Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Aug 11, 2023

  • Health Centre Managers – 1 Position Nurse in-Charge – (Kakamega) Nurse in-Charge – (Nairobi) Nurse in-Charge – (Nakuru) Pharmacy in-Charge- Kakamega Pharmacy in-Charge- Nairobi Pharmacy in-Charge- Nakuru Laboratory In-Charge- Kakamega Laboratory In-Charge- Nairobi Laboratory In-Charge- Nakuru Business Development Executives – Kakamega Business Development Executives – Nairobi Business Development Executives – Eldoret Business Development Executives – Nakuru Health Centre Receptionist- Nairobi Health Centre Receptionist- Nakuru General Assistant- Nairobi General Assistant- Nakuru Procurement Officer

    Health Centre Managers – 1 Position Nurse in-Charge – (Kakamega) Nurse in-Charge – (Nairobi) Nurse in-Charge – (Nakuru) Pharmacy in-Charge- Kakamega Pharmacy in-Charge- Nairobi Pharmacy in-Charge- Nakuru Laboratory In-Charge- Kakamega Laboratory In-Charge- Nairobi Laboratory In-Charge- Nakuru Business Development Executives – Kakamega Business Development Executives – Nairobi Business Development Executives – Eldoret Business Development Executives – Nakuru Health Centre Receptionist- Nairobi Health Centre Receptionist- Nakuru General Assistant- Nairobi General Assistant- Nakuru Procurement Officer

    Key responsibilities:

    Ensure patient satisfaction 
    Promote clinical risk management 
    Lead, develop and mentor clinical staff 
    Lead the outpatient in business development strategy
    Ensure resources are effectively and efficiently utilized 
    Direct the administrative function of the outpatient centre
    Ensure consistent, cost effective outpatient service delivery 
    Lead in developing and expanding the scope of services offered 
    Ensure compliance with treatment protocols and standard operating procedures
    Develop and implement annual operating plans and budgets for the outpatient centre

    Position Requirements:

    Degree in Medicine & Surgery 
    Masters Degree will be an added advantage
    Training in Business Management
    At least 3 years experience in clinical practice
    Possess high level business acumen 
    Proven leadership skills
    Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills
    Result oriented

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    If you meet the above requirements and are interested in the position, please send your application letter and CV addressed to the HR Business Partner via the email recruitment.healthcare@aar-healthcare.com. 
    The CV and cover letter should be attached as one file and clearly indicate on the subject line the position being applied for. The subject line should specifically indicate the region of interest.The advert closes on 11th August, 2023

    Apply via :

    recruitment.healthcare@aar-healthcare.com

  • FRM Monitoring and Control Officer

    FRM Monitoring and Control Officer

    Job Purpose Statement

    The role of a Monitoring and Control (M&C) Officer is to build and maintain effective relationships with Debtors, Service Providers and LDFS promoters (merchant services), in a manner that proactively promotes timely servicing of client debt across all products across LDFS markets. They research and analyse best practice collection and repayment trends, and design and implement intelligent, digital first , data driven and personalized collection and recovery strategies that drive timely repayment, customer retention and rehabilitation.
    The M&C Officers will also be in charge of delegated portfolios including oversight on LDFS merchant promoters and external debt collection agencies, and will be required to build rapport and provide effective support in a manner that drives the intended repayment targets, hence revenue outcomes. The M&C Officer will analyse the debtor and partner communication strategy, negotiations and contracts to identify trends that can improve debt management procedures.
    This role shall be involved in the day to day coordination of Business, Product, Technical, Delivery and Operations teams, and 3rd party Service Providers in implementing monitoring, control, collections and recoveries processes. The role observes full compliance with the core principles of good lending enshrined in the relevant Prudential and Group Policies in the respective markets.

    Ideal Job Specifications
     Academic:

    University degree Upper 2nd Class Honors or 3.0 GPA

    Professional:

    Relevant professional qualification in Banking, Risk Management and Law an added advantage.
    Professional knowledge of SQL and/or related statistical packages is an added advantage
    Certified Credit Professional course is an added advantage

    Desired work experience:

    Monitoring and Control Officer, FRM
    At least 2 years work experience in a bank or financial services institution of which 1 year should have been in Remedial Management (Debt Collections and/or Recoveries) preferably in a highly digitized, high volume environment

    Apply via :

    ke.ncbagroup.com

  • Financial Reporting and Controls Manager

    Financial Reporting and Controls Manager

    Job Summary

    To provide specialist advise and support in the maintenance and analysis of financial data in order to provide accurate reports and information to relevant business stakeholders, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed SOPs.
    Responsible for Implementation of the Financial Reporting Risk Framework which sets out the activities, tools, techniques, and organizational arrangements to ensure that all material risks facing the Bank are identified and understood, and that appropriate responses are in place to protect Absa Kenya Limited and prevent detriment to its customers / clients, colleagues or community, enabling the Bank to meet its goals, and enhancing our ability to respond to new opportunities.

    Job Purpose

    Responsible for ensuring the business and its operations are conducted in accordance with both Local and Group Accounting and Financial Control Policy.
    Responsible for the Monthly Close process for Business Banking SBU’s – Larger Business, Medium Business & Agriculture. Specifically the jobholder has responsibility for:-
    Implementing the Financial Controls and Processes to ensure the Bank is complying with all Group accounting and financial control policies and to account reconciliation.
    Monitoring the performance of controls by reviewing them with the control owner or using the online tool.   Reports on exceptions, issues, and items at risk.
    Ensuring that all processes and controls have been carried out to ensure the Financial Director is able to sign the formal FD attestation.  Prepares the list of Control Issues and Numeric Tables which form a major part of the attestation.
    Implementing any new policies ensuring existing controls are operating in accordance with the documented/mapped process.  Represents the Head, Financial Control at meetings when required and will ensure any new policies or changes in policies are communicated within the Finance Team.
    Responsible for the preparation and submission of statutory accounts
    Processing Financial Management information through SAP and TM1 accurately and timely
    Ensuring that the reporting requirements to Management Group and Statutory reports are complete, accurate and timely.
    To be a trusted technical expert with respect to Central Bank regulations, SARB, IFRS/IAS, and other Group Policies within Finance, ensuring that accounting follows IFRS and regulatory accounting guidelines.
    Providing expertise for all aspects of financial controls and reporting, and deliver improved Risk Management Control and Compliance
    To ensure that appropriate statutory audits and examinations are conducted in a professional and timely manner.
    Manage the balance sheets and the profit and loss accounts of the subsidiary companies and provide avenues of improvement.
    Assist the financial controller in the cost control management across the bank, supporting the Business Partners with review and challenge of both BAU and Project costs.
    Provide training to other team members.
    Responsible for the Eliminations process including reviewing all mismatches and will chase the parties involved where material mismatches occur so that these can be understood and be explained.  Provides coaching to the parties involved to ensure mismatches which are not due to timing don’t re-occur.
    Responsible for running the monthly Journal QA and Account Reconciliation QA processes, including selecting the sample, conducting the sample, and collating the results for sign off by the Head, Financial Control.

    Key Accountability:

    Financial Reporting-Time split%:30%

    Implementing the controls and processes to ensure the Bank follows all Group Accounting and financial control policies and to account reconciliation. This includes ensuring that reconcilers and reviewers are in place and that, they are trained in their responsibilities and monitoring the reconciliation and review process, chasing for adherence to policy as appropriate.
    Review and reconcile Finance Department’s Internal Accounts Ensure internal accounts are operated with proper authority from Finance.
    Minimizing operational risks within the business by ensuring that GL control measures are in place in line with the GL Control Framework ensuring Finance maintains Green Audits.
    Proactively educate Finance Team on operational rigor requirements by offering training & coaching.
    Work with key risk, control, and compliance areas i.e., Executive Risk Committee and, and other Risk Management Committees to ensure the early identification and resolution of control issues.
    Assist all controls teams to develop improvement actions, and track progress on remediation.
    Conduct quarterly visits to all Head Office Depts. and Sampled Branches and carrying out ‘health checks’ after each visit agree action plan with business area, compile accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports to the Head, Financial Control/Balance Sheet Committee.
    Set timetable and coordinate auditor’s requests in respect of both internal and external audits. Responsible for managing the closure of all audit findings, ensure action plans are in place and report to BAGL as necessary.
    Work closely with the GL controllers and reconciliation teams to ensure adequate monitoring of usage of GL s for accurate financial reporting.
    Responsible for the Finance control framework
    Monitoring the performance of controls by reviewing them with the control owners or using the online tool.   Reports on exceptions, issues, and items at risk – where early resolution is not possible will ensure an action plan is in place with clear line of sight to resolution.
    Responsible for running the monthly Balance Sheet Review Process and Account Reconciliation processes, including selecting the sample, conducting the sample and collating the results for Head Office and having these signed off by the Head, Financial Control.
    Responsible for the Eliminations process including reviewing all mismatches and will chase the parties involved where material mismatches occur so that these can be understood and be explained.  Provides coaching to the parties involved to ensure mismatches which are not due to timing don’t re-occur. Will liaise with the FRSC to resolve operational issues which result in elimination mismatches occurring.
    Implement any new policies ensuring existing controls are operating in accordance with the documented / mapped process.  Represents the Head, Financial Control at meetings when required and will ensure any new policies or changes in policies are communicated within the Finance Team.
    Ensuring that all processes and controls have been carried out to ensure the SBU Financial Controller is able to sign the formal FD attestation.  Prepares the list of Control Issues and Numeric Tables which form a major part of the attestation.  Overall ensure appropriate confidence for the FD/MD to attest to the financial results.
    Any issues with controls and processes which cannot be resolved by the jobholder should be escalated to the Financial Controller – Projects and Controls to advise on or resolve.

    Compliance – CBK Reporting- Time split%:30%, Decision Control-Time split%:30%

    1. Prepare and submit to Central Bank, the following returns: – 

    Liquidity Statement (PR5_2) as at 10th, 20th, and End month
    Banking Statistics (BSM) reports as at 10th, 20th, and End month
    Deposit Protection Fund Board (DPF)
    Profit and Loss (PR21)
    Capital to Risk Weighted Assets (PR3)
    Quarterly balance sheet (PR5_1)
    Monthly Government accounts return
    Quarterly Agricultural return

    To facilitate effective and constructive sharing of knowledge and experience of compliance issues across the cluster and to effectively engage with other clusters and AGL
    Keep local compliance stakeholders updated on regulatory pronouncements, and the impact to their business.
    Keep local compliance stakeholders updated on regulatory pronouncements, and the impact to their business.
    Be the understudy for the Financial Reporting and Controls Manager
    Be up to date on all regulatory changes and can articulate the impact to the business. Well informed on current industry thinking.
    Responsibility for maintaining proper accounting records
    Responsible for the chart of accounts and correct GL mapping in TM1 and SAP
    Ensure the timely and effective preparation and maintenance of the Fixed assets register to enable accurate calculation, movement, and monitoring of depreciation
    Managing the ETA (intergroup recharge) process, including gathering information to calculate the ETA’s and the preparation of PC Uploads for input into SAP
    Responsible for ensuring accurate period end close and ensuring all month – end reconciliations are done. In Consultation with Head of Financial Control pass and document all agreed adjustments into TM1
    Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of raw data into and out of both SAP and TM1 to finalise the base financial information i.e. ‘one version of the truth’. This output is primarily used to produce the reports for Management Accounts such as the CMC Financial Performance pack.
    Responsible for regulatory reporting to the Central Bank of Kenya – Review and approve the completed schedules before they are submitted.
    Responsible for the quarterly, half year & full year statutory reporting, including newspaper publications
    Ensure compliance with IFRS/Group Accounting policies, regulatory guidelines and procedures in Group, Statutory and Regulatory reporting.
    Actively develops a culture of continuous improvement. Review processes procedures and requirements, on a regular basis, identify areas for improvement and drives through the necessary changes.
    Ensure all queries from the Relationship Management team and/or Business are dealt with appropriately and issues escalated as required.
    Keep local compliance stakeholders updated on regulatory pronouncements, and the impact to their business.

    Financial Control- Time split%:40%

    Implementing the Financial Controls and Processes to ensure the Bank is complying with all Group accounting and financial control policies and to account reconciliation.
    Reviewing processes procedures and requirements, on a regular basis, identifying areas for improvement and driving the necessary changes
    Coordinate all annual audit & statutory reporting activities, including preparation of financial schedules & reports.
    Developing and maintaining relevant and timely information for the Balance Sheet Review Committee and other control forums to enable effective decision making and achievement of targets.
    Coordinate all annual audit & statutory reporting activities, including preparation of financial schedules & reports.
    Management of audit action items, ensuring closure by due date
    Implement the account Ownership and reconciliation policy ensuring the reconciliation and verification of all accounts within the General Ledger (GL) that are used for internal and/or external financial reporting, including financial statements and disclosures. 
    Maintaining the Bank Chart of accounts and the General Ledger opening workflow attending to ad hoc queries from the branches and business units relating to GL usage and reconciliations.
    Timely and accurate submission of Finance Control monthly attestation
    Providing adequate information to account owners to enable them to complete their control attestations at the required intervals.
    Collating and Providing appropriate P&L and balance sheet commentary to the group
    Brings clarity of thought to financial implications and guides the business to the decision that needs to be made. Using breadth and depth of business knowledge and experience gives the business confidence in the decisions taken. Challenges rationale with clarity and intuition and brings creativity and innovation to alternative solutions.
    Creates the business information delivery mechanisms to facilitate insightful provision of information to unit management, and to analyse and interpret the value chain performance of service operations.
    Bring clarity of thought to the financial and non-financial implications and guide the business to the decision that needs to be made. 
    Can clearly articulate impacts of scenario analysis and put forward solutions/ recommendations for consideration. 
    Demonstrate capability to manipulate the financial drivers of cost & profit to support analysis of benefits impacts of investments, articulating risk and issues and financial implications.

    Other facilitative Support Functions – 20%

    Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.  Actively look for ways of smoothing peaks and troughs and reducing time scales. Assist with the development of Financial Plans and ensure that these are implemented.
    Assist with the development and monitoring of performance metrics / internal monthly scorecard for the Bank, and use these to drive and improve performance, drive out costs, add value, and improve customer service.
    Assist in the preparation of the Statutory Audits and Central Bank inspection visits to the Bank.
    Provide trusted financial analysis on a wide range of complex technical/business issues in connection with jobholder’s area of responsibility, e.g. variances, trend, impact of change initiatives, impact of new accounting regulations and how to account for new areas/ types of business.

    Team Building- Time split%:10%

    Act as part of the leadership team within Finance, developing and implementing strategy to deliver the Finance vision and achieve overall finance goals.
    Invests time in colleagues. Actively share knowledge and shares best practice with colleagues.
    Determine and manage Finance resources effectively to exceed customer expectations.

    Preferred Qualification

    Certified Public Accountant
    Bachelors in a Business/Finance course

    Knowledge and Skills

    Broad knowledge of the Bank’s financial, costing and management accounting processes.
    Good knowledge of the bank’s products and services.
    Good Knowledge of CBK Regulatory guidelines.
    Thorough understanding of the SAP GL.
    Broad understanding of the Finance functions at all levels throughout Group
    Thorough knowledge of the Bank’s accounting policies and procedures
    Previous experience in a Finance function.
    Certified Public Accountant

    Behavioural Competencies

    Competency
    Leadership skills
    Teamwork and collaboration
    Stakeholder management
    Business acumen

    Technical Competencies

    Financial analysis
    Financial controls
    Analytical skills
    Strong understanding of IFRS/IAS
    Understanding Prudential guidelines

    Apply via :

    absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Secondment – Head Regional Bureau Nairobi

    Secondment – Head Regional Bureau Nairobi

    INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

    Under the supervision of the Director Global Outreach and Regional Support (GORS), the Head of Regional Bureau will manage a program covering a specialized range of activities within the Regional Bureau, through direct supervision of several project leaders and project teams of specialized staff.
    He/she ensures (1) that the policies of the Directorate and the strategic and tactical objectives (in so far as they concern the work of the Regional Bureau) are explained to, understood and known by the multiple staff members in the Regional Bureau, and fully implemented by the Regional Bureau; and (2) that the Regional Bureau functions efficiently and generates an effective performance as well as monitored and measured output.
    The incumbent will be required to manage a complex program on very specialized issues within the context of self-contained and mutually supportive projects covering INTERPOL’s strategic law enforcement activities under the guidance of the Director.
    He/she will be directly responsible for all staff in his/her Regional Bureau within the (core business) Directorate, as well as assisting his/her director to plan programs, projects, personnel, staffing and a budget cycle, and then manage its related financial and staffing resources.

    PRIMARY DUTIES
    Duty 1

    Define, plan, and implement the Program and policies of the Regional Bureau so that its different components provide, through well-led and managed projects, quality a) specialized and b) operational police support in a timely manner both in specialized crime and regional and national specialization; and maintain an in-depth knowledge covering a wide range and scope of important of police matters. This police support will include training and investigative support to INTERPOL’s Member Countries on specific high profile crime areas, as well as operational and administrative services for their regional and national crime fighting activities as required.

    Main activities as part of duty 1:

    Perform a wide range of managerial activities related to the coordination and supervision of the Regional Bureau, including, but not limited to, program and project management, personnel, financial planning, strategic and operational decision making, and policy issues.
    Maintain all policy objectives, working methods, and procedures and high level techniques under review and conduct changes to enhance the efficiency or effectiveness of the Regional Bureau.
    Provide regular and timely ad-hoc reporting to the Director on the activities of the Regional Bureau.
    Prepare annual Program work plans for the Regional Bureau along with sufficient details to enable appropriate staffing and budgetary planning proposals to the Director.
    Prepare and/or direct and supervise the preparation of project initiation documents, project plans, project outcomes and performance measurement.
    Ensure all tasks assigned by the Director, Executive Director or the Secretary General, (including issues arising from General Assembly, Resolutions, recommendations of Regional Conferences, and action plans) that are assigned within the programmed projects of the Regional Bureau are managed and overseen and that they receive appropriate priority and handling from the Regional Bureau.

    Duty 2

    Initiate, coordinate, and ensure that the Regional Bureau will, in a timely manner, identify existing and emerging crime related issues and provide managed project-based solutions for the international law enforcement community and establish regular status reports of the Regional Bureau’s activities for the Director and regular reporting on the outcomes of projects to the Executive Directors.

    Main activities as part of duty 2:

    Develop and implement a process for determining Regional Bureau priorities within the range of projects under the Regional Bureau Program to be assessed against the strategic priorities of INTERPOL, the Executive Directorate for Police Services and the Directorate itself. Working in cooperation with the Director, and the Executive Director, develop, oversee, and manage the execution of priority projects within the Regional Bureau and all staff working on those projects.
    Ensure that staff of the Regional Bureau receive clear and timely instructions regarding internal management decisions and the expectations of the Director, the Executive Director and the Secretary General.
    Continuously follow-up on the progress and results of on-going projects and provide accurate and timely advice and guidance to the Director.
    Ensure effective liaison arrangements exist and are practiced between the Regional Bureau and all its project teams and with other Directorates within the General Secretariat.
    Ensure that all police information referred for advice or exploitation to be entered into the Criminal Information System and/or be the subject of a publication, is processed in an expeditious manner and according to the Organization’s various rules pertaining to the use and safeguarding of police information.
    Make recommendations to the Director regarding recruitment, staffing, and budget requirements, to ensure that the Regional Bureau is staffed at an appropriate level and maintains the correct range of skills to support the strategic role of the Regional Bureau’s program and projects.

    Duty 3

    Assist the Director in the continuous development of the Directorate and the INTERPOL Organization.

    Main activities as part of duty 3:

    Continuously manage, review, evaluate, thoroughly analyse and correct key processes within the Regional Bureau in order to keep pace with the changing criminal, social and geopolitical environment. Make clear, accurate, and timely recommendations to the Director andExecutive Director regarding key processes.
    Determine and coordinate the proper functioning of the Regional Bureau at all levels of management within the Directorate and the Executive Directorate for Police Services.

    Duty 4

    Develop and maintain effective contacts with other Regional Bureaus, Sub-Directorates and Directorates of the General Secretariat, including leading or participating (as an expert in a field) in expert Working Groups, RBs, NCBs and other regional, national and international institutions outside the Organization, as directed, and represent the Directorate and General Secretariat in meetings and other fora when called upon to do so.

    Main activities as part of duty 4:

    Liaise effectively and efficiently with all other Programs and units within the Directorate,
    Executive Directorate for Police Services, and the General Secretariat to ensure that there is a common understanding of policy and project issues and procedures through timely and appropriate cooperation and information sharing.
    Maintain close and effective working relationships outside the Regional Bureau, the Directorate, the Executive Directorate for Police Services and the General Secretariat, such as Police Chiefs, NCBs, and other regional, national and international institutions, under the general guidance of the Director and Executive Director.
    Could be required to either lead or participate as an expert in internal expert Working Groups aimed at proposing high level operational/regional/specialized crime expertise on some processes to be addressed internally or in co-operation with Member Countries.

    Duty 5

    Act on behalf of the Director, in his absence, and when required, at organizational as well as international conferences and meetings.

    Main activities as part of duty 5:

    Accurately represent the views and opinions of the Director and Executive Director at meetings, both inside and outside the Directorate and General Secretariat.
    Perform all other duties and responsibilities delegated by the Director and ensure that all advice, decisions and issues on policy, programs and projects is consistent with INTERPOL policy and the directions of the Director and Executive Director.
    Perform all other functions, duties, and responsibilities that may be directed by the Director and Executive Director to ensure the smooth functioning of the Regional Bureau’s programs and projects.
    When called upon, and under the guidance of the Director, brief media representatives on issues pertaining to the specialized and technical work of programs and projects within the Regional Bureau or as otherwise required.

    Duty 6

    Seek self-developed and independent solutions, resulting from in-depth analysis on Regional Bureau issues, and provide them as recommendations for projects, activities and missions for the Regional Bureau to be undertaken, and prepare accurate and timely reports on action taken.

    Main activities as part of duty 6:

    Provide sound and accurate advice and recommendations regarding the correct and efficient utilization of the Regional Bureau’s financial and staffing resources.
    Provide and manage an in-depth analysis on specific projects, activities and missions to be undertaken by the Regional Bureau in accordance with the strategic framework of the Regional Bureau’s programs and make appropriate recommendations to the Director and the Executive Director.

    Duty 7

    Generally, maintain a detailed knowledge of the activities, strategies and tactical objectives and outcomes of project leaders and project teams under his/her direct supervision.

    Main activities as part of duty 7:

    Perform all duties assigned by the Director and Executive Director in the manner prescribed.
    Perform all other duties assigned by the Director in a manner, which is consistent with the policies of the Organization and direction of the Director and Executive Director.

    DUTY 8

    Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the hierarchy.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.
    All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

    Training/Education required

     University degree (preferably in Law, Public Policy or Police Management)
     Law enforcement training at senior level.

    Experience required.

     Minimum of 10 years’ experience in highly specialized criminal investigations including regional and national expertise/operational police support.
     Sound background in the management of strategic programs and projects and their performance monitoring, measurement and reporting.
     Experience as a Senior Manager of a national law enforcement agency or an equivalent position in an international law enforcement organization.
     Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, with only minimum supervision.
     Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in e.g. international working groups, joint international projects, etc.

    Languages

     Professional fluency in English and French is required.
     Proficiency in a third official language of the Organization would be an additional asset.

    Specific skills required.

     Background in the use of computer systems.
     Strong leadership qualities and solid presentation and communication skills are required.

    Special aptitudes required.

     Personal and professional maturity.
     Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical, specifically inductive, reasoning.
     Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
     Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form.
     Ability to work under pressure.
     Good social, specifically multicultural, skills.
     Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
     Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
     Ability to synthesize.
     Good listening skills.

    Apply via :

    interpol.recruitmentplatform.com

  • Deputy School Principal

    Deputy School Principal

    Job Summary:

    The position reports to the School Principal. Besides teaching, the position holder will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, department heads, teachers, non–teaching staff , students and other stakeholders in ensuring that the highest standards of teaching and learning, discipline, professional development, staff supervision and evaluation, health & safety, extra curriculum activities amongst others are practiced and adhered to throughout the school calendar. The Deputy School Principal(s) will deputize the School Principal in the above mentioned key duties and responsibilities as will be delegated.

    Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

    Must be academically endowed i.e. Degree in Education (Must Have). Masters is an added advantage.
    Post-Graduate Degree in similar field will be an added advantage Degree/ Diploma in Educational administration and management (Must Have).
    Experience as a School Administrator for over 5 years with over 8 years hands-on teaching experience. Must have served as HOD or Dean of Academics in the previous years of experience.
    Experience as a Deputy School Principal for over 3 years with over 5 years hands-on teaching experience (for the Deputy School Principals).
    Ability to train staff on variety of fields. Evidence of the same will be necessary.
    Adequate knowledge of CBC Curriculum and evidence of practice in previous stations required.
    They should have experience as well as be skilled educators.
    Knowledge of administrative processes of a school is necessary.
    They should be able to comfortably use computers (e.g. MS Office) and education management systems.
    Have excellent communication and inter personal skills.
    Possess outstanding organizational ability aimed at standardizing education at the school.
    Excellent listeners, attentive and keen on even minor details.
    Have excellent problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills.
    Possess quality of good and sound judgment and decision-making aptitude.
    Must be a team player and capable of working long hours under pressure.
    Must be able to handle both Primary and Secondary Section

    Skills and experience you will need

    excellent spoken and written communication skills
    methodical and well-organised
    able to work accurately and pay attention to detail
    confidence with figures
    good ICT skills
    able to relate well with pupils, teachers and parents
    able to prioritise work
    sensitivity and understanding
    to be flexible and open to change
    to be thorough and pay attention to detail

    Qualified applicants should email a detailed CV with a covering letter indicating their availability period, current and expected salary addressed to the School Director, vacancies@swamiacademyemb.co.ke  not later than 11th August, 2023 close of business.

    Apply via :

    vacancies@swamiacademyemb.co.ke

  • Chef Housekeeper Hotel Manager

    Chef Housekeeper Hotel Manager

    About the Client:

    Our client is a 24hours Hotel located along Kisumu-Busia Road offering conferencing, accommodation and other hotel services and is looking for a highly skilled, passionate, creative and experienced in diverse cuisine individual to join his team as a Chef.

    Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure preparation of food products are done effectively and correctly as per the laid down procedures
    Consult and check on daily requirements, functions and last minute events
    Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen
    Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
    Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
    Ensure all foods and produce received are well labelled, Date stamped and stored correctly
    Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks
    Ensure the standard recipes for all dishes are followed correctly and maintain uniformity of taste, Quality and portion control
    Ensure food preparation procedures are followed with critical check on costs and wastage
    Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
    Ensure all relevant documentations are maintained and report the same to immediate supervisor
    Ensure all stock levels are maintained and correctly documented
    Ensure to attend to any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
    Instruct and lead subordinates through their daily requirements in food preparation and actively take part in set up and supervising of buffets and special functions
    Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
    Guide and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    Key Qualifications

    Diploma or higher national diploma in food production
    A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
    Certificate in Food production
    Knowledge in HACCP
    Excellent record in kitchen operations and procedures
    Exceptional cooking skills
    Computer skills is an added advantage
    Work planning and organization skills
    Knowledge in Safety and hygiene awareness
    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
    Excellent customer relations and people management skills
    Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision

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    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@italgloballtd.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    careers@italgloballtd.com

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

    Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    Conduct regular tools assessment in collaboration with the sub county and facility HRIOS to ensure that facilities have standard data collection and reporting tools. 
    Support the facility/Sub-County/County HRIOS in forecasting, distribution and redistribution of standard MOH tools as well as project customized tools. 
    Mentorship of health service providers on correct use of standard national recording and reporting tools and correct interpretation of indicators making reference to the indicator manual and user guides. 
    Champion implementation of EMR and e-HTS through mentorship support to EMR users, rolling out of EMR to new sites and ensuring 100% reporting rates for all EMR sites in the National Data Warehouse (NDW). 
    Ensure data quality in the EMR data by regularly reviewing data charts in the National Data Warehouse dashboard and providing feedback to facility staff and sub-county team. 
    Support and coordinate monthly data collection processes for all the facilities assigned and ensure all reports are collected and submitted within specified timelines. 
    Work closely with the Sub-County HRIOS to ensure timely submission of monthly standard MOH reports by facilities as well as timely entry into KHIS by 15 thof every month. 
    Work closely with facility staff to ensure timely submission of monthly project level reports  and timely upload into the projects internal database server IMIS (Information Management Information System) 
    Work with facilities, Sub-County and County teams to ensure the data submitted to KHIS and DATIM meet the data quality standards through conducting monthly Data Quality Audits (DQAs) and sharing feedback with all the relevant stakeholders. 
    Work with the MDT to conduct monthly gap analysis ensuring all service gaps are justified, all data gaps are addressed and corrected reports re-uploaded both in KHIS and project’s internal system. 
    Support convening and coordination of monthly data reviews in all the high volume sites, maintaining records of data review meetings held. 
    Work with sites to ensure M&E SOPs, Data review minutes and DQA reports are filed and action plans well documented. 
    Document findings in the MOH supervision booklet and actively follow-up facilities to ensure that commonly agreed data management improvement plans are followed and monitored by all parties. 
    Work with sites to ensure confidentiality and security of patient data is guaranteed and maintained by storing registers in a lockable cabinet and not sharing passwords for EMRs. 
    Work with facilities to maintain an updated inventory of EMR equipment and ensure electronic data security protocols are adhered to by all users. 
    Disseminate annual performance targets to facilities and ensure printed targets are pinned on the wall in the various service delivery points and sensitization checklist signed. 
    Actively support in monitoring of progress towards targets achievement through updated performance dashboards and charts. 
    Working closely with MOH County and Sub-County team, champion for NASCOP e-learning courses enrollment by facility staff i.e. M&E courses, Case-Based Surveillance etc. 
    Participate in CQI activities by ensuring CQI charts are updated on site.
    Participate in Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings and activities in the county stationed. 
    Participate in quarterly, semi-annual and annual DATIM data entry and preparation. 
    Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Diploma in Statistics/Health Information Systems/Health Records and Information Technology with at least 4 years work experience in data management systems and experience in use of
    MOH tools. 
    Excellent understanding of PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements is a must.
    Demonstrated experience with National Health Management Information Systems and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
    Good interpersonal skills and ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings. Experience in training is an added advantage.
    Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Epi Info, Stata.Good organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.

    Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received by 11 August 2023.Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

  • Manager, IT

    Manager, IT

    Purpose of the role

    This position’s main jobs are to maintain information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions. The Manager of IT will play a key role in advising and assisting the management team.

    Job Description
    Deliver on-time and uninterrupted IT performance:

    Has full responsibility of IT operations on daily and regular basis.
    Direct and lead IT function to successfully deliver smooth uptime IT performance to support DDD business up and running.
    Optimize DDD existing IT best practices and drive IT process improvements
    Take ownership and leadership around IT infrastructure and security, business continuity and disaster recovery.
    Provide regular and on-time accurate IT performance dashboard to senior management.

    Provide people and technical thought leadership to IT staff:

    Plan, Monitor, manage and lead IT department including hiring, budgeting, cost controlling, on the job training, coaching, motivating and managing people’s performance.
    Create environment in IT department where people are engaged and open.

    Lead by example

    Provide leadership and maintain company culture and values, ethical and legal practices and service levels.

    Collaborate and Partner with other functions:

    Work with Production Manager, ensure that IT supports the production work in tasks as needed, including maintenance and support of all equipment.
    Work closely with Project Managers in planning IT capacity including network, servers, and storage spaces.
    Work with HR Department in designing training curriculum for improving employees and volunteers with IT skills.
    Regularly check the quality of computer, software, hardware, network and other office equipment and manage the replacement and upgrade strategy.
    Manage the organization’s help desk
    Work closely with Finance Department in updating PPE and tracking IT licenses.
    Support marketing in handling donated IT equipment and software.
    Control major facility components such as generators and fire suppression equipment.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in some form of Computer Engineering discipline
    Extensive knowledge of IT systems  required, CCNA is a plus
    Minimum 7 years experience leading IT department
    Management skills in delegation, follow-up, monitoring, and evaluation of the IT department
    Very good interpersonal skills
    Good written and spoken English
    Able to work under pressure
    Be a ‘change agent’ in using technology, tools, and processes to increase competitive advantages.
    Should have a strong understanding of IT infrastructure,      Configurations, and VPN. load balancing
    Should be well versed with cloud infrastructure, AWS, ISP- P2P, Internet leased lines, Configuring and optimizing systems Knowledge of Storage, UPS Monitoring tools, Configuration of firewalls, Wi-Fi, operating systems & version tools, Server configuration and upgradation and management. Implementing Security Policies, Managing local LAN / WAN infra. Strong exposure of switches/routers. Understanding for implementing effecting load balancing, understanding of VM and remote monitoring.
    Should be well versed with the certification of ISO 270001, SOC 2, and VAPT.

    Preferable Attributes:

    1+ years in IT managerial role in IT Company or any form of Business Processing Outsourcing environment.
    Experience or has any in interest in machine learning and AI services including training data services, computer vision, and AWS Cloud is an advantage.
    Knowledge on solution development through software and/or automation is a plus.
    Be passionate in social business

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com