Tuesday, December 20, 2011

SAFARICOM SENIOR VOICE SERVICES PLANNING ENGINEER JOB IN KENYA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the VAS Technical Department within the
Technical/IT Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets
the criteria indicated below:

SENIOR VOICE SERVICES PLANNING ENGINEER
REF: TECHNICAL/IT _SVSPE_DECEMBER_2011
Reporting to the Senior VAS Planning Manager; the holder of the position will be responsible for
evaluation of new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation and
integration of new hardware/software, project management, optimization of existing systems and internal process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Create key performance indicators for new products/services;
• Play a lead role in marketing proposals, product & services vendor evaluation process; weighted
evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Design messaging network, improve & update network diagram when new elements are added;
analyze VAS systems network against KPI;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change and schedule all the planned work;
• Plan for software and/or hardware upgrades to cater for network growth ;
• Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware
upgrade;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer and create/adopt necessary work
instruction for existing systems;
• Perform S.W.O.T Analysis of projects and play a lead role in internal training and transference of
skills and knowledge to Engineers and Technicians;
• Provide recommendation reports to Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of
existing services and create a tool/find out method to get statistical data from the system;
• Liaise with O&M to implement recommendations to improve system performance and success
rate;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after project implementation;
• Development and management of Project Plans, activities and project staff;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous
quality solutions to business.

CHIEF PHARMACIST JOB IN NAIROBI - UPPER HILL MEDICAL CENTRE

CHIEF PHARMACIST
We provide cost effective health care services in a modern and easy to access location along Ralph Bunche Road in Nairobi.
We are the largest Centre for medical specialists in the Eastern Africa region.
Applications are invited for the position of Chief Pharmacist from suitable candidates with several years of experience in clinical pharmacy and management.

Key Responsibilities
• Prudent drug acquisition, stocking and dispensing.
• Implement policies and procedures for management of drugs.
• Ensure compliance with the Pharmacy and Poison’s Board Guidelines.
• Provide pharmaceutical information to medical specialists.
• Sustain growth in revenue and number of patients.
• Efficient and effective day-to-day management of the department.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited university.
• Minimum of five years experience in pharmacy management within a private hospital or busy
retail pharmacy.
• Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations relating to disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Valid current practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Key skills and Competence
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, and financial and statistical packages.
• Ability to network to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• People management.

STRATHMORE ENTERPRISEDEVELOPMENT CENTRE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB IN KENYA

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) is a centre set up to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SME5) business development and growth by addressing the needs of and providing solutions to the various practical problems they typically encounter.
The centre provides high quality capacity building; value added services and a resource centre for SMEs,to enhance business leadership, competitiveness and sustainability.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Business Development Manager.
Reporting to the Dean, Strathmore School of Management and Commerce (SMC), the Business
Development Manager (BDM) will be responsible for the Designing, Marketing and Coordinating SME Capacity Building Programs, Consultancies, SME Networking Activities, Research and Resource Centre

Key Responsibilities:
• Market SEDC products and services
• Manage capacity building programs that are designed to respond to identified sustainability
challenges of SMEs
• Coordinate research into new business opportunities as well as solutions to salient SME business challenges.
• Manage SME networking activities
• Develop and maintain an SME resource Centre ( Knowledge Hub)
• Manage SME consultation and mentoring
• Core Competencies
• Ability to develop a team approach
• Proven marketing skills
• Knowledge of the regional SME sector
• Strong organization and negotiation skills,
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to work under Minimum supervision

FRIENDS COLLEGE KAIMOSI BUS DRIVER, SECRETARY, LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, STOREKEEPER, MAINTENANCE OFFICER JOBS IN KENYA

Kaimosi College of Research and Technology
"The Society of Friends"
We invite applications from suitable candidates for the following vacant positions.

The candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:

BUS DRIVER
1 Post
• KCSE D+ (Plus)
• Valid driving license - Class ABCE
• 5 Years driving experience ( preferably college or school buses)
• Certificate of good conduct
• Aged 35 Years and above.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications may apply enclosing their CV's,
copies of their academic and professional documents, names of two referees and daytime
telephone contacts to:

The Secretary Board of Governors
Friends College Kaimosi
P.O Box 150 Tiriki
To reach him before 23rd December 2011

SECRETARY
2 Posts
• KCSE D+(Plus)
• Shorthand II (80 wpm)
• Type writing II ( 40 wpm)
• Secretary Duties II
• Business English II
• Office practice II
• Commerce II
• Computer Literate (W.P)

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications may apply enclosing their CV's,
copies of their academic and professional documents, names of two referees and daytime
telephone contacts to:

The Secretary Board of Governors
Friends College Kaimosi
P.O Box 150 Tiriki
To reach him before 23rd December 2011

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
• 1 Post
• KCSE D+ (plus)
• Craft Certificate in Science laboratory Technology
• 3 years work experience in a learning institution.

Interested candidates who meet the above minimum qualifications may apply enclosing their CV's,
copies of their academic and professional documents, names of two referees and daytime
telephone contacts to:

The Secretary Board of Governors
Friends College Kaimosi
P.O Box 150 Tiriki
To reach him before 23rd December 2011

STOREKEEPER
• 1 Post
• KCSE D+(plus)
• Craft certificate in Supplies management

MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA (MUA) DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH & EXTENSION) HIRING OPPORTUNITY IN KENYA

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH & EXTENSION)
The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a newly established private university in Kenya
located off Mombasa Road in Nairobi.
The University is envisioned to be the premier University in the provision of innovative leadership
and management solutions to industries and communities worldwide, with a mission to provide
quality education for transformational leadership and excellence in management.
For more information about MUA visit www.mua.ac.ke.

We wish to hire a Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Extension).
This is a challenging opportunity for a seasoned, proactive, independent thinking and results
oriented professional.
The position holder will provide sound leadership and overall management of the academic
research and extension division of the University and will be responsible for coordinating
teaching, research, extension and other related support services.

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, the position holder will:

• Spearhead the development and implementation of policies and procedures;
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality academic, research and extension
programmes;
• Coordinate academic, research and extension programmes including planning and
development of curriculum and research and consultancy proposals;
• Develop and control the divisional budget;
• Mobilize financial support for research and community extension work from industry and
other external organizations in liaison with the University fundraising office;
• Disseminate information about the University’s research and related activities including
coordination of workshops, conferences and seminars; and
• Ensure prudent management and facilitation of student affairs.

Requirements for the position:
At least 5 years of experience in senior academic and management positions in a modern
University environment.
In addition applicants should have:
• A PhD degree or its equivalent from a reputable university. Those with qualifications in
Business Administration, management, social sciences or related areas will have added
advantage.
• Recognition as a seasoned researcher who commands the respect of peers;
• Demonstrable ability and proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and
academic leadership in a university including supervision of post graduate students;
• Demonstrate experience in developing academic programmes;
• Must have served as Chairman of Department or dean of school or principal of a college;
• Evidence of having published widely in internationally refereed academic journals;

MINISTRY OF STATE FOR PLANNING, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND VISION 2030 MACROECONOMIC ADVISOR JOB OPPORTUNITY

MACROECONOMIC ADVISOR

Preamble
The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of
UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit a Macroeconomic Advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference
The Advisor’s main responsibilities will be to provide advice, support and build local capacity in
the formulation and implementation of macroeconomic policies, research and the development
and maintenance of macro modelling in the ministry. Specifically, the Advisor shall:

• Provide expert advice as required by the Ministry on macroeconomic issues and their
implications on national development and planning policies.
• Liaise with the Macro Working group institutions including Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya
National Bureau Statistics, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, Ministry
of Finance and Kenya Revenue Authority and other local stakeholders to provide regular
briefs on economic issues, prospects and risks.
• Work closely with relevant government institutions and development partners to produce
regular policy briefs and reports, policy background papers and other topical issues.
• Provide technical expertise in the overall development and application of macroeconomic
models in the ministry including the T21.
• Provide expert oversight to the production of quarterly, annual and medium term
projections and reports for use in policy formulation and national planning process.
• Provide technical leadership to Ministry’s research on key macroeconomic issues and their
sectoral linkages.
• Provide expert and leadership in the analysis of regional and international/global
economic and social issues on their impact on the Kenyan Economy.
• Assist in identification of policies aimed at integration of climate change, adaptation and
mitigation of its effects on national development planning.
• Build capacity of Macro planning Directorate staff on macroeconomic analysis, economic
forecasting and modelling.
• Advice the Minister on a regular basis.

Deliverables
• Capacity of Macro Planning Directorate staff built in the areas of macroeconomic
analysis, modelling and forecasting.

DALC EDUCATION ICT - TUTOR/LECTURER FOREIGN LANGUAGES VACANCY IN NAIROBI

TUTOR/LECTURER FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Job Qualification/Requirements
• Plans and develops strategies, policies and procedures in line with the organization
strategic objectives and best practice.
• Researches on emerging Information and Communication technologies, and Education
Solutions to ensure appropriate ICT investment.
• Design and install a secure and resilient ICT infrastructure to support corporate wide
business systems.
• Implement the ICT strategy and operational plans to achieve business objectives.
• Ensures development and implementation of ICT Service support processes to optimize
utilization of ICT investment.
• Ensures integration of all DALC operations / centres in order to save cost and minimize
human intervention.
• Ensure development and implementation of the ICT Service delivery processes to ensure
increased system capacity and availability within agreed service level agreements and
budget.
• Ensure development and implementation of Systems Security strategies, policies and
procedures for Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of data.
• Provides leadership to the ICT Team.
• Develops and controls I.C.T. budgets.
• Develops and monitors service level agreements with ICT service providers and users.
• Ensure ICT systems and facilities are available and reliable.