 4 years working experience in an insurance industry.

4. Assistant Underwriters

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches

Job Purpose: The holder of this position is expected to assess risk within limited authority and handle customer issues to ensure quality risk selection and timely customer service delivery.

Qualifications: 1st Degree and entry level ACII.

5. Claims Analysts

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches.

Job Purpose: To process claims in an expeditious and professional manner thereby meeting the customer’s expectations and the overall departmental objectives.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. 1– 2 years’ experience in a similar position in the insurance industry would be an added advantage.

6. Business Development Officers

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches

Job Purpose: Reporting to Business Development Manager, the Business Development Officer will assist in responding to quotation requests, responding to customer service issues in medical business development, and developing prospects into new business.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Industry qualifications are an added advantage.

7. Banc-Assurance Relationship Officers

To be based in our Head-Office.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Banc-Assurance Manager, the position holder’s responsibility is to generate insurance business growth from the banking sector and to coordinate with the bank managers and relationship officers in generating valid insurance business leads.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree & progress towards ACII qualifications with 2 years’ working experience in an insurance industry.

8. Case Management Nurses

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches.

Job Purpose: Reporting to Case Management Supervisor, the holder of this position is expected to control and manage medical benefit utilization through pre-authorization and case management activities to ensure quality, appropriate cost effective care and good customer service to clients.

Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Nursing/ Health Systems Management/ Business Management,

Diploma in Insurance/ COP, 3years’ experience in clinical setting and 2 years in an insurance set up.

9. Legal Assistants

To be based in our Head-Office and the branches.

Job Purpose: To ensure that all defense suits are attended to in a professional manner by liaising with UAP’S external Advocates to ensure witnesses, documents and settlement opinions are quality and are available in time.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, admission to the bar as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with one year’s experience in Litigation counsel after admission to the Bar.

UAP is an equal opportunity employer and offers successful candidates an attractive reward and benefits package, professional working environment and excellent career prospects.

Interested candidates are requested to send a copy of their updated Curriculum Vitae by

31st January 2014 to: recruitment@uap-group.com  

All submissions must clearly indicate the position applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Procurement Officer

Job Ref: MN 5923

Job Profile:

• Vetting and prequalifying suppliers.
• Drawing up Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Negotiating best prices and terms.
• Liaising with transporters and clearing agents.
• Ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Liaising with user and commercial marketing departments to proactively relate planned purchases to market dynamics.

Person Profile:

• A degree holder in Purchasing or other Commercial oriented degree.
• Holder of CIPS or equivalent.
• At least 5 years work experience in a demanding well run commercial company run on private sector standards.
• Fully computer literate, preferably knowledgeable in store manning software/ERP.

Email your application and detailed CV with at least two referees.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

1. Job Ref.No.
2. Your Name
3. Current/Past Salary: Year 2012 pm; Year 2013 pm
4. Year 2013 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc

Email your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

 

Distribution and Logistics Manager

Job Ref: MN 5922

Will be reporting to the head of Sales and Marketing in the Commercial Department.

Job Profile:

• Ensuring cost-efficiency, storage and distribution of goods using complex IT and telecommunication systems and liaison with transporters, retailers and consumers.
• Analyze and give strategic response to external influences, such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures.
• Control stock, warehousing and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of cement finished products.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of cement.
• Forecast stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and evaluate performance.
• Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand.
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers and develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and generating new solutions.
• Implement health and safety procedures.
• Ensure 24 hour turnaround for resolution of complaints.

Person Profile:

• A relevant degree in Logistics/Supply chain management or other relevant degree
• Higher diploma in Distribution Management would be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years work experience in a Fast Moving Consumer goods environment.

Email your application and detailed CV with at least two referees.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

1. Job Ref.No.
2. Your Name
3. Current/Past Salary: Year 2012 pm; Year 2013 pm
4. Year 2013 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc

Email your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

 

Human Resources Manager

Our client Savannah Cement is a dynamic player in the cement manufacturing sector and are based in Athi River.

They wish to fill the following vacancies with qualified, self-driven executives.

Human Resources Manager

Job Ref: MN 5921

Job Profile:

• Ensuring there is a proactive planning, recruitment and training of human capital.
• Ensure best practices in management.
• Drive a performance based culture.
• Ensure good industrial relations.

Person Profile:

• MBA in Business or Human Resource Management.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Over 10 years experience in Human Resource Management preferably in large organizations.
• Proven track record

Email your application and detailed CV with at least two referees.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

1. Job Ref.No.
2. Your Name
3. Current/Past Salary: Year 2012 pm; Year 2013 pm
4. Year 2013 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc

Email your application to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Graduate Development Program at UAP Group

Ref: GDP

Do you want to grow your career with the UAP Group?

UAP Holdings Limited is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance, Investment Management, Property Development and Investments, Securities Brokerage and Financial Advisory.

