Responsible for the management and development of InterHealth’s psychological health services & training at InterHealth Kenya Centre, ensuring delivery of high-quality psychological health care. In addition the PHS Manager will take part in the delivery of PHS clinical services.
The Psychological Health Services Manager will work side by side with the InterHealth East Africa Management team and have an important role in safeguarding the ethos and values of InterHealth as an organisation ensuring that the delivery of clinical services is carried out in a manner which is consistent with these values and ethos.
Summary of main responsibilities
Leadership and operational management of the PHS team
Delivery & Development of Psychological Health Clinical Services
Delivery and Development of Training
Representing InterHealth
Company Founded: Founded in 1989
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Psychologist & Team Manager
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Systems Administrator Support Consultant
Responsibilities for the Systems Administrator Job
Develop DHIS system administration manual designed for use by local MOH technical DHIS administrators
Conduct administrative trainings covering basic configuration concepts such as user, program and health facility management.
Implement systematic improvements designed to facilitate a smooth transition to local MOH teams. Improvements include:Updating security settings
Updating / improving standardized naming conventions
Cleaning unnecessary data elements / programs / users from the system
Systems Administrator Job Requirements
You have min 3 years of experience with providing services in IT;
You have demonstrated ability to work in DHIS2 and you´re comfortable managing complex DHIS configurations;
You have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Graduate degree is very welcomed (MPH, MBA, MIA, etc.);
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, and strong analytical/problem solving capabilities;
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Sales Account Executive
Role Purpose
Business development and account retention position, responsible for acquiring new assigned non-HDS accounts in Kenya and East Africa, especially Telco, and growing existing HDS accounts. Works to attain milestone goals by progressing sales of all HDS products and services to assigned accounts. Uses market solution knowledge and expertise to identify and develop valuable business solutions that leverage HDS’ products and solution sets. Orchestrates internal HDS resources such as Pre-Sales SE’s, Partner Account Managers, Professional Services, and sales management to maximise HDS opportunity with accounts. Develops strong relationships with key buyers and decision makers in accounts. Solve our client’s business challenges leveraging HDS solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Will be responsible for assigned accounts in Kenya and East Africa. These will be a mixture of ‘legacy’ Telco and new accounts.
Co-operate with assigned HDS Partners in the region.
Targeted to achieve all allocated objectives associated with the HDS sales plan currently applicable.
Carries overall quota and is fully responsible for quota and sales objectives within the accounts.
Main point of contact for the accounts, owning the overall relationship.
Develops, coordinates and manages all account and team activities within the account. Consisting of sales/pre-sales, support and technical resources. Identifies and brings in any additional resource required to support the strategic objectives of both the account and Hitachi Data Systems.
Responsible for overall business development, programs, alliances and other business activity relative to Hitachi Data Systems goals in the account.
Develops and maintains a master account plan and identifies, documents and communicates the global plan for the account.
Tracks Hitachi Data Systems portion of total IT spend in the account.
Implements Global agreements with the account, taking into account local terms, conditions and practices for all locations.
Controls all forecasting and pipeline management for the allocated accounts.
Plans, organizes, leads and controls balanced sales growth, continued account penetration and customer satisfaction on a long-term multi-year focus. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of the Opportunity Planning Process.
Must maintain detailed knowledge of Hitachi Data Systems software and hardware products, competitive products, customer vertical industry, and have in-depth understanding of the customer’s application strategy. Ability to help customer make future application decisions.
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Associate Regional Researcher Global Internal Audit (GIA) Advisor
Your contribution
Provide strategic leadership for research planning
Support research and M&E activities, including strategic research planning, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, research dissemination, and logframe development;
Work with country-level research teams to develop annual research portfolios and manage regional and local research subcontractors;
Provide strategic advice on research budgeting and staffing decisions to country representatives to ensure country research teams can deliver on research portfolios;
Review and provide research inputs to proposals for funding from supported countries to ensure proposed research activities are strategic, fit-for-purpose, and budgeted adequately.
Interface with global technical and research teams to ensure alignment between global strategy, central research projects, and regional research activities.
