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Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Principal Digital Officer – MKU Careers

    Principal Digital Officer – MKU Careers

    To further institutionalize and operationalize the digital transformation agenda in the University, MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary and experienced persons with impeccable track record in Information Communication Technology (ICT) to fill the position of Principal Digital Officer.
    Job Summary:
    Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration Planning and Institutional Advancement, the successful candidate shall;

    Provide leadership in the development and implementation of ICT strategy and policies in line with the strategic plan of the University.
    Develop the University digital transformation strategy, champion and lead the university wide change process towards a complete digital transformation;
    Provide strategic leadership by propelling digital transformation, advocating the University digital efforts to internal and external stakeholders and guiding management, staff and students through the change process;
    Continuously analyse corporate requirements for the University to determine their technology needs.
    Assess and respond to the impact of changes in the operating environment ensuring a high level of integration with the University’s strategic direction.
    Ensure the development of actionable work plans for the ICT Directorate aimed at monitoring implementation of the University strategic objectives relating to Information Communication Technology.
    Unify the University digital agenda in information and communication technology, digital marketing and communication, teaching and research, digital eLearning solutions (including integration of learning management system) to cultural transformation in support of digital transformation.
    Collaborate with key officers across the administrative and academic and research affairs divisions to ensure a successful unified University digital transformation.
    Identify and address complex ICT service delivery issues and providing alternate solutions based on well considered and balanced assessment of the facts and consequences.
    Keep abreast of local and global best practices and articulate implications to the IT function and to the general University operation.

    Position Requirements:

    Holder of an earned Doctorate degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent from a recognized
    3 years’ experience in Administration at the University level or at a similar position in a recognized institution.

    Or

    Be a holder of a Master’s Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) with a professional qualification.
    At least 5 years’ experience in Administration at the University level or at a similar position in a recognized institution.
    Have met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

    Skills and Core Competences:

    Possess effective communication, persuasive and interpersonal skills, as well as logical and sound decision making ability;
    Possess strong strategic planning and change management skills;
    Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
    Possess firm, fair and transparent management style; and
    Be a creative, innovative and transformative leader

    Terms and Conditions of Service:

    Successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Mount Kenya University terms and conditions of service.

  • Financial Accountant

    Financial Accountant

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The financial accountant position would be part of the Market/Site finance operations and the Cairo Shared Service
    This position would be responsible for General Accounting, T&E/Procure-to-pay, Order to Cash, Statutory Audit support and Compliance & Control, Tax.
    The position reports directly into the Finance Manager – Kenya

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensure accurate and timely booking of Journal entries and accruals booking.
    Ensure proper filing and record management of all finance records
    Liaise with GFS to ensure timely reconciliation and clearance of open items in Balance sheet reconciliation, Bank reconciliation and Intercompany reconciliation
    Perform balance sheet reconciliations for market owned accounts
    Ensure proper accounting and coding of Health care payments
    Collate T&E reports from market colleagues and work with GFS to ensure payment and processing. Ensure proper filling of the physical reports.
    Manage vendor relationship and process management. Work with GFS to ensure accurate processing of vendor payment and manage physical records.
    Liaise with Customer Service Group to validate Sales proof of delivery and book quarterly deferred revenues.
    Liaise with commercial team to ensure proper accounting and Processing of customers discount, rebate agreement & management including deductions and payment
    Provide Returns and Deduction management, and customer & OTC Support.
    Responsible for all Tax (Company Income Tax, all Indirect Tax and Transfer pricing) planning, payment, accounting, filing and returns.
    Provide Tax audit support and executions. This will be done by liaising with the Tax Consultants.
    Provide Statutory Audit support and executions liaising with CSS and Statutory Auditors.
    Liaise with Site/Market Finance Manager to provide support on SOX / ICOFR, FCPA / GPIHP audit support for GRCC and Corporate Audit.
    FCPA/GPIGP/ Global Vet / Other Similar audit support
    Other Compliance and Control Activities support

    ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
    Local

    Finance department – Kenya
    All other market stakeholders ( Internal and external: KPMG, Corporate Auditors)

    Region

    Global Financial Services located in various regions

    Number of Direct reports

    None

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Analytical emphasis
    3 – 5 years’ experience in similar position or management accounting.
    Professional qualification  (CPA, ACCA,  etc.)  an  added advantage

    SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

    Strong accounting and booking skills
    Advanced  computer  literacy,  knowledge  of  JD Edwards  Enterprise  1  and  SAP systems an added advantage
    Analytical skills and good background on data analysis
    Usage of information resources
    Strong numerical skills

    BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

    Ability to multi task
    Ability to work under pressure
    Aptitude and willingness to learn
    Driven to achieve
    High levels of attention to detail with focus on quality and accuracy is required in this position as the incumbent will have to timeously provide data, analysis and information for management use.
    Accurate data management skills to ensure that all the financial information given to internal customers is authentic and accurate.
    Planning and organizing is critical in this role in order to sustain a focus on performance and delivery of key objectives while resolving client queries timeously.

    Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

  • Product Manager – Existing Product Improvement Regional Training Officers (North Rift and Central Rift) Credit Data Analyst Sales Team Lead (Central Rift – Nyahururu)

    Product Manager – Existing Product Improvement Regional Training Officers (North Rift and Central Rift) Credit Data Analyst Sales Team Lead (Central Rift – Nyahururu)

    Job Summary
     
    SunCulture has reached an exciting phase in its development and is poised for significant growth. The organization needs an experienced Product Manager to take the lead with respect to existing product improvements and internal product support. The role is key to the growth of the organization due to its influence on customer satisfaction and hence SunCulture’s net promoter score.
    Does this sound Like You?

    3-5 years of experience in Human-centered design (HCD), a design and management framework that develops solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process
    Bachelors degree in engineering, product design, business, or another relevant field, with a Masters degree preferred
    Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative customer research, both in the form of surveys and in-person interviews.
    Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa preferred
    Able to fluently communicate in English; Swahili a plus
    Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast evolving environment, and able to to plan, be organised and meet deadlines
    Hands on, detail oriented and with strong execution skills
    Good communication skills and should ensure Information communicated is clear and timely
    Independent thinker able to thrive and make decisions in a fast paced dynamic environment
    Skill in prioritizing and triaging obligations
    Organized and an expert in time management
    Thrive in resources constrained environments
    High integrity values with discretion in using budgetary allocation for the department
    A proven record of ability to work with minimal supervision
    Proactive, collaborative, organized, curious, problem solver with “can-do” attitude

    Responsibilities
    Existing Product Improvements           

    Manage lab and field tests of SunCulture products to generate quantitative performance data (e.g. pump efficiency, yield impact drip vs. sprinkler vs. mist, etc.). The data will be used to determine improvements to existing products
    Own technical product aftersales; work closely with aftersales engineers to resolve product bugs identified through analyzing maintenance reports and evaluating product designs
    Engage customers and staff to not only measure satisfaction with existing products  but also to solicit ideas for product improvements
    Work closely with the CTO & Head of Product to identify design enhancements to continuously improve the user experience of all existing products
    Define and implement standard testing procedures for design changes and bug fixes
    Manage the integration of approved design changes and bug fixes into the supply chain
    Maintain a close relationship with the Head of Product to ensure knowledge transfer and a smooth transition of products from  New Product Innovation (NPI) to Existing Product Innovation (EPI)

    Leadership

    Build, inform and act as an ambassador for a culture of human-centered product design
    Scale up, mentor and coach a highly efficient and hands-on product design team
    Train the team on all changes to products to ensure the quality control, sales, installation, and maintenance teams are knowledgeable on all existing products
    Manage the performance of the team in line with agreed quarterly KPIs
    Collaborate with individuals from different departments to meet the requirements and timelines in line with existing product enhancements

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  • Digital Health eLearning Officer

    Digital Health eLearning Officer

    PSI seeks a dynamic candidate with the skills and experience to support the design and delivery of PSI’s e-Learning platform in the position of Digital Health e-Learning Officer. The successful candidate will work closely with teams from multiple global departments to support PSI’s Digital strategy for Health workforce through the development, curation, and maintenance of e-learning curriculum, activities, exercises and resources to ensure capacity building of digital tool users and sustained adoption.
    Sounds interesting? Read on!
    Your contribution

    Capacity building of health workforce in digital health
    Development of learning approaches and resources for health workforce which include frontline health workers at facility and community level, as well as health system workforce like health system administrators, data users and end users to:

    Convert current curricula (manuals, PowerPoint presentations, how-to videos, job-aids, etc) into engaging e-learning modules
    Design and development of new learning activities in the online platform including course content, videos/images, webinars, tools and resources
    Design innovative interactions, such as gamification and scenario-based learning using industry-standard tools and software platforms

    Collaborate with the Sr Clinical Consultant to ensure high-quality e-learning design and development of technical and product content in line with clinical guidance
    Promote the e-learning platform through regular global and country communications and engagement approaches
    Maintain program documentation such as program plans, schedules and status reports, as well as coordinate, communicate, and facilitate activities to keep program on schedule
    Monitoring

    Work directly with country teams to strengthen use of data to support evidence-based decision-making through the eLearning platform
    Evaluate the effectiveness of current learning modalities, explore new and better methods of engaging learners digitally, and adapt accordingly
    Evaluate and document the impact of technology enhanced learning on the user learning experience through case studies, papers, and learning briefs
    Inform strategies to adapt sustained adoption of digital tools in the long term

    What are we looking for?
    The basics

    Degree in related field such as human resources, education, instructional design, organizational psychology, business administration.
    3-5 years’ experience in training and development
    Proven experience in working with digital comms and/or learning platforms
    Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
    Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities

    What would get us excited?
    The extras

    Knowledge of behavior change with emotional intelligence
    French fluency (reading, writing, speaking)