Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 31, 2017

  • Software Programmer

    Software Programmer

    Job description
    Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status
    e KARP II, CHAP UIZIMA, COE-HM, And CRISS Plus With The Following Mandate

    The Strategic Information portfolio comprises of 4 sub award contracts supported by the US Center for Disease Control i.
    Support and strengthen quality integrated health information systems for sustainable data-driven HIV response in the target Faith Based & Government Facilities.
    Implement EMR (IQCare) for priority services such as HTS (for 90-90-90), and billing, for economic value added/cost-per-patient analyses.
    Enhance and maintain IQTools for use for DDIU, and interoperability with the USG PEPFAR DATIM database and with the Kenya MoH District Health Information System (DHIS 2.0).
    Interoperate EMR (IQCare) with other systems at facility level, such as systems developed by KEMSA for commodity management. Interoperate IQCare and the DSL initiative led by the UoN HealthIT project.
    Deliver the Hierarchy of Strategic Information. Specifically, the components of IQTools (the interoperability of HIS at health facility, data mining, and preliminary data transformation), and the components of DDIU (descriptive statistics; data transformation, data visualization, including geospatial (GIS) analyses, and inferential statistics; outcome measures, evaluations, and publications).
    Strengthen the capacity of county and subcounty clinicians, data entrants, and coordinators to use data in decision making across multiple program areas, including PMTCT, TB/HIV, and care and treatment.

    Responsibilities

    The System Programmer will work closely with the project stakeholders, quality assurance specialist and business analysts. The Programmer will work with the software development team and will be required to translate business requirements into a final, robust, scalable, and secure software product.
    Utilize established development tools, guidelines and conventions to design, develop, and test the EMR/EHR.
    Enhance existing EMR/EHR by analysing business requirements, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
    Maintain existing EMR/EHR by identifying and correcting software defects.
    Engaging users and the technology team in order to prioritize system feature requests
    Provide insight regarding usability and user experience to guide the development and impact of the products for our customers.
    Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the project
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
    Perform other duties as directed

    Duration: 3 Months
    Requirements

    Bachelor degree in Computer Science
    At least three (3) years of professional experience as a system programmer with responsibilities that includes software development, database development, system integration, data migration, and system performance optimization, Experience in software development to include web applications, client-facing user interfaces, system integration and inter-operability;
    Working experience with either ASP.NET, ASP.NET core or Java, well versed with bootstrap and C#, HTML5. Excellent understanding of modern database design and development (MS-SQL, MySQL), Understands unit testing, APIs, JSON, jQuery, serialization, object oriented programming, data exchange, source control, and system documentation;
    Experience in mobile programming (android/windows) and Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)/Electronic Health Records (EHR) software is an added advantage.
    Strong written and verbal communications skills; fluency in English
    Good interpersonal skills
    Kenyan National

  • Health Management & Process Officer

    Health Management & Process Officer

    The objective of this role is to undertake an independent Alternatives Analysis on various HMIS systems and report on their functionalities, alignment to national EMR/EHR standards and guidelines, to inform programmatic alignment. Undertake process assessment of the processes within the hospital, document and process measures that can be employed to improve the process or a new process that would be more cost effective and efficient at delivering quality care to the patients at the hospital.
    The incumbent should provide an objective basis to assist in:

    Deciding which EMR to adopt for the efficient running of the hospital.
    What processes should be scrapped.
    What processes should be improved and how to improve them.
    What new processes should be adopted to increase the hospital efficiency
    How to effectively commercialize some of hospital processes while maintaining that it should be at a subsidized
    rate for most of the patients.
    Data transmission: Capability to electronically transmit data to DHIS2 and national data warehouse

    Responsibilities

    Develop an assessment inception report detailing the work methodology and schedule.
    Develop tools for system desk review and field assessment
    Conduct a SWOT analysis for each HMIS system
    Conduct a trade-off analysis by establishing a weighted score for each of the HMIS alternatives
    Prepare a report detailing the findings of the assessment
    Prepare detailed process diagrams for the agreed upon processes to be adopted at the facility
    Detailed report

    Job Qualifications

    University degree in either Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics or closely related fields
    Deep understanding of software development, design and architecture for an enterprise information system Conversant with health informatics.
    Experience in preparation of reports on technology aspects of an information system,
    Demonstrable experience in carrying out information systems assessment including assessing usability, perceived usefulness, user privacy and data security, integrity and correctness of data.
    Good knowledge of MoH tools in use at health facilities
    Excellent analytical, interpersonal and report writing skills
    Excellent process analysis skills

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    REF NO: 02/JOFAR/HR 001/2017
    We are looking for a Sales Executive to join our vibrant, fun and diverse team who meets the below criteria:
    Qualifications

    Diploma in Business or related field
    A Diploma or higher in either of these field; computer networking, Internet Support, IT, Telecommunication, Information Science.
    Six months and above experience in sales & Marketing
    Good understanding of ISP industry.
    Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics and requirements.
    Strategic mind set, capable of completing tasks and actions needed for company growth.
    Must be proactive, with the tenacity to overcome market challenges.
    Able to work under pressure with little or no supervision
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Experience as a sales executive in the ISP industry is an added advantage.

  • Company Secretary

    Company Secretary

    Job Particulars:
     
    A Secretarial firm located in Nairobi seeks to fill the above position to take charge / lead the Company secretarial services, direct and train staff on company secretarial duties.  
    Duties to include;

    Convening and servicing annual general meetings (AGMs)
    Providing company secretarial services to clients
    Providing support to committees and working parties such as the BOD etc
    Handling correspondence before & after meetings

    Qualifications: CPSK and relevant degree
    Experience: 2 Years’ experience in a busy company secretarial

  • Head of IT Operations IT Projects Manager

    Head of IT Operations IT Projects Manager

    Reporting to the CTO, the Head of IT Operations will provide direction for the day-to-day management, execution and delivery of IT Consultancy Services.
    Job Responsibilities

    Provide leadership and mentorship to a range of functions within the IT Operations: Project Management, Business Analysts, QA, Helpdesk and ITIL.
    Partner with the business to understand the strategy and align IT strategy to support the business Responsible for the integrity of the work created by the teams. Strong leadership qualities are critical to leading and mentoring the team in the pursuit of delivering this service, scaling our teams and processes.
    Have a strong technical vision and work with your teams to put a plan in place to get there. Work with others to develop a plan that combines the goals of the business, system and software strategies, and technical strengths and weaknesses to create a vision at scale.
    Identify and infuse organizational metrics to continuously hold your teams accountable to high levels of performance.
    Provide strategic direction, technical and business road maps, financial planning and oversight in support of these areas.
    Oversee the formulation of IT policies, procedures, and performance management processes and measures.
    Collaborate with all internal functions to understand the business we are building, and maintain the mantra to provide capabilities and deliver projects that provide competitive advantage.
    Responsible for all Information Technology forecasting and budgeting and maintaining a lean team
    Manage a customer-oriented help desk team, focused on day-to-day support of Bluesky’s clients
    Prepare and conduct effective presentations; assess priorities and self-time manage through deliverables; and coordinate activities with diverse groups and individuals including senior business stakeholders.
    Maintain strong alignment with business counterparts, e.g., business PMO and Finance alignment (for budgets)

    Requirements

    Capacity to think strategically to identify issues and develop long-term solutions
    Demonstrated project management skills and strong business acumen
    Ability to influence change across a matrix organization and collaborate with business and technology teams to deliver solutions.
    Consulting/Problem Solving – ability to work in an advisory capacity to identify key technical and business problems, develop, and evaluate alternative solutions and make recommendations.

    Experience and Education Background:

    Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Science, Project planning management from a recognized University/Institution.
    5+ years’ work experience in IT Project Management, with at least 2 years of managerial experience.
    Experience in banking, Telecommunication or consulting industry will be a plus.

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  • Livestock Production Officer

    Livestock Production Officer

    Job description
    Essential Character Traits
    Result Oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable and honest individual
    Responsibilities & Deliverables

    Mobilization and strengthening of Dairy Interest Groups to become effective participants in the dairy production improvement activities
    Based on the ongoing assessment, develop a plan for building capacity of the Peer Farmer Trainers and use the plan to train them so that they can
    effectively facilitate the group strengthening activities at the grassroots.
    Coordinate the strengthening of the 800 DIGs to become active participants in the dairy production improvement activities.
    Promote the formation of Savings and Credit Schemes by the DIGs to ensure that small holder farmers at the grassroots have mechanisms to finance the
    dairy improvement activities
    Facilitate the training of the DIGs on Group dynamics and social capital strengthening
    Facilitate the formation of Group Management Committees in each of the hubs (Producer Organizations)

    Deliverables

    Functional Extension Coordination Structures in the 18 hubs (Producer Organizations) by the end of the first year.
    18 Producer Organizations with functional extension subcommittees and coordinating extension activities
    18 Producer Organizations implementing efficient Breeding and feeding plans
    Each hub with a functional system for delivery of Artificial Insemination and Animal Health Services
    AI services delivered system developed to service 20,000 farmers in the project area by the end of the second year.
    Progress reports submitted on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, within the expected schedule.

    Planning and Reporting

    Prepare monthly, quarterly workplans for implementing in line with the project operational plans and submit them within the expected timelines
    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and submit to the Project coordinator, within the expected timelines
    Participate in compiling of donor reports as requested

    Deliverables

    Annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly work plan produced and shared with the Project coordinator
    Well prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports submitted to the project coordinator on schedule

    Required Skills
    Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
    Most Critical Proficiencies

    Clear understanding of the dairy value chain and Heifer’s Value based model.
    Experience in delivering extension services to small scale farmers
    Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented.
    Strong farmer mobilization skills.
    Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building’ to Producer Organizations with a view to build a
    more efficient, competitive, and sustainable dairy industry.
    Knowledge of income and expense budget preparation and monitoring.
    A good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment, and knowledge of the context to which non-profit
    organizations operate.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in dairy productivity improvement and dairy value chain
    development that reaches women, youth, and underprivileged.
    Excellent organizational skills.
    Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet.
    Knowledge of and experience with developing private/public partnerships at the district level.
    Demonstrated proficiency in English and other local languages, both oral and written.

    Essential Job Functions And Physical Demands

    Preparing and presenting documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
    Ability to understand, appreciate and implement Heifer’s Value Based Holistic Community Development.
    Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the
    production segment of the dairy value chain (e.g. the concept of business development service provision).
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with culturally diverse groups of people.
    Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
    Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
    May require constant sitting; working at a computer and focusing for extended periods and performing office environment activities while on the road
    and/or in remote conditions.
    Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
    Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting inflexible deadlines.
    Ability to work with small holder farmers in rural set up while appreciating the dynamics or rural extension system
    Ability to work with minimal supervision

    Required Experience
    Minimum Requirements:
    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the fields of veterinary medicine, animal science or other related field, plus three (3) years’ experience in a mix of dairy production, value chain competitiveness, or agriculture development.
    Preferred Requirements
    Demonstrated experience in setting robust and sustainable extension systems for producer organizations. This requirement is in line with the need to have in built ‘exit strategies’ within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project end.Significant experience in supporting producer organization to increase dairy production and productivity.

  • Front Office Supervisor

    Front Office Supervisor

    Job description
    Main Purpose
    To oversee all front operations in front office cashiers, reception, Porterage and switchboard. Will also help in planning organizing and supervising functions in the aforementioned sub sections with a view of enhancing, reviewing and upgrading operating standards as detailed in the Front office SOPS
    Key Responsibilities

    Oversees all operations in front office cashiers, reception, Porterage and switchboard. Will also help in planning organizing and superiorly functions in the aforementioned sub sections.
    Oversees the prompt and courteous registration of clients at the front desk
    Oversees the close co-ordination with housekeeping department in clearance of rooms to sell
    Checks and approve all sectional duty rosters
    Organizes and conduct training for office staff.
    Ensures FO statistics are compiled on a daily basis
    Ensures mis en plus for arrivals, Lodge residents and departure is done.
    Checks all GRF on arrivals.
    Checks all bills before being charged to city ledger

    Job Specifications

    Minimum ‘O’ level education with at least KCSE Grade C or equivalent.
    Formal professional training with a Diploma front office operation from a recognized institution.
    Working experience of at least 3 years in hotel/lodge front office, bookings/sales desk or related hospitality/service industry; customer –oriented, sales focused.
    Computer proficiency (MS office suite) with experience of Fidelio Front office version 7 will be added advantage
    Strong oral and written communication skills combined with excellent presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills  including knowledge of a least one foreign language
    Be able to work on own initiative yet be part of a team
    Demonstrate meticulous attention to details, practical common-sense approach, applying good judgment at all times  and Good organization skills

  • Sales Manager FMCG Area Sales Representative

    Sales Manager FMCG Area Sales Representative

    This position is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets

    Develop sales strategies to deliver on business objectives
    Develop sales and distribution channels
    Develop and motivate sales team
    Management of credit policy and cost control
    Timely and accurate reports

    Objectives

    Develops and implements strategic sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.
    Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
    Accomplishes sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating field sales action plans.
    Develops and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.
    Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to preset standards and industry and economic trends.
    Monitors competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
    Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements
    Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
    Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.
    Assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree from recognized University in a related field is required.
    3 – 5 years work experience in sales at managerial level
    Understanding of traditional and emerging marketing channels
    Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing
    Strong computer skills,
    Self –driven attitude towards work

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  • Sales Agents

    Sales Agents

    Job Responsibilities

    Doing presentations to prospective clients and selling to them suitable insurance products or other products according to their needs.
    Meeting sales targets as may be set by the company from time to time.
    Ensuring high persistency of payments through follow ups and reminders.
    Maintaining close relationships with clients and updating them on the status of their policies, new products and any other information they may require.
    Initiating and following through premium collection procedures such as collecting cheques and other payment authority documents.
    Dedicated customer service to clients at all times including assisting the client to effect changes on their policies.
    Promoting the company brand and making sales during activations and other company events.
    Attending branch and unit meetings as may be required by the branch manager or unit manager.
    Maintaining regular contact with clients and providing additional insurance policies or other products whenever needed.
    Developing and maintaining a wide network of friends, special interest groups and social clubs necessary for forming a base of marketing and referrals.
    Learning and using the company software available for financial advisors in generating quotations and customer service.
    Delivering of policy documents to clients in good time.

    Qualifications

    KCSE Mean grade of C- and above or equivalent
    University degree/Diploma is an added advantage
    Candidate should have a minimum age of 23 years
    Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
    Experience in sales is an added advantage
    Certificate of proficiency is an added advantage

  • Financial Advisors

    Financial Advisors

    Requirements

    Doing presentations to prospective clients and selling to them suitable insurance products or other products according to their needs.
    Meeting sales targets as may be set by the company from time to time.
    Ensuring high persistency of payments through follow ups and reminders.
    Maintaining close relationships with clients and updating them on the status of their policies, new products and any other information they may require.
    Initiating and following through premium collection procedures such as collecting cheques and other payment authority documents.
    Dedicated customer service to clients at all times including assisting the client to effect changes on their policies.
    Promoting the company brand and making sales during activations and other company events.
    Attending branch and unit meetings as may be required by the branch manager or unit manager.
    Maintaining regular contact with clients and providing additional insurance policies or other products whenever needed.
    Developing and maintaining a wide network of friends, special interest groups and social clubs necessary for forming a base of marketing and referrals.
    Learning and using the company software available for financial advisors in generating quotations and customer service.
    Delivering of policy documents to clients in good time.

    Qualifications for the Financial Advisors

    KCSE Mean grade of C- and above or equivalent
    University degree/Diploma is an added advantage
    Candidate should have a minimum age of 23 years
    Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
    Experience in sales is an added advantage
    Certificate of proficiency is an added advantage