Provide technical inputs and oversight for research activities
Design qualitative, marketing, quantitative and mapping research studies in collaboration with country-level researchers and programmers;
Ensure studies are in compliance with ethical and internal quality standards;
Build capacity among country-level research teams and partners to design studies, oversee data collection, and analyze/interpret/disseminate results;
Assist with piloting and expanding use of newer technologies including mobile data collection, telephone surveys, etc.;
Interface with research agencies to improve the quality of services provided within the region;
Ensure research results are disseminated for programmatic use
Support country research teams with dissemination of research results internally and externally;
Provide technical assistance to country platforms to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to guide marketing and program decisions and activities;
Work with the Regional Monitoring Advisor to develop data dashboards and promote use of routine data for programmatic decision-making;
What are we looking for?
The basics
You have at least 3 years of experience in the design, management, analysis, and dissemination of research in marketing or public health, including experience in a developing country (experience in East Africa strongly preferred)
You have an MA, MPH, MSc or other relevant degree in public health, behavioral sciences, population studies, psychology, communication, or a related field (PhD is a plus)
You have designed health research with a wide range of methodologies, with a preference for qualitative health research design, implementation
You have experience analyzing qualitative data (in Atlas TI, NVivo, or similar program)
You have experience designing and implementing marketing research. Experience in 2 or more of the following methodologies or approaches is preferred: segmentation, consumer panels, human centered design, journey mapping, retail surveys, journey mapping, pre-testing, communication effectiveness studies, pricing research, and mystery shopper/client studies.
You have demonstrated your ability to inform programmatic decisions using research results
You are an excellent writer and presenter
You are fluent in English
References will be required
A technical test of knowledge and skills in research design and analysis may be required
Must have work authorization for Kenya.
What would get us excited?
French and KiSwahili language skills are a major plus
You have strong quantitative analysis skills including multi-variate analysis of health survey data (Stata preferred)
You have experience working with research or M&E systems for a wide variety of public health programming, including HIV, family planning, malaria, or child survival programs
You have substantial programmatic or research experience in WASH programming
You have worked on behavioral segmentation research, process evaluations, operational research, evaluations of communications effectiveness, mapping studies/GIS, and mobile health technologies
You have substantial experience with electronic data collection
You are familiar with MIS systems and processes (especially DHIS2)
You have experience in capacity building or training, especially structured long-term capacity building activities
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Medical & Travel Clinic Manager
Overall Purpose of Job
We are looking for a medical doctor for this opportunity to be part of our innovative professional practice in a pioneering faith based setting. This role incorporates clinical and management responsibilities as part of a team providing high quality, integrated health and wellbeing services to a wide range of patients, with a particular focus on humanitarian and mission workers in the East Africa region. The Medical and Travel Clinic Manager will be the lead clinician for our team of doctors and nurses, involved in the coordination and line management of the team, with oversight of clinical governance and a role in the development of services to meet client needs. They should embody our culture of professional, personable and excellent standards of care.
Summary of main responsibilities
Leadership
As a member of the leadership team, to be involved in and responsible for delivering the strategic goals of InterHealth East Africa.
Lead on clinical governance for the team, ensuring evidence based practise, continuous learning and accountability throughout clinical services, with the support of the Global Clinical Services Director.
Coordinate and provide line management for the doctors and nurses in the medical and travel medicine team.
Clinical
Carry out medical examinations and consultations for mission partners, humanitarian workers and residents in the East Africa region.
To identify health problems, which may impact on an individual’s ability to fulfil their mission before an assignment begins.
To empower individuals and families to manage their own health and wellbeing effectively
To diagnose and treat illnesses arising whilst on assignment or at the end of assignment
To provide a supportive environment in which a client can express wider psychological, emotional & spiritual concerns
Offer GP-type consultations to Nairobi residents and staff of organisations that we partner with, including the management of chronic conditions, acute medical issues, travel related problems, including for children.
Order and carry out appropriate tests (this will include taking blood)
Make referrals where appropriate
Provide clearly and timely reports to patients and client agencies, respecting the individual patient’s confidentiality.
Respond to queries from client agencies and individual patients by phone or email
Provide back-up and support to the nurses team who have primary responsibility for running the Travel Clinic
Liaise effectively with Psychological Health Team, Health Supplies and support teams
Attend and sometimes lead clinical and other regular meetings
Keep up-to-date with respect to developments within occupational & travel medicine and other specialities relevant to the medical work at InterHealth
Contribute to the development of health information resources, culturally appropriate clinical services and related health and wellbeing events
Hold or be eligible for a permanent or temporary licence for clinical practice with the Kenyan Medical Board.
