Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 8 years

Systems Developer – Re-advertisement

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of I.T – The System Developer/ Data Analyst will be responsible for: –

Developing solutions that support the business decisions, process improvement and client centricity through data analytics.
Delivery of cost-effective systems’ solutions and within the set budget while meeting agreed SLAs and the Company’s business requirements

PRIMARY Duties & Responsibilities·

Develop full cycle application and process automation system as per business requirements
Offer first line Technical Support for all business and database systems.
Develop API applications that can fetch data from various social media (twitter, Facebook) to display on our company website.
Liaise with software vendors to resolve systems issues or escalations.
Serve as the technical lead for all business systems deployments, upgrades, administration, and maintenance.
Integrate third party systems/applications with business core systems
Prepare, communicate and maintain projects and test plans.
Maintain system security and integrity in line with company standards and governance.
Offer training to end users on new systems and updated products.
Pull and analyze data from the business systems and generate meaningful Pivot tables and trend analysis as per business needs.
Develop data models that facilitate continual examination of the business processes and environment.
Analyze and interpret complex business data required from multiple sources.
Conceptualize, design and build reports for internal and external distribution.
Validate reports and analyze data against internal and external standards.
Ensure quality assurance for all data and report requirements.
Conduct regular information-sharing sessions with key business representatives as required.
Manage and execute data mapping, cleaning, validating, transformation and loading.
Any other duty as may be assigned by the management from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or I.T related field.
At least 3 years of progressive experience as a Systems Developer/ Data Analyst.
Professional Certifications; OCP, MCSE
Experience in Windows, Linux, Citrix Applications, SQL Scripting/ Programming languages and tools
Conversant with Turnquest Systems
Required skills and Competencies
Ability to develop digital system applications and integrate them with business Core systems.
Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to details
Excellent Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Good understanding of Insurance operations

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@cannon.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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October 29, 2024
Principal Engineer (Water Works Division) (2 Posts) Principal Officer, Resource Mobilization (1 Post) Principal Officer, Corporate Communications – (1 Post) Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer- (1 Post) Senior Community Development Officer- (1 Post) Senior Internal Auditor– (1 Post) Records Management Officer (Re – Advertisement) Transport Officer Senior Assistant Planning and Design Draughtsman– (1 Post) Assistant Office Administrator – (2 Posts) Drivers (3 Posts)

REF: LVSWWDA/PE/2023/01
Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: –

Design water and sanitation projects;
Administration and supervision ofprojects;
Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
Estimate costs for water and sanitation projects;
Participate in preparation of tender documents;
Participate in evaluation of tenders;
Participate in the implementation of the performance management system inthe section;
Assist in compiling projectstechnicalreportson design, implementation, andmaintenance;
Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
Prepare technicalreports, designs and estimates drawings;
Develop resource mobilization and business proposal; and
Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be; –

At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be ina supervisory position.
Master’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent froma recognized institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Professional Development in a relevant field.
Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
Stakeholder engagementskills
Strong analytical skills
Innovative skills
Good Interpersonalskills
Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Mode of Application Note:
Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents; Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or before 21st March, 2023 5.00pm using the address below:
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325 – 40100,
KISUMU.

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October 29, 2024
Manager, Fraud Risk Management & Investigations Manager, IT Audit Regional Commercial Manager

Responsibilities:

Develop and drive appropriate fraud investigation frameworks, appropriate fraud detection and prevention operational frameworks monitoring and mitigation policies, procedures, and controls across KDS.
Conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion, and staff misconduct.
Professional analysis of gathered evidence, drawing legally sound and logical conclusion from investigative activities
Managing projects and monitoring the quality of work performed on forensic engagements, including quantification of insurance claims, fraud investigations and damages, fraud analytics and matters resulting to law enforcement referrals or litigation context
Contributes to KDS’s efforts in the implementation and maintenance of anti-fraud & bribery policy.
Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations based on analysis and findings, make recommendations for corrective actions, improved controls and efficiency of KDS operations
Share best practices /lessons learnt from investigative work to strengthen the control environment

Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., finance, business). An MBA will be an added advantage.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
At least 8 years experience, 3 years of which should be in managing investigations/ forensic auditing

Competencies & Key Skills:

Proven track record of managing complex projects / initiatives
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong collaboration, partnership and influencing skills.
Good problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
A self-starter, results-oriented with good learning agility

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October 29, 2024
Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences

Job Summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU’s extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.
Responsibilities

Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students
Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions
Giving technical advice to staff and students
Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes
Work with individual students and support them on their research projects
Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment
Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories
Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings
Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories
Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory
Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory
Must be registered by the KMLTTB
ICT Competent
Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage
Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members
Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training
Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages
Good people skills
Culturally sensitive
Able to keep up with Continuous Professional Development
Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department
Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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October 29, 2024
Immunization Advisor

Job Overview/Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor Specialized Health, the Immunization Advisor will lead the IRC’s immunization and child health work, coordinating with other leaders within the Health Unit and in other sectors to strengthen the quality of this work and develop successful program models, scale IRC’s programming in immunization and child health, and guide the immunization scaling ambition in the IRC health unit strategy.
Specific responsibilities / duties:
Immunization – 80% LOE
Technical Capacity Strengthening and Program Design

Conduct technical trainings and ongoing technical coaching for technical staff related to immunization programming quality improvement.
Support design of program in project countries and ongoing monitoring of progress
Participate in analysis of program data with M&E and project staff to advise on program adaptations to achieve targets and share cross country learning
Engage with stakeholders during visits to country programs
Review and share program-specific tools/resources/curricula and work with technical unit specialists to contextualize and adapt global and country-specific materials
Help define approach to teaming/partnering with other organizations

Business development

Develop strategy to build IRC’s immunization portfolio
Support country program staff to design programs and projects, ensuring that they are: aligned with the IRC’s strategy, which includes supporting country program staff with contextualizing outcomes and the theories of change, and selecting interventions based on the best available evidence and the local context; responsive to client needs and preferences; based on sound context and gender analysis; and support use of indicators for country programs aligned with existing IRC immunization indicators
Input into go / no go decisions on proposals
When needed, write technical narratives of proposals in addition to regular review of technical narratives, workplans, and any program reports
Provide input on budgets

Influence

Represent the health unit and the IRC in inter-agency working groups, various global/regional immunization fora and conferences
Attend targeted conferences and develop specific publications (issues papers, technical documents, presentations and peer-reviewed articles) relevant to advancing immunization program strategies and research results.
Synthesize key findings of current literature related to increasing routine immunization coverage—particularly through ‘last mile’ and community engagement strategies—for program use

Child Health – 20% LOE
Technical Leadership and Coordination

Ensure continued program quality and use of evidence/best practice in child health in general.
Provide child health technical oversight and guidance to IRC country programs and HQ technical units.
Monitor program performance and increase accountability for results in collaboration with regional program staff and country senior management.
Liaise with internal and external partners to identify promising new areas.
Contribute to the development of project proposals as needed.
Lead internal and external communication related to child health.

Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor – Specialized Health
Position directly supervises: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Regular communication with technical advisors supporting country programs. Close relationships with regional and country teams. Interacts with IRC internal departments, including business development, external relations and advocacy departments, as well as other technical units.
External: Serve as IRC program representative in outside regional meetings and global meetings and academic forums with donors, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency groups and foundations.
Job Qualifications:
Education:

University degree in a health field and a master’s in public health or related area required.

Work Experience:

At least 6-8 years public health experience in technical and management positions, including provision of remote technical support.
A minimum of 5 years as technical advisor supporting immunization programs.
At least three years of international field/lived experience in managerial/coordination positions with Non-Governmental Organizations in low- and middle-income humanitarian or post-conflict settings. Experience in technical tools and materials development. Experience in strategy development and working across sectors is highly desired.

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rescue.csod.com

October 29, 2024
Systems Developer

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of I.T – The System Developer/ Data Analyst will be responsible for: –

Developing solutions that support the business decisions, process improvement and client centricity through data analytics.
Delivery of cost-effective systems’ solutions and within the set budget while meeting agreed SLAs and the Company’s business requirements

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Develop full cycle application and process automation system as per business requirements
Offer first line Technical Support for all business and database systems.
Develop API applications that can fetch data from various social media (twitter, Facebook) to display on our company website.
Liaise with software vendors to resolve systems issues or escalations.
Serve as the technical lead for all business systems deployments, upgrades, administration, and maintenance.
Integrate third party systems/applications with business core systems
Prepare, communicate and maintain projects and test plans.
Maintain system security and integrity in line with company standards and governance.
Offer training to end users on new systems and updated products.
Pull and analyze data from the business systems and generate meaningful Pivot tables and trend analysis as per business needs.
Develop data models that facilitate continual examination of the business processes and environment.
Analyze and interpret complex business data required from multiple sources.
Conceptualize, design and build reports for internal and external distribution.
Validate reports and analyze data against internal and external standards.
Ensure quality assurance for all data and report requirements.
Conduct regular information-sharing sessions with key business representatives as required.
Manage and execute data mapping, cleaning, validating, transformation and loading
Any other duty as may be assigned by the management from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or I.T related field.
At least 3 years of progressive experience as a Systems Developer/ Data Analyst.
Professional Certifications; OCP, MCSE
Experience in Windows, Linux, Citrix Applications, SQL Scripting/ Programming languages and tools
Conversant with Turnquest Systems
Required skills and Competencies
Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to details
Excellent Communication skills (both verbal and written)
Good planning and prioritizing abilities
Good understanding of Insurance operations

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@cannon.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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jobs@cannon.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences E-Learning Instructional Specialist Adjunct Faculty, Kiswahili

Job Ref: ANU/SHSS/01/12/22
Qualifications and Experience

PhD. in any of the following areas; Education, Counseling Psychology, Governance Peace and Security or Mass Communication
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial position
A minimum of thirty-two (32) publication points as a Lecturer or equivalent, of which at least twenty-four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
National, Regional, and international recognition for research.
Supervised at least three (3) post-graduate students to completion as a Lecturer or equivalent.
Attracted research funds as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
Relevant professional qualification
Member of a relevant professional body
Must have attained minimum of Senior Lecturer

General Expectations:

Demonstrated Teaching skills as evidenced by student evaluation and peer reviews.
Demonstrated evidence of success in some major non-teaching responsibilities at the University
or other reputable organization will be an added advantage.
Conversant with online teaching and pedagogy.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Manage the academic programs in the school and enforce quality assurance as required by Senate, under various rules and regulations, to ensure that acceptable standards of teaching and research are maintained across the school
Develop and monitor implementation of the school’s strategies, policies, procedures and standards.
Articulate University policy and procedures to staff in the school and ensure that school policies are
consistent with those of the University
Manage teaching delivery in the school
Manage research and publishing of findings in the school
Manage the development of curriculum in the school
Manage timetabling, course scheduling and allocation of faculty in the school. Manage approval of faculty workload plans and ensure each department in the school has necessary resources
Convene and moderate school meetings. Collate agenda items and ensure detailed minutes are provided.
Represent the school in the Institute/ Centre/ Board/ Senate and any other bodies/ committees of the University as required in the statutes
Manage the examination process in the school
Teach, and conduct research within a specialist subject area
Manage the school’s graduation list preparation
Manage professional growth and development of staff in the department. Make recommendations with respect to discipline, probation, advancement and promotion of academic staff within the school
Support marketing and community outreach efforts and activities in the University. Promote
collaboration and partnerships efforts, working closely with strategic partnerships and external
relations
Develop a plan, process and tool for evaluating course offering for continuous improvements
Develop and monitor the school annual plan and budget
Mentor, coach and supervise subordinate staff
Provide technical advice and reports to management when required

Personal attributes and competencies:

Executive disposition, and demonstrate high levels of integrity
Ability to develop long term integrated and cross-functional operational plans
Ability to operationalize strategy into action for the function
Ability to sell the vision of the university
Business/Financial acumen, business savvy, innovative
Strategic management skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizing and planning skills

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the email recruitment@anu.ac.ke not later than 3rd January 2023 enclosing a Professional portfolio, copy of National Identity Card, Curriculum Vitae with details of current post, salary and other financial benefits, certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be present or previous employer).Kindly indicate job title and reference number in the subject of the email.In addition to the formal application, you are also required to fill out the form with link below as part of the application process

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October 29, 2024
Computer Technologist Grade 12 Network Administrator Grade 12 Senior Procurement Officer Supplies Assistant Senior Storeman Accountant II Assistant Accountant Senior Accounts Assistant Grade 7/8 Senior Technologist II Grade 11 Technologist Grade 9/10 Technologist Grade 5/6 Senior Administrative Assistant Grade 9/10 Administrative Assistant Grade 7/8 Secretary Grade 7/8 Clerk Grade 5/6 Clerk Grade 3/4 Senior Driver II Grade 7/8 Library Assistant Grade 5/6 Catering Officer Grade 11 Cook Grade 5/6 Cook Grade 3/4

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Have at least eight (8) years working experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Systems Analyst/Programmer/Assistant Systems/Database/Network Administrator Grade 11.

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Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the applications together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership of professional associations, email address and telephone contacts, copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents.The deadline for submitting application is Wednesday, 4th January, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications clearly sealed and marked on the envelope “application for the position of specific area applying for” should be sent to the undersigned. Besides, applicants should send a soft copy of the application to jobapplication@mut.ac.keThe Vice Chancellor
Murang’a University of Technology
P. O. Box 75 – 10200,
MURANG’A

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October 29, 2024
ICT Manager Claims Manager Security & Compliance Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulate and implement the business ICT strategies that are aligned to support corporate goals and objectives.
Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the ICT department.
Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the company as a member of the senior management team.
Identifying and driving opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems.
Ensure implementation of appropriate digital & information governance systems which conform to legal and regulatory requirements and fit within the wider governance structure of the company.
Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
Direct development and execution of the company’s ICT disaster recovery and continuity plan; ensure that disaster recovery plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weaknesses identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented.
Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
Develop, implement and maintain customer service platforms to achieve effective service delivery.
Participate in vendor contract negotiations for all software and hardware purchased for the company and ensure all acquisition and maintenance contracts are favourable to the company.
Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
Champion information behavioral changes and digitization across the company so that data and information is valued, owned, appropriately managed, quality improved and better exploited in a timelier manner.
Oversee monitoring and tracking of individual and department performance against established productivity and quality metrics.
Enhance the technical expertise of staff and ensure there is systematic and adequate on-the-job training.
Keep updated with trends, changes and best practices.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology or any IT related field.
A Master’s degree in a Business-related field is an added advantage.
Professional certification in ICT fields (Cisco, CISM, CISA, or similar certification) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

At least 8 years’ experience with not less than 3 years in a senior management position in a wide area network with recent responsibilities in IT infrastructure development.
Experience in the design, implementation and commissioning of ERP systems will be a plus.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for all aspects of IT through progressive involvement in the application of ICT to business processes.
Creates customer-focused transformation projects and develops customer-centric products.
Learns from a large network of friends, associates and mentors.
Focuses on the ‘why’ of technology.
Builds high-achieving cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to quickly grasp business risks and make sound decisions.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to ICT.

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October 29, 2024
Senior Manager – IOT & ICT Presales, Architecture & Integration Senior Manager, Group Reporting Group Treasurer Engineer – Fixed Delivery Assurance Principle Engineer-Core Network Support (Fixed Data Services) Engineer – Radio Access Network Support Chapter Lead – Billing Engineering Technical Product Owner (TPO)- Enterprise Billing Automation Manager – Integrated Media

Brief description
Reporting to Head of Department – Technology Enterprise Services, the position holder will be responsible for executing the IOT / ICT Operating Model to position Safaricom to be a technology company by 2025, build the winning team in IOT / ICT delivery in the region and Scaling IOT & ICT presales engagement, architecture and integration of Solutions and Services to provide defined customer outcomes while providing a superior customer experience.
He/she will also be responsible for building a reliable, dependable, market leading advisory centre on matters IOT/ICT for Enterprise Customers, managing critical relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partnerships in delivering to the enterprise customer.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Define & aligning Safaricom long term Enterprise Architecture transformation Strategy to support business strategy
Oversee building business plans, strategic direction, and standards for procedures and policies as they relate to Safaricom Systems architecture
Align the current and future architecture Standards to industry standards and frameworks while keeping alignment to Vodafone Group architecture guidelines.
Establish Enterprise Architecture principles and governance processes
Drive Secure by design framework for all Enterprise Solutions
Own and Enforce Design Gates.
Engage Business Partners/ SBU’s to obtain User Application Requirements
Assessing server, storage and infrastructure sizing coming out of User Requirements
Analyzing hardware sizing to meet application requirements
Design load balancing and clustering solutions according to architecture standards
Recommend solutions based on features & capabilities of existing/anticipated technologies
Engage together with System Development/New Service Development / Service Platform Development teams to ensure application requirements are understood and translated to technical solutions.
Design, develop and supervise implementation of test plans and report findings, in addition to making recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
Ensure application of best practice in Service Delivery Models for Safaricom.
Drive adoption of ISO, eTOM or ITIL into Business delivery models in Safaricom.
Drive uniformity of Safaricom Standards across the board.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Prepare CAPEX & OPEX forecasts and budgets to meet business requirement,
Monitor and control OPEX expenditure for the section as required meeting corporate objectives.
Attract & recruit the best talent
Develop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring & coaching
Team Engagement though constant feedback & communication, performance discussions
Drive attainment of efficiencies through automation of processes/activities

QUALIFICATIONS

BSC Degree in one of the following: (Computer Science / Telecommunications/Electronic Engineering/ ICT
Minimum 3 years in managing a Business Analysis and Architecture team in a telecommunications environment.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Business Analysis and Architecture environment
Additional certifications in Project Management, Advanced Management of software systems, Database managements will be an added advantage
Proven managerial experience leading a team of qualified professional engineers within a GSM network
The jobholder will be a highly specialized and multifunctional individual.
Strong results and performance orientation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Closing date: 31 May 2022

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October 29, 2024