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  • Medical Officer

    Medical Officer

    We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of Medical Officer.
    Overall Purpose of the Job: The Medical Officer is responsible for managing and providing leadership to the medical department, re-examination of road traffic accident victims, analysis, interpretation and verification of medical records pertaining to accident claims.
    Key Roles and Responsibilities

    Re-examination of road traffic accident victims in order to provide a second opinion.
    Ensuring that the diagnosis and treatment is consistent with injuries sustained in the road traffic accident.
    Analysis, interpretation and verification of medical records pertaining to accident claims.
    Referral of accident victims for specialist review when necessary.
    Organizing for a specialist panel of doctors in his jurisdiction to cover the various array of injuries e.g. dental, orthopedic, gynecologic etc.
    Testifying in Court in regards to the extent and severity of injuries sustained as a result of the Road Traffic Accident.
    Visiting seriously injured patients to verify the extent of the injuries.
    Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the various hospitals to confirm that claimant was treated in the specified health facility.
    Liaising with a view of working together with other medical staff in their given area- e.g. Medical Superintendents, Chief Records officers and other staff from the District / Provincial / other Hospitals in their jurisdiction.
    Increasingly undertaking managerial responsibilities such as planning the workload and staffing of the department.
    Preparation of medical reports and statistics.

    Skills and Attributes

    High integrity and ethical level; Able to maintain utmost confidentiality of information in their possession
    Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
    Have great attention to detail and able to get things done to completion
    High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
    Self-motivated, confident and outgoing personality

    Technical / Functional Skills

    Analysis of medical claims arising from road traffic accidents.

    Knowledge

    Basic MS office skills
    Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
    Superior analytical and report writing skills.
    High moral and ethical standards with independence of mind and ability to defend his/her position on significant issues.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery(MBChB)
    Registered with the KMP&DB
    Valid current registration certificate

    Experience

    3 years working experience in a busy health facility post internship
    Working experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage

  • Human Resource Specialist

    Human Resource Specialist

    Job Description
    We are seeking to expand our Diverse East African Team by adding a HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST, to provide Human Resource Management Support to our Employees. This is a vital role that will be reporting to the CFO.
    Qualifications

    Should have a Relevant University Degree with postgraduate training in HR Management.
    Must be a participating member (of good Standing) of the Institute of Human Resource Management.
    Should have at least 6 years post Qualification experience.

  • Sales Research Assistant

    Sales Research Assistant

    Job description
    Overview:
    Bluekey Seidor Kenya are looking for a motivated professional with a passion for research for the position of Sales Research Assistant to join our growing team in Kenya.
    As the Sales Research Assistant you will be responsible for researching various sectors and provide lead lists to assist the Telesales team to generate new qualified business opportunities.
    Requirements:

    University Level Degree in a Business / Sales or Marketing / IT-related fields
    1-2 years similar work experience; working in a high-pressure environment
    Experience in software sales will be an advantage
    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint, search engine use and general database use
    ERP exposure preferable
    Qualitative research experience (either in academic or corporate setting) an advantage
    Using Social Media (e.g. LinkedIn) to research and generate leads

    Responsibilities:

    Work closely with a wide range of Sales, Marketing and Service personnel to meet project needs, prepare and support campaigns, and find new prospects
    Understanding and interest in various associations of our key industries in Kenya (e.g. Kenya Manufacturers Association – KAM)
    Study company websites and other online presences to identify key information about targeted companies
    Study various physical data repositories e.g. yellow pages
    Proactive approach in identifying various contacts in the company
    Accurately enter data into the sales database and maintain integrity of the database
    Review, correct, and update company details, contact information, and other materials in the sales database
    Identify, troubleshoot, and correct e-mail addresses and other contact details for marketing campaigns and other events
    Interpret and prepare reports from the sales database
    User internet and business research database resources to compile research reports that go into depth and detail on client and prospect companies
    Prepare research for company events and assist with post-event activities and survey data management
    Research special issues and potential opportunities
    From time to time the Research Analyst may be sent out to the market to source for accurate contacts and new companies from a targeted base

    Key Attributes:

    Curious
    Adaptable
    Self-starter / Self-driven
    Goal-orientated
    Team Player
    Problem solver
    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    Meticulous attention to detail
    Excellent internet research skills

    Should you not receive a response within four weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Interim Social Worker

    Interim Social Worker

    Job Description

    Summary
    Title:Interim Social Worker ID:2093Department:Nairobi OfficeClosing Date:Short-listing will be on a rolling basis. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted.

    Grade: 5Daily Rate: KES 3,075Duration: Approximately 4 months starting mid or end of November 2018Supervisor: Program Manager, Social Work and Child ProtectionSupervision Given: [None]
    RefugePoint was founded in 2005 to provide lasting solutions for the world’s most vulnerable refugees. We work to fill the critical and unmet needs of people affected by war and conflict that have fallen through the net of humanitarian assistance, in particular women, children and urban refugees.
    The primary responsibility of the Social Worker is to provide social work support to urban refugees towards stabilizing them and promoting their self sufficiency.
    The core responsibilities of this position:

    Case management

    Identify vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Nairobi as potential new clients, conduct intake assessment and refer for services when appropriate.
    Conduct case plan reviews and assessments for existing clients and work closely with them to graduate from direct assistance to self reliance.
    Make recommendations to child protection, medical, livelihoods and counselling units to ensure that clients receive support in a timely manner.
    Conduct individual case management for clients in close coordination with other units. This includes conducting home visits and regularly meeting with clients to promote their stabilization.
    Facilitate in workshops and support groups as part of social work assistance for refugee communities.
    Link clients to community resources, government agencies and other partners when appropriate.
    Attend to other program duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Networking/ collaboration

    Participate in regular inter-unit coordination meetings to discuss provision of services to clients.
    Represent RefugePoint in different forums as assigned.

    Reporting

    Update the database with basic case information, dated case notes on activities and referrals, assessments and recommendations on urban action page, and comprehensively complete necessary forms.
    Update client files with session notes to depict social work-specific interventions.
    Provide a monthly report on core tasks to the supervisor.

    Requirements:

    University degree in social work or related field required.
    At least two years’ work experience in a social work position required.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Experience assisting refugees and asylum seekers in an urban environment strongly preferred.
    Commitment to rights based, empowerment based approach.
    Excellent computer skills.

  • Telesales Executive

    Telesales Executive

    Job Description

    Main duties include;

    Contacting business, organizations, companies and institutions by telephone, emails or any other platform to promote our solutions
    Cold calling/emailing to schedule meetings with Key Decision Makers
    Meeting set targets for Lead Nurturing, Calls and Meetings Scheduled
    Updating Customer Relations Management System (CRM) on all the daily activities
    Generating Weekly and Monthly reports
    Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements

    Required Qualifications:

    Previous Telesales/Marketing experience
    Previous ICT/Cloud solution sales experience will be an added advantage
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma

  • Finance Manager Procurement Manager

    Finance Manager Procurement Manager

    Job Description
    Reports to the Managing Director and supervises/oversees Accountants.
    REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

    Prepare and implement KIMAWASCO’s financial strategy in line with the company’s strategic goals
    Compile KIMAWASCO’s budget and prepare financial performance reports for presentation to the board.
    Establish and implement sound financial policies, procedures and systems to sustain KIMAWASCO’s financial operations.
    Identify financial risks, and develop and implement controls to minimize risks.
    Advise management and the board on financial matters to enhance decision making.
    Manage KIMAWASCO’s cash flow efficiently to ensure an optimal liquidity position
    Advise on the financial viability of proposed investments to ensure return on investment
    Manage acquisition, disbursement and accounting of financial resources in compliance with laid down accounting standards.
    Ensure KIMAWASCO complies with all the legal, regulatory and audit requirements
    Coordinate external audit activities
    Mentor, coach and provide leadership to the finance team for improved service delivery

    KEY SKILLS
    Analytical, Planning, Reporting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal, Communication, Managerial, Negotiation, Computer literacy.
    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
    Customer focus, Efficiency and effectiveness, Team player, Integrity, Innovative, Strong initiative, Professional.
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelors of commerce in accounting/finance or equivalent
    CPA(K)/ACCA/CFA
    Member of ICPAK

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
    Five(5) Year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance by the Board of Directors.

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  • Consultancy: Facilitating Project Management For Development Professionals (Pmd Pro 1) Training

    Consultancy: Facilitating Project Management For Development Professionals (Pmd Pro 1) Training

    Job Description

    Terms of Reference: Facilitating Project Management for Development professionals (PMD Pro 1) Training
    Purpose
    The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro 1) training for Malteser International.
    Duration of consultancy
    The work detailed in this terms of reference to be completed between 15th and 20th October, 2018 for the course delivery and a report thereafter within 5 days after completion of training.
    Scope of Training

    Projects and the project life cycle
    Why projects fail
    Project identification and design
    Project initiation
    Project planning
    GANTT charts
    Project implementation
    RACI and HR plans
    Project monitoring, evaluation and control
    End of project transition

    Objectives

    Explain the major roles and responsibilities in project management throughout the project life cycle
    Explain the relationships between the phases and deliverables of the project life cycle.
    Explain the major sector-specific contextual factors that are unique to the work of project teams in the international development sector.
    Select and use tools to improve management of projects

    Activities

    Pre-test assessment of the participants
    Post-test of the participants
    Certification of participants who successfully attended the training

    Outputs

    Delivery of the training and a detailed report thereof
    Supervision of the post-training examination and certification of participants
    1-page brochure with main best practices, challenges and lessons learnt in project management
    Development of an action plan for after-training follow up

    What Malteser International will be responsible for

    Transport to and from the venue
    Venue arrangement
    Meals and accommodation for the consultant (s)
    Provision of the training materials

    What the trainer(s) will be responsible for

    Conducting the training in accordance to the PMD Pro manual
    Administrative and curriculum support

    Training Code

    Be based on principles of adult and participatory learning
    Include sufficient opportunities for participants to engage with the materials and concepts being presented such that all sessions will involve a significant proportion of the time with participants engaged in activity
    Include power point presentations if necessary but that these should be limited in time and length so that the balance of a session is more in favour of activity rather than presentation
    Reflect respect for individual’s beliefs and culture and will lead to an inclusive and supportive learning environment

    Clarification of Terms
    · Certificate to participants issued upon satisfactory completion of the training and post-training examination

  • Executive Assistant to Managing Director

    Executive Assistant to Managing Director

    Job description
    Overview:
    Bluekey Seidor Kenya is looking for an experienced, reliable and task-orientated Executive Assistant to the Managing Director.
    The Executive Assistant will work directly with C-level executives and will be responsible for performance a number of administrative duties.
    The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
    Requirements:

    Undergraduate Qualification in Office Management or Business Administration
    4+ Years’ Experience as an Executive Assistant reporting directly to Senior Management
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
    Proficiency in collaboration and delegation of duties
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
    Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material
    Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change

    Responsibilities:

    Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients (drafting of formal letters and correspondence)
    Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
    Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners
    Provide administrative services including diary management, booking meetings, planning events, organizing travel and preparing travel itineraries, correspondence and prioritizing emails
    Re-Confirmation of meetings day before scheduled
    Accommodation, Visa and travel arrangements for Managing Director and all staff travelling to or from Kenya and East Africa
    Coordinate transport arrangements i.e. the company driver or taxi in regards to airport transfers and foreign guests transport requirements while in-country.
    Expatriates Work Permit Facilitation
    Liaise with external stakeholders e.g. suppliers, lawyers, etc., as required
    Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
    Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
    Coordinate, attend and take minutes for meetings
    Follow up on action points for meetings on behalf of the Managing Director
    Liaise with recruitment officer to arrange follow up interviews with Managing Director and providing feedback
    Office management (project coordination of internal office projects)
    Office maintenance (Telephone system administration and maintenance, furniture, procurement, liaising with suppliers and landlord regarding maintenance and repairs)
    Sourcing of suppliers if and when required
    Responsible for the following on an ad-hoc basis: *Marketing (business cards, marketing collateral, event coordination, event calls, post-event calls and emails, etc.), *Telesales, *Accounts (Debt collection, AMC Calls, follow up on proformas and LPO’s
    Flexibility to work additional / out of hours as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and meet the business needs

    Key Attributes:

    Mature, Friendly with a Professional attitude and appearance
    Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
    Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
    Excellent Multitasking ability
    Excellent Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
    Humble and Patient
    Energetic

    Equity Statement
    We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
    Should you not receive a response within four weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Call for Akili Dada Board Members

    Call for Akili Dada Board Members

    Akili Dada has a governance board whose key roles are;

    The protection of stakeholders interests by seeking to ensure that Akili Dada strategic direction provides value for its various stakeholders
    Establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of organizational goals;
    Appointing and/or replacing the Executive Director and other senior Staff
    Authorizing policies and overseeing the strategic implementation of these policies
    Seeking to ensure that Akili Dada’s internal control and reporting procedures are adequate, effective and ethical and that the organizations strategic direction provides value for its stakeholders.
    In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our Board members are active advocates and ambassadors for Akili Dada and are fully engaged in supporting the Organization to advance its mission.

    We are seeking board members with the following attributes:-

    Respected East African women aged between 25 and 35 years.
    A passion for girls and young women
    Aligned in thinking with the Akili Dada’s vision and mission to nurture transformative leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African Women in Leadership
    With strong Advocacy experience or skills in either Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Institutional Capacity Building, Finance/Accounting/Investment, Public Relations and Communications, Resource Mobilisation.
    With experience that spans the development, public and private sectors.
    With strong relationship building skills.
    Well networked across the region and globally.
    With sufficient time to invest in the Board Member role utmost 10 days a year

    The appointment will be effective from 1 December 2018 for a 3-year tenure renewed once upon the satisfactory performance as concluded from the annual Board performance reviews.
    Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful candidates.

  • Program Officer – Economic Governance Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Program Officer – Economic Governance Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Job Description

    Search closes: 28th September 2018 Reporting To: Program Manager: Economic Governance
    Overall job purpose
    The Program Officer’s core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on OSIEA’s Economic Governance programming in the Eastern Africa region. The program officer will particularly focus on food security and land rights programming in the region.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies on food security and land rights in Eastern Africa.
    Support the program in conducting relevant legal and policy analyses for internal and external audiences.
    Support in the identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).
    Support network/coalition/alliance building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Oversee administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.
    Develop partnerships with the rest of the program staff in the identification and evaluation of emerging and key development trends and priorities in a particular region.
    Scan the external environment to ensure program relevance.
    Engage with civil society actors, attend meetings, solicit and evaluate grant proposals, follow-up with grantees and potential grantees. Conduct site visits as necessary.
    Coordinate meetings, conferences, partnerships.
    Participate in writing, editing or commissioning reports and advocacy documents on the Economic Governance programme.
    Conduct advocacy in collaboration with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Represent OSIEA at key functions and meetings related to the Economic Governance program.
    Reporting and budget management (portfolio reviews, monitoring program budget and expenditure etc.)
    Participate in program learning, knowledge generation and management.

    Person specifications

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
    Eight years of relevant work experience on human rights and social justice.
    Substantive knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience working on land rights and food security in Eastern Africa.
    Experience in grant making
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
    Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
    Integrity, team work, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically.
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
    Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
    Willingness to travel as needed.

    At OSIEA, all employees are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.

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