Company Founded: Founded in 1996

Auto Electrician, Kakuma

Job Summary:
The Auto Electrician will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all vehicles; generators and other electrical components. The role will ensure safekeeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
RESPONSIBILITIES

S/he will work on all vehicle electrical systems and components, including ignition, fuel injection, engine management systems, anti-lock braking, battery, wiring, charging systems, heating, air conditioning systems, lighting and indicators.
Maintenance and repair of varied electrical systems on a diverse range of plant equipment, heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles including Toyota land cruiser, Isuzu truck – FVR, FVZ,FTS,, MV123, IVECO trucks-Euro cargo/Euro trackker.
Overhaul of various starter motors and alternators on a diverse range of plant equipment, heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles.
Battery storage, handling and maintenance.
Electronic circuit board diagnosis and repair.
Stock control of the electrical service section.
Electrical schematic plan modifications.
Ensures that actual hours worked are in line with targets set.
Ensuring the safe working environment of the auto electrical work area.
Carry out any other duties as directed by superiors.
Be prepared to travel on frequent basis from Logistic base or field offices to fulfill the tasks outlined in this job description. This will entail traveling and living under difficult environmental conditions.
Will ensure/ maintain proper use of tools, equipment and proper safekeeping and orderliness of the working area.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.

General Tasks

Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of electrical aspects of generator installation/maintenance is an added advantage
Assist in identifying electrical tools/parts requirements in projections
Records time taken to perform tasks allocated on the time sheet

Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications

Relevant certificate in Automotive engineering//Grade 1 certificate in auto electrics
Must have wide knowledge and skills in repairing different kinds of vehicles, generator electricals.
Must have knowledge in auto electricals trouble shooting
3 year relevant experience in auto electric repairs in a busy workshop
Computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access) is an added advantage
English read / written / Spoken

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 6th August, 2021. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-K is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates.
AAH-K does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents. Selection will be done on a rolling basis.

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October 28, 2024
Manager, Community Engagement Deputy Chief of Party, Operations

Reports to: Associate Director, Community Engagement
POSITION SUMMARY:
IAVI is seeking a highly qualified Manager, Community Engagement who will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Community Engagement Program and providing operational support to ensure program objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will support the implementation of Good Participatory Practice (GPP) at clinical research centers (CRCs) involved in IAVI research studies across TB, HIV, and other emerging infectious diseases.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop trial specific GPP plans for clinical trials.
Train and support community liaison officers (CLOs) and other CE staff at CRCs on GPP, research and vaccine literacy, and other related concepts.
Facilitate networking and cross learnings of CLOs and other CE staff across partner CRCs through quarterly calls and annual meetings
Provide technical support to CRC staff in writing and strengthening implementation of GPP plans.
Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of activities within the community engagement portfolio according to IAVI and donor requirements.
Support the development of and reporting on IAVI’s community engagement budgets.
Facilitate two-way communication between community CRC and IAVI and the escalation of concerns/issues raised by CLOs and CABs to study team and management as appropriate.
Develop research literacy materials for the specific indication/trial/population to support effective GPP implementation.
Support CRC partners in study results dissemination to study volunteers and communities as needed, working closely with the IAVI study team.
Provide community engagement updates to project team meetings and donor reports.
Provide input on the protocol management plans (PMP) relevant to GPP implementation for the study.
Develop community engagement related processes, including SOPs, work instructions, and tools/templates under the direction of the Associate Director, Community Engagement.
Work with IAVI and CRC staff to write abstracts, reports, publications, and newsletters on GPP and Community Engagement for internal IAVI and external purposes.
Stay up to date on required trainings, including identification of changes in of applicable regulations and best practices with regards to clinical trial conduct.
Support the process of onboarding and training new hires.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
Minimum 6 years of experience in clinical trials with 5 years’ experience in community engagement and GPP support of clinical trials is required.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Certificate of training in GPP is required.
Expert knowledge of community engagement and Good Participatory Practices is required.
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, including PowerPoint and use of other presentation tools is required.
Ability to translate key scientific and research concepts into layman’s terms is required.
Ability to deliver on assigned tasks within assigned deadline is required.
Ability to work independently, under minimum supervision and take initiatives is required.
Ability to adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of professional conduct as a representative of IAVI is required.
Travel 15-30% is required.
Strong organizational skills are required.
Track record of project management is highly desirable.Experience in vaccine or infectious disease clinical trials in Africa is highly desirable.

Organizational Overview:
IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

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October 28, 2024
Team leader (baggage reconciliation services 1) Swissport Kenya Limited

Job Description/Requirements
We are seeking a professional with a proven track record in operations that will be responsible for leading a team during a flight or on a specific task and ensure compliance of safety, security and operational performance in line with the Swissport formula, procedure, policies and brand values.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Coaching and coordinating the team assigned to the task
Reporting critical issues while performing the assigned task to the Service Delivery Lead on duty.
Ensuring compliance with all SOPs/LOPs and policies in order to meet or exceed regulatory standards and deliver the desired customer service experience.
Leading the team to ensure we deliver consistently great customer experiences at every touchpoint.
Resolving service challenges in a timely manner.
Maintaining discipline and ensure that staff observe safe working practices as per company policies.
Completing flight/task reports as per company procedure.
Maintaining positive customer relationship during the assigned task.
Actively participating in customer briefings and ensuring that the customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

Diploma or Higher
Computer Literacy
2 years’ relevant working experience in aviation
Customer Oriented
Effective interpersonal skills
Problem solving and decision making
Planning and organizing skills
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Attention to detail

Application letter and CV ONLY clearly indicating position applied for should be forwarded via email: NBO.Recruitment@swissport.comto:The Human Resource Manager
Swissport Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 19177, 00501
Nairobi.Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available, and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Police Clearance Certificate with a validity period of 6 months from the Closing date is an added advantage.Be part of the team that brings Swiss time to African soil!Closing Date: July 20, 2021

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October 28, 2024
Supply Chain Manager

Job Description
The Supply Chain Manager East Africa provides critical support to sub-cluster Office to coordinate and support the SCM functions in the countries with SC in customer service management, life cycle management, inventory management and control.
He/She ensures that financial plan and production plan are aligned, gaps identified in time and escalated to the appropriate level, defines actions and solutions to support the business agile and flexible without impacting negatively manufacturing sites and External Suppliers.
He/She ensures that inventory is correctly positioned to facilitate sales with the objective of achieving a desired service level at the lowest possible cost, as well as for ensuring that only finished goods which are compliant to quality standards are distributed to the market through a GDP compliant storage and distribution channel in the country.

PROCESS:

Harmonize and support S&OP best practice processes, and coordinate the conduct of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings within the East Africa.
Follow the Global Integrated and Supply Chain processes.
Support and help implement East Africa initiatives for process improvements.
Support life cycle projects like Launches, Transfers, Changes, Divestments and Pruning for East Africa.
Initiate, manage and support cross-functional projects to improve cross-functional processes and operations (including monitoring of quality audit calendars)
W&D Contracts in place and current for East Africa.
7.Business Continuity Plans completed and current for East Africa country groups.
8.Constantly monitoring of East Africa countries needs and Novartis Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) through innovative solutions which minimize waste costs for Novartis

DATA QUALITY

Support maintenance & accuracy of planning and purchasing parameters for East Africa.
Support East Africa countries on accurate demand data and order placement.
Ensure accurate reporting of Sales and Inventory data for East Africa.

CUSTOMER (Internal & External) SATISFACTION

Support improvements in customer service level for East Africa.
Provide support to East Africa countries in managing inventory to minimize stockholding costs and preventing stock outs in the market, identify and exchange best practices among the countries
Manage Customer Service Level by addressing risks & opportunities. Ensure mitigation actions are agreed upon, put in place and follow through. By exception, ensure prompt resolution of supply situations impacting patients and/or business by acting as escalation point for sub-Cluster and/or Supply chain in export entities
Initiate / Support strategic and operational supply chain initiatives in line with Supply Chain objectives.

COMMUNICATION

Maintain strong relationships with Export entities, Countries, Plants and Tech Ops functions
Maintain open lines of communications and close collaboration with global, regional and local Finance, Marketing and Sales, Drug and Regulatory Affairs (DRA) & Quality Assurance (QA)
Act as key contact on behalf of East Africa for the sales assessment process, to ensure alignment between

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Provide training and development to Supply Chain Management (SCM) associates within East Africa countries.
Participate in people-related decisions (hiring, talent management, succession planning, and development) by highlighting risks & opportunities and providing feedback and be part of decision making as and when required.

Minimum requirements
Education
University graduate, preferably Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or Business MBA

Work Experience
Minimum 10 years experience in Supply chain Management (Imports and Local),Materials Management / Logistics, Planning
Special Knowledge
Exposure to Materials Management; Preferably with knowledge of SAP systems, MS Office software.
Personal Qualities
Good oral and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills; customer focus; negotiating skills; functional and technical skills; computer literate, numerical/analytical skills; with proven track record of honesty and integrity

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October 28, 2024
Accountant

We are currently seeking to fill in the position of an accountant.
Reporting to the Business Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for financial support to the , initiating outward payments, managing expenses, timely remittance and submission of statutory deductions and ensuring that suppliers and service providers are paid on time, while observing the company’s policies and procedures.
To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Reconciliations of suppliers and banks
Prepare accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
Supplier payments, payroll processing and computation of employee benefits.
Management of the online bank payment platform
Approve and monitor use of company vehicles and other inventories.
Prepare annual financial reports for audit by the external auditor.
Reconciliation of all bank accounts.
NSSF preparation, reconciliation and update
NHIF Filling and reconciliation
I-tax management including PAYE, Instalment tax and final tax.
Posting of supplier transactions
Payroll processing, posting and upload on banking platform.
Manage prepayments and accruals
Posting and allocation of all imprest expenses to their rightful expense categories and preparing journals from the allocations and posting of the same to the accounting software for help in preparation of management accounts.

Qualifications:

Musthave a bachelor’s degree in business/accounting.
Must be CPAK finalist
Musthave experience in Quickbooks.
Musthave at least 3 years of accounting experience
Ability to accurately process payments, verifying invoices and reconciling statements
Keen on deadline and timelines.
Prior experience working with an audit firm will be an added advantage

Skills & proficiencies required:

Reporting Skills and results
Attention to Detail
Deadline-Oriented
Confidentiality
Time Management
Data Entry Management
Accuracy
Planning and Organizing
Scheduling and Monitoring
Communication Skills
Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
Initiative and team player.

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please click Here to make the application on or before Friday, 16th July 2021

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October 28, 2024
Data Base Admin Software Developers Business System Analyst

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Certification in any relational database system.
Training in Mongo DB is an added advantage.
Ability to write code in any contemporary language is an added advantage.
Capable of configuring popular relational database systems and orchestrating clusters as necessary.
Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications
Familiar with tools that aid with profiling server resource usage and optimizing it.
Proficient in using Git.
Provable two years of experience working with NoSQL datastores (MongoDB preferred)
Provable four years of experience working with PostgreSQL.
Skilled at optimizing large complicated SQL statements.
Knowledge of best practices when dealing with relational and NoSQL databases.

Desirable Skills

Good written and communication skills and high attention to detail
Experience working with Linux
Excellent time management, organizational skills and strong problem solving skills
Skills in server management and deployment for the relevant environment
Good written and communication skills and high attention to detail
Ability to acquire knowledge to make process improvement recommendations

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Candidates who fit the above requirements kindly share your Applications to hr@metropol.co.ke by 15th July 2021.

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October 28, 2024
HR & Admin Assistant

Purpose of the role:
The HR & Admin Assistant will support in day to day administration and HR tasks. He/she will report to the Regional Finance and Administration Coordinator, and work in coordination with other HR focal point persons in the country offices as required. S/he will ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the office, and support the work of management and other project staff.
Duties & Responsibilities

Reception

Answer general phone inquiries using a professional and courteous manner
Direct phone inquiries to the appropriate staff members
Reply to general information requests with the accurate information
Greet clients/suppliers/visitors to the organization in a professional and friendly manner

Recruitment and orientation

Prepare interview packs
Prepare orientation packs and organize for orientation meetings
Coordinate with insurance company for staff enrolment (GPA/Medical)

Staff Records

Ensure all staff files are complete in accordance with Audit requirements
Ensure all statutory documents/policies are signed and in staff files.
Maintain staff files (both hard and soft copy).
Update staff lists on a monthly basis as required.
Maintain staff leave records

Office Administration

Sort incoming mail and courier deliveries for distribution
Prepare and send outgoing mail, and courier parcels
Forward incoming general e-mails and calls to the appropriate staff member
Purchase, receive and store the office supplies ensuring that basic supplies are always available
Code and file material according to the established procedures
Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization’s databases
Back-up electronic files using proper procedures
Provide secretarial and administrative support to management and other project staff
Make travel/flight bookings, meeting and other arrangements for various project staff
Coordinate the maintenance of office equipment. i.e. Printers

Procurement

Assist the Regional Finance and Administration Manager with sourcing for quotes as requested
Assist the Regional Finance and Administration Manager coordinating with suppliers to ensure correct and timely delivery of goods and services
Collecting quotes, bids and proposal and forwarding them to the administration officer for evaluation
Maintaining a proper filling system according to established records management procedures.
Receiving the approved requisitions and checking if it’s of the right specifications as directed by the user requirements.
Process accounts payable ensuring timeliness and accuracy of information.
Process accounts receivable ensuring timeliness, accuracy of codes and appropriate backup.
Assist with proper documentation and maintenance of all supply documents including invoices and delivery note awaiting payment.
Administer office petty cash according to established procedures.
Preparations of various information/ reports as may be requested.

HR Reporting

Consolidate HR reports from national offices
Prepare monthly payroll changes

Hotel and flight bookings

Responsible for making hotel bookings for guests and meetings as required
Coordinate the booking of tickets for staff travelling
Working with taxi company to organize for airport transfers etc.

Occupational Health and Safety.

Carry out health and safety inspections at the work place;
Serve on the appropriate health and safety committee;
Bring to the attention of management any deviations of health and safety issues that come to your attention;
Conduct induction for new employees on health and safety at work place;
Assist with the investigation of incidents at workplace.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience

PDegree or Higher Diploma in HR/Business Management or related is required.
Procurement qualification an added advantage.
Two years’ office administration/ secretarial experience including a busy reception desk is required.
Highly organized and attention to details.
Knowledge of basic MS Office (email, spread-sheets, word, job-related software, etc.) is required.
Team-work and participation.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Desirable Skills

High level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative.
Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Managing Processes and Professionalism.
Basic accounting or book keeping skills is preferred.
Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission, and value
Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Interested candidates should email application letter and CV (with 3 referees) addressed to recruithq@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 30th June, 2021**. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates. These interviews will be** done on a rolling basis** and will end once we have the right candidate for the position.

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October 28, 2024
IT Client Services Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:
Become part of an organization that is passionate about customer service through focus on people, relevant processes and technology. Cepheid Global IT is an exciting organization comprised of technical professionals who are dedicated to empowering the productivity of Cepheid’s global workforce.
This role will provide hardware and application support to local and remote associates and coordinate projects and IT activities at the local site in partnership with Global IT Operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate support between regional site and headquarters.
Coordinate local suppliers for IT support, equipment and repairs.
Collaborate with global IT team to improve processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
Coordinate IT services with shared services in the local site.
Provide support via telephone; remotely manages client machines located throughout various locations including associate cubicles, clean room labs, manufacturing line and remote sales and service teams.
Participate in special projects, both regional and global as needed.
Provide elevated support to Cepheid’s Executive Management staff and corresponding admins.
Follow established procedures; create and update documentation; assume ownership of end-user issues and strive to provide excellent service to all business partners.
Create and/or modify the initial record of the request; resolve all tier one end-user issues over the phone and escalate as needed to next level IT support associates.
Perform appropriate issue diagnosis and guide users through step-by-step solutions; clearly and effectively communicate technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner.
Visit associate at deskside for hands-on support, as needed.
Administering network accounts – password resets and unlocking accounts.
Build and deploy new hire computers/upgrades and RMA/warranty repairs.
Unpacking pallets/boxes of desktop and laptop computers in large quantities.
Installation of PC operating systems.
Provide Windows account maintenance using Microsoft Active Directory.
Provide support for telephony, including desk and mobile devices.
Application support, including general account creation, password resets, installation and general troubleshooting.
Routinely screen work orders and distribute to appropriate subject matter experts.
Communicate with end-users regarding support ticket status and follow up to assess customer satisfaction level.
Global customer support – supporting associates located outside their region with accommodation to different time zones, as needed.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)

Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:

Associate Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent

OR

3-4 years equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to provide user-friendly support and instruction to computer users.
Maintain strict confidentiality and respect for ensuring network security.
Ability to learn new technical skills and quickly adjust to fast-changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience in a call center environment providing technical support via remote tools.
Possess working knowledge of the configuration, use and troubleshooting of Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OSX and Microsoft Office 365 products.
Comprehensive understanding of current computer hardware and software technologies.
Understanding of LAN/WAN and Wireless Networks.
Possess working knowledge of the configuration, use and troubleshooting of laptop/desktop hardware and internet applications including browsers, e-mail and VPNs.
Experience with Active Directory, Outlook, Antivirus and Security applications.
Familiarity with supporting and troubleshooting iPhones, iPads, desk phones, mobile hotspots.
Familiarity with using a Mobile Device Management system, including creating accounts, and remote wipe of devices.
Some support may be required outside of regular business hours (weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed.

Physical requirements/abilities

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs / 25Kg
Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time

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October 28, 2024
Community Diagnostic Solutions Manager

Successfully develop the community testing market for the geographical region and increase sales revenue in targeted segments. Ability to work with physicians, those new to diagnostics, policy makers, laboratories to identify needs, gain consensus, and close new assay and instrumentation business.

Essential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement campaigns for key products, including analyzing market research, developing sales tools, and crafting outstanding marketing/PR initiatives to drive sales.
Expand the business by gaining market share in the existing accounts by establishing positive relationships with end-users and customer management and successfully promoting Cepheid products.
Expands menu utilization in existing accounts.
Demonstrate effective selling skills and product understanding to uncover customer needs to position an appropriate solution.
Introduces and develop new testing in POC settings.
Subject matter expert in one key community segment.
Leads all opportunities utilizing CRM and following standard sales process steps. Prepares and presents monthly forecast by accurately handling leads, opportunity dates, value, and probabilities in CRM.
Works closely with Field Applicative Specialists, Virtual Sales, Marketing, MedSci and GAMA.
Develops and delivers presentations and proposals.
Hosts and assists with Community congresses and local meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education or Experience (in years):

Bachelor’s degree in field with 5+ years of related work experience OR

Master’s degree in field with 3+ years of related work experience OR

Doctoral degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.

Scientific background – Biology/Pharmacy- Microbiology knowledge

Knowledge and skills:

2 to 5 years sales experience.
Meticulous, analytical and possess high level of integrity and ability in ensuring compliance to site procedures/policies as well as local regulatory requirements. Demonstrate good understanding of problem-solving tools/skills such as root cause analysis.
Applies in-depth knowledge of the business climate, market dynamics and trends for assigned accounts as well as overall market potential based on unique opportunities and risks in the local markets to develop account plans and integrate them to drive business results.
Customer focused with a strong drive and passion to improve customer experience.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse groups, incorporate the input of others to improve our processes, and align with internal customers.
Resourcefulness, dedication, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Team leadership, ability to build and drive effective team working.

Other:

English and one other relevant language
CRM Management
Knowledge in POC testing needed
Experience with working directly with clinicians appreciated
Regional Network preferred

Cepheid is part of Danaher Corporation, a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide.

At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We’re innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you’ll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders.

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October 28, 2024
Reviser, Arabic

This post is in the Arabic Translation and Text-Processing Unit within the Translation and Editorial Section of the Division of Conference Services (DCS), UNON. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities

Revises translations dealing with a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards.
Translates, mostly without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards. Makes full use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools and actively contributes to their utilization and implementation of any related IT tools and improvements.
Develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language.
Carries out linguistic research and provides input to multilingual terminology database and related reference tools and acts as focal point for these activities as required.
Validates new terminology and coordinates terminology work with other duty stations and international organizations.
Counsels and assists translators and briefs them on the procedures and practices of the Unit, terminology and a broad range of subjects, as required.
Assists the Chief of Unit/Senior Reviser in administrative and operational responsibilities as required.
Supervises the work of small groups of translators during meetings by acting as focal point for meetings, including during staggered and night shifts.
Performs quality control of outsourced documents.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to demonstrate good translation and revision skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by an international organization, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output. Ability to show a high level of versatility, judgement and discretion. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required. Candidates for this position must have passed the combined United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/ Proofreaders/ Production Editors in the relevant language or any United Nations language competitive examination in the Arabic language held before 2017.
Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsible experience in translation, précis-writing, editing, self- revision, verbatim reporting, copy preparing, proofreading or production editing is required.
Experience using United Nations or similar international organization, terminology databases and word-processing programmes is required.
Experience in the use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools is required.
Experience using eLUNa and its revision interface is desirable.
Three (3) years of experience working within a multilingual setting is desirable.

Languages
Fluency in Arabic, which must be the candidate’s main language. Arabic translators must also have excellent knowledge of English and one other official United Nations language, as tested by the relevant United Nations language competitive examination.

NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This is a language post. Appointment against this position is for a period of two years and may be subject to extension. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staffs are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?”link.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome
and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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October 28, 2024