A well – established Manufacturing company is looking for a motivated and result oriented candidates to fill the below  position of the Interns Assistant Accountants.

3 Positions

Ref: IAA/05/01/2016
 

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to HOD, this position is ideal for candidates who are ready to grow their career the right way. 

You will work under supervision  at all times during the learning process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Any follow up on works issues on creditors and their payments


• Reconciliation of  bank statements from the banks allocated to you[DAILY].


• Incharge of input VAT monthly.Witholding VAT,Witholding Tax  and prepare for the i-tax uploading format and forwards them to HOD for authorization for  uploading [MONTHLY]


• Ensure all daily bankings have been captured in the system


• Being able to post Post purchase invoice on ERP


• Able to process accounts payable payments


• Able to handle payroll when required  


• Ability to produce all statutory payments –NHIF,NSSF,PAYE,VAT,WHT,DIT


• Ability to reconcile  debtors/suppliers  statements


• Posting of cheques on ERP


• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following or its equivalent

• ATC/CPA 2-Compulsory


• Proficiency in Excel and word


• Know the book keeping /double entries


• Able to produce daily reports


• Quick learner


• Report to work early


• High integrity and trustworthy person  to handle confidential data


• Should be aged between 24 to 29 years


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Other duties as may be assigned.

How to Apply

If you believe you  are up to the challenge and have the qualifications and  acquire experience with us, please submit your application via email with detailed curriculum vitae, stating your email, telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees. 

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Dagahaley Refugee Camp 

Vacancy: Counselor – Educator

Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.  

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Mental Health Supervisor
 

• Actively promote the availability of counselling services and carry out, individual or in group counseling, basic psycho educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial  difficulties within the project scope.


• Provide Psychosocial intervention  to clients in a culturally sensitive manner


• Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary in order to propose the best support available.


• Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and look after it,


• Keep files  and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality


• Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.


• Take active part in trainings, supervisions/intervisions and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for MSF staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.


• Mental health promotion by integrating counseling services in all medical departments

Experience: 1 year experience essential. Experience with NGO desirable.
 

Languages: Local language essential. Mission language desirable
 

Competences: Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service.
 

How to Apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine call centre operational strategies by conducting needs assessments, performance reviews, capacity planning, and cost/benefit analysis.


• Identify and evaluate state of the art technologies, defining user requirements, productivity, quality and customer service standards


• Maintain and improve call centre operations


• Asses training needs and develop a training programme for the call centre teams


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge on call centres.


• Develop and operationalize a call centre Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Manual or various processes at the Call Centre.


• Make available and standardize various information tools and materials for reference by the Call Centre team.


• Counsel and provide relevant information to clients and access the organization through the call centre on reproductive health and related issues.


• Monitor inbound and outbound calls to all clients made by the call centre agents and make necessary recommendation.


• Provide counselling services (individual and group) for fellow employees who work in service delivery as well as general counselling to employees


• Enter new customer information into the system and maintain the Call Centre database


• Use of data capture and ensure all reports required are generated


• Coordinate client satisfaction surveys across all channels in conjunction with the M&E team and research for required information using available resources


• Coordinate general follow up for all clients reaching the service delivery channels with specific emphasis on Family Planning, PAFP, and Cervical cancer screening and testing.


• Establish, facilitate and coordinate use of client, staff and strategic partners databases to be used for strategic engagement e.g. through bulk sms


• Plan promotions, campaigns and client engagements on all electronic platforms for all the organization channels i.e. Facebook, twitter, website and YouTube.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences  or Business Management


• Minimum of one year working experience in a call centre set up.


• Ability to manage and develop team members


• Courses in communication and client management and nursing background will be an added advantage.


• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices


• Fluent communication in both English and Kiswahili


• At least one year working experience in an SRH organization.


• Customer service experience.


• Knowledge of administration and clerical processes.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to cvs@flexi-personnel.com or before close of business 6th May, 2016. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for and salary expectation on the subject line

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.

Vacancy: Operations Manager

Job Purpose: Operations manager is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the club. 

Coordination and Supervision

• Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the club. 


• Coordinate and monitor the work of department’s various sections i.e maintenance, gardening, swimming pools, housekeeping and the spa. 


• Monitor performance and implement improvements. 


• Ensure quality of products. 


• Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. 


• Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. 


• Provide technical support where necessary.

Financial 

• Review financial statements and data. 


• Utilize financial data to improve profitability. 


• Prepare and control operational budgets for the club. 


• Control inventory. 


• Plan effective strategies for the financial wellbeing of the club.

Best Practices

• Improve processes and policies in the club in support of organizational goals. 


• Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. 


• Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Human Resources

• Plan the use of human resources. 


• Inform the HR department of any vacancies within the department. 


• Delegate tasks and accountabilities in the operations department. 


• Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.

Coordination – Communication 

• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance. 


• Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.

Sales, marketing and Customer Service 

• Manage customer support. 


• Plan and support sales and marketing activities.

Strategic Input

• Liaison with top management. 


• Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. 


• Implement and manage operational plans.

Education and Experience

• University degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology or industrial engineering.


• Relevant hospitality operations management experience


• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management


• IT skills

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills


• Planning and organizing


• Decision-making


• Communication skills


• Persuasiveness


• Influencing and leading


• Delegation


• Team work


• Negotiation


• Conflict management


• Adaptability


• Stress tolerance


• Leadership skills

If you meet the qualifications, kindly send your CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘Operations Manager’ on the subject line by 6th May, 2016. 

Do not attach any certificates. 

Only shortlisted shall be contacted.

•  A Degree / Diploma in a Business related field – Business Management / Business Administration / Commerce / Communication etc


• A mean grade of C+ in high school


• Below 35 years of age

Experience

•  At least 3-4 years’ experience working in a similar position.

 Desired Competencies

•  3+ years in high-performing professional environments, ideally within high growth businesses


• Outstanding attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills


• Previous demonstration of persistence and utilizing networks to get tasks done


• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving, challenging environment and to learn rapidly


• A team player with outstanding integrity.


• Strong leadership and management skills,


• Sound problem solving abilities, creativity and innovation


• High levels of integrity


• Confidentiality


• Good communication skills, both verbal and written


• High level thought process

How to Apply
 
Applications letters (maximum 2 pages) and detailed CV are to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “ 2182”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 2182, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx.

The role will be broad, covering multiple aspects of product development, working directly with the Chief Technology Officer. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with strong technical proficiency and product development experience.
 

Roles and Responsibilities
 
➔ Researching, substantiating and characterising hardware. ​Researching what products, devices, solutions are suitable to solve a specific technical challenge, liaising with suppliers and customers about their products and services, summarising and reporting findings clearly and quickly.
 

➔ Testing, calibrating and evaluating new technology. ​Sourcing, testing and evaluating hardware. Requires practical skills such as soldering and using a multimeter are critical.
 

➔ Ongoing product development. ​The applicant needs to be able to think creatively and be constantly looking to improve our existing products.
 

➔ Supporting sales team on new customer enquiries. ​It will be important to quickly understand new product use cases that come through from potential clients and be able to fluently describe how our product could fit in with and benefit their project. Literacy and good communication skills are important here.
 

➔ Liaising with software department to test the roll-out of new functionalities. ​Familiarity with web-based applications would be advantageous.
 

➔ Reporting, documentation. ​Preparing accurate and timely reports. Documenting knowledge in the form of knowledge base tech notes and articles.
 

➔ Field work. ​Travelling to our often rural sites to set-up, test or troubleshoot equipment means the candidate will need to be hardy, resourceful and willing to work outside of normal office hours.
 

We are looking for qualified and

experienced personnel to fill in the following positions.

HTC Counselor

• Offer quality HTC services to clients as per
  
  the NASCOP standards.


• Ensure proper referrals and linkage of clients
  
  accessing HTC services.



• Work with assigned team leader of the week and
  
  data clerk to ensure HTC targets are met.


• Keep clients information in a confidential and
  
  private manner.


• Perform data abstraction


• Timely submission of filled data forms to the
  
  data clerk.


• Perform any other duty as assigned.

Experience – 1

years experience in the same position.
  

Marie Stopes Kenya

Job Title: Youth Friendly Service Provider

Location: Various – outreach

Reporting to: Outreach Team leader or Centre Manager

Job Framework: Reporting to and working with the Outreach Team Leader or Centre Manager (dependent on post), the Service Provider’s main role is to provide contraceptive counselling, long-acting methods of contraception and other clinical services to young people and adolescents. 

The Service provider is expected to deliver, maintain and promote high clinical and quality standards expected by MSK and to contribute to the improved financial performance of this important delivery channel. 

Providers must be willing to offer exceptionally compassionate, professional and confidential services to the very young and at risk clients
 

• To provide comprehensive client counselling on reproductive health, contraceptive options and other services with a special focus on the Youth and adolescents.


• To ensure that all clients are treated with sensitivity, respect, and consideration. If complaints are raised, to be able to effectively manage and resolve them and to promptly refer to the Team Leader if the client complaint continues or is of a serious magnitude.


• To maintain the highest possible standard of client care by providing quality care to all clients.


• To implement a smooth, efficient client flow to minimise client waiting times.


• To monitor and evaluate client care continuously and recommend improvements as necessary.


• To provide accurate information to clients, and their families where required, to enable clients to make informed decision about their reproductive & sexual health.

Measures

• Client satisfaction achieved.

2.  Budgetary Control

• To ensure sufficient supplies are available to provide services without disruption and that stock is dispensed and counted accurately; stock cards are updated continuously and waste and spoilage of stock (i.e. expired stock) and stock outs are minimised.


• To comply with all financial standing operating procedures including accurate and timely management of advances and surrenders required for outreach provision.

Measures

• Lack of stock outs


• Financial protocols compliance

3. Technical & Clinical Service provision

• To provide all of the following clinical services to a consistently high standard and in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols:

1. All methods of short and long-term contraceptive methods, including injections, implants and IUDs.


2. Removal of implants and IUDs where required.


3. Assistance with tubal ligation and vasectomy procedures.


4. Cervical screening, STI screening and treatment and VCT.

• To conduct weekly checking of essential equipment, promptly inform the Team Leader of their current status, and following up repairs or maintenance as required.


• To carry out all nursing procedures (as laid down in the procedure manual).


• To maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control measures.


• To ensure instruments are appropriately sterilised and stored in compliance with infection control protocols.


• To order medical supplies and consumables in good time to avoid shortage.


• To ensure proper storage of medical supplies.


• To support clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures.


• To attend clinical training and supervision as required.

Measures

• Improved quality of clinical care.


• Continuous CMEs conducted.


• Reduced cases of complications.


• CYPs acquired.

4. Record Keeping, reporting and performance management

• To ensure accurate client records are maintained in both the client record book and daily register.


• To ensure all client information is kept confidential at all times and stored appropriately.


• To provide accurate, timely collation of activity data for internal and external reporting purposes.


• To analyse activity trends and ensure performance targets are achieved, pro-actively identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.


• To assist in the collection of client feedback data.    


• Improved quality of clinical care.


• Continuous CMEs conducted.


• Reduced cases of complications.


• CYPs acquired.

Measures

• All clients’ records and consent forms are kept in a safe and easy to retrieve area.


• Timely performance review conducted, recorded and reported.


• Client Mobilisation is achieved

5. Promotional Activities

• To fully participate in planned promotional activities including educational and awareness-raising events with clients, community members and other stakeholders.


• To positively promote Marie Stopes Kenya as a leading, quality provider of reproductive & sexual health services.

6. Team Values

• To actively contribute to achieving the team targets set by Marie Stopes Kenya.


• To attend & contribute to team meetings and the creation and implementation of work plans.


• To continuously strive to improve client satisfaction and deliver client-focussed, high quality care.


• To support new team members in their induction & orientation and assist with training as required.

7. Professional and Ethical Conduct

• Marie Stopes Kenya nursing and midwifery staffs are expected to observe the relevant code of conduct for nurses and midwives in Kenya in regard to professional and ethical conduct.


• All clinical care must be provided in accordance with the highest standards of clinical care and safety.


• You must observe high standards of personal grooming and general hygiene and ensure your appearance is neat & tidy at all times whilst on duty.


• You are expected to wear the Marie Stopes Kenya uniform at all times when on duty.


• You are expected to act professionally at all times, maintaining excellent client-focussed care especially when circumstances are challenging


• You are expected to act with financial integrity at all time. Marie Stopes Kenya has a zero-tolerance approach to fraudulent activities, including siphoning of clients for personal financial gain.


• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Programmes Director.   

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences  or Business Management


• Minimum of one year working experience in a call centre set up


• Ability to manage and develop team members


• Courses in communication and client management and nursing background will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices


• Fluent communication in both English and Kiswahili


• At least one year working experience in an SRH organisation.


• Customer service experience.


• Knowledge of administration and clerical processes.


• Good knowledge of MSK services and services delivery channels


• Ability to work long hours and in a shift system


• Prior experience in a call centre environment ( an added advantage )

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills


• Effective listening Skills


• Attention to detail


• Initiative


• Non-judgemental


• Adaptability


• Excellent computer skills


• Team work


• Stress tolerance


• Resilience


• Positive attitude


• Respect for others

• Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

Innovative

• Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

Effective Communication

• Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

Responsive

• Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

Working Efficiently

• Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

Sharing Information

• Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

Focus on Learning

• Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

Commitment

• Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

Driven

• Drive and determination to deliver results

Accountable

• Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

Embracing Change

• Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

Motivated

• Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

Team Player

• Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Youth Friendly Service provider”

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a marketing-focused resulted

oriented social business that uses modern management and marketing

techniques to provide quality family planning and reproductive health

services in more than 43 countries world-wide. 

Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)

is a non-profit social business, working with local partners and the

government of Kenya to provide quality, affordable and accessible Sexual

and Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services. 

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technologist

Location: Nursing Home

Reporting to: Center Manager

Probationary Period: 3 months

Contract Type: Fixed Term (2 Years)     

MSK is part of

the Marie Stopes International (MSI) global partnership, and works to

improve the health and quality of life of women, men, and their

families.

Job Framework: The Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible to performing tasks related to pharmaceutical drugs. They include dispensing drugs as prescribed to the clients
 

• Ensures good inventory management practices, of the medicines and medical supplies, at Marie Stopes Kenya Nursing Home.


• Oversees the acquisition (prepares drug orders) and disbursement of drugs and medical supplies to the nursing home inpatient department.


• Ensures rational use of drugs at the nursing home with focus on improved therapeutic outcomes based on appropriate drug use.


• Ensure maintenance of cold chain.


• Liaise with the program pharmacist regarding drugs and medical supplies orders and buffer stocks


• Monitor drug consumption at the nursing home pharmacy store and submit timely regular stock level and drug consumption reports to the Program Pharmacist.


• Keep records of serious untoward incidents e.g. drug errors, poor quality, expired drugs as requested by Program Pharmacist


• Keep up to date stock records and information on stock of medicine and medical supplies with a view of improving inventory management practices.


• Prepares medicine needs projections and submits orders to the Program Pharmacist and Center Manager.


• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager.   

• Diploma in Pharmacy from accredited institutions by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.


• Enrolled Pharmaceutical Technologist with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position.

Skills:

• Computer Literate.


• Good communication skills – Kiswahili and English


• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects and proper administration.


• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Ability to train other assigned staff as necessary.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

• Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

Innovative

• Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

Effective Communication

• Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

Responsive

• Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

Working Efficiently

• Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

Sharing Information

• Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

Focus on Learning

• Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

Commitment

• Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

Driven

• Drive and determination to deliver results

Accountable

• Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

Embracing Change

• Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

Motivated

• Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

Team Player

• Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

Under the overall supervision of the

General Manager of that company, the Finance Manager will be responsible for

all areas relating to financial reporting. 

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of
  
  monthly management accounts to support business decisions and possible
  
  outcomes.


• Responsible for monthly and annual statutory
  
  accounts and reporting of financial Statements.


• Preparation of annual budgets and periodic
  
  forecasts as well as long term rolling plans (regular Prognosis)



• Direct involvement in corporate reporting for
  
  financial and management information (e.g. Board Paper preparation)


• Appropriate analytical review of key
  
  performance indicators based on various financial data.


• Manage and implement appropriate stock costing
  
  processes and records control.


• Working capital management aligned to the
  
  needs of the Company’s cash flow and operations.


• Ensure compliance with statutory and
  
  regulatory returns deadlines  e.g. PAYE, VAT and Withholding taxes


• Ensure adequate internal controls for
  
  effective and efficient budgeting, expenditure, accounting, cash flow,
  
  banking and taxation management.


• Handle any KRA inquiries and audits liaise
  
  with the external auditors.


• Prepare/develop daily reports to assist in
  
  product pricing decisions.


• Manage the accounting staff and enhance their
  
  skills and competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business
  
  related field from a recognized university


• Qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
  
  (CPA-K) or ACCA


• At least 7 years accounting experience in a
  
  Manufacturing Company with up to 3 years at senior supervisory level.


• Good knowledge of computer accounting software


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Proactive and results oriented.

or by email to careers@ipskenya.com /

purity.midwa@ipskenya.com