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  • Sous Chef

    Sous Chef

    Details:
    Basic
    The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following:
    Key QualificationsProfessional Qualifications and Experience

    Diploma in Culinary Arts/Certification in Food and Beverage production or similar qualification
    Bachelor’s Degree in a Hospitality related field would be an added advantage
    Management and Supervisory skills
    HACCP training would be an added advantage
    Over 3 years’ experience in supervision in hospitality industry

    Knowledge in Technical Areas (experience);

    Preparation before work (Mis-en-Place)
    Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
    Preparation of ingredients to use in cooking meals.
    Cooking food as per the orders received and menu
    Receiving, clarifying and reading the orders to ensure order is prepared as per the requirements.
    Ensuring great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served and dispatching then to the Service Staff.
    Ensuring the work area and equipment are clean and orderly for health preparation of food.
    Acting as a reliever to the chef including allocation of duties to stewards/casuals.
    Monitoring stock and place orders when there are shortages.
    Ensuring the gas is off while not in use to reduce wastage and for safety.
    Ensuring one reports to work on the assigned time.
    Maintaining a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding guest’s expectations.
    Guiding the cooks and other kitchen staff on preparation and presentation of meals.
    Ensuring the security of all foods and equipment by maintaining procedures laid down by the Health and Safety Policy.
    Training of the kitchen staff and the service department on new menus
    Allocating duties and supervising the kitchen staff
    Handling complains that may be raised by the Member/Guests
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

  • Internal Auditor

    Internal Auditor

    Impala Club Kenya is a Private Members Club that is sports oriented.  Our facilities include: an ultra-modern Health and Fitness Spa, a well-stocked Members Bar, Catering facility offering fairly priced and delicious meals, a floodlight Rugby pitch, separate Hockey and Soccer Pitches, Six Tennis and Five Squash Courts, Cricket Pitch with its own Pavilion, Big Screen TV in the main lounge, a Board Room, ample secure Cabro parking and expanded and refurbished 33 meter Swimming Pool,  where Members and their Guests enjoy, Rugby, Swimming, Cricket, Gym, Hockey, Walking, Jogging, Pool, Table Tennis, Darts and Socializing, over our ample, well maintained grounds.  We also have a Ladies Salon, a Barber shop and a Car Wash facility
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration
    At least 3 years’ experience in internal audit or having trained with a professional form of practicing Accountants for at least 2 years
    Qualified as CPA, ACCA or equivalent

    Responsibilities

    Developing the risk assessment process for target audit areas and documentation of results as guided by the Audit Committee
    Developing audit plan for specific audit assignments and implement in consultation with Audit Committee to ensure completion within agreed schedule
    Developing, in liaison with the Audit Committee appropriate audit tests and programs aimed at achieving the desired objectives in areas auditable
    Preparing, in concurrence with the Audit Committee, suitable management letters reporting on key control weaknesses, non-compliance with the Impala Club Constitution; procedures and management policies; regulatory requirements on those areas audited
    Completing audit assignments according to the agreed plan
    Carrying out the identified continuous monitoring reviews and report on the results at the agreed intervals
    Working together with our External Auditors on annual confirmation of assets, debtors, creditors, member account, income, expenditure and cash and bank balance and compile report on this exercise
    Assisting in follow up and disposal of cleared audit issues logged from previous audits
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

     The purpose of the role is to plan and carry out specific audit exercises on the Club’s operations in an efficient, economical and effective manner so as to ensure that the Club’s operations comply with the legal requirements of Impala Club Constitution. The Internal Auditor will directly report to the Audit Committee.
    Competencies & Interpersonal Skills

    Technical skills to effectively perform Internal Audit activities in a manner that consistently achieves established quality standards or benchmarks
    Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage expectations of stakeholders and auditees who impact performance
    Planning and organizing to effectively structure work assignments for timely delivery on audit assignments
    Knowledge and effective application of all relevant laws, policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently require compliance standards or benchmarks
    Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance and customer service oriented culture

    DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job description is not the exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

  • Waiter/Waitress

    Waiter/Waitress

    Details:
    Location: Voi, Coast Province.
    The Waiter shall be responsible for overseeing proper set up of tables, food and beverages service to guests and providing good customer service.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Presenting menus and explaining menu items to guests;
    Taking orders, serving drinks for guests and refilling guests drink orders throughout the meal;
    Relaying guests’ orders to kitchen staff and delivering orders to guests;
    Preparing tables for meals, including setting up items such as linen, silverware and glassware;
    Receiving payment for the meals and drinks from the guests;
    Filling salt, pepper, sugar and napkin containers;
    Removing empty plates, used silverware and soiled napkins from tables;
    Coordinating with other waiters to provide team oriented service;
    Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications for the Waiter Job:

    Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and Sales or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    KCSE grade C – (Minus) or its equivalent; and
    Two (2) years experience in the same capacity especially in Restaurant.

    Key Competencies:

    Good communication, customer care and interpersonal skills;
    Well organized, presentable, with patient attitude and with the ability to work under pressure;
    Be a good team player; and
    Be fluent in English.

  • Youth Co Care Workers (Coaches / Mentors)

    Youth Co Care Workers (Coaches / Mentors)

    Key Functions of the Job
    The Youth co care workers who are (social workers) will undertake various duties which include and are not limited to the following:-

    They will schedule and format meetings with programme participant/s to mentor them towards entreprenurship and employability options in liaison with Family Strengthening coordinator who is coordinating the Next economy Programme.
    Guide the programme participant’s learning and demonstrations of program competencies, assisting the participants’ understanding of the impact on their participation in the programme by:
    Mobilizing/supporting programme participants to participate actively in the programme with a vision to be economically sound to realize their full pontenial.
    Sharing experiences from own learning and experiences, helping participant identify avenues to increase learning, for example, business articles, other peers and other relevant networks.
    Using coaching approaches to support and increase the client’s (programme participants) understanding of their own perspectives about issues and concepts.
    Attest to participant’s completion of each phase of the program. SOS CV Kenya will create the evidentiary templates to obtain this testament.
    Network with organizations private, corporates and NGOs for supporting youth to initiate income generating initiatives and also support them on job placements.
    Build and maintain relationships with various types of employers offering internship and workplace learning opportunities
    Structure and guide workplace learning / internship programmes through facilitating (learning) sessions with youth and employers

    Required Qualifications/Abilities

    Degree in Social Sciences.
    Certificate in mentorship/coaching and should be computer literate.
    At least 3 years in working with youth in areas of employability, development work, partnership and entrepreneurship in public/private/NGO services environment.
    Experience working with youth focused organization/s for a minimum of 2 years in coaching and mentoring youth.
    Demonstrable experience in creating and/or approving policies and business practices that indicate service system management approaches, or nomination by a peer or senior manager

  • Commercial Intern- Cardiac and Vascular Group

    Commercial Intern- Cardiac and Vascular Group

    Job description
    Main Purpose Of Job

    Support the implementation of marketing plansand strategies aimed at achieving sales and profit objectives of Cardiac & Vascular group in SSA. These strategies cover products, pricing, processes and promotions
    Understanding the changing dynamics of the markets in terms of competitor activity, customer needs and behaviours in order to direct our resources to the company’s best advantage.
    Developing an expertise and understanding of the business to better direct strategy and train the distributor sales personnel to the level required to maximize results
    Support research and analysis into market/ country data and sales data to build plans to justify investment plans and decisions
    Support the commercial team in ensuring efficient execution of the sales operations process for order placement until thedelivery of goods to customers and manage the order tracker in relation to this and all other trackers in relation to sales and commercial operations
    To support the tender team in the preparation and execution of quotes

    Main Tasks/responsibilities
    Actively take part in the day to day requirements to support to the CVG commercial organization. This includes all administrative requirements pertaining to the roles and responsibilities:

    Development and implementation of marketing plan in conjunction with the Business Unit Manager & Product Manages to achieve forecasted revenue and margin targets
    Support the training and development of distributor sales team on product portfolios
    Develop and maintain key customer relationships
    Forecasting and inventory control measures to be conducted within forecasted parameters
    Marketing of assigned product range in conjunction with International Marketing Strategies
    Costing of products
    Updating of product and price lists
    Ensure integrity of management information on products
    Market surveys
    Training and updating of products to distributor Sales Representatives
    Liaison with hospital and medical staff
    Training of medical and hospital staff on safe effective use of Medtronic Products
    Convene workshops for HCP training
    Support the planning and implementation of CMEs and Product Launches
    Insight into new business and support of CVG Sales Team in all aspects to help achieve and exceed sales budget,
    Implementation of sales and marketing plan to ensure the growth of existing business as well as managing customer relations at all levels in your territory.
    Effectively manage expense budget allocations as well as sample and demo stock.
    Establish and manage a regular operating mechanism for receiving sales reports
    Manage processes and tools provided for the effective monitoring of orders and their supply
    Compile monthly distributor sales data and disseminate for effective evaluation
    Ensure regular evaluation of pipeline of tenders and tender process to ensure effective execution
    Compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental policies and procedures

    Must Have: Minimum Requirements
    Job Qualifications
    KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
    Requirements

    1 St Degree from any recognized university Diploma or Degree in the Nursing, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or other Science field
    At least one year of work experience in a multinational organization
    Strong operational and administrative skills
    Strong computational skills, ability to work to targets, results orientated, deadline driven
    Sound overall business knowledge and understanding
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Proficient in MS Office suite
    Presentation skills
    Previous project management experience

    Education
    Degree (or equivalent qualification)

    Driving license required.
    Experience using tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet search engines
    Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
    Ability to work remotely, with limited supervision

    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

    Customer Focus: Is dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
    Business Acumen: Knows how business works. Knowledgeable in current and future practices and trends and information affecting the medical devices business. Is aware of the competition and how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Can identify business and commercialization opportunities and can sell.
    Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results Able to communicate and drive the team to achieve goals.
    Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.
    Technical Learning: Naturally inquisitive with all things technical and seeks out technical challenges and comes to solid fixes. Seeks out opportunity to learn and develop.
    Planning and priority setting: Sets objectives and goals. Develops meticulous schedules and constantly reviews as other priorities arrive. Anticipates and adjusts from market issues. Is not afraid to escalate to get resolution of roadblock. Identifies the critical few for self and others easily.
    Decision Making: Gather information, evaluate and act, make critical decisions effectively, often without full information. Review and update as required to ensure business performance continuity and customer focus
    Innovation: Constantly update knowledge of business, competitors and technology to identify opportunities to improve the value of the Medtronic customer experience. Implement changes effectively and measure affects
    Action Orientated: Focused, is action orientated and full of energy for the things that he or she sees as a challenge. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Has the confidence to act. Gets on and seizes opportunity.
    Time Management (includes Priority Setting / Delegation): Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
    Conflict Management: Manage conflict in a positive manner by reading situations quickly, exercises focused listening and resolves issues quickly and fairly through co-operation.
    Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, show empathy. Strong listening skills and be able to manage difficult conversations .

    Physical Job Requirements
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
    The physical demands described within the Day in the Life section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Product Specialist CVG

    Product Specialist CVG

    Job description
    The Cardiac and Vascular Group brings all of our cardiac and vascular businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.
    Careers that Change Lives
    Are you a passionate about representing market leading product in a results oriented environment? Bring your business development talents to a leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and the guidance you need to own your future success.
    A Day in the Life
    Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

    Promotes and sells Medtronic’s products and services within an assigned geographic area and /or specific customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets.
    Responsible for developing, building, and strengthening long-term relationships with stakeholders including distributors and healthcare professionals.
    Responsible for pursuing leads, assessing needs and providing product services to maximize the benefits derived from Medtronic’s products and/or services.
    Promotes and establishes education of the company’s products and/or services.
    Conducts market research including customers and competitors activities.
    Implements market development plans/strategies and changes as needed.
    Communicates customer feedback on new products and/or modifications to existing products or applications to internal stakeholders including R&D, Operations and Marketing.

    Must Have:

    Minimum Requirements
    Is A Bachelor’s Degree Required? Yes
    Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in sales and commercial experience within the Medical devices or Healthcare sector.
    Must be computer literate at an intermediate level
    Nice to have
    Knowledge of various stakeholders in the Cardiovascular space

  • Communication Support Intern

    Communication Support Intern

    Job Ref: SOS/12/7)
    Working location: IB Nairobi Office, Kenya
    Region: International Office Region for Eastern & Southern Africa (ESAF)
    Reporting to: Global Editor
    Duration: 5-6 months
    Key performance areas and main responsibilities

    Support correspondents from ESAF and WCAF to upload content to Media box
    Generate content proactively for fundraising purposes
    Ensure timely communication between the International Office and supporting partners and the National Associations.
    Align stories to fundraising needs
    Contribute to the improvement, quality and speed of editorial content production
    Engage co-workers in the National Associations in ESAF in regard to content production
    Perform any other assignments that may come up from time to time

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    A graduate from the following areas of study – Communications, Media studies, international relations, Community Development or other relevant field.
    Be computer literate in standard Microsoft Packages

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    Good English skills both spoken and written
    Good interpersonal skills
    Asks questions to gain clarity
    Time conscious and meets deadlines
    Organized, able to track own activities and those of others.
    Honest, hardworking and dedicated.
    Fluency in French or Portuguese will be an advantage.

  • Security Supervisor

    Security Supervisor

    Details:
    Offer:
    Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
    Education, Experience and Knowledge – Hospitality Industry:
    Education
    Basic
    The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following:
    Key Qualifications
    Professional Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Security Management or related field
    At least 5 years’ experience in a busy working environment
    3 years of experience in Security Management
    Security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems.
    Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word and Access

    Knowledge in Technical Areas (experience);
    Key Duties
    The Security Supervisor is responsible for:

    Preparing Incidents reports as they occur and compiling a weekly report plus final report
    Planning, directing and coordinating security activities to safeguard Club’s assets, employees, Members and guests
    Evaluating and analyzing security operations to identify risks or opportunity for improvement including events
    Ensuring registration of non-members at the entrance
    Inspecting the registration books to check on the signed in members and other anomalies and submit to the Club Manager.
    Security background of members to ensure they meet the criteria of membership.
    Identifying, investigating and/or resolving any security breaches
    Investigating losses or violation of regulations, policies and procedures
    Liaising with Police when required.
    Working with board or disciplinary committee to handle security matters.
    Liaising with the Security Company outsourced for smooth operations
    In-charge of staff inspection at exit and reporting on the incidents.
    Preparing a monthly Security report to the General Manager.
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

    The Security Supervisor will report to the Club Manager on security matters.
    Competencies & Interpersonal Skills

    Good communication skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Customer care skills
    Coordinating skills
    Organizational skills

    DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job description is not the exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

  • Product Specialist -Structural Heart, Kenya

    Product Specialist -Structural Heart, Kenya

    Job description
    Careers that Change Lives
    Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to sell medical technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. Our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.
    Join us for a career in sales that changes lives.
    A Day in the Life

    We offer you a position where you will be able to gain and maintain market share in the Structural Heart Therapies (Business) by promoting, selling and creating awareness and acceptance of Structural Heart Products- ECTs & HVTs within the East Africa territory comprising mainly Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda.
    You will conclude sales calls to promote, sell and service Medtronic products and services to existing and prospective customers.
    You will maintain a close working relationship with all Key Accounts for the SH business.
    You will track competitive activity and implants/surgeries and provide monthly field intelligence reports on competitive activities, changes in markets, distribution and pricing, as well as input on customer preferences and product features.
    You will attend required seminars and conferences.
    You will manage all inventories within the defined sales territory.
    You will drive market development activities
    You will manage expenses.
    You will implementation of marketing strategies.
    You will execute Strategic Solutions required to increase access to CVG-SH therapies

    Must Haves

    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Medical Sales Market, preferably with Operating Room experience/knowledge
    Relevant tertiary qualification
    Strong knowledge and understanding of the current East Africa Market
    Ability to plan, manage and execute projects within budget and on schedule.
    Ability to identify, manage and improve marketing processes and derive commercial benefit.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Must be able to work in a team and a highly matric organization

    Travel Required

    Willingness to travel extensively into East Africa
    Must be in possession of a valid passport.

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    Physical Requirements
    The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
    DISCLAIMER
    The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

  • Head Chef

    Head Chef

    Job Details:
    Education, Experience and Knowledge – Hospitality Industry:
    Education Basic
    The ideal candidate will be a Kenyan citizen who has the following:
    Key Qualifications

    Professional Qualifications and Experience
    Diploma in Culinary Arts/Certification in Food and Beverage production or similar qualification
    Bachelor’s Degree in a Hospitality related field would be an added advantage
    Management and Supervisory skills
    Over 5 years’ experience in supervision in hospitality industry
    Knowledge in Technical Areas (experience);

    Key Duties
    The Head Chef is responsible for:

    Determining production schedules and staff requirements for timely delivery of services.
    Estimating the amounts and costs of required supplies and make the orders while adhering to the quality and budgets set.
    Ensuring compliance to established standards within the club while ensuring safety.
    Ensuring that the food operations are controlled in a manner which reaches the desired cost of sales and maximizing potential and optimizing resources.
    Maintaining a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding guest’s expectations.
    Guiding the cooks and other kitchen staff on preparation and presentation of meals.
    Ensuring the security of all foods and equipment by maintaining procedures laid down by the Health and Safety Policy.
    Coming up/reviewing the Menu as and when required.
    Overseeing smooth operation of the kitchen including cleanliness
    Training of the kitchen staff and the service department on new menus
    Allocating duties and supervising the kitchen staff
    Working hand in hand with procurement to ensure the kitchen requirements are met
    Handling complains that may be raised by the Member/Guests
    Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

    The Head Chef will report to the Food and Beverage Manager on the productivity and operations of the kitchen and motivate and provide direction to the staff in the department as well as the supervision of the kitchen team ensuring performance reviews are done.
    Competencies & Interpersonal Skills

    Supervisory skills
    Good communication skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Good organizational skills
    Creative and innovative
    Coordination skills
    High level of integrity and confidentiality

    DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job description is not the exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.