Job Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Officer has ensure the regulatory compliance for all our client’s consumer products (regulated e.g. as cosmetics, medicinal products, medical devices) for all countries in the Management Unit CEWA.
He/she combines his/her knowledge about scientific, legal/regulatory and business aspects to ensure compliance to relevant legislation.
He/she advises on and coordinate the approval, registration, listing or notification of our client’s consumer products to ensure fast access to market in the CEWA countries.
Primary Responsibilities
Development of MU QMS
On shelf assessments and reporting of results to relevant stakeholders
Management of VAS activities and LSP to include monitoring of warehousing of products from other countries.
Any other responsibility and duties as may be necessary
Qualifications And Experience
The minimum necessary qualification is a university degree in sciences (chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, biomedical science, life or applied science).
Alternatively a solid track record of experience in regulatory affairs may be acceptable to qualify as Regulatory Affairs Officer.
Continuing education and professional development are critical to the Regulatory Affairs Officer. He/she must keep up to date with regulatory policies and procedures for the countries in his responsibility as well as maintain an understanding of the scientific and technical background of the company´s products.
Competencies
Project management, organization, negotiation
Strong communication skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills
The ability to learn from the experience of others, both inside and outside the organization.
The ability to work efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
English language (fluent in writing and speaking); as the communication flow to corporate functions is of crucial importance
Job Field: Sector in General
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Regulatory Affairs Officer
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Regional Supervisor & Field Assistant
Responsibilities for the Field Assistant Jobs
Phase I plants:
Conduct physical visitation of all the plants classified as Ghost, farmer unreachable and Non functional plants from the database to confirm their existence and status.
Collect data on the sampled plants using the mobile app to fill in the data gaps.
Phase II plants:
Conduct physical visitation of all year 2014/2016 plants in the database to ascertain their existence
Map the plants through collection of their GPS coordinates
Collect data using the mobile app to fill in the data gaps
Establish the existence and functionality status of the plants
Qualifications for the Field Assistant Jobs
The applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
For the Regional Supervisor positions – Preferably a holder of a degree certificate from a recognized institution or a diploma holder with field extension experience and conversant with the fieldwork location is highly desirable.
For the Field assistant positions – Must hold diploma certificate or is a current continuing student in a degree program and has good numeracy skills and conversant with the local fieldwork region
Excellent English and Kiswahili writing and communication skills are required
A confirmation that they have a working an android smart phone (This will be necessary to upload the software application to be used in the field).
Preference will be given to those willing to work and travel within the following regions; Nakuru,Thika, Eldoret and Embu/Meru and other parts of rift valley
What we offer
The contract for this mapping and data collection exercise will cover an initial 10 to 30 working days and will be extended based on need basis. A highly competitive daily rate for the contract period, pegged to performance. -
Assistant Manager Finance & Administration Assistant
Experience: 3YrsLocation: Nairobi, Kenya with a likely hood of relocation into West Africa after 2 yearsEssential skills: The successful applicant will have a total of 3 years’ experience in Website Design/Communications/Marketing in a similar position.
Key Functions for the Assistant Manager Job
Educate internal and external stakeholders about services offered
Implement and track SEO strategies
Create and drive new content to promote brand
Manage continual updates of websites and technical performance of sites.
Tracking and reporting of channels in conjunction with marketing campaigns
Generation of new ideas to build and retain sales leads
Assist team as required for training participants registration/tracking/logistics
This position requires a well-organized, self-motivated individual with strong prioritization skills to effectively and efficiently carry out the desired duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications for the Assistant Manager Job
Bilingual French (native)/English
Strong background with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and content management systems.
Self-driven and self-motivated individual
Independent thinker and able to work without supervision
Strong communications skills and up-to-date awareness of marketing techniques
Attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy in work
Bachelor’s level degree (or higher) in website design/communications or equivalent working experience.
Compensation: A competitive compensation will be negotiated with the right candidate, commensurate with experience and skills. Please state current and salary expectations in your application.Availability: State availability (notice period) in your application letter.Deadline:Interested parties should send in their applications on or before 5 pm on 2nd December 2016
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Programme Director
Responsibilities for the Programme Director Job
The key responsibilities will include:
Strategic planning for Nairobi in discussion with Principal Investigators who work from the Nairobi offices of KWTRP as their main focus of operations (from this point simply referred to as Nairobi) and in conjunction with the Executive Programme Director and Heads of Kilifi Scientific Departments. The purpose would be:
To develop and evolve a scientific strategy that best meets the long-term aims of the PIs who work from the Nairobi offices of KWTRP as their main focus of operations
To help create a recognisable identity within the KWTRP and externally for the collaborative population health / health systems work that is undertaken from Nairobi
To help create effective institutional partnerships / collaborations with Kenyan academic centres / universities, with a particular focus on those in Nairobi, that can help promote long-term career development pathways and capacity building
To foster effective institutional partnerships / collaborations with African or global research centres that can enable successful funding applications in line with the scientific strategy for research, long-term career development pathways and capacity building
To represent Nairobi at meetings with The Wellcome Trust, KEMRI and Oxford (the 3 partners in the KWTRP) as may be relevant.
To participate as a member of the Executive Management Committee and the Head of Scientific Departments Meetings.
To represent the Programme Director and coordinate dissemination and implementation of Programme policies and positions within Nairobi.
To coordinate scientific administration and management of resources in Nairobi together with the head of
operations in Nairobi.To maintain or develop a role as a Principal Investigator with full intellectual and operational responsibility for an area of research for which funding is successfully awarded.
To support and mentor early and mid-career researchers and PhD students.
Preparing and supporting applications for research funding for new research / collaborations linked to international investigators that would support scientific strategies relevant to the evolving strategy of Nairobi within KWTRP.
To support appropriate representation of Nairobi on programme wide committees / advisory groups (e.g. higher degrees committee, employee / student representative groups) To help develop an effective communications approach so that the research being conducted by Principal Investigators who work from the Nairobi offices is effectively explained to partner institutions including the Ministry of Health, local academic groups, collaborators and funders.
To support and facilitate public engagement work in collaboration with the public engagement team.
To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required to support the aims of Principal Investigators who work from the Nairobi offices of KWTRP as their main focus of operations and the wider KWTRP within the general scope and level of the post.
Qualifications for the Programme Director Job
PhD or equivalent research qualification or relevant experience.
At least 6 years’ experience in supervisory/scientific leadership role.
Experienced driver of research projects and outputs.
Should have a track record of securing competitive funding as a Principal Investigator and independently winning substantial research funding on an ongoing basis and driving a research agenda.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and protocols and quantitative / qualitative analysis techniques and software tools as appropriate.
Track record of developing local and international collaboration linkages
Experience of research student supervision.
Track record of making contributions to professional bodies, national and international academic community.
Experience in research translation and knowledge transfer.
An international track record of high quality prestigious publications.
Competencies for the Programme Director Job
Demonstrable leadership skills.
Analytical skills, ability to think of new ideas
Proactive, initiative, flexibility and willingness to help, learn
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to train junior team members and potential for teaching of research skills in their discipline.
Aptitude for supervising junior staff and supporting capacity building initiatives
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Kenya Regional Manager
General SummaryThis position serves as the primary LMI customer contact for the regional market and is responsible for coordinating all business development activities, marketing all of LMI’s capabilities within the designated region; and acting as the regional manager in support of any contracts and local staff and offices. By region we mean mainly Kenya, and also Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesConceptualizes and defines strategy development and program objectives for complex issues facing government agencies. Defines or redefines the client’s needs.Brings extensive business development expertise and technical expertise to the program.Recognizes and pursues new business development opportunities for the group with existing and new clients.Coordinates and directs preparation of successful proposals. These could be health realted or in other LMI areas such as IT, logistics or capacity building.Represents LMI’s work and interests to targeted national and international audiences in an effort to identify mutually held, long term objectives and goals.Strong health background and understanding ohf Kenyan Health related issues. Ideally, previous experience in working in KEMSA or MOH with knowledge of USAID, CDC and UN agencies.Conducts client briefings, planning meetings, and seminars.Supervises any local staff and acts as LMI’s administrative and logistics lead in support of all regional activities.Maintains regular attendance.Travel may be required, possibly including weekends.Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesBachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. Ideally in health related fields.Generally requires over 15 years of relevant work experience with focus in the industry business development and/or research and development arena with experience in health related areas.Extensive expertise of the subject areas relevant to LMI’s mission: specifically; health, logistics and capacity building.Proficiency with a variety of advanced data processing and data analysis tools, computer spreadsheets, database programs, and program management software.Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to compose, write, and edit a variety of general business communications, proposals, management reports, presentations, position papers, and articles.Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Able to build and maintain professional relationships with senior personnel involved in policy, technical, operational, and program management work.Strong problem solving and analytical skills are essential. Able to visualize, plan, and execute appropriate solutions.Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence, motivate, and direct the efforts of peers as well as subordinates.Able to contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication.Excellent planning skills and ability to prioritize and manage all aspects of projects.Must be self-directed and detail oriented.Able to maintain absolute confidentiality in all business matters required.Able to obtain a security clearance may be required.Internal/External RelationshipsThis position reports to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Growth with direct dealings with the Health Group for Global Health Supply (USAID) and CDC efforts in the region . Extensive interaction with senior management, senior government officials, clients, and other external organizations. May have direct report subordinates.LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Executive Director
The Executive Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of its programs in Kenya. The country program is aimed at strengthening the impact of civil society advocacy on budget policy and outcomes, and seeks to improve the dialogue and partnerships between these groups and other accountability stakeholders, including governments, oversight institutions, and the media, in the budget process. Applied policy research, grant making to civil society groups, providing training and technical assistance, and enabling networking, reflection and learning are all integral components of the work in the country.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Leads strategic planning and priority setting for comprehensive strategy in Kenya, in a manner that ensures that the work in Kenya best contributes to the realization of the mission and overall strategy of the global organization, and creates the opportunities for its other programs to more intensively support civil society engagements in the country.
Leads and directs the implementation of the organization’s country strategy priorities, including identifying key program partners, and planning and providing the optimum mix of support partners required to increase the impact of their advocacy campaigns directed at improving budget policy and outcomes.
Supports partners in the processes of applying for, and implementing their grant resources, as appropriate and/or as required.
Details the resources required for the implementation of the organization’s country strategy, secures approval for these resources from Board of Trustees and the global organization, and manages and monitors the annual budget.
Contact funding partners as designated by the global organization, to explore, negotiate and secure additional funding to implement the country strategy.
Lead and direct the work of the small program team in Kenya to implement the country strategy.
Ensures that the team in Kenya upholds the shared values of the global organization in all aspects of their work , performs their duties and functions in a collaborative, effective and supportive team environment.
Manages and oversees all administration, logistics, and legal compliance requirements of the Country office, including all grants from the Head Office.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field, required.
EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience working with and supporting civil society advocacy, including providing technical assistance and support to analyze public budgets, and engage and advocate for improved budget policy, processes, and outcomes.
Experience in applied policy research, preferably in the field of public finance.
Experience in advocacy and formulating strategies for civil society campaigns and engagements.
Extensive networks in civil society and government in Kenya.
Experience in working/collaborating with government, oversight institutions, and the media.
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Channel Account Manager
Job description
Deliver weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual revenue performance in line with business expectations and ensuring that our customer received an exceptional experience.
Ensuring achievement of revenue targets and consistently performing against KPIs and Departmental Standards
Ensure Business Partners are aware of all new product releases, offers and incentives, marketing materials and any relevant issues from the wider market place.
Work with our Business Partners to accurately record, update and forecast all sales pipeline and opportunities to a high standard, in line with the sales methodology.
Proactively encouraging growth and development within a defined base of customers
Attend new business appointments.
Promote the portfolio of products to potential customers.
Generate new business referrals.
Follow the company’s defined best practice in relation to sales and customer contact.
Liaise with Business Partners and complete handovers in relation to new business.
Maintain a strong understanding of third party solutions.
Ensure that accurate forecasting and effective pipeline management is delivered.
Ensure Business Partners are aware of all new product releases, offers and incentives, marketing materials and any relevant issues from the wider market place.
Take responsibility for maintaining their own product and procedural knowledge
Provide sales support to both internal and external customers.
Ensure that feedback is relayed to Channel Sales Manager should any of the standards or procedures require change due to system or business requirements.
Any other duties as instructed by the Channel Sales Manager within the parameters of the role.
Maximise all cross sell opportunities
Maximise sales conversion ratios in line with business expectations.
Support Channel Sales Manager (Indirect) to deliver initiatives outlined in our annual business plan.
Maintain and Develop close working relationships with other key internal stakeholders.
To provide accurate pricing and information across the range of products.
Manage partners in line with GPP
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years business experience or relevant/similar degree
Strong understanding and proven direct mid-market sales.
Results orientated, highly organised and driven to succeed.
Strong customer focus and high level customer service ethics.
Highly autonomous with the ability to work on own initiative.
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Research Scientist
Desired Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:
M.S./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineeringor related field.
3 to 5 years of experience depending on education level. Recent graduates will be considered.
Knowledgeable of the many tools in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining.
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Regional Head Quality & Service Microsoft And Network Support
Job Purpose:
To develop, drive and monitor implementation a regional quality and service strategy with specific focus on customer and staff satisfaction, customer retention, customer analytics, processing quality and productivity
Technical Knowledge Required:
Programme and project management skills
Sound banking operations knowledge across Treasury, Retail, Business Banking, Corporate and Credit
High level understanding of regional macroeconomics
Financial and accounting skills
Marketing and advertising campaign knowledge
Knowledge of statistics and data mining
High level knowledge of IT systems
Sound understanding of the Retail and SME strategy and its alignment with Corporate strategies (where applicable)
Strong knowledge of customers, segments and customer needs and behaviours across the region
Understanding of the bank’s CRM system
Relevant customer analytics and how to mine for information
Business strategy and priorities
New product developments
Customer trends
Industry best practices
Competitor offerings across the region
Evolving technologies
Regulatory changes
Reporting requirements
Internal standards, policies and procedures
Regulatory requirements across countries
Responsibilities:
Strategy development, execution and alignment
Customer satisfaction, including incident and complaint management
Quality of processing (TAT) and productivity
Staff knowledge, satisfaction and productivity
Customer analytics
Governance, risk and compliance management
Stakeholder relationship management
Enhance functional capabilities
Minimum Education & Experience:
Relevant business degree; post-graduate degree preferred
10+ years’ retail banking experience with substantial exposure to all aspects of retail and business banking
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KTN Researcher
Responsibilities for the KTN Researcher Job
To work across all genres of television production and MUST have current knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, and associated procedures, including copyright, data protection, public liability, etc. and how to comply with regulatory requirements
To identify relevant data, contributors, locations or archive material, collating and assessing information from various sources, and ensuring that legal, compliance and copyright requirements are met.
To carry out preliminary telephone and/or face-to-face interviews to assess contributors’ potential suitability and availability for inclusion in each programme according to its genre and format.
To maintain up-to-date contact lists and be able to access relevant information from various sources
To contribute to the development of scripts by writing drafts or briefing others.
To prepare production materials for external use, in both print and digital formats.
KTN Researcher Job Qualifications
Basic University Degree/ Advanced IT skills
Knowledge on health and safety legislation and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct research deal with guests at all levels
Possess excellent presentation and advanced analytical skills
Pay precise attention to detail and have a methodical approach to work possess strong problem-solving skills
1 to 3 years Working experience