Kagera Sugar Limited - Guest House & Catering Officer and Gardens Maintenance Officer Job Vacancies

Kagera Sugar Limited is a fast growing, sugar producer situated in the north west of Tanzania, 70km from the town of Bukoba which is located on the south western bank of Lake Victoria.

The company, which employs over 3000 people, grows sugarcane on 10,000 hectares of land and processes the cane to produce sugar for the local and regional market.

The company has the following vacancies on the estate.

Guest House and Catering Officer

The Guest House and Catering Officer will be required to:

• Supervise the staff and operations of the canteens
• Supervise the staff and operations of all guest houses
• Supervise the housing needs for contract staff
• Ensure a high standard of service at all times

The minimum requirements for the incumbent shall be:

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in the Hotel and Catering Industry
• 5 years experience in a similar environment
• Hard working, motivated and ambitious
• Fluent in both Swahili and English

Gardens Maintenance Officer

The Gardens Maintenance Officer will be required to:

• Supervise the staff in the maintenance of all parks and gardens in the factory and residential areas
• Ensure that all areas are neat and tidy at all times
• Carry out new project work as directed by management

The minimum requirements for the incumbent shall be:

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in landscaping/garden maintenance
• Knowledge of common plants, shrubs and trees in East African Gardens
• 5 years experience in a similar environment
• Hard working, motivated and ambitious
• Fluent in both Swahili and English

A competitive remuneration package inclusive of free housing and transport and commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. interested persons should send their applications (which must include CV, all certificates, Photo and references) by post or email to:

Assistant General Manager
Kagera Sugar Limited
P.O. Box 815 Bukoba,Tanzania
Email: rao@kagera-sugar.co.tz

Tel: +255 784543243

Closing date for applications is 29th October 2011

JKIA - Customs Clearance Agents - Nairobi, Kenya

We are a Global leader in the Air Express Industry and seek to recruit Customs Clearance Agents based at our Jomo Kenyatta International Airport facility.

This is a challenging and demanding role and has significant impact on our business results.

The primary role of the function is to support the inbound clearance and the export processes and facilitate the customs clearance paperwork within established standards and transit times.

In addition, the successful candidate will ensure the preparation of accurate import and export Customs declarations. It is expected that the person will have a thorough knowledge of Customs practices and procedures.

Successful candidates must possess the relevant educational certification, technical expertise and be familiar with the Country Customs Clearance Systems and Applications (Orbus, Simba and Tradex). The person must be a proven team player with excellent communication skills.

We invite interested candidates to forward their hand written application with detailed CV to:

DN/A.1131
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
GPO, Nairobi. Kenya.

Closing date: 28.10.2011

International Rescue Committee - Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera, Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera

The Psychosocial Assistant will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management.

The Psychosocial Assistant will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management.

This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a hardship area. Experience working in a refugee setting preferred
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of and fluency in Somali is preferred.

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 3rd November, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital - Ophthalmologist, Vitreo Retinal Surgeon and Pharmacy Technologist Job Vacancies

The Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital invites applications from qualified individuals for the following posts:

1. Ophthalmologist

Qualifications:

• Registered Medical Practitioner with M.Med (Ophthalmology) or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a practicing Ophthalmologist in a busy Eye Unit.

2. Vitreo – Retinal Surgeon

Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon in a busy and reputable Eye Hospital.

3. Pharmacy Technologist

Qualifications:

• Diploma (Pharmacy). Minimum KCSE C+.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and
• possess a minimum of 2 years experience in a busy Eye Unit.

All applicants for the above posts should be well motivated and committed to professionalism and community welfare.

Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate 

Deadline for application is 31st October 2011. 

Application with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, with three referees should be addressed to:-

Human Resource Manager
Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital
P.O. Box 66576 00800
Nairobi