Nurse Job Vacancy in Kenya - Zinduka Afrika

Job Description: Nurse

Reporting Date: Immediately

The position will be responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counseling patients on various health issues.

The holder of this position reports to the Primary Preventative Health Care Coordinator

1. Utilize the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care offered at the clinic.

2. Exercise professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.

3. Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.

4. Utilize infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.

5. Uphold professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.

6. Safeguard Clinic equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.

7. Provide accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity.

8. Utilize the available resources effectively for quality service delivery and cost containment.

9. Supervise cleanliness, waste management and linen quality.

10. Ensure all patients information is correctly documented following the laid down procedure, ensure inventory of the section(s) is done

11. Ensure appropriate infection control.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Diploma (KRN/KRM/KRCHN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an added advantage.
• Minimum two years experience in a busy hospital.
• Membership to a professional body

To apply for these positions send your Application Letter, CV and Certificates by the 29th of September 2011 to:

The Admin/HR Manager 
Zinduka Afrika
P.O.Box 10213-00100

Email Address: info@zinduka-afrika.org, zinduka.afrika@gmail.com

Zinduka Afrika Lab Technician Job Vacancy

Job Description: Lab Technician 

Reporting Date: Immediately

Reporting to: The Nurse

He / She collects blood and other samples from patients.

The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

He / she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipments such as centrifuge, analytical balance and PH meter.

The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.

He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.

The Officer will prioritize analysis according to customer requirements

Maintenance of local stock control records

Prioritize samples according to urgency

He/she shall comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensure tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.

Minimum Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures
• MUST be able to carry out Laboratory Tests
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

To apply for this position send your Application Letter, CV and Certificates by the 23rd of September 2011 to:

The Admin/HR Manager 
Zinduka Afrika
P.O.Box 10213-00100

Email Address: info@zinduka-afrika.org, zinduka.afrika@gmail.com

Country Manager – Kenya Job Vacancy - Who’s Who

Naspers Labs is looking for a highly motivated person to launch Who’s Who in Kenya.

Who’s Who of Southern Africa (www.whoswhosa.co.za) is the leading reputation and professional networking platform in the Southern African region, featuring thousands of biographies across various fields of expertise. Membership is free to all professionals, 18 years and older. We’re expanding to key territories in Africa, starting with Kenya.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who can ensure maximum growth and efficiency for Who’s Who’s operations in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Launch and operationally run Who’s Who in Kenya (based in Nairobi).
• Grow the reputation and professional networking platform to that of a dominant position, meeting targets set by executive team.
• Design, implement, and evaluate organization and staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train and manage staff.
• Interact and report regularly with executive team to ensure that regional operational priorities are aligned with overall company direction.
• Research, initiate and participate in content acquisition and marketing strategies to ensure product uptake and growth.
• Liaise with community members (profile owners), as well as establish and network relationships with third parties.
• Manage budget and oversee accounting/payroll functions.
• Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions for consideration.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of local market trends (online and offline), regulatory situation and competitors.
• Proven experience in product development, deployment, marketing, growth and sustainability.
• Experience in customer support and building loyalty, trust and customer relationships.
• Experience in mobile, online and traditional marketing.
• Working knowledge of PC and mobile based Internet and software applications.
• Proven experience with organizational development, product strategy, process reengineering and cost analysis.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience.

Education:

• A relevant graduate degree in Business (with Marketing) or Information Technology.
• Programming knowledge will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Active internet community member with presence extending to global and regional social networking and professional networking sites.
• Ability to work under pressure.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for attention of Minette Havemann to minette.havemann@media24.com quoting the reference CM/WWK/2011 in your subject line.

Applications Close on 06 October 2011

Interviews will take place 10-13th October 2011 in Nairobi.

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful

QBU Business Development Manager Job Vacancy (Net Salary: 80,000-150,000 p.m.)

Our company provides the following solutions to its clients: Online / TV Program, Online Marketing, Advertisement Platform, Sales and Promotion Platform and Market research.

Its’ Clients are both Corporate / Organization entities and the general Public.

Quiz Show Ltd is looking to fill the Vacancy of a QBU Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive market research prior to start up and continue gathering information throughout in the life of the Business.
• Prepare a detailed business plan so you will not lose sight of your goals and objectives. Key focus is Marketing, Sales and Client care.
• Intelligence gathering on customers and competitors generating sales leads.
• Provide customers with quality service, building good rapport and loyal relationship.
• Follow up on overall sales activity; undertake formal proposal writing and business model design.
• Attend workshops, trade shows and seminars to keep up with changes and representing the company in a responsible, professional and mature way.
• Adopt a team approach, works with the accounts manager in pursuit of common goals and making corporate business decisions.
• Support and manage existing customers and develop new sales leads.
• Use effective sales and marketing techniques to acquire new accounts.
• Manage complete sales cycle right from prospection, relationship management up to collections.
• Create quality leads by cross selling and up selling products.
• Data Analysis and provide commercially useful information to existing and prospecting accounts.
• Adherence to all business, departmental and customer policies, procedures and processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of business.
• Shall head the marketing, sales & client care departments [all structured within the QBU Business Development Department].

Requirements:

• A degree in, Business Administration , Marketing or other relevant subject area;
• This is an 8-5 working contract; Thus the individual or firm must be willing to give full time working hours.
• Must be willing to work late hours and travel out of town including the weekends.
• At least 3 years experience in business development.
• Proactive and confident in approach.
• Excellent communication skills; and a friendly and amiable person.
• Proactive and confident in approach.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of self motivation and to work with minimum supervision.
• An ability to understand the needs of potential customers.
• Proven ability to overcome objections.
• A desire to make the most of opportunities available.
• Able to build strong customer relationships based on trust and service delivery.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, CV, attach the relevant testimonials and contact details of at least 3 referees. 

Closing date for receiving application is 28th September 2011.

Applications received past the deadline will not be accepted.

Location: Nairobi Area 

Wage/Salary: 80,000-150,000 (Amount is net – sales target commissions) 

Start: immediately 

Type: Full Time

How to apply: The recruitment agency needs to shortlist for us four people.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted