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  • Technical Manager

    Technical Manager

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Act as a team leader to the technical team. Supervising technical team and giving progress reports to senior managers and customers.
    In charge of office organization, purchases and maintenance of technical related issues.
    Visit potential installation sites to conduct inspections, verifications, and progress evaluations
    Ensure the installations and civil works (hard and soft landscaping) are implemented on a timely basis and within the Company’s quality standards
    Develop and maintain a tracking system of technical and structural failures within sites ensuring real-time resolution of the same.
    Design and implement new /additional business ideas within the site area e.g. restaurant, barber, entertainment hubs etc.
    Conduct site audits to collect structural, electrical, landscaping and related site information for use in the design of solar hubs.
    Oversee preventive maintenance in all hubs completed in line with company’s quality standards in timely manner
    Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation and civil works.
    Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during structural and electrical set up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring
    Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects and commercial projects.
    Demonstrate commercial sensitivity with ability to deliver results within agreed timelines and budgets.
    Research and get quality and cost efficient locally sourced materials for the solar hubs including panels, hardware and software, solar and electrical equipment and general construction material.
    Ensure technical team and processes are compliant with solar engineering standards and relevant standards.
    Produce material and equipment material with sufficient information to meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.
    Continuously maintain environmental, health and safety and legal requirements in all installation hubs.
    Inspecting unsafe hubs and recommending options for repairs and maintenance.
    Prepare technical specifications, reports, cost estimates and other relevant documents. Prepare and update procedures, methods and drawings for various hubs.
    Researching and evaluating trends in the solar industry to continuously improve and modify processes to increase on efficiency

    Skills and Qualifications

    Degree in Electrical Engineering.
    MUST be a T3 solar certified technician.
    Certification in solar water heating system will be an added advantage.
    Over 5 years of experience in project management within the electrical engineering sector
    Must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in English and Swahili
    Commercial sensitivity with ability to deliver results within agreed timelines and budgets.
    Driving license desired
    Mastery of MS Office Suite, Internet and email.
    Conversant with CAD and other design soft wares

  • Kindergarten Teacher, Lower & Upper Primary Teachers

    Kindergarten Teacher, Lower & Upper Primary Teachers

    The Board of M M Shah and M V Shah Academy seeks suitable candidates for the above posts in line with the Academy’s growing demands.
    The Academy is a well-established private institute in Mombasa, offering KG to Primary Education following the 8-4-4 Curriculum.
     
    The School has over 900 learners.
     
    For the posts of Lower & Upper Primary Teachers you will hold the following minimum qualifications:

    P1 certificate level
    TSC Registration
    3 years minimum experience
    Training in guidance and counselling/special needs would be an added advantage.
    Experience in Thematic approach to teaching and learning would be highly desirable.

    For Upper Primary post, experience of teaching examination class would be an advantage.  
    For the post of Kindergarten Teacher you will hold the following minimum qualifications:

    TSC Registration required
    3 years minimum experience
    A Diploma in ECDE/ Montessori would be an added advantage.
    Experience in Thematic Approach and Jolly Phonics would be highly desirable.

  • Director, Surgical Services, Business Development and Operations Manager

    Director, Surgical Services, Business Development and Operations Manager

    Ref No: 10/003
    Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director, Surgical Services will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient-family centered care through the continuum of surgical services to include outpatient surgery unit, surgical wards, preoperative unit, operating room, post anesthesia care unit, sterile processing department and anesthesia services.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Create and convey the mission and vision of surgical service in line with the hospitals Mission, Vision and Values.
    Formulate departmental goals and objective in collaboration with key department leaders to direct departments activities and goals
    Assist surgical services personnel in evaluating practice and creating strategies for further improvement.
    Facilitate or serve as a member of multidisciplinary team in surgical services planning of patient care.
    Prepare annual capital, operational and staffing budgets in collaboration with CNO, department chair and section heads to meet department goals.

    Requirements:
     
    Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Administration (MHA) or Health Management (MHM).
     
    The incumbent should have a minimum of Ten (10) years’ surgical services experience of which 5 are in an operating room.
     
    S/he should be have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate and have a current practice license.
    Business Development and Operations Manager Ref No: 10/004
    Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Outreach Division, the Operations and Business Development Manager will seek to identify new industry openings, the development of proposals for potential business sites through the expert negotiations, implement revenue enhancement strategies for all outreach centres as well as manage the day to day operation activities of the centres.

    Other responsibilities include:

    Planning and budgeting whilst overseeing the overall financial management for the designated centers;
    Manage cost and internal controls for resources of designated centers;
    Participate in the Institutional sales and operations goals;
    Locate and propose potential business sites by contacting potential partners whilst discovering and exploring opportunities;
    Develop negotiating strategies and positions;
    Provide leadership to the employees in the various centres to ensure business goals are achieved.

    Requirements:
     
    Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a business related field or equivalent.
     
    The incumbent should have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a health care institution with a marketing orientation. S /he should have strong business acumen, presentation and negotiation skills.

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor Assistant Quality Assurance

    Quality Assurance Supervisor Assistant Quality Assurance

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensures that the milk received and sold by the plant satisfies the prescribed quality both by the Society and the Dairy Regulation Board;
    Ensure that the appropriate tests and checks are undertaken- i.e. water, acidity levels and any chemical reagents are carried out and recorded;
    Ensure strict inventory control at the main tank, monitor movement of milk from farmers to the customers;
    Monitoring the inventory of quality control apparatus and inputs, procurement of the same and ensuring that there is no downtime on milk quality checks;
    Coordinating with the Operations Supervisor in managing the milk delivery and field milk graders:
    Develop SOPs, standards, safety, sanitary regulations, waste management and water supply specification.
    Any other job that may be given by the manager or the Board of Management.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Dairy Technology and Management or any other related degree
    5 years’ experience in dairy management/Dairy Laboratory Technology
    Knowledge in HACCP and other Food production quality certification is an added advantage
    Good analytical skills and firmness in decision making and Report writing.
    Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with different levels of the organization structure.

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  • Branch Servicing & Collections

    Branch Servicing & Collections

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    Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the mobile generation across developing markets. Since our inception in April 2015, we have provided millions of loans to underserved populations, and our growth has attracted investments from leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists. We offer a competitive salary, stock options, and an attractive benefits package to help you thrive professionally.

    ### What We Offer:
    – Be part of a passionate, experienced team committed to transforming the financial landscape in emerging markets.
    – Work with cutting-edge financial technology and contribute to meaningful change for the mobile generation.
    – Competitive salary and stock options, along with generous benefits.

    ### Responsibilities:
    As part of the Servicing & Collections team, you will be responsible for ensuring that borrowers understand their loan terms, make timely repayments, and receive exceptional customer service. Your role will primarily involve communicating with borrowers through in-app chat, SMS, emails, and phone calls.

    #### Key Responsibilities:
    – **Data Management & Reporting**: Use **SQL** to derive and manage borrower data, which will be sent to outsourced debt collection agencies.
    – **Debt Collection Support**: Respond promptly to inquiries from third-party debt collection companies and ensure they are following company guidelines and standards.
    – **Communication**: Reply to customer repayment or collection-related emails and provide timely, clear responses to borrower queries.
    – **Trend Analysis**: Analyze loan repayment and debt collection trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
    – **Invoicing & Reconciliation**: Generate invoicing data for debt collection companies and reconcile all invoices accurately.
    – **Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Management**: List customers with CRBs when necessary and clear borrowers who have repaid their loans fully with CRBs.
    – **Process Improvement**: Identify gaps in our debt collection and servicing processes, providing actionable recommendations for optimization.

    ### Job Qualifications:
    – **Proficient in SQL**: Strong ability to write and understand SQL queries to manage and analyze borrower data.
    – **MS Excel Expertise**: Excellent proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
    – **Educational Background**: A degree in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
    – **Strong Analytical Skills**: Exceptional ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose actionable insights.
    – **Entrepreneurial Spirit**: Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments with a high degree of ambiguity. A self-starter who takes initiative.
    – **Team Player**: A collaborative individual who thrives in a team-oriented setting, contributing to the collective success of the organization.

    If you’re a proactive, analytical individual with a passion for financial technology and improving loan servicing processes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

    Visit [www.activityinfo.org](http://www.activityinfo.org) to submit your application.

  • Barista

    Barista

    The Barista shall be responsible for production of all hot beverages, different types of coffee, smoothies, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks in the establishment and for the delivery of a friendly, efficient guest service while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
    Duties

    Serving and presenting hot beverages promptly and efficiently, while adhering to establishment’s standards;
    Requisitioning of products used in production of all beverages from stores;
    Selling at coffee or bar stations within the establishment;
    Dispensing ice-cream to guests at the designated stations;
    Keeping up to date with current promotions and new products;
    Making customers aware of offers on great food and drink range;
    Representing the establishment in barista competition and show casing; and
    Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.

    Barista Job Qualifications
    Appointment to this position will be made from persons who have:

    Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and Sales or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
    KCSE grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; and
    Two (2) years experience in the same capacity especially in as a cocktail barman.

    Key Competencies

    Outstanding customer care, communication and interpersonal skills;
    Well organized, presentable and with an ability to work under pressure;
    Be a good team player; and
    Fluency in English and with good working knowledge of other languages.

  • Country Manager

    Country Manager

    The CountryManager has an entrepreneurial spirit, is a strategic thinker, focuses on tangible results, has a collaborative “can do” attitude and a desire for continuous improvement. The Country Manager is used to the pressure of high-profile projects, and can effectively work with colleagues and partner co-workers at all levels of the organization, whilst managing expectations of all parties and making sure to meet deadlines and other requirements. The jobholder will be reporting to the Regional Director.
    Purpose Statement of the Position
    The Country Manager will manage the organisation’s program in Ethiopia. This includes maintaining and strengthening existing key stakeholder relations, building new partnerships, leading and administering the local organization, communicating to relevant stakeholders, and managing and monitoring the implementation of the program (selecting and supporting social entrepreneurs).
    Duties for the Country Manager Administration Job
    Achievement of organisation’s mission efficiency & Cost Management

    Maintain and administer legal entity of the organisation in Ethiopia and ensure efficient management of the
    Organization, including monitoring and evaluation, quality control, cost-effectiveness and day-to-day oversight.
    Lead a country team and manageorganization in accordance with good management and human resource practice.
    Ensure that the Organization complies with all applicable laws and good practice, including its obligation to
    produce annual audited accounts.

    Strategy Development & Implementation of its Core Program, Communication & Partner Relations

    Develop, and implement a locally relevant country strategy and program in keeping with the organisation’s strategic plan and regional priorities to achieve the maximum social impact for social entrepreneurs and children.
    Lead the organisation’sprogram in Ethiopia with the goal of selecting the social entrepreneurs with the highest potential to improve the lives of children, and help them develop and scale their solutions into impactful, sustainable ventures faster and more successfully than anyone else.
    Design and execute locally relevant search and selection, accelerator and incubator program for social entrepreneurs in keeping with global directives and regional priorities.
    Develop and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders at our partner companies and manage the interests of our partners to ensure continued commitment and engagement.
    Develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners in Ethiopia to be engaged in the program, recruit their support and execute program strategy.
    Secure, diversify and grow funding and support from new and existing partners and investors building on organisation’s relationships with key Ethiopian and international donors in partnership with Regional
    Fundraising Manager and Regional Director. Drive effective communication with all key stakeholders to ensure the successful executive of our core objectives by creating & executing targeted communication strategy with support from the Regional Communications team.

    Reporting & Communication

    Manage the monitoring and reporting on the progress of the operations and indicators, and contribute to processes to measure, learn from and improve impact.
    Create, together with partners, forums for best practice and sharing of ideas and experience on successful implementation of the programs across the markets.
    Report to Regional Director and produce recommendations for review of senior management and Board.
    Other duties as assigned by Regional Director

    Country Manager Administration Job Requirements

    Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science, Business, Economics, Public Administration, Economic Development Studies or its equivalent.
    A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
    5 – 10 years of progressively responsible leadership positions with a distinguished record of relevant accomplishments in the non-profit sector and/or business sector.
    Knowledge or experience working with social entrepreneurs or knowledge on current thinking and practices in the field of social entrepreneurship.
    Excellent understanding of entrepreneurship development and social sector in Ethiopia.
    Experience in a similar position – setting up, project managing, or leading a program in Ethiopia.
    Evidence of being an entrepreneurial and strategic leader who is passionate about social change.
    Experience of working with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
    Experience as a successful social entrepreneur or a key leader in an entrepreneurial team, which succeeded in scaling an impactful and financially sustainable social enterprise or non-profit is highly desired.

    Competencies and Skills required

    Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities and work cooperatively to build networks and satisfy needs of internal and external stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people, cultures and communities.
    Good writing and communications skills
    Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Ability to understand and use web based applications and platforms.
    Spoken and written fluency in English (required) and Amharic (preferred).
    Readiness for some travel.

  • Clinical Officer

    Clinical Officer

    This program is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is within this remit that the program has a vacancy in Vaccine Impact Diarrhea Assessment in Africa (VIDA) under DGPH
    CLINICAL OFFICER– MR7/1
    Location: Siaya County
    Reports to: Study Coordinator /Clinical supervisors
    The study Clinical officer will enroll study participants and complete study Case Report Forms and be the team lead in the facility for VIDA related activities.
    Job Requirements:

    Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, registered with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) and must possess a valid practicing license.
    Training in Good Clinical Practice (preferably from CITI) and IMCI will be added advantage.
    At least 1 year experience working in research set up or program.

    Duties

    With guidance from the study coordinator/ clinical supervisor in VIDA Study.
    The clinical officer will enroll VIDA study participants.
    Act as team leader at facility level and offer technical support to other non-medical staff in the clinic protocol and Referrals as needed.
    Reports and present reports relevant to the study management es across departments within the Sentinel
    Health Facilities sample collection and processing and attend study meetings duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

    Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first three 3 months.
    Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the relevant grade, based on educational, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.