IPS Head of Operations, Finance Managers, Chief Accountants and Internal Auditors Jobs in Kenya

Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) activities in East Africa comprise project companies in infrastructure, telecommunications, agro processing, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals and leather industries.

The region covers the countries in the East African Community as well as Mozambique, D R Congo and Madagascar.

We wish to recruit self motivated, proactive individuals who meet the requirements indicated below.

Head of Operations

• Minimum 10 years overall experience with a strong Finance background.
• General Management experience would be an added advantage.
• University graduate, post graduate qualifications in Business Management would be an added advantage.
• CPA(K)/ACCA.

Finance Managers

• University graduate, post graduate qualifications in Business Management would be an added advantage.
• CPA(K)/ACCA.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience, 3 of which must have been at Chief Accountant level.

Chief Accountants

• University graduate.
• CPA(K)/ACCA.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience, 3 of which must have been at a Supervisory level.

Internal Auditors

• University graduate.
• CPA(K)/ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years overall experience.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested, please apply by sending your CV by email only to careers@ipskenya.com 

Please quote the position applied for on the subject line of your E-mail.

Closing date Wednesday 28th September 2011

Nurse and Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Kenya - Sustainable Healthcare Foundation (SHF)

The Organisation:

Sustainable Healthcare Foundation (SHF) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to improve access to basic healthcare; including essential drugs & supplies, for children and their families, using sustainable business systems that are scalable, maintain standards and achieve economies of scale.

SHF is in the process of opening company owned outlets at Wanguru in Mwea and Ugunja along the Kisumu - Busia highway, as part of its expansion program.

We are searching for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Nurse

Key roles and responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in the district
• Write medical reports and obtain follow up reports
• Supervise and train community volunteers on community health care provision
• Ensure SHF supplies including drugs, test kits, reagents and stationery are in stock

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Community Health Nurse with a Diploma with 3-5 years experience in a busy clinic or hospital
• Good communications skills in English and Kiswahili and ability to communicate in the local language
• A self starter w ho is proactive and takes initiative
• An orientation toward customer service and responsiveness

Laboratory Technologist

Key roles and responsibilities

• Development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the clinic
• Collection of specimen, analysis, interpretation, reporting and dispatch of results.
• Responsible for reagents preparation and storage
• Keeping an inventory of laboratory materials and requesting for replacements as required.
• Responsible in the cleanliness of the laboratory and proper storage of samples and equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from any institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB).
• Registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB).
• Over 2 years experience in a busy clinic, health centre or hospital

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, copies of your certificates, your current address with postal code and a daytime telephone number by post, email or drop off to the address below by 7th October 2011.

Recruitment Office
Sustainable Healthcare Foundation
ACK Garden House, 1st Floor Wing A
Ngong Avenue
P.O Box 1630-00606
Nairobi-Kenya

Email: wendy@cfwshops.org

ISS Senior Researcher, ACPP Nairobi (Eastern Africa) Job Vacancy in Kenya

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa.

Its mission is to conceptualize, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent.

The ACPP Nairobi Office aims to undertakes conflict analysis and early warning in Africa with the primary aim of providing timely and indepth analysis as well as developing policy options in support of African and international conflict prevention, management and resolution activities.

Senior Researcher, ACPP Nairobi (Eastern Africa) 

The senior researcher will be responsible for all aspects of primary and secondary research, publish and disseminate output and support ISS partners according to the ISS requirements, reporting, and fulfillment of project deliverables, through publications, briefings presentations and media interaction, etc.

The successful candidate will also assist in guiding and coaching junior researchers and interns, ad hoc assistance to the Programme Head and Office Director in developing project proposals,
continuously identify new information or maintain existing information providers to create an information network.

Requirements:

• Discipline such as international relations, political science, conflict analysis and resolution, peace studies, diplomacy, strategic and security studies, and or related qualification
• A minimum of five years relevant applied research experience in the field of peace, conflict and security particularly at the national, sub-regional or regional levels and international organizations
• Competency in English, French and /or other African Union Languages will be an added advantage.
• A keen understanding of Africa political dynamics and issues related to human security particularly in the East African region
• Excellent record of publications and proven written work
• Excellent analytical research, editing and writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic team environment, and
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake considerable travel.

The position will be based at the ISS Nairobi Office and the length of the contract will be for two years renewable subject to availability of funding and performance.

Salary: Salary commensurate with ISS internal salary structure.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: September 29, 2011

Assumption of duties: Flexible but preferably in early October 2011

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their application including: 

1) a cover letter 

2) a detailed CV

3) copies of three published articles; and a list of up to 3 contactable referees to nairobijobs@issafrica.org. 

Indicate the position applied for in the subject headline. 

For further details and additional opportunities see www.issafrica.org

ISS Financial Accountant Job - Nairobi, Kenya

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa.

Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the human security debate on the continent.

The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria

Financial Accountant 

Nairobi Office

The ISS Nairobi seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant with multitasking skills, who works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will need:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the field of accounting
• An appropriate Degree in Accounting, CPA/ACCA is preferable
• Proven competence in MS Office and database experience
• Experience working under pressure in a multi cultural and currency environment
• Experience in ACCPAC and related accounting software

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of the accounting function and perform administrative duties to ensure efficient record keeping, as well as the following:

• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within approved parameters;
• Apply and ensure the application of financial policy and financial and internal control procedures
• Assist with the implementation of statutory legislation and regulations and ensure compliance
• Monitor the maintenance of information, processing and distribution of information according to financial procedure
• Closing and balancing of financial records at period end according to organization procedure
• Manage the cash flow process
• Maintain efficient and effective translations processes
• Provide support to programme managers
• Prepare financial statements and donor financial reports
• Coordination of the external audit
• Prepare management reports for Head Office
• Supervision of support staff

Closing date: September 29, 2011

Assumption of duties: Flexible November 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Apply with a detailed CV including three references and certified copies of their qualifications to Human Resources on email at nairobijobs@issafrica.org

The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.