Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Research Engineer Post Doc- Research Scientist

    Research Engineer Post Doc- Research Scientist

    Job Description
    Africa is poised to become a leading source of innovation in a variety of sectors with an expected growth rate of 7% annually over the next 20 years. IBM recognizes the potential impact of research and smarter systems in helping to build Africa’s future, hence the African research lab creates technology applications in a range of industries at the core of Africa’s growth: financial services, education, healthcare, mobility, public safety and utilities. IBM believes that increasing access to healthcare and improving the quality of healthcare is critical to the continent of Africa. We develop and leverage high-end cognitive technologies to develop original and novel solutions to healthcare challenges.
    IBM Research software engineers are evaluated on their technical contributions, ability to collaborate across labs, and leadership. These metrics, in the context of a commercial research lab in an emerging market, create a unique combination of roles and responsibilities for a Software Engineer working in the healthcare domain.
    Skills:

    Experience with one or more OOP language (eg. Java, Python, C++)
    Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., postgres, DB2, mongo)
    Experience with at least one front-end framework (e.g., angular, react)
    Mobile Android and iOS development
    Experience building at least one production application
    Experience with agile methodology Impact:
    Develop technologies, analytics and algorithms in financial inclusion and financial services projects.
    Identify data-driven methods when more traditional approaches are infeasible.
    Transform research insights into real-world systems for use across the continent.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    3 to 5 years of work experience depending on education level. Recent graduates will be considered.
    Knowledgeable of the many tools in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining.
    Strong data structures and algorithm design skills

    Preferred Tech and Prof Experience
    NA
    EO Statement
    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
    Preferred Education:
    Master’s Degree
    Commissionable:
    No

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  • General Practitioner Medical

    General Practitioner Medical

    Reports to: Medical Director
    Job Responsibilities

    Provide comprehensive quality clinical services to patients.
    Diagnose and institute appropriate treatment for all patients.
    Perform minor surgical operations in collaboration with the surgery team.
    In collaboration with the team receive and attend to patients who require emergency services.
    Ensure the clinic rooms are well maintained at all times.
    Ensure excellent standards and quality of clinical and Home based Care services.
    Ensure that patient data/ information are handled with utmost confidentiality.
    Adhere to the set SOP’s in management of patients.
    Carry out regular medical examination and provide medical reports as and when required.
    Ensure effective clinical procedures, rules, regulations which are consistent with organization procedures.
    Ensure proper and cost effective use of medical equipment and consumables.
    Give treatment while ensuring that established treatment protocols and treatment process as well as dispensing of drugs are carried out efficiently.
    Ensure accurate and secure documentation of patients cases.
    Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time.

    Qualification

    Must be a MBChB holder;
    A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in a busy hospital;
    An ability to operate medical diagnostic equipment;
    Knowledge of Quality Assurance, clinical audit and accreditation principles;
    Demonstrative leadership and management skills;
    Represent and uphold the interests of the company.

    Other Competencies

    Ability to communicate effectively, excellent presentation skills
    Ability to pay keen and close attention to minute details
    Pleasant personality
    Ability to manage a team of professionals.

  • Security Supervisor

    Security Supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • IT Infrastructure Manager

    IT Infrastructure Manager

    DEPARTMENT: ICT
    REPORTS TO: Group Chief Information Officer
    SUPERVISION: ICT Support Assistants
    LOCATION: Head Office
    JOB PURPOSE:
    The role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer systems and network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s IT assets. This includes developing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication systems. This role is also responsible for managing end-user customer service, telephone systems, data center, security systems and other electronic infrastructure.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Network Management

    Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make sure network capacity meets existing and future requirements for both data and voice communication.
    Manages all network hardware and communication equipment including installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring so as to ensure optimal operation and 24/7 service availability across the WAN
    Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
    Continuously monitor network performance and provide regular reports to Management and Senior Executives, with recommendations and plans for correcting any network challenges.

    Information Security

    Develops and maintains security procedures including administration of user accounts, permissions, and access rights in AD, network servers and other access controlled areas within the Group.
    Manages and ensures effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion prevention systems, among others.
    Perform periodic reviews of ICT security controls (Firewall, Antivirus, network access permissions, access control);
    Maintains a secure IT environment within the group by identifying system requirements, installing upgrades as well as monitoring system performance
    Monitoring and ensuring integrity of backups on group systems to support businesscontinuity;

    IT Asset Management

    Verifying user needs and coordinate procurement process for ICT and related network, hardware and software;
    Coordinate effective management of IT assets including inventory, equipment life cycle management and related documentation.
    Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network.
    Enforcing compliance and regulation by ensuring all vendors and equipment (hardware, software and licensing) meet their specific standards.

    Service Management

    Proactively monitoring ICT Infrastructure to ensure availability and reliability in support of business operations (departmental / functional). This involves reviewing of recurring incidences, service availability and adherence to SLAs/ (internal & external);
    Establish service level agreements with end users, as well as provide them with support and training in local area network administration and usage.
    Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and their associated operating systems and software. Responsible for on-site and off-site data centers
    Test server performance and provide performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure.
    Provide guidance to junior members of the team, as well as carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies.

    GENERIC DUTIES

    Preparation of ICT Budget and ensure cost containment; and
    Plan and allocate duties to team members and monitor progress and performance.

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent 

    PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

    Relevant professional qualification from a recognized institution

    EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

    5 years of experience managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, etc.
    3 years successful leadership of an infrastructure team.
    Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments.
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
    Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
    Highly self-motivated, with good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    Strong customer service orientation.
    Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

    Strong preference will be given to candidates with the above qualifications, skills and experience. If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through APA Insurance Career website before 12th June 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Senior Business Development Manager (Solar)

    Senior Business Development Manager (Solar)

    Job description
    Do you have experience working for a pay-as-you-go solar company? Does have the insights necessary to creat a financing strategy within this sector? Does the idea of reaching out, engaging and closing financing deals for pay-as-you-go companies interest you? Lendable is hiring!
    Lendable is using technology and fundamental capital markets principles such as standardization and transparent pricing to disrupt credit in Africa. They are a tech-enabled lender that provides liquidity to alternative lenders (non-deposit-taking financial institutions) so they can in turn provide credit to those who need it the most — underbanked consumers and small businesses in the region. They are based in New York and Nairobi, Kenya. They are passionate about making African consumer and SME credit a competitive asset class.
    About this role
    Lendable is looking for an individual to join their team to help shape their solar investment strategy. The role will focus on the development and growth of a pipeline of Pay-as-you-go solar companies within their portfolio. This role requires someone who has a deep understanding and experience in the pay-as-you-go solar energy sector.
    Key Responsibilities

    Develop a strategy for Lendable to finance PAYG solar companies and determine appropriate pricing strategy for financial products
    Make suggestions on product changes or adaptations to fit Lendable’s model with PAYG solar companies
    Generate PAYG solar leads by identifying and initiating relationships with potential clients
    Manage PAYG solar client relationships and timelines from first meeting to deal close as well as maintain trust and rapport with existing client relationships
    Work closely with credit team in managing clients during the due diligence process as well as the risk team in managing live clients during distress scenarios

    Does this sound like you?

    3-5 years of finance experience at a PAYG solar company or at an investment firm focused on PAYG solar OR 3+ years experience at investment firm focused on emerging or frontier markets and 2+ years experience working at a PAYG solar company (in a non-finance role)
    Technical ability to understand how Lendable’s financial product offerings fit with PAYG solar companies specifically
    Proven experience in influencing decision makers
    Strong experience in handling stakeholder and client relations
    Prior experience working with leadership level individuals at PAYG solar companies

  • Senior Sales Executive

    Senior Sales Executive

    A senior Sales Executive is tasked with Promoting/selling/securing orders from Existing and prospective customers within the Branch/Territory in line with agreed set targets and retaining these customers for increased profits.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Securing new orders from prospective customers and from existing clients by upselling and cross selling in line with set individual targets.
    Demonstrating/presenting company products and services to both New and existing customers by giving them professional advice on what best suits the clients.
    Develop clear and effective written proposals/Quotations with an aim of closing sales/meeting targets and growing the Branch revenue.
    Establish/Develop/maintain business relationships at all levels with current & prospective customers within the territory for market growth
    Analyze the territory/market potential and penetrate new markets by sharing new strategies with management.
    Coodinate sales efforts with marketing,Customer care,Sales management,Accounting,operations, technical and any other department represented in the organization by following company operating procedures.
    Supply manangement with Oral,Written reports on customer needs, problems,interests,competitive activities,sales,prospects and potential for new products and services.
    Keep abreast of product applications,technical innovation,market trends,competitive activities,through reading of pertinent literature,participation in trade shows,sales activations and conventions.

    Qualifications

    Possess Excellent sales skills
    Demonstrated ability to work towards achieving set targets
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Excellent interpersonal Skills
    Negotiation and time manangement skills
    Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
    Excellent team player
    Diploma/degree in Business administration or sales and marketing
    Computer Literacy—a MUST
    At least 3-5 years Sales Experience in Sales Field
    Experience in Sales in Security Industry is an added advantage
    Car Ownership.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Director Senior Superintending Engineer Principal Protocol Officer Structural, Buildings and Architectural Services Ward Administrator Administrative Officer ICT Officer Data Analysts Peace Building and Conflict Management Officers Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Mineral Resource Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Director Senior Superintending Engineer Principal Protocol Officer Structural, Buildings and Architectural Services Ward Administrator Administrative Officer ICT Officer Data Analysts Peace Building and Conflict Management Officers Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Mineral Resource Officer

    Ref: TUR/CPSB/043/2017/2018:
    Job Group “P”
    Job Responsibilities

    Provide technical field support to the M&E Directorate;
    Support all M&E initiatives including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary;
    Support in creating a framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
    Support in defining and implementing the key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of projects;
    Assist in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Program staff;
    Assist in clarifying project information needs;
    Support project/program staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture program progress, draft tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures under the supervision (eg. logical framework, project performance tracking indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals);
    Support in reviewing the performance of existing management information systems to help identify potential modifications or resources;
    Suggest ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within field teams;
    Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions;
    Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected to verify the accuracy of reported data;
    Participate project evaluations;
    Assist in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets during the drafting donor project proposals as well as throughout project implementation.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, project management, information management or related field from a University recognized in Kenya;
    5 years of experience , three (3) of which must be at a mid-level managerial position in Monitoring and Evaluation in the public service or equivalent in the private sector;
    A Master in relevant field is an added advantage;
    Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports;
    Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel and quantitative analysis;
    Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluation.

    NOTE:
    Salary, allowances and other benefits are per the rates prescribed by the salaries and remuneration commission.

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  • Turbine Operator Forklift Operator Civil Engineer Solar Sales Representative

    Turbine Operator Forklift Operator Civil Engineer Solar Sales Representative

    Our client a Manufacturing Group in East Africa is currently seeking to fill the role of a Turbine Operator.
    The Turbine Operator will monitor the on line boiler system and its supporting equipment, make adjustments, perform tests, and take action as necessary to provide uninterrupted steam for Industrial Operations.
    Key Roles:

    Provide Steam Turbine operation and maintenance services that sustain reliable generation of quality steam.
    Carrying out routine Turbine maintenance to maintain highest efficiency and reliability
    Preparing the Turbine for statutory inspections as per OSHA requirements
    Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems
    Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers
    Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints
    Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports
    Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies
    Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals
    Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary
    Inspect, trouble-shoot, and repair generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary
    Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power
    Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration

    Minimum Requirements

    Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
    5 years of experience in steam turbines, mechanical problems, troubleshooting and repair preferably in Energy Generation Environment
    Strong background in preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance.

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  • Frontline Manager

    Frontline Manager

    Job description
    Twiga Foods is looking to hire Front-line Managers who will be responsible for ensuring that their area meet targets, safeguarding all depot assets, leading and managing teams.
    Twiga Foods is a social impact enterprise that connects rural farmers to urban retailers in informal markets. Twiga is built around a simple notion – if you have efficient logistics, you can build a marketplace that pays farmers more and delivers to vendors quality produce at a lower price.
    The right candidate should be self-motivated, proactive & solution oriented. The candidate will drive performance in their assigned area, be accountable for output and be a strategic thinker.
    Key Responsibilities
    This role reports to the Regional Manager with key responsibilities as follows:

    Achieving targets: By ensuring that all routes operating from the appointed depot/to the aggregation points are recieving/visiting the optimum number of vendors, continuously increasing drop size as well as increasing the number of vendors served in their routes.
    Team Management: Providing leadership and guidance to the team of sales representatives/delivery partners, ensuring that they understand what their sales/deliver targets are, how to go about achieving that and the expected reward. In addition, disciplining those in the team who are not conducting themselves as per Twiga Foods guidelines.
    Asset Management: Responsible for maintaining: delivery vehicles, depot premises, mobile handsets, crates and any other assets as may be allocated to his/her depot or collection points.
    Business Development: As an authority on his area, advise the business on the fastest route to market expansion as well as any operational changes that would positively impact sales in his/her area.
    Relationship Management: Ensuring that vendors in his/her area served by Twiga Foods are satisfied by the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables we offer as well as the Twiga Foods delivery service. This is to be achieved by routinely visiting routes in his/her area to get a pulse of vendor satisfaction levels and addressing any issues that may arise.

    Does this sound like you?

    3 – 5 years’ experience in route to market penetration.
    Experience in scaling up operations and business markets
    Experience establishing discipline, planning and operational routines to drive performance
    Experience translating KPIs to teams to get buy in and results
    Supervisory/team management experience – led a team of 5+ people
    A valid certificate of good conduct and possess a valid driving license with class BCE, F and G.
    Proficiency in all applications of Microsoft office suite.