Assistant Quality Controller

Job Title: Assistant Quality Controller
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Net Salary: 40k

Our client is a Kenyan manufacturer of motor bikes. 

They seek to hire an Assistant Quality Controller who will inspect and ensure quality in materials, assembly and the finished product. 

 

Responsibilities

• Inspect all pre-assembled modules as per the quality gates.
• Inspect main assembly process as per the quality gates.
• Check and record all inline torque values as per the process.
• Raise all inline incident reports.
• Raise all inline Reworks form
• Report day to day inline activities to the Senior Quality Controller.
• Inspect incoming materials as per the Parts Quality Briefing.
• Check all the incoming materials as per the Parts Catalogue.
• Raise inbound reworks form.
• Raise inbound incident report.
• Perform static inspection on the fully assembled bike
• Perform dynamic inspection on the fully assembled bike
• Raise End of Line reworks form.
• Raise End of line incident report

Qualifications

• Should possess at least a certificate in mechanical/automotive engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience in a motorcycle industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of assembling and Quality control
• Computer literate
• Can work under minimal Supervision
• Should be a self-starter who is driven and self-motivated
• Great analysing skills
• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Assistant Quality Controller - Motorbikes) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 20th October 2017.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

Production Officer

Wanda Organic

Job Title: Production Officer
 

Reports To: Managing Director

Responsible for: Micro – Composting Center
 

Key Tasks

• Compositing – Overseeing Wanda composting and their products.
• Product Development – Ensuring all the production activities are done as per the procedure.
• Procurement Management – Work with procurement to ensure a suitable supplier list for raw materials 
• People Management - Allocating and managing staff resources in co-ordination with the HR department.
• Research & Development – collecting and analyzing data and recommend where necessary. 
• Field Trials – carry out trials on Wanda by products.
• Quality Assurance – Making sure compositing processes meet the set standard.
• Health and Safety – Oversee and enforce all healthy and safe practices as per company policy.
• Periodic monitoring and evaluation. 

Key Performance Measures

• Revenues generation
• New products lines.
• Company processes and systems.
• Customer satisfaction

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in General Agriculture or Biology / Biological Science.
• 3 - 6 years in field of Fermentation of compost.
• Experience in working on SAP is desirable.

Personal skills and attributes required

• Proven leadership record with strong communication skills
• Analytical and systematic approach to development of production processes and own employees
• Able to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities.
• Should have sturdy problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Email your application to recruitment@wandaagriculture.org

Quality Assurance & Improvement Officer (2)

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at County and Sub County health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following positions
 

Position: Quality Assurance & Improvement Officer (2)
 

Assistant Quality Assurance Officer

As a result of organizational growth, our client would like to fill the following position:
 

Assistant Quality Assurance Officer
 

Ref. HR/AQAO/2016

Purpose Statement: Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Assistant Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that Non-Pharmaceutical commodities meet the specified quality requirements during receipt and that quality and form are maintained during storage and

Training & Quality Supervisor

Job Vacancy: Training & Quality Supervisor 

Position Summary: The Account Supervisor serves as the primary account management contact for the client and is responsible for driving performance and ensuring client satisfaction. 

The incumbent is expected to consistently provide excellent management to the team, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality. 

In addition, the Training Supervisor should build relationships with clients to encourage new business opportunities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Directing, monitoring and adhering to set out department processes and procedures as per client and organizations expectations 
• Train new hires and existing staff on account specific modules and requirements 
• Identifying performance gaps and ensures yearly calendar is provided and all contractual trainings for the accounts is conducted 
• Ensure individuals and support teams across the accounts are well equipped and updated with required knowledge on products, customer experience 
• Provide support to new agents during the nesting period by scheduling coaching sessions. 
• Create content for various trainings to be conducted in the account 
• Custodian of the knowledge base and ensure it is regularly updated. 
• Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner 
• Aware and in pursuit of opportunities for account growth and new business, by involving the senior management team. 
• Provides regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations. 
• Compile and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner and in accordance with approved reporting standards 
• Provide feedback to the Training & Quality Service Delivery Manager on areas that will improve customer experience, quality and procedures 
• Manage the QA team and ensure quality process and targets are met