Attend client agency liaison meetings when required
Training
If you have aptitude and interest in training, there are opportunities to be part of the training team offering field first aid and other courses across East Africa. This would involve some travel outside and within Kenya. -
HR and Administration Manager
Purpose of the Role:
To maintain and enhance the company’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
HR Related Duties:
Overall responsible for all operational HR activities for the company. Total employees are around 210 (55 office based, 100 drivers and co-drivers, and 55 field staff)
Ensure all of company’s HR policies and rules comply with all national regulations and best practices followed in the industry. Document company’s HR policy in a HR manual
Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff as follows:
Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place
Provide advice and assistance with writing job descriptions
Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
Identify training and development opportunities
Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities
Process employee requests for outside training while complying with polices and procedures
Provide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles
Provide advice and assistance in developing human resource plans
Provide staff orientations
Access funding for training and write proposals
Monitor staff performance and attendance activities as follows:
Monitor daily attendance
Investigate and understand causes for staff absences.
Recommend solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties.
Provide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles.
Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions.
Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or travel and coordinate actions to ensure the staff absence has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services.
Inform affected staff or residents of unexpected absences from work and coordinate actions ensuring the continuity of services
Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff as follows:
Provide advice and assistance to supervisors on staff recruitment
Prepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions.
Schedule and organize interviews
Participate in applicant interviews
Conduct reference checks on possible candidates
Prepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment
HSSEQ / EHS related duties:
Ensure that company’s HSSEQ and EHS policies are implemented and staff sensitized to the same
Prepare monthly and annual HSSEQ and EHS reports for the company
Administration Related Duties
Supports operations by supervising staff; planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.
Provides supplies by identifying needs for reception, switchboard, mailroom, and kitchen; establishing policies, procedures, and work schedules.
Provides communication systems by identifying needs; evaluating options; maintaining equipment; approving invoices.
Purchases printed materials and forms by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices.
Completes special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.
Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
Improves program and service quality by devising new applications; updating procedures; evaluating system results with users.
Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Human Resource Management or related field
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing and implementing HR Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of local HR Laws and procedures is a must
Must be skilled and proficient in MS package & Payroll software
People management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A good listener and Manager of personal resources, time and a critical thinker & doer.
MUST Have Proven experience in FMCG
A team player willing to work with minimum supervision.
Be a person of integrity with high morals and professional ethical values.
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Accounting and Administration Manager
Financial Information/Accounting:
Developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.
Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations.
Process month and end year procedure, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, fixed asset activity, debt activity, etc.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, controls, policies and principles.
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions including payroll, PAYE, NIC, VAT, Income Tax.
Contribute accounting information to the annual audit process and ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required deadlines.
Follow up with clients and suppliers for payments and receiveables
Planning:
Assist in preparing an annual budget.
To forecast requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and proposing corrective actions.
Review cash-flow and other balance sheet items forecast for adequacy, reasonableness and completeness
Timely provision of management information and close management of individual/business line budgets.
To ensure that budgets and management accounts accurately reflect the business activity, that accruals and other adjustments are being made correctly and that variances from budget and other issues are investigated to propose proper actions.
Personnel:
Ensure personnel files are complete and assure adherence to confidentiality.
Coordinate the recruitment process and ensure compliance to hiring procedures.
Assure timely payment of staff salaries.
Coordinate insurance benefits provider selection process yearly and assure high quality coverage for staff.
Coordinate acquisition of work permits, visas and other travel documents for international staff. Ensure all staff have current contracts and have timely reviews
Ensure the personnel policies are updated as appropriate
Office Management:
Manage the smooth running of the office
Ensure administrative policies are in place and adhered to
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Strong accounting knowledge of leasing models
Demonstrated experience of using QuickBooks
Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
Proven knowledge of Kenyan administrative and human resource policies
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Advanced computer skills on MS Office
Able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Education and Experience:
BS degree in Accounting or Finance
Seven or more years of proven working experience as Accounting Manager
Proven experience in accounting for leases; current Practice (IAS 17) and awareness of the implications on accounting and disclosure of leases according to future practice (IFRS 16).
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Finance Manager
SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
Formulation of Financial Plans&Forecasts
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Budgeting
Relationship with Financial Institions& Outsources Services
Investor relations and investment Management
Inventory Control and Management: Assets and Stock
Managing Creditors & Debtors
Sustainability Reporting
Risk and Compliance Management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Give task & the major end results the job is expected to achieve)
Assist in formulating the company’s future direction, performance measures and tactical initiatives that support the company’s strategic direction.
Producing and Interpreting accurate&Timely financial information i.e Annual/Quarterly/Monthly reports, statements, accounting records, Management Accounts and advice the Managing Director on the significance of the same as well as identifying, evaluating and presenting options for decision making
Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance including analyzing competitors and market trends to formulate counter-strategies
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Kenya Revenue Authority
Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Analyze new and existing financial processes to ensure they are carried out in compliance with financial legislation, policies and procedures and adherence to terms
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out and responding to auditor’s comments concerning finances and operations and oversee required action to address deficiencies.
Coordinate banking services, reconciliation and custody of funds, securities and financial instruments as well as preparing reports which summarize and forecast financial position in areas of levy collections, expenditure and investments.
Coordinate and monitor the company’s investment of surplus funds, also devise and implement effective strategies for managing working capital and expenditure programmes.
Coordinate the preparation of tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting and other statutory requirements as well providing advice to the Managing Director on effective strategies for minimizing tax liability.
Develop and manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records.
Managing and controlling budgets through monitoring the company’s expenditure trends and provide timely advice and explanation on potential over and under spends to senior management
Participate in key decisions as a member of the SeniorManagement team
Operations
·Support individual departments in the financial planning and implementation of plans, provide financial advice and guidance to senior management.
Oversee credit control
Manage the accounting, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury functions and activities
Oversee the company’s transaction processing systemswhilst ensuring operational best practices
Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
Supervising staff and motivating staff under him/her
Risk Management
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk including constructing and monitoring reliable control systems
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
Report risk issues to the audit & Finance committee of the board
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Reports:
Issue timely and complete financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Provide for a system of management cost reports
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Works with all departments in communicating and ensuring compliance of financial plans and budgets
Direct Supervision of: Finance Officer
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Ability to compile finance reports, cash flows and financial statements
Good product costing knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrate Negotiation skills
Good Knowledge of (IFRS) International Financial Reporting Standards
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with an ERP and Financial InformationSystem
Risk management
Good Knowledge of Management systems (i.e. BSCI, ISO 22000)and prerequisite controls
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
University graduate in Commerce (Finance Option) or other related business degree, masters degree in accounting or business administration will be n added advantage
7+ Years of progressive experience in Financethree of which must be in a Chief Accountant/Senior Accountant role preferable in a busy Manufacturing or Production environment.
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K) or equivalent, ACCA
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For September 2017, We are looking for Dynamic and enthusiastic teachers.
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Relationship Officer Enterprise Banking (Meru)
JOB PURPOSE:
The role holder will be responsible for developing, expanding and maintaining a portfolio of corporate clients for the unit to achieve set budgets within overall bank objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Credit Application file set up and follow up:
· Collect and analyse customers or prospect financial statements and other documents.
· Analysis of the real needs of customer and checks consistency of requested and proposed facilities.
· Analysisand prepares credit and facility applicationfiles, and adheresto pricing conditions negotiated, within set SLAs.
· End to end credit approval process.
· Prepares informed proposals in order to elaborate proposals to customers and prospects.
2. Counterparty Risk Contribution :
· Updates time schedules of customer files: KYC information, call reports, maturities, completion of security documentation, insurances, rates and loan instalment arrears.
· Follows up on customer requests for temporary overdrafts.
· Anticipation of and renewal of credit facilities.
· Ensure minimum monthly audit of pricing integrity in the system.
· Sets up dashboards on commercial performance and risk on customers, and timely reporting of downgraded situations to the Relationship Manager.
3. Participates in the Development of Customer and Prospect portfolios and in mastery of its risk:
· Contributes to continuous improvement of customer relationships.
· Identify opportunities to meet customer needs and for cross sell.
· Enriches and updates prospect databases.
· Provides performance dashboards to the Relationship Manager.
4. Follow up customer Satisfaction:
· Monitor service delivery from the support departments in the Bank.
· Follows up on customer complaint/s and ensures respect of SLAs and procedures.
Minimum Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role
2-3 years banking experience in a busy working environment
Credit experience will be an added advantage.
Conversant with Core Banking Systems, Excel & Credit Quest
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
Additional qualifications in credit, customer service and sales will be an added advantage.
Functional & Behavioural Competencies required for this Role
Strong Business Acumen, Credit Skill and commercial awareness on the environment. Customer centric, attention to details and ability to work with minimal supervision. God organizational skills.