Currently, UAP Group has twelve (12) businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In order to execute its ambitious growth strategy UAP group is looking to hire high-caliber graduates who are willing to make an early impact in their careers and have the potential to grow into management positions within the Group.

Our preferred candidates will:-

• Have graduated in the year 2012 or 2013 with a minimum Second Class Honors Degree (Upper Division)/GPA 3.5 in the following disciplines:- Business Administration, B.Com, B.Ed., BSc. Actuarial Science, Computer Science/Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or any other business related degree
• Have attained a mean grade of B+ and above in KCSE or its equivalent
• Knowledge of French would be an added advantage

The Graduate Trainees will follow an 18-month long program in which they are rotated to different areas within a business unit or corporate function to perform specific tasks and responsibilities.

The rotation is aimed at providing the breadth of experience and exposure to help them determine their preferred career path within UAP.

Competencies

• Very good numerical & analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power point

UAP is an equal opportunity employer and offers successful candidates an attractive reward and benefits package, professional working environment and excellent career prospects.

Interested candidates are requested to apply through the following link: http://uap-careers.com/vacancies/1279/graduate_development_program// quoting the position in the subject of the application.

This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants who are still interested can reapply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Maintenance & Service manager

We require an experienced Maintenance & Service center Manager with wide ITC technical and theoretical knowledge, autodidact, ability to manage high end service center, experience in provision of exceptional clients relations / experience, ability to manage technical staff, 3-5 year experience in a similar position,IT or similar degree will be an added advantage. pls forward CV with current photograph, and expected salary.

Location:Nairobi Area
Wage/Salary: Subject to qualifications
Start: March 2014
Duration: Permanent
Type: Full Time
How to apply:Email
Company: ADA Ventures Ltd
Contact: Mr. Ashrov
Phone: Fax: Email:              

Market Analyst and Research Executive

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position in a leading regional company, whose core business is to manufacture and market a wide range of beverages in Kenya and the Eastern and Central African Region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Brands, the overall responsibility of a Market Analyst and Research Executive will be to interpret data, formulate reports and making recommendations upon the research findings.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct market research in line with the Company strategy and identify new market opportunities.
• Conduct secondary research, including finding information from industry associations, statisticians and marketing experts.
• Establish customer requirements, develop focus groups to solicit customer feedback to determine brand perceptions and reputations.
• Generate reports that analyze competition and customers for decision making and effective management of Sales and Marketing Functions.
• Develop marketing strategies in tandem with the mandate of the Department.
• Facilitate market survey to analyse competition, customer feedback to provide insights on product potential.
• Supervise merchandising and outlet branding for maximum visibility of various brands and sales promotions.
• Complete concept-testing for new products.

Qualifications and Competence

• Business/Marketing related degree from a recognised university, Be familiar with advanced statistical analysis and research methodologies, along with common computer programs.
• Result orientated with at least three years experience in a similar position and exposure in market research within the FMCG industry will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in organizing a market research function.
• Possess sales management skills.
• Valid driving license with minimum driving experience of three years.

If you are the right candidate for the above role and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, submit your application letter attached to a detailed CV with copies of academic and professional certificates to;

DN/A 1620

P.O Box 49010 - 00100

Nairobi.

To reach us not later than January 31st 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Trainees at UAP Group Hot News Information Systems Auditor at KCB

Job Ref: AUD 01/2014

Reporting to the Head Information Systems Audit, the IS Auditor will give objective and independent assurance to management that the Information systems in place are appropriate, well utilized, reliable and secure while giving commensurate recommendations on areas of improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Information Systems audits, both technical and end-user across the KCB Group in line with Internal Audit Methodology, processes, procedures and timeframes.
• Ensure that access to electronically stored corporate information is adequately protected and managed appropriate to the risks.
• Identify and analyze level of threat and potential risk to the organization’s IS assets.
• Test adequacy and effectiveness of systems control measures.
• Recommend corrective measures to be undertaken in areas of weaknesses.
• Make maximum use of Computer Assisted Audit Tools e.g. ACL by automation tools for use by the entire Audit department.
• Performance of special Audits as and when called upon.
• Develop and maintain the skills, knowledge and expertise to make valuable contribution to the Internal Audit team.
• Be part of the Automated Audit Systems Processes.

The Person

• University degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Possession of an Msc or other relevant Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification in IT Audit, Risk and Security e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC.
• At least 2 years working experience in a management role in IT or IT Audit.
• Knowledge in risk assessment & control concepts /methodologies.
• Knowledge in audit tools & techniques including process mapping, control identification & analysis and design of audit tests.
• Business process & control knowledge.
• Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
• Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
• Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing.
• Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
• Strong management and administrative skills.
• Initiative and self drive.

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by Jan. 31, 2014.Only short listed candidates will be contacted