Education and Experience: 

• Tertiary Education (Diploma or Degree) 
• Fluent in the English Language 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Internet Explorer. 
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a Call Center training & quality environment 
• Experience in supporting, supervising and motivating professional staff

Key competencies and attributes: 

• Extremely detail oriented
• Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator 
• High level of initiative and work well in a team environment 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well 
• Ability to resolve complaints on an escalated level. 
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction 
• General management, organizational and time management skills required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes to hroperations.recruitment@gmail.com clearly indicating the position on the subject line.

Deadline for application is 5th February 2016

QHSE & Facilities Manager – Kenya

Job Title: QHSE & Facilities Manager – Kenya
Function / Department: Quality
 

Reports To: MD Kenya

Direct Supervises: QHSE Manager - Mombasa, QHSE Coordinators

Job Purpose: To coordinate and pilot all Q-HSE and facilities maintenance related activities in Kenya

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor Client operations in compliance with Labor laws and Q-HSE legislation

• Ensure identification, monitoring and review of relevant Q-HSE legislation and regulation
• Secure the legal compliance check is conducted at least once a year.
• Ensure in collaboration with the Legal Department that all Legal Management relating to Q-HSE is maintained
• Advice on Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation changes if operations  will be affected significantly

2. Monitor Supplier Q-HSE performance

• Conduct  Supplier assessments, follow up the Supplier  performance and provide  and provide feedback on evaluation findings to relevant business/ project managers

3. Apply and facilitate execution of QHSE policies and directives

• Drive Q-HSSE management review at least once a year
• Guide implementation of risk assessment process within the organization and provide support with analysis based on the outcome of the results
• Ensure that Q-HSE audits, assessments and inspections are conducted periodically
• Follow up on results of external audits and secure that the corrective actions are set up, executed and closed.

4. Manage Q-HSSE reporting and incident management

• Ensure that incidents are reported and investigated according to Q-HSE procedures in a  timely manner.
• Prepare incident statistics and trends and report on a monthly basis.

5. Provide functional Q-HSE expertise

• Define, in collaboration with HR Manager, the   QHSE training Plan in accordance with the law.
• Manage relationships with authorities on Q-HSE related issues
• Manage the implementation of OHS Campaigns and promotions.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of resource use, pollution reduction, waste management, environmental health, risk assessment and employee involvement

6. Facilities Management

• Carry out facilities Inspection and develop both preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Establish and oversee a Facilities Helpdesk function for reporting and tracking of facilities-related user needs and resolution of reported problems within the facilities
• Participate in the evaluation/selection of bidders responding to RFIs, RFPs, or other contract bidding processes as needed in the building facilities.
• Carry out Measurement and preparation of bills of quantities and specifications for refurbishments repair and maintenance works.
• Vet new contractors and suppliers to ensure professionalism and quality workmanship
• Log and prepare the appropriate reports on progress of all repairs accurately and provide feedback to Management
• Receive, review and record all the Building Manuals required and ensure compliance with the building codes.

Key Skills

• Communication
• Customer care
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Organizational

Experience

• 5 years in a similar role

Personal Attributes

• Vigilant
• Firm
• Resilient
• Agile
• Integrity
• Team player

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a Science related Field
• Working knowledge of Management Systems e.g. QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.

Working Relationships

Internal Contacts

• All staff

External Contacts

• Govt Regulatory bodies
• Certification bodies
• Calibration bodies
• National Industrial Training Authority
• Training Institutions and Companies.
• Equipment maintenance Companies.

Extent of Authority

• Stop work that is considered unsafe
• Stop purchase and entry of non compliant equipment into the company

Qualified candidates to forward their cvs to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 5 Feb 2016

QHSE & Facilities Manager

QHSE & Facilities Manager
 

Purpose: To coordinate and pilot all Q-HSE and facilities maintenance related activities in Kenya.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor client operations in compliance with Labor laws and Q-HSE legislation
• Monitor Supplier Q-HSE performance
• Apply and facilitate execution of QHSE policies and directives
• Manage Q-HSSE reporting and incident management
• Provide functional Q-HSE expertise
• Facilities Management

Personal Attributes

• Vigilant
• Firm
• Resilient
• Agile
• Integrity
• Team player

Qualifications   

• Masters Degree in a Science related Field
• Working knowledge of Management Systems e.g. QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
• 5 years in a similar role

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to cvs@careerdirections.com before 2nd February 2016

QHSE & Facilities Manager - Kenya

Position Title: QHSE & Facilities Manager - Kenya

Function / Department: Quality

Reports To: MD Kenya
 

Direct Supervises: QHSE Manager-Mombasa, QHSE Coordinators
 

Job Purpose: To coordinate and pilot all Q-HSE and facilities maintenance related activities in Kenya
 

Key Responsibilities
 

1. Monitor Client operations in compliance with Labor laws and Q-HSE legislation

• Ensure identification, monitoring and review of relevant Q-HSE legislation and regulation
• Secure the legal compliance check is conducted at least once a year.
• Ensure in collaboration with the Legal Department that all Legal Management relating to Q-HSE is maintained
• Advice on Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation changes if operations  will be affected significantly

2. Monitor Supplier Q-HSE performance

• Conduct  Supplier assessments, follow up the Supplier  performance and provide  and provide feedback on evaluation findings to relevant business/ project managers

3. Apply and facilitate execution of QHSE policies and directives

• Drive Q-HSSE management review at least once a year
• Guide implementation of risk assessment process within the organization and provide support with analysis based on the outcome of the results
• Ensure that Q-HSE audits, assessments and inspections are conducted periodically
• Follow up on results of external audits and secure that the corrective actions are set up, executed and closed .

4. Manage Q-HSSE reporting and incident management

• Ensure that incidents are reported and investigated according to Q-HSE procedures in a  timely manner.
• Prepare incident statistics and trends and report on a monthly basis.

5. Provide functional Q-HSE expertise

• Define, in collaboration with HR Manager, the   QHSE training Plan in accordance with the law.
• Manage relationships with authorities on Q-HSE related issues
• Manage the implementation of OHS Campaigns and promotions.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of resource use, pollution reduction, waste management, environmental health, risk assessment and employee involvement

6. Facilities Management

• Carry out facilities Inspection and develop both preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Establish and oversee a Facilities Helpdesk function for reporting and tracking of facilities-related user needs and resolution of reported problems within the facilities
• participate in the evaluation/selection of bidders responding to RFIs, RFPs, or other contract bidding processes as needed in the building facilities.
• Carry out Measurement and preparation of bills of quantities and specifications for refurbishments repair and maintenance works.
• Vet new contractors and suppliers to ensure professionalism and quality workmanship
• Log and prepare the appropriate reports on progress of all repairs accurately and provide feedback to Management
• Receive, review and record all the Building Manuals required and ensure compliance with the building codes.

Key Skills

• Communication
• Customer care
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Organizational

Experience

• 5 years in a similar role

Personal Attributes

• Vigilant
• Firm
• Resilient
• Agile
• Integrity
• Team player

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a Science related Field
• Working knowledge of Management Systems e.g. QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Certificate in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.

 Working relationships:
 

Internal Contacts

• All staff

External Contacts

• Govt Regulatory bodies
• Certification bodies
• Calibration bodies
• National Industrial Training Authority
• Training Institutions and Companies.
• Equipment maintenance Companies.

Extent of Authority:

• Stop work that is considered unsafe
• Stop purchase and entry of non compliant equipment into the company

If this is the job for you then please email your CV to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 1st Feb 2016

StarTimes Media Company:: Call Center Quality Monitor

StarTimes Media Company

Job Title: Call Center Quality Monitor
 

Department: Call Center
 

Reports To: Call Center Supervisor

Job Objective: The Call Center Quality Monitor is responsible for monitoring and documenting Agent call quality in support of the departmental quality goals and initiatives. 

The Quality Monitor evaluates both verbal and written customer contact by Agents. This team member participates in the design of all quality monitoring formats and quality standards. 

The Quality Monitor fairly and consistently review the calls and emails of product Support Agents for accuracy and coaches each Agent for success in executing superior service and quality to the customers. 

The Quality Monitor documents the call quality results and provides feedback and trend data to the Product Support Supervisors and Manager as required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor Product Support Agents calls and review emails for accuracy of information and call handling standards.
• Ensure that Product Support Agents are delivering a high level of customer service.
• Verify that agents are providing accurate solutions to customers.
• Record evaluations utilizing departmental quality monitoring forms.
• Deliver coaching feedback to agents on call and email performance.
• Provide Supervisors and the Manager with regular performance feedback on the agents.
• Assist with quarterly CSAT program by working with the Sales force administrators on the delivery of the surveys and evaluating customer feedback received from the surveys.
• Prepares and analyzes quality reports for Management review.
• Carrying out root analysis of various performance from the evaluation tool
• Participates in call calibration sessions and giving report on the same for continuous improvement
• Participates in the design of quality monitoring forms and quality standards.
• Performs mystery shopping and knowledge checks

Skills and Competencies:
 

StarTimes personality:

• Integrity and diligence

Professional capability:

• Having a high level of initiative and drive
• Having strong sense of responsibility and commitment to one’s duties    
• Able to follow given instructions
• Time management skills

Work related capability:

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to achieve and maintain departmental quality standards.
• Professional demeanor, dependable, and able to maintain confidential information.
• Strong written communication skills. Excellent grammar, spelling, and sentence construction.
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of customer care processes and techniques.
• Must exhibit excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have familiarity with Internet software and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly gain product knowledge and effectively communicate it to agents.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint for presentations and reports required.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop new and existing support agents.
• Flexible, detailed, and able to successfully adapt to change.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with RealPage products or with call center quality assurance practices preferred
• Ability to work extended hours as needed

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with experience in related industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing Quality Assurance in a call center environment is preferred.
• Experience in developing and implementing QA programs highly preferred.

Note: Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to jobs@startimes.co.ke 

   
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Housing Finance Project Quality Assurance Manager Job in Kenya

Project Quality Assurance Manager

The Project Quality Assurance Manager reports to the Director, Strategic Projects and  is responsible for ensuring that all business cases for strategic projects are prepared to a high quality that enables robust decision making and that all the appropriate standards, methodologies, budgets, timelines and other elements of governance are adhered to throughout the project implementation. In addition the role is responsible for managing the post-implementation stabilisation period and tracking the benefits realisation for all projects across the business.

The successful applicants will have the following key responsibilities:

• Work with the project management team to ensure that all projects are scoped thoroughly
• Deliver high quality business cases that adequately address all business and benefits aspects
• Ensure accurate budgeting of funds and resources required
• Drive the project management governance agenda for all project implementation and ensure adherence
• Track project performance to ensure that each initiative is delivered in line with that plan and that all benefits are realized on a timely basis
• Utilise available information to improve the governance methodology and advise senior management of the same
• Manage the handover of projects to business
• Proactively track the realisation of benefits as anticipated
• Ensure projects lead to enhanced employee productivity and satisfaction; increased client base, satisfaction and loyalty; and increased shareholder value.

The ideal candidates should possess:-

• A recognized Degree from a reputable institution in a business related field. Project management qualification such as PRINCE 2 is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience of which a minimum of 2 years prior experience in a monitoring function such as internal audit or quality assurance in the financial services sector. 
• Exposure to project management is an added advantage.

The ideal candidates should:-

• Demonstrate an understanding of the retail financial services sector
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of controls and implementation and monitoring of the same
• Have a good understanding of financial modelling
• Have a good understanding of critical success factors for project management
• Demonstrate strong business analysis skills and experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of key operational risk factors in the business environment that affect the organisation’s success, and ability to utilize this to develop appropriate methodology
• Demonstrate an ability to infuse a team with a common vision and motivate them
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong problem solving skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Demonstrate conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Be a person of integrity who cannot be compromised

To apply, please send your application letter and detailed CV indicating your qualifications and experience to:

Human Resources Manager,Housing Finance,
Rehani House, Kenyatta Ave/Koinange St, P.O. Box 30088 GPO 00100 Nairobi.  
 

Applications should be sent via e-mail to human.resources@housing.co.ke on or before 28th June 2013.

Please note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager Job in Morogoro, Tanzania

HSEQ Manager

Job Title: Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager
Experience: Mid – Senior Level
Location:  Morogoro, Tanzania

Job Description

M.A Cargo Truckers & Forwarders Limited is a trucking and logistics company based in Tanzania, East Africa. 

It operates a fleet of over 100 trucks and tankers that transport petroleum products from Dares salaam to neighboring regions including Kigali, Burundi, Kampala, Lubumbashi and Ndola.

Our company is looking to recruit a HSEQ Manager, who will be responsible for providing a high quality service to our project teams and client. 

The candidate will deliver presentations and training sessions, lead HSEQ meetings, compile project documentation both pre & post tender and be responsible for setting high level policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project Requirements and project execution plans
• Site Waste Management Plans

• Safety Systems of Work

• Emergency Preparedness,
• Construction and Pre Construction Health and Safety plans.

• Health and Safety files.

• Fire assessments.

• Assessment of Lifting plans and WAH methods and equipment.
- Incident reporting and investigation.

• Accident and trend analysis.

• Inspections, tours and audits of sites including monitoring and tracking.
• Internal system audits.

• 3rd Party Audit Representation

• Providing training instruction and workshops for drivers, employees, and subcontractors. 

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with our clients

• Attending all relevant training as required
- Legislation Compliance Reviews

• Experience of ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001

To be considered, you must have:
-

• A professional Health & Safety qualification, preferably working towards Chartered status
• At least two years' experience within the health and safety field in petroleum transport industry
• Additionally, as a HSEQ Manager, you must have the ability to remain motivated in a challenging working environment. 
• You must also have a strong eye for detail and be an effective team player.

To apply for the role of HHSEQ Manager, please email your CV to careers@aboodgroup.com for consideration.

Sales & Distribution Manager, Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager, Transport & Logistics Officer Jobs in Kenya

Sales and Distribution Manager

Department : Sales And Marketing
Reports To : Directors
Supervises : Sales Representatives, Key Accounts Managers
 

Purpose:

In charge of overall sales and distribution function and reporting on performance to the Directors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing company sales staff and coordinating the overall sales functions of the organization.
• Participating in setting up of the sales targets for company sales staff and evaluating their performance through well-defined Key Performance Indicators.
• Analyze effectiveness of company distribution systems and recommending to management on best systems that enhance better coverage and presence of company products
• Plan and conduct monthly sales review meetings with sales personnel.
• Draw up and implement a detailed direct and systematic area coverage plan consisting of a number of towns, channel partners, hubs and field force.
• Periodically appraise the level of business through the distributors/wholesalers and retailers and recommending to management the strategies and support required to each with the aim of improving sales volumes.
• Monitor, analyze, evaluate and advice on competitor activities, giving recommendations so as to sustain market of Capwell products
• Forecasting monthly and periodic sales targets and facilitating the achievement of the same.
• Contributing and participating in the formulation of the sales and marketing strategies.
• Guiding and communicating company policies, guidelines and regulations to the sales regions e.g. on credit policy.
• Develop and implement customer satisfaction and retention strategies.
• Timely preparation and submission of market intelligence reports and advising on counter strategies..
• Managing all accounts and ensuring delay in payments are minimized as well as evaluating credit worthiness of all customers.
• Managing credit collection and providing management with information related to long overdue accounts, bounced cheques and recommendations on the way forward.
• Advising the management on opening new customer accounts based on the assessment and evaluation of their credit worthiness upon filling of the credit evaluation forms and contacting of their referees.

Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or its equivalent.
• Membership of a professional body (MSK)
• 5 years experience in the relevant industry.

Skills:

• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Well demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager

Department  : Quality Assurance
Reports To : Directors
Supervises : Quality Controller, Quality Analysts, Lab Technician

Summary:

In charge of key quality operating team at the company and will report to the Director. 

The position will be responsible and accountable for developing Quality Assurance Programs, Provide day to day support to the operations team in management of product quality and ensuring Food Safety across the product portfolio manufactured.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure full compliance of all products with all government food safety regulations, and maintain highest level of food safety.
• Ensure that all facilities are in compliance with all GMP, HACCP.
• Interact effectively with KEBS and other regulatory bodies, food safety auditors, and customers to maintain positive & responsive relationships and assure rapid corrective actions through dynamic leadership and timely documentation.
• Develop, schedule, and direct GMP, Food Safety, and Quality Management System audits and monitor corrective actions to deficient findings for completion and effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance to the manufacturing facilities.
• Responsible and accountable for disposition of product based on Quality Inspection results and data management of the same.
• Lead Capwell HACCP and Food Safety team for product designs, manufacturing processes, Food Safety plans, finished product testing programs, and sanitation programs.
• Validate and assure compliance with established food safety and quality objectives through daily monitoring programs, team supervision, and on-going verification of internal and external laboratory or industry benchmarking.
• Establish new and improved quality/safety programs, policies and procedures to ensure that established standards of quality are consistently achieved, measured, documented and maintained. Provide food safety risk assessment information, new technology information, and risk management strategies.
• Proactively identify potential and emerging food safety issues and develop strategies to effectively investigate and respond.
• Conduct quality training programs to all employees with emphasis on continuous improvement through identification and analysis of customer complaints and requirements.
• Support the QA and Food Safety team in undertaking Root Causes & Corrective actions from customer complaints and implement the corrective actions with the plant operations team.
• Participates in regular meetings with the management to discuss quality improvements and oversee implementation of the same.
• Overseeing all laboratory tests and analysis.
• Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.
• Coordinate and spearhead the company on relevant food safety certification like ISO 22000
• Provide data, resources & participate in continuous improvement initiatives as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in food processing, preferably in the flour and/or rice milling industry.
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience in Food chemistry & Microbiology, Food safety, preferably in grain processing.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively work with all managerial levels, customers, regulatory, and other professional contacts
• Strong analytical problem solving skills with and ability to understand the key requirements in the Quality Systems and continuous improvement programs
• Any certification on any quality management system and formal audit training will be an added advantage.

Transport & Logistics Officer

The person will be in charge of the overall function of the company transport system. The position will be tasked with developing and implementing effective transport systems within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of dispatch vehicles route plans ensuring shortest turn round time in liaison with the dispatch department.
• Supervising all drivers, training them and conducting appraisal as required by the management.
• Tracking vehicles using online tracking system and acting on any violations for action.
• Preparation of timely monthly and periodic reports on all aspects of fleet management to the management for decision making.
• Development and implementation of a tyre management system, checking and confirming all works carried out by the contracted parties.
• Management of outsourced transport.
• Scheduling repairs and maintenance of the company fleet.
• Liaising with the garage to ensure that all repairs have been carried out properly and in the most economical way.
• Carrying out preliminary investigation on transport related incidents and accidents in view of managing risk and exposure.
• Maintaining schedule for insurance renewals, inspections and other related vehicle license ensuring renewal on time to avoid any delays and penalties. 

Qualification and Skills:

• Bsc. Mechanical engineering, background training in logistics management an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant field.
• Diploma holder in mechanical Engineering / logistics with 5  years’ experience in transport  management will be considered
• Excellent communication skills, report writing skills and  analytical skills

Suitable applicants can send their Application and CV Only to bentleys@bentleysinter.com clearly indicating the job title on the subject line on or before 18th May 2013.

Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. 

Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

NHIF Benefits & Quality Assurance Officers Jobs in Kenya

Mission:

National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a state Corporation established under NHIF Act No. 9 of 1998 to provide accessible, affordable, sustainable and quality social health insurance through effective and efficient utilization of resources to the satisfaction of stakeholders

The Fund seeks to recruit highly qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill the following positions in the Fund.

Job Title; Benefits & Quality Assurance Officers (Clinical Officers)

Grade HF 7
No. of Posts (30)
Vacancy Number: HF/BQA/02/18-03/1

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess healthcare facilities for purposes of accreditation.
• Provide guidance on hospital surveillance.
• Conduct clinical audits and certification of medical claims.
• Conduct hospital systems audit
• Carry out all required quality assurance processes in health facilities
• Enforce compliance to the contract by healthcare providers.
• Act as liaison officers between the Fund and health providers
• Carry out Health documents review
• Update relevant NHIF information database

Qualifications and experience

• Be a holder of a minimum Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Surgery from a recognized institution
• Be a registered member of the relevant Government recognized professional Medical body.
• Have attained a mean grade of C in KCSE or equivalent bridging course taken from a recognized institution.
• Must have three years relevant industry experience in a busy organization.
• Must be of high integrity and results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus
• Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and keep abreast with the industry best practices.
• Be proficient in computer applications.

How to Apply

Send a printed copy of your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates to the

Chief Executive Officer, 

National Hospital Insurance Fund, 

NHIF Building, 9th Floor reception, 

Ragati Rd, P. O. Box 30443 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. 

A soft copy of the same can be sent through email to hresource@nhif.or.ke quoting the vacancy number and position in the subject line.

Applications must be received on or before 29th April 2013. NHIF is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Quality Assurance Pharmacist Job in Kenya

Position: Quality Assurance Pharmacist position in a Pharmaceutical warehouse
 

Department: Quality assurance
 

Responsibilities:   

• Ensure that SOPs are initiated, implemented, reviewed and updated when required, to reflect current business practices.
• Participating in self inspections, internal inspections and other regulatory inspections.
• Ensure compliance with the PPB regulations.
• Observing and complying with Good Warehousing Practices (GWP).
• Observing and complying with Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Observing and complying with company health and safety policies.
• Observing and complying with company Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Training of staff members on relevant SOPs.
• Ensure that controlled substances are handled according to the PPB rules.
• Monitor the movement of short dated and expired products.
• Quarantine and release stock as per client’s instructions.
• Perform Quality assurance Inspections for finished products and advise clients appropriately
• Ensure that temperature controlled products are stored and transported as per requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Pharmacy.
• Registered by the PPB.
• Good IT skills e.g. Word, Excel.
• Ability to assume responsibility and act on own initiative.
• Good team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge on Good Warehousing practices, 
• Good Distribution practices is an added advantage

To apply send your CV to recruitment@careerdirections.co.ke before Monday 8th April, 2013 indicating the position applied for and the minimum salary expectations on the subject line.

KEFRI Quality Assurance, Karura Workshop Mgr, and Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation undertaking research in forestry and natural resources. KEFRI is ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System certified.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit qualified persons for the vacant positions outlined below:

Quality Assurance Officer: 

KEFRI 11

Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting quality culture and performance improvement throughout the Institute, ensure the processes needed for the Environmental Management Systems/Quality Management Systems are established implemented and maintained, handle Performance Contracting process, monitoring performance of the Environmental Management Systems (EMS)/Quality management Systems (QMS) and reporting to the Management, revising QMS/EMS processes and documenting the same in line with the changing operational environment, planning of internal audits, follow- up, management reviews, coordinating external audits as per certification contract, identifying quality and environment related training needs, liaising with external parties on matters relating to Environmental Management Systems/Quality Management Systems.

Qualifications for Appointment.

• Worked for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must be at a senior position
• Master’s Degree in Natural Resource Management / Management Science/Engineering Information Technology.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent skills in Information Technology
• Professional qualification in EMS, QMS or OHSAS

Manager – Karura Workshop: 

KEFRI 10

The Karura workshop is a fully equipped wood processing facility with a sawmill, a variety of machines and equipment including timber seasoning, treatment, finishing as well as pilot production of chemical products.
The KEFRI Management wants to operate this unit on a commercial basis with an aim of generating profit. The Workshop manager will be answerable to the Enterprise Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out market research to identify the products in demand; prepare production and profitability budgets; plan and supervise production; set up and implement quality control systems; plan and implement marketing strategies; organize employee training programmes; maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure optimum performance; ensure security of assets at the mill, raw material and finished products; prepare monthly management reports.

Requirements for Appointment

• Worked for a minimum period of eight (8) years in a wood based industry three of which must be at the position of Workshop Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Wood science/ Mechanical / Agricultural Engineering from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing / Workshop management will be an added advantage
• Excellent Marketing and communication skills
• Computer literacy

NB. Those candidates that had applied in the earlier advert need not apply.

Senior Internal Auditor

Job Grade KEFRI 11

Carry out Risk Assessment, prepare and implement annual audit plans, carry out audit checks to verify validity and accuracy, ensure that accounting procedures of the Institute are adhered to, implement regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and management, verify utilization of the Institute resources, prepare audit reports and follow up on implementation of management decisions, undertake audit investigations as may be required. Will be answerable to the Head of Internal Audit.

Requirements for Appointment

• Worked satisfactorily for a minimum of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position.
• A Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or its equivalent.
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting Option / Finance) or its equivalent
• Computer literate.

All Applications should be sent online to vacancies@kefri.org. All applications should be received on or before 21st March 2013 at Noon.

Brand Track Ltd Quality checker (QC) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Company: Brand Track Ltd
 

Position: Quality checker (QC)
 

Location: Nairobi

Company Profile: Brand Track Ltd is in the business of corporate branding.

Our products include but not limited to Promotion items, Gift Items, Trade Furniture and Signage. 

We are currently seeking to fill in the position of a Quality Checker (QC)
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Itemise the variables that occur in fabric and garment production in order to provide a complete specification.
• Develop a specification in a number of parts or sections to ensure that all design and production staff have a clear idea as to what is needed.
• Examine fabric cutting quality
• Develop effective colour matching routines
• Establish acceptable working tolerances in relation to all values on the specification.
• Establish fault rate recording systems
• Improve technical understanding of the product including

1. sewing problems
2. causes and prevention of seam breakdown
3. the effects of various factors on the apparent shade of goods affecting shade matching

• Check consistency of incoming raw materials
• Choose recording systems to provide a history of control
• Select a method to assess operator effectiveness
• Make periodic checks on: Fault level and Waste, Delivery

Minimum Requirements
 

This should be somebody who has worked in a garment making plant for at least 3 yrs.
 

Familiarity with screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery,

Contact person: Pauline
 

Address: brandtrack2007@gmail.com

KIPI - Chief Trade Mark Examiner Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:

Chief Trade Mark Examiner  

Grade KP3 

Ref No. 3

1 Position
 

Qualifications / Requirements
 

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• A Masters Degree in Intellectual Property or related discipline from a recognized university.
• A Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Arts, Economics, Commerce or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• A management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks at a recognized Institution.
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of a Senior Trade Mark Examiner or an equivalent position.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in the field of industrial property rights including international aspects and be conversant with regional and international treaties and agreements in industrial property rights for at least seven (7) years.
• Demonstrated a high standard of professional competence and administrative ability required for directing and co-ordination of planning and development of industrial property programmes.
• Proven ability in the management and supervision of a large number of staff

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing implementation of Trade Mark policies and procedures;
• Coordinating and supervising activities related to examination and search of Trade Marks, service marks and geographical indications;
• Overseeing the renewal of registration of trade and service marks certificates;
• In liaison with the Information and Documentation Services Division prepare outreach documents for the Division;
• Substantive examination of Trade Mark applications;
• Overseeing staff training and development in the in the Division;
• Giving technical advice on Trade Marks, service marks and geographical indications related issues;
• Undertake research on Trade Mark related issues;
• In consultation with the Legal Services Division, recommend and justify any proposed amendments to legislation governing Trade Marks in Kenya;
• Formulation and design of performance targets for staff within the Division; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi