Our client who believes in building Global African Brands as a primary means of changing the economics and image of the African Continent and to transform African businesses into Global Brands is in need of a Finance Officer.
The job holder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial information to provide to the Management with information that will support strategic business planning, decision making and ensure strong financial control of the organization.

The individual will be responsible for operating an effective budgetary system.

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting Professional Experience At least 3 years relevant experience in finance Ability to analyze financial information efficiently and accurately Knowledge of all accounting principles, GAAP and automated accounting systems Analytical skills in Finance and accountabilityAttention to detail Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Accountant software (must know Pastel) Experience in Credit Control Interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills Supervisory skills and a good team player Ability to work with minimum supervisionIf you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted and please do not email copies of your certificates or any other supporting documentation at this time… CV’s only

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Job Title: Machine Operators

Laboratory and Allied a fast growing pharmaceutical and medical company dealing in the production of both Human and Veterinary products is currently looking for the most competent and suitable personnel to fill the vacancy of Machine Operators

Education Requirements

Diploma in mechanical engineeringFresh graduatesHaving an experience will be an added advantageUrgently Required: ASAP

Kindly send your CV’s, copy of the Identification Card and other testimonials either through hand delivery or email to hr@laballied.com

Kindly note that only successful candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview

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The main purpose of the job is to provide a professional, comprehensive Facilities Management service.Planning, coordinating and controlling all technical and facilities management activities.Ensure compliance to all maintenance related issues as well as staff and contractors.Ensure effective maintenance of the building and its equipment.Ensure effective and timely execution of requests and in-house errands as requested by management.Continuous monitoring of security systems & procedures and update management when necessary.Ensure proper and reliable functioning of all lighting, fire, evacuation and sprinkler systems.Ensure constant maintenance checks are carried out on air conditioning units and ensure that breakdowns relating to it are carried out efficientlyManage all Service level agreements on site.Management of facilities budget, supplier payments, client invoicing.Deliver monthly operational reports to management.Oversee security for the building and is the link between the security service provider and Government security agenciesManagement of cleaning services within a building and ensure that all workers wear Personal Protective Equipment as provided for in Law.Securing and ensuring that the building acquires all necessary licenses from the Government ( These are business plus other regulatory licenses)Coordination and supervision of all maintenance of installed equipment e.g. Lifts, generators, electric fences etcEnvironmental Health and Safety leader within the building. He should be able to coordinate all EHS activities in a multitenant building and coordinate drills. Should be expected to come up with best practice standards for all tenants within the building in terms of evacuation management.The link between the Management and other tenants in ensuring that leases are adhered to and services provided as per contract.Deliver service that exceeds the organizations quality management systems requirements Co-ordinate and ensure that all the service providers for the building deliver on their contracts signed i.e. garage collection, thorough cleaning of common areas, supplies for the washrooms are stock regularly, guards patrol the building e.t.c.Qualifications, Experience and Skills:A Bachelors degree in Business Management from a reputable university.3 years experience in Facilities/Property Management, with at least 2 years at management level.Good management skillsGood understanding of Electrical and Mechanical systemsThird party management.Security Management.Willing and available to work after-hours/flexible hours as and when requiredGood working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 standards.Working knowledge of Critical Equipment (Generators, Lifts, Water pumps etc)Excellent experience and knowledge of OSH Act and on site experienceExperience of site finances/budgets/cost savings, supplier payment and client billing and book keeping.Good organization and analytical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsFlexibleInnovativeQuick learnerTrustworthyCustomer and Team orientatedProficient in MS Office.Ability to prioritize and evaluate Client demands and drive closure of actions/issues.Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees to hr@tbm.co.ke by Friday, 10th May 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Laboratory and Allied a fast growing pharmaceutical and medical company dealing in the production of both Human and Veterinary products is currently looking for the most competent and suitable personnel to fill the vacancy of A Store KeeperDiploma  in store management or procurementFresh graduatesHaving an experience in a pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage
Kindly send your CV’s, copy of the Identification Card and other testimonials either through hand delivery or email to hr@laballied.com
Kindly note that only successful candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview

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Procurement/Logistics department
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking an effective and highly motivated Intern. As our Procurement/Logistics intern you will be part of the Procurement/Logistics department and work closely with Procurement/Logistics team, Operations Specialist and Operations Manager. The intern will be based at the TIS DAI support office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualifications and skills sought:Student pursing first degree in Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent.Excellent writing and communications skills.Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work.Independently and cooperatively with team members.2 – 3 months relevant experience preferably with International NGO/UN is highly desirable.Excellent computer skills (Outlook express, MS Office, emails).Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and self-manage.Ability to work with multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner.Must have a good command of English in both oral and writing skills.Somali speaking preferred.Be able to interact with partners and peers.Ability and willingness to learn and work with teams based in Nairobi and field sites.Do you have the above qualifications and skills? Please send 1) a CV and 2) three professional references to TIS@dai.com. Closing date: Monday, May 13, 2013. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Our client is looking to recruit a Receptionist who will be reporting to Sales & Administration Manager.

Position Objective

Manage the reception/ front office and uphold Company image and vision towards customer satisfaction.

General Responsibilities / Duties

1. Provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the Office.
i.e  Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax messages;Direct all clients to the appropriate staff member & Pick up and deliver the mail;Open and date stamp all general correspondence & Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence;Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls with the clients;Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies & Respond to public inquiries; Provide word-processing and secretarial support2. Perform clerical duties in order to maintain administration
i.e  Develop and maintain a current and accurate filing system; Monitor the use of supplies and equipment;Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office equipment3. Performs receptionist functions.
i.e Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s inquiries whenever possible; Re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required;Greet, assist and direct all the visitors4. Support the Director and other staff
i.e   Assist the Director and other staff as requested;Provide administrative services to the Managing Director5. Any other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

The above candidate shall possess:-A Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Management/ Commerce.K.C.S.E Mean Grade C+ and above and B in English.Experience in Administration with at least 1-2 years in the related field.Skills in I.T are a requirement.The incumbent must have proficient knowledge of office administration and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.She must be a mature lady, result oriented, and keen to details.Should possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.Aged between 26 and above.If you meet the above minimum requirements, kindly send your cv to the email below:-
Frank Management Consult Limited
Nyaku House,1st Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road,
Email: frankmconsult@yahoo.com 

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The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya. Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individual to fill the following vacancy:
Position: Senior Programmer (1 position)
To provide programming and software leadership and expertise to the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program.
This Senior Programmer position has overall responsibility for overseeing and improving the software to collect, manage, report on, and extract for further analysis of quality HIV clinical data collected for the FACES program, related research, and stakeholder needs. This includes the Open Medical Records System (Open MRS) software which will be integrated with Kenya EMR, the District Health Information System (DHIS), Microsoft Office tools (Access, Excel), and any other technologies and processes that may be adapted to enhance patient care, quality data, and system efficiency. Technical training and mentorship of other staff for skill development and capacity building, as well as active participation in Technical Working Groups and forums are also key responsibilities of this position.Work with FACES management and subject experts to identify the ongoing needs for the processing of clinical data. Establish future software and hardware requirements to best meet these needs, considering technological developments and their wider deployment in Kenya.Together with IT and management, insure that Open MRS and other data systems are deployed with adequate functionality, capacity, availability and security.Lead the systems team in programming and data abstraction to ensure that donor, program, and other stakeholder report deadlines are achieved.Lead the programming team to maintain and enhance any software needed for clinical data collection, storage, processing and reporting. Increase availability of data for reporting and analysis, and reduce possibilities for data errors. Actively join in this programming work, and collaborate with other team members to determine the most reasonable assignment of tasks within the team.Work closely with I-TECH to insure the successful conversion of FACES OpenMRS to the KenyaEMR platform.Represent FACES in the relevant programming forums and their application in Kenya (e.g. OpenMRS task force, DHIS task force etc) and collaborate with the county records officers.Participate actively in the systems team. Offer advice on software issues and MOH tools reporting.Meet with the data quality team and participate actively in defining and achieving data quality objectives.Mentor technical staff to strengthen their programming and data abstraction skills.Work closely with data quality officer and write software as required to assure data quality.Report to Deputy Director Information Systems.Other duties as may be assigned.Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.Minimum of 2 years experience as a team leader designing and developing client/server database applications using an object-oriented language such as Java, Visual Basic, C#, C++, etc.An in-depth understanding of the SQL language and at least one SQL database (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, etc.).Experience designing Microsoft Access databases and applications.Proven management and delegation skills.Good oral and written communications skills.A team player who works for the success of the organization and of all co-workers.OpenMRS experience.Experience with other organizations in Kenya using the same technologies as FACES, such as OpenMRS and DHIS.Experience reading and writing MS Office documents (Access databases or Excel spreadsheets) from a Microsoft language (VBA, VB, C#, C++, JScript, VBScript) or from another language with a suitable interface (e.g. Java using POI.).Applications must include the following:A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the projectA current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 refereesCopies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slipAt least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employersAll applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 10-May-2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert.
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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