Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu - Resident Paediatrician and Resident Surgeon

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is an agency of The Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital forms part of a network of health facilities in East Africa which include clinics, general hospitals and the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.

It provides medical care to the population of western Kenya region and works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist cases.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has achieved acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2008 accreditation and is moving towards higher standards of quality and clinical excellence.

The hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions

Resident Paediatrician

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality Paediatrics services to both outpatients and inpatients.

He/She will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and contribute to the continuing professional development programs of the hospital.

Requirements

• M. Med in Paediatrics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent recognized institution.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Knowledge of PALS and experience/ interest in Neonatology will be an added advantage.
• Recently qualified Paediatricians may apply

Resident Surgeon

Overall Responsibilities

To provide quality surgical services to hospital clients; participate actively in quality improvement activities including continuing medical education. Be available to be consulted and supervise junior medical staