Junior biomedical engineer needed!.Requirements:
Higher national diploma or degree in biomedical or medical ingeneering.
1-3 yrs experience preferably with radiology equipment.
A sales background will be an added advantage
Salary is ksh 30000-40000

Experienced Academic Writers Needed Immediately

We are rapidly growing BPO specializing on all aspects of research and writing.

We work on papers such as dissertations, thesis, term papers, proposals, policy papers, etc and, have been reputed amongst our clients to offer nothing but premium services with many of them providing a constant stream of work for us.

The Job:

We are expanding and seeking to immediately fill in positions for 5 associate writers. Most of the work will entail writing assignments related to business & research proposals, term papers, dissertations, thesis, assignments and article writing.

The position will require the writers to be based in our town offices.

If you have the proficiency to write in areas related to economics, accounting and finance, this will be an added advantage.

Note that all assignments are strictly customized to exceed customer expectations.

No freelancers for this job.

Canvassing as a writer is highly discouraged and the firm conducts a strict regiment of testing our writer’s acumen for the job.

Requirements:

Undergraduate in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and English. Other majors will also be considered.Excellent writing proficiency. Your writing aptitude needs to be above average with no spelling mistakes, run-on sentences, etc. Flair for research. You will carry out extensive academic and executive research on many diverse topics.Ability to be proactive under minimal supervision.Availability to work Saturdays.Ability to meet strict deadlines.A clear understanding of plagiarism and how to avoid it. Clear understanding and mastery of the different writing styles (APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard) as well as their formatting and referencing.Excellent customer service.Ability to follow instructions to the letter.*** Only those with prior academic writing experience need apply ***

Our starting pay is at KES 200 per page for experienced writers

To be considered, please send a detailed resume and copies of ALL relevant certificates and testimonials to writermasters@gmail.com

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries.

AKF East Africa invites applications for this senior position based at its Regional Office in Nairobi.

Regional Finance Manager

The position will report to the Regional Chief Operating Officer and will provide strategic leadership and ensure effective development of financial processes and procedures as well as implementation of sound internal controls, budgeting, financial management and reporting.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Lead and manage the regional finance team in accomplishing strategic objectivesDevelop, strengthen and implement systems and procedures that enhance efficiency, effectiveness and accountabilityEnsure high quality management reports, budgets and analysisEnsure policies and procedures in financial management, grant management; and donor complianceMonitor and track budgetary allocations and expenditures from various donorsLead and provide support to country offices and programmesConsolidate programme funding requests, projections and treasury management across the regionManage internal, external and donor financial auditsEnsure submission of accurate quality reports to external donorsQualifications & Competencies required:

Applicants for this key role should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent and professional accounting qualification.

The applicant should have 10 years of relevant experience, good communication skills, strong analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

This position entails travelling locally and regionally.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and names and contact information of three professional referees before Friday, 30th April, 2012 to the

Regional Human Resource Manager,
Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,
by e-mail to. recruitment-akfea@akdn.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (http://www.akdn.org/).

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Our client a leading multinational in Nairobi wishes to hire three sales representatives.The idea applicant(s) must meet the following:
a)Graduate-marketing option
b)28-35years old
c)Aggressive and good communication skills

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Consultant for security assessment, Nairobi (with regular travel in the region)Closing Date: Friday, 11 May 2012

Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country and within countries. With the decision by all Save the Children organizations to create an International Programmes Unit (IPU) taken in 2010, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries. This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members. ASESSMENT General Scope of the Assignment: Save the Children in Somalia/Somaliland (SCiSOM) is seeking a subject matter expert, consultant or agency to produce a concise, well crafted, intelligent, critically constructive examination of SCiSOM security procedures at the field, operational and strategic level. It should clearly outline practices to be sustained, improved and replaced as part of a considered action plan which will allow SCiSOM to create a security bench-mark and provide guidance for future security development. Whilst bearing in mind the report is for an organisation with deeply held humanitarian principles and values; it should draw upon current best practice from NGO, corporate and security force operations as well as high-risk environments such as Afghanistan, Yemen and Iraq. The assessment must follow a holistic, humanist approach in which IT, HR, logistics, novel technology/innovation and vitally; our staff should be considered alongside more traditional security practices. Those that prioritise protective measures and think along traditional lines (fortified mentality) need not apply. Individuals or agencies are invited to submit proposals as to how they would conduct such an assessment. As a minimum the proposal should include originality of thought in the following areas:

Methodology to be employedActivities and the TimeframeDetails of the ItineraryCosts to be involvedResources/Access requiredCVs & references of consultants to be involvedHow the report will be presentedHow will this process be kept confidential CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SC UK must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SC UK's Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SC UK's commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.This extends not only to children with whom SC and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SC UK believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to. Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org. Application Closing Date: Friday 11th May 2012.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org.

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Career Advancement Opportunity

Our client, an integrated commercial security printer and papermaker is looking for a candidate to fill the position of a Quality Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position holder will be responsible for:

Developing, revising and implementing quality standards and procedures across the organisation. Building on existing standards to ensure that high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained. Implementation of systems that facilitate productivity, improve processes and efficiency, such as quality improvement plans, training observations, assessments, monitoring and reviews.Ensure and improve product quality through the management and control of quality systems and procedures. Conduct Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) Translate and develop customer requirements into control plans and ensure adherence to these plans throughout the processEnsure that the causes of customer complaints are identified and robust actions are introduced to stop reoccurrence.Maintain the factory non-conformance register and ensure the process is adequate and all actions are completed in a timely manner.Measure quality performance and report on improvement and corrective action activities.Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant degree in Science/Engineering or equivalentDetailed knowledge of Quality Management Systems e.g. ISO9001 and subsequent upgrades.At least five years of experience, two of which must be in a similar position.Prior Experience of establishing or ongoing management of a Product Quality development planExperience of applying Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques and developing that capability in others. If you have the requisite experience and qualification for this role, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your application letter together with a copy of your updated curriculum vitae to recruit@resourceassociates.co.ke before close of business 28th April 2012.

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COBALT CONSULTING

Job Description

A leading provider of power generation equipment is looking for an Engineering Manager. He/she will be based in Kenya and will be responsible for the set-up and demobilisation phases of all projects in the Southeast African region. Working together with the Project Management, Fleet Management and Operations team, the successful candidate will ensure that project equipment is fit for purpose. He/she will also develop and implement engineering standards and policies within the Southeast African business and furthermore advise the Commercial Team and Area sales personnel on the technical component of bids. Being able to lead an international team and manage multiple project work streams, is therefore essential. Next to a minimum of 10 years experience in the field of Electrical Power Engineering, the candidate has to be fully conversant with power generation equipment and associated support infrastructure.  

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