Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Industrial Relations Officer

Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill existing vacancies for the positions indicated below. The individuals will join a high achieving management team, in various Departments.

1) Industrial Relations Officer

Position Scope:

The position reports to the Human Resources Manager.
  • Collection of data for CBA negotiations, preparation and participation in negotiations at renewal.
  • Receiving and handling grievance and disputes
  • Counseling and disciplinary process
  • Preparation of defense in court cases arising out of Industrial actions
  • Custodial of factory seasonal records and updates.
Person Profile:

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
  • A University degree in Social Sciences.
  • Higher National Diploma in Business or Human Resources Management.
  • Knowledge in Kenyan law will be an added advantage.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position.
  • Must be results oriented and ready to work for long hours.
2) Medical Lab Technician

Position Scope:

The position reports to the Company’s Matron.

Person Profile:

The candidate should possess the following minimum requirements:-
  • A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
  • Post Basic Training.
  • Computer skills.
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in similar position.
3) Agriculture Supervisors

Position Scope:

The positions report to Agricultural Foremen. They are responsible for:-
  • Planning, organizing and coordinating labor, equipment and materials.
  • Monitoring performance of each activity and directing necessary corrections.
  • Providing timely and accurate reports on work performance.
  • Performing administrative duties, training and motivating subordinates.
Person Profile:
  • Should be a holder of a degree in Agriculture or a closely related course.
  • Diploma holders with over 5 years experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Agriculture operations.
  • Must be Computer literate.
  • Holders of a valid Driving License will have an added advantage.
  • Must be capable of working independently, without close supervision and meet strict deadlines.
  • Aged between 25 to 35 years.
4. Technical Machine Operators

Positions Scope:

The positions report to the Production Supervisors, and will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out pre-start checks and ensuring that the relevant production equipment is in good and safe working condition.
  • Requesting for necessary material and monitoring the same during production.
  • Carrying out machine CIP as per requirement.
  • Performing the necessary checks of specified parameters during production.
  • Rectifying breakdowns of equipments as necessary.
  • Recording of necessary production data.
  • Observing safety procedures, food safety requirements and good housekeeping during operation.
Person Profile:
  • Aged between 25 and 35 years.
  • Diploma certificate in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation.
  • At least 2 years working experience in food processing factory on similar position.
  • Candidates with experience in TBA machines and other aseptic systems will certainly have an added advantage.
  • Must be capable of working independently and meet strict deadlines.
  • Must be results oriented and ready to work for long hours.
  • Must be a team builder.
Del Monte is an equal opportunity employer and the above positions offer excellent career prospects.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the address below by 31st Dec 2010, providing curriculum vitae that contain details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P.O Box 147
Thika – 01000

The IRC will implement a project in the Turkana District titled ‘APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery Project’.

Applications are requested from qualified persons for the following positions.

Behavior Change and Communications Coordinator (Lodwar)

The BCC Coordinator will provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of interventions which help people adopt positive behaviors thereby reducing communities’ and individual’s risk to disease, infection and injury.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org

Data Manager (Lodwar)

The Data Manager will work closely with the provincial and district level Ministry of Health (MOH) Health Records Information Officers providing training and necessary support for data collection, analysis, and dissemination at all levels of health service delivery.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs2@kenya.theirc.org

District Community Coordinator (Lodwar)

The District Community Coordinator has the primary responsibility for management of the community level activities of the project and foster and strengthen linkages between communities and the health facilities that serve them.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs3@kenya.theirc.org

District Facility Coordinator (Lodwar)

The District Facility Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing technical assistance provided by the project in the area of service delivery, both facility-based and outreach services by public, non-profit and private sectors.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs4@kenya.theirc.org

Outreach Programs Specialist (Lodwar)

The Outreach Programs Specialist will provide technical leadership to the community outreach programs, improving scale-up/delivery of community outreach activities and targeting the most at-risk populations.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs5@kenya.theirc.org

Service Delivery Specialist (Lodwar)

The Service Delivery Specialist (SDS) will provide and mobilize technical assistance to support development of health providers managing and implementing program-relevant HIV, MCH and RH/FP services at the districts’ and community level.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs6@kenya.theirc.org

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: hr@kenya.theirc.org by 23rd December, 2010.

IRC is an equal opportunities employer

Program Assistant

Program Assistant (Volunteer) 
Job Purpose: 
This position will entail providing the PEN Programmes with a variety of programmes and administrative related duties to ensure that the programme objectives are met.

Job Description
  • Assist in organizing organizational development (OD) workshops and seminars for participating partner organisations.
  • Assist the programme team in the development of OD training materials/Manuals.
  • Taking periodical stocks of resource materials and giving recommendations
  • Participate in preparation of OD trainings, monitoring, report writing and documentation
  • Assist the programme team in the preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports
  • Provide support to the programme team in areas of field visits, and managing the OD plans.
  • Assist in the development of programme databases
  • Research on CSO capacity building approaches and models, and advice on best practices that can be adopted/adapted for PEN’s CSOs programme.
  • Participate in PEN training activities for CSOs
  • In collaboration with the Administration Officer, prepare logistics for the successful workshops and seminars under the department.
  • Any other duties as assigned by Program Manager.
Qualifications
  • At least a first degree in social science or development studies. A post-graduate diploma in development studies will be an advantage.
  • Good spoken and written English and excellent Computer skills
  • A minimum of two good references
Personal Qualities
  • Interested in development
  • Team-player
  • Ready to learn and apply lessons learned
  • A good planner and organiser you will have an excellent attention to detail in your work. Good diary management skills are also essential to this role.
  • You will have good interpersonal/public-relations skills and be able to work with diverse stakeholders.
  • Be prepared to work under minimum supervision
  • Must be a team player and willing to learn on the job and apply lessons learned.
  • Willing and able to travel to rural communities
If you feel you posses the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your resume and application letter with your cell phone contact to the address below;

The CSO Capacity Building Manager
Poverty Eradication Network (PEN)
AACC Compound
Waiyaki Way
Westlands
P. O. Box 4932-00200
Nairobi

Or email your application to: info@penkenya.org

Aghan Khan School - Teaching positions

The Aga Khan High School, Nairobi wishes to invite applicants for the following positions:
History/Geography Teacher – 8-4-4 and IGCSE up to A-Level
Requirements:
Applicants must have a B.Ed and a minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable school with experience in teaching the IGCSE Curriculum.
CISCO/ICDL Instructor
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree (specialization in Information Technology), ICDL and CISCO Certification and at least 5 years experience in a reputable school or institution.
Interested applicants should submit their CV to Aga Khan High School, Nairobi by 3rd January 2011.
Aga Khan High School, Nairobi
P.O. Box 42171-00100, Nairobi
Email:
akhsn@akesk.org

RAMCO PRINTING WORKS JOBS

Ramco Printing Works is a looking for experienced professional to fill the following positions:

Estimator- 010/sm/rpll01

Job description:
We are actively seeking to recruit a capable print professional as an Estimator to help support the commercial team at Ramco Printing Works for off-set print and inner packaging.
Supporting the day-to-day commercial costing for both existing and new clients, candidates should have experience within the print industry in manufacturing environments, client relations as well as excellent work ethic and personal motivation.
Experience with modern MIS systems would be preferred, though full training will be provided. Candidates will be expected to be highly numerate, with an eye for detail and a positive attitude to learning.
The successful candidate will ideally have a background in printing and will be required to:
  • Produce accurate and timely estimates
  • Work to tight deadlines
  • Work with the minimum of supervision
  • Suggest correct paper and finishing techniques to clients
Education: Must be a holder of at least Diploma in Printing or any other related field or Maths
Experience: Min. 3years experience in a similar field with high degree of computer literacy
Skills & Attributes:
  • Estimating knowledge of print or packaging
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong administrative and project management skills
  • Able to work accurately with attention to detail

Studio/Traffic Manager 
(2 Positions)
Job description:
You will be responsible to co-ordinate artwork through creation and approval processes, providing a central point of contact for all stakeholders. In conjunction with the Production Assistant, you will handle the output of the design team by supervising and advising the designers and pre-press operators whilst ensuring that deadlines are met and artwork is to the client's specification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the smooth operations of the design and pre-press department
  • Supervising a team
  • Accurate briefing of artwork and project requirements
  • Scheduling workflow working closely with the team to optimise efficiencies and supply chain
  • Assigning and following up on jobs in Pre-Press and send them to Production department
  • Full understanding of creative processes and requirements
  • Co-ordinate activity against critical paths within assigned business category
  • Clear communication with all key stakeholders within each project
Education: University Degree in Management or similar
Experience: At least 2 years experience in Studio/Traffic Management
Key Skills:
  • Knowledge of design, pre-press or print
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organisation and project management skills
  • Able to work accurately with attention to detail
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent problem solver and self motivated

Print Sales Executives 
(4 Positions)
Job description:
Ramco Printing Works is a looking for experienced print sales executives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reporting to the Sales Manager
  • Generate new business opportunities and manage existing client portfolio
  • To build excellent relationships with clients, in order to sell the company's services
  • Meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximizing the profitability of each project
  • Maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits
  • Visiting potential customers to demonstrate products and gain new markets
  • Contacting clients by phone/email to take briefs, approve artwork, manage projects and ensure installation/delivery of goods
  • Keep up to date with market and customer information
  • Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
  • Gain a clear understanding of the customers' business and requirements
  • Monitoring of print management for your clients and ensuring timely deliveries
Education: Degree in Sales or Marketing
Experience: Min. 3 years experience in sales and marketing preferable in printing or related industry.He/She will should also have a valid Driving License. A Proven track record in Print Sales will be an advantage
Key Skills:
  • Excellent communication and client presentation skills
  • Good print knowledge
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must have ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision with strong prioritization skills
  • Good industry commercial awareness
  • Good print technical knowledge and understanding of print production processes
  • A team player
  • Great communication Skills
Sales Executives – Promotional Items / Branded Merchandise
(4 Positions)
Job description:
Ramco Printing Works is a looking for experienced sales executives in branding and promotional items
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reporting to the Sales Manager – Promo Division
  • Generate new business opportunities and manage existing client portfolio
  • Provide innovative solutions to clients objectives of branding and give aways
  • To build excellent relationships with clients, in order to sell the promotional items
  • Meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximizing the profitability of each project
  • Maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits
  • Visiting potential customers to demonstrate products and gain new markets
  • Keep up to date with market and customer information
  • Gain a clear understanding of the customers' business and requirements
Education:Degree in Sales or Marketing
Experience: • Min. 3 years experience in sales and marketing preferably in promotional items. He/She will should also have a valid Driving License.
Key Skills:
  • Excellent communication and client presentation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must have ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision with strong prioritization skills
  • Good industry commercial awareness
  • A team player
  • Great communication Skills
Apply to:
P.O Box 27750 (00506) Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (20) 6535424-6, 6535156, 6535267, 6535163
Mobile: +254 (0) 722 513109, 733 600538
Fax: +254 (20) 6535163/267 
Email:
info@printing.ramco-group.com

Monday, December 13, 2010

Nurse / Project officer

The Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following positions:

Project Officer
  • Degree in project management.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management /or fundraising.
  • Creative & innovative, detail-minded, self-driven & motivated with project management ability.
  • Aggressive and result-oriented attitude to achieve targets, preparation and monitoring of budgets.
  • Excellent managerial skills (planning and organizational skills, reporting, problem solving capabilities, innovative and industrious).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Computer literacy.
  • Born again Christian is an added advantage
Registered Nurse
  • A Diploma in KRCHN with at least 2 years experience in a busy clinic or hospital
  • Training and/or experience in theatre nursing
  • Demonstrated ability in supervision
  • Basic skills in ophthalmology will be an added advantage
  • Born again Christian is an added advantage
IT personnel
  • Diploma in IT – software development, web and application development
  • At least two years of professional experience in IT
  • Programming & Networking:
  • Born again Christian is an added advantage
Social worker
  • A Diploma or higher in social work.
  • Keen interviewing and assessment skills, & able to keep patient confidentiality
  • 2 years of social work experience in a medical setting and/or work with children is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Social work processes with skills in counseling, case work, group work and community organization.
  • Born again Christian is an added advantage
If you meet these requirements, submit your application together with a detailed CV including your current remuneration, copies of relevant certificates, names and contacts of 3 referees and a daytime telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd December 2010.

Human Resource
Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre
P.O Box 81465-80100
Mombasa

Email: lighthouse@lighteyecentre.org

only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

TV Station Jobs

An upcoming TV Station seeks to recruit competent, highly motivated and experienced individuals for the following positions:
  1. Marketing and Advertising Manager
  2. Production Manager
  3. Editors
  4. Studio Technical operators
  5. IT Technicians
  6. Graphic Designers
  7. Cameramen
  8. Advertising Executives
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Wednesday, 22nd December 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DNA No. 798
P.O Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya.