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  • Business Development Manager – Retail Sales

    Business Development Manager – Retail Sales

    JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT
    To market and sell the Bank assurance products to the bank customers with specific focus on CBA@work channel. The job function involves designing, implementing and coordinating the CBA@work Bank assurance sales strategy, crafting marketing initiatives aimed at sustaining portfolio growth and achieving sales and income targets.

    The job includes supporting completion and processing of applications;
    providing scheme terms to the Corporates;
    administration of service delivery by the service providers;
    and providing customer services to optimize customer satisfaction.

    The incumbent will also provide product and process training to relevant customer-contact staff in the branch and CBA@work distribution channel.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Achievement of Corporate and Personal insurance products sales targets (50%)
    Quality of customer portfolio maintenance and renewal/cancellation services (20%)
    Adequacy of personal competence to effectively perform relationship management tasks for Bancassurance(15%)
    Management of customer expectations (15%)

    COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Excellent Interpersonal skills. Team player and able to work with minimum supervision
    Selling and negotiation skills to prospect and close business to grow customer numbers and customer product uptake
    Intimate knowledge of bank assurance products
    Planning & organizing skills for effective time utilization in achieving the objectives of the position.
    An understanding and application of commercial and financial principles.
    Ability to view issues in terms of costs, profits, risks, markets and added value.
    An understanding of the insurance legal environment and compliance issues related to insurance
    Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and manage customer expectations (internal and external), and other stakeholders who impact performance.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Training techniques to structure and conduct training to the channel personnel
    Technical and relationship management skills to effectively perform the mix of activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high quality standards or benchmarks.
    Shows awareness of goals and quality standards. Follows through to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met.
    Good presentation, influencing and negotiation skills

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    University Degree -Upper 2nd Class or equivalent.
    At least 3 years working experience with insurance providers. Sales experience in insurance is an added advantage
    COP in Insurance would be an added advantage. Successful candidate will be required to sit and pass the exams within 6 months of joining.
    Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Packages

  • Project Officer

    Project Officer

    Job Description
    Location: KMET Offices, Kisumu with 70% field travels
    Duration: 1 (One) Year fixed contract,
    Reporting to: Team Leader – Innovative
    Projects Availability: April 2, 2018 
    Closing Date: February 2, 2018
    Job Purpose:
    The CICF Project Officer will play a key role in providing technical support, coordination and supervision of project activities. This include conducting trainings/refresher trainings, mentorship to health providers, supervision of trained providers, supporting data collection and reporting, facilitating joint program review meetings, validating quality of data collected and ensuring that data is being used by county health management teams/providers to support program decisions. The position holder may also be called upon to represent KMET in Maternal Neonatal Health partner meetings at the National and County levels.
    General specifications applicable to the position; 

    Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
    Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a team member.
    Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
    Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills is a must.
    Availability and willingness to work extra hours on request by the county teams and partners.
    Highly developed culturally sensitive awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. 
    Excellent time management and planning capacity.
    Experience of working with local partners and County Government in RH/MNCH is an added advantage
    Roles and responsibilities
    Coordination of CICF activities including health provider trainings in collaboration with the County health teams
    Sensitize County Health Management teams and other stakeholders on ESM-UBT
    Map, enroll and facilitate training of both Public and Private Health providers on UBT use for uncontrolled Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH). 
    Conduct assessment and lead in developing suitable quality improvement plans for PPH management § Monitor performance of health facilities using the UBT through analysis of various indicators for the UBT uptake. § Liaise with the MoH to conduct supervision of providers as well as conducting on-job training to make all UBT facilities active.
    Implement quality assurance guidelines and provide support supervision to the facilities through individual facility quality improvement plans.
    Foster good relations by attending regional, national and county stakeholders meetings and portraying a good image of the organization. § In liaison with Business Development Officer, map potential distribution points and create demand for UBT in the target counties.
    Ensure accurate and timely reporting on the project progress.
    Any other related duties

    Desired competencies:

    Results focused:

    Move focus from analysis to action;
    show persistence to overcome obstacles;
    take immediate action to solve problems;

    Plan & Organize:

    develop clear action plans that address the details needed to achieve objectives;
    define resources and actions to achieve objectives within constraints;

    establish priorities. 
    Attention to detail:

    ensure that all important details of a situation are attended to;
    and develop a follow up systems to keep things in order 

    Resilience:

    ability to travel for long hours and distance and be able to deliver.

    Qualifications: 

    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or Clinical Medicine from KMTC is preferred.
    At least 3 years work experience in the health/public health sector including experience as EMNOC trainer with the Ministry of Health or an NGO.
    Strong experience in facilitating trainings, providing institutional support and technical assistance on issues related to Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) service provision as well as be able to develop mentorship and support supervision tools.
    Experience in RH/maternal newborn and child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential.
    Knowledge of Government policies on RH/MNCH and understanding on how to contribute to their development with political analytical skills, sensitivity and diplomacy.
    Experience in research methods, data collection and analysis is an added advantage.

  • Request For Expression Of Interest (Consultancy Services-Individual Selection) Lead Technical Consultant Procurement Specialist Financial Management Specialist

    Job Description
    Project ID. No. 163980
    The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
    Brief description:
    As a background, the KEMFSED project has an overall goal to enhance economic benefits and coastal livelihoods from marine fisheries and coastal aquaculture while safeguarding associated ecosystems’ integrity. The five coastal counties proposed to be targeted under this 5-year project include: Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu.The implementing agency will be the SDF-BE on behalf of the Government of Kenya.
    A key element of project design is monitoring and evaluation which, for the KEMFSED project, will be captured in the form of a results framework. To be able to develop a project results framework that will identify monitoring indicators for tracking outcomes and impact over the duration of the project, establishment of baseline values at start-of-project and target milestones and values for end-of-project (EoP) is key.
    The objective of this consultancy is to undertake a baseline assessment against which to monitor the impact of KEMFSED project interventions on governance and management effectiveness of several (approximately 5-6) selected priority marine fisheries in Kenya.
    Scope of work will include confirmation of the list of priority marine fisheries (expected 5 fisheries) selected as the focus for the KEMFSED project; reviewing the MSC pre-assessment framework and consider what, if any, adaptations might be needed in applying the framework to meet the stated objective of this assignment, and should include consideration of the Unit(s) of Assessment (UoA) in the case of each priority fishery and the likely need for application of MSC risk-based framework (RBF);and, undertaking MSC pre-assessment for each identified priority marine fishery.
    Estimated level of effort: The assignment should commence immediately upon contract signing, and is expected to be completed within 9 weeks.The contract will be undertaken ensuring full consistency with the Terms of Reference (TOR) that is referred to in the REOI.
    Terms of Reference:
    Detailed TOR for the assignment can be:

    found at the following website: wwwkilimo.go.ke
    requested by sending an email to: kemfsed@kilimo.go.ke
    Obtained at the address given below

    The Ministry, through the SDF-BE, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The should have at least fifteen years’ demonstrated work experience in a technical role related to marine fisheries management, proven experience applying Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards and assessment frame work is essential, including: MSC level 3 training or equivalent; significant experience in undertaking MSC pre-assessments;; significant experience applying both the MSC risk-based framework (RBF) and the MSC Benchmarking & Tracking (BMT) tool; experience in the development and application of fisheries improvement projects (FIPs) will be an advantage including application of fisheries reference points as indicators of fisheries stock status; experience of marine fisheries management in the Western Indian Ocean will be an advantage; and proven analytical skills and experience reviewing technical literature and managing and/or analyzing quantitative data.
    Consultants may submit detailed CV showcasing individual profile, at least two similar assignments undertaken in the last eight years.
    Applicants’ competency will be evaluated at this stage and those who qualify will be invited to submit their financial proposal.
    The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s
    “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
    A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “open competitive selection of individual consultants” method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

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  • Accountant Research Assistant Sonographer Peadiatrics Clinical Officer M & E Research Assistant

    Accountant Research Assistant Sonographer Peadiatrics Clinical Officer M & E Research Assistant

    Job Description
    Duties:

    Providing accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data.
    Coordinating the preparation of accurate and up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision making.
    Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems and procedures.
    Maintaining robust cash handling and banking procedures.
    Designing and implementing effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
    Identifying significant budget variances and possible remedial action.
    Producing divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
    Providing relevant and timely monthly statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team.
    Ensuring effective cash flow and treasury management.
    Liaising with the external auditors and managing the annual audit process

    Primary/Operational Duties

    Maintenance of General Ledger, Accounts Analysis, Reconciliations and Review of the Trial Balance
    Ensure that all the Hospital’s bank and cash accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that outstanding items are followed up and cleared.
    Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register
    Preparation & Input of Journal Entries in the system with the approval of the Finance Manager
    Preparation of management report for both internal and external reporting.
    Compilation of information and preparation of schedules required by internal and independent auditors for assigned areas of responsibility
    Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing tasks that include, account analysis, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, actual to forecast variance analysis etc.
    Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory and monitoring inventory transactions
    Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
    Analyzing inventory cost variances and other accuracy issues impacting perpetual inventory records
    Assist with planning, execution, reconciliation and reporting of physical inventory counts
    Ensure all incoming and out-going invoices are settled on time
    Ensure the company complies with all PAYE, VAT, Tax return and financial reporting requirements
    Perform day-to-day accounting functions
    Any other responsibility assigned by the Finance Manager

    Education & Experience

    Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent.
    CPA(K) or ACCA.
    Minimum three (5) years progressive working experience
    Experience in healthcare industry is an added advantage
    At least two (2) years’ experience in an audit firm

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements

    Excellent analytics and experience with financial statements, QuickBooks, and Excel
    Proficient in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
    Highly resourceful, independent, and self-starting
    Ability to communicate findings compellingly to colleagues and advisors
    Interest in global health
    Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.
    Experience in auditing would be an added advantage
    Effective leadership skills
    Results and detail oriented
    Easy-going enough to work in a fluid start up environment in Nairobi

    Key competencies
    This role is critical to Jacaranda’s goal of delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining superior patient satisfaction. The holder of this position should be very organized, flexible,demonstrate highest degree of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and strong work ethics.

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  • Data Entry Clerks Internal Auditor

    Data Entry Clerks Internal Auditor

    Job Description
    Data Entry Clerks Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Information Technology or Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution of higher learning. Proven work experience of at least three (3) years as a data entry clerk in an Institution of higher learning or any other recognized institution.
    He/she should have the ability to update and edit new and existing databases, analyze information, compile information/data in different formats, summarize and compile data for standardized reports, file documents and reports. Additionally, he/she should be proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office, keyboard skills etc. Knowledge and experience with an ERP system such as Navision will be an added advantage.

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  • Administrative Officer Personal Secretary Fiscal Analyst

    Administrative Officer Personal Secretary Fiscal Analyst

    Job Description
    Salary Scale 8
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Assisting the board secretary in implementing organizational strategies and policies
    Assisting the board in implementing of its roles as stipulated in the county Government Act 2012 sec. 12 and County Assemblies Act 2017 sec 11 – as directed by the Assembly Clerk.
    Assisting in taking board minutes, filing and tracking systems for all board correspondence and office inventory under supervision of secretary to the board.
    Carrying out general office management, transport, registry, security and safety of offices
    In-charge of providing fuel, repairing and maintenance of vehicles and other transport.
    Provide high standards of professionalism in administrative services.
    Requirements for the position
    For direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
    Bachelor degree in social science preferably in administration from a recognized university
    Holder of a management course certificate from a recognized institution

    APPLICATION CRITERIA
    Persons interested in filling the above position should submit applications in their own handwriting accompanied by the following documents:-

    Academic and professional certificates
    KRA clearance certificate
    Compliance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
    Certificate of good conduct from the department of criminal investigation
    Clearance certificate from a credit reference bureau
    National ID or passport and a copy of the CV
    Candidates with foreign degrees must obtain accreditation from the commission of higher education of Kenya.

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  • Executive Assistant

    Executive Assistant

    The Job holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive executive & administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. Involves coordinating and reporting on all projects under the CEO and works with CEO and senior staff to ensure delivery of the strategic goals and objectives of the institution.
    Main Responsibilities

     Effective management of projects.
    Ensuring the communication, planning schedules, appointments, meetings, reports, presentations and associated tasks are well organized in the Chief Executive Office.
    Provide administrative support on HR matters.
    Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
    Managing and prioritizing workflows to ensure that meeting reports, minutes, correspondence and matters for attention are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
    Ensure that all physical and electronic records including confidential and sensitive society documents are safely kept and a record of the same retained at all times.
    Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests for the CEO and delegating where appropriate.
    Monitoring office Budget& supervising support staff.
    Making travel and guests arrangements.
    Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments.
    Handle visitors and customersin person or on telephone answering direct enquiries.
    Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentation and other documents.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field from a University recognized in Kenya.
    Minimum of Four (4)years’relevant work experience in a similar position.
    Computer literate with excellent knowledge of use of computers – Microsoft Office Suite & other office applications including power point. 

    Desired skills& attributes

    Excellent communication, interpersonal & customer care skills.
    Problemsolving skills; good analytical skills.
    Must demonstrate high level of integrity and ethical practice.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    Ability to handle conflicting priorities and work on strict deadlines.
    Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative.
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
    Refined public relations and presentation skills.

  • Senior Relationship Manager, Large Commercial Database Administrator

    Senior Relationship Manager, Large Commercial Database Administrator

    Job Ref No. HR/002/18
    Division: Corporate Banking
    Division Reporting to: Head Commercial Banking
    Position Scope:
    The successful candidate will be responsible for on boarding, managing existing and new Large commercial clients, integrating and co-ordinating all Bank products, services and resources in order to maximize the value of the business relationships while ensuring profitability for the Bank and the Client.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Provide advice on promoting, selling and structuring a wide and diverse range of financial solutions customised to best meet the financial needs of Large Commercial customers.
    Develop a target market database of clients in the Bank’s desired industries/sectors, have well defined call objectives and drive a robust calling program that will generate sales and business for the Bank
    Mine and analyse customer data to identify and plan for expansion and/or additional business opportunities.
    Provide an efficient central advisory/information/ query handling service point for the portfolio.
    Perform a proactive liaison role between customers and back office service operations and credit functions.
    Interact frequently and closely with all clients to analyse needs, assist clients to better understand their financial requirements and tailor creative products to meet individual customer segment needs.
    Accurately and efficiently process customer mandates/documentation requirements for financial facilities.
    Explain and structure / customise credit loan facility options, parameters and qualifying criteria.
    Work closely with Credit Analysts, Credit Managers and Head of Corporate Credit to initiate business deal proposals for new facilities, or facility modifications that require the assessment of credit or other risks, and motivate the deal with insightful information regarding business strengths and vulnerabilities.
    Notify customer promptly regarding the approval/ decline of credit loan facilities, and explore suitable alternative solutions in the event of declines from Credit.
    Monitor referrals daily to ensure that client facilities are managed within the parameters set by Credit and exercise discretion regarding account conduct based on a close knowledge and understanding of client activities.
    Proactively identify potential problem accounts and formulate appropriate risk mitigating strategies Manage a team of Relationship Managers to ensure that work standards and quality work output targets are set, achieved and maintained.

    Skills & Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in a business related field At least Eight (8) years experience in Business / Commercial Banking relationship management of which five (5) must be in management level.
    Good knowledge of Banks products, services, procedures and policies, especially KYC & Anti-Money Laundering procedures.
    Formal training in relationship management & credit/lending knowledge is an added advantage Experience in a sales /customer service environment will be an added advantage
    Strong negotiation, persuasion & presentation skills Good interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written)
    Customer oriented & team player Demonstrate high integrity and ethical standards

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  • Records Management Officers III Dental Officer Medical Officers Pharmacists Pharmaceutical Technologist III Radiographer III Registered Nurse III Medical Social Worker III Nutritionists & Diatetics Technologist III Health Records & Information Management Enrolled Nurses III Medical Engineering Technologist III Orthopedic Technologist III Assistant Public Health Officer III Support Staff (Cleaner) Registered Nurse III Medical Social Worker III

    Records Management Officers III Dental Officer Medical Officers Pharmacists Pharmaceutical Technologist III Radiographer III Registered Nurse III Medical Social Worker III Nutritionists & Diatetics Technologist III Health Records & Information Management Enrolled Nurses III Medical Engineering Technologist III Orthopedic Technologist III Assistant Public Health Officer III Support Staff (Cleaner) Registered Nurse III Medical Social Worker III

    Ref: CPSB 28/2018
    Responsibilities

    Will head a small registry and work under supervision of a more senior officer.
    Will receive sort, opening, filing, minuting and and distribution of mail
    Dispatching of mails and guiding on files disposal.

    Requirements

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its approved equivalent; and
    Proficiency in computer applications.

    OR

    Diploma in Records/Information Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    Computer skills
    Age of 45 years and below

    Terms of Employment

    Records Management Officer III
    Contract

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  • Sales Manager – International Property Investments

    Sales Manager – International Property Investments

    Job description
    We are looking for a proven team leader / sales manager who can help drive the business and grow the operation.
    Responsibilities

    Meeting agreed monthly and annual revenue targets via direct sales, distribution networks, wholesale and bulk-deal sales channels
    Mentoring, training and growing the team in accordance with clients growth plans.
    Building relationships with investors and 3rd party distributors with the aim of securing new business partnerships to close real estate investment deals globally.
    Manage new and existing client relationships
    Managing the spectrum of operational functions within the business unit.

    Experience and Education:

    8+ years professional experience
    Financial Services (B2C) background
    Astute understanding of financial markets
    Strong interest in property as an investment
    Has managed and grown succesful sales teams
    Networks of contact in the Africa region is desirable
    Degree caliber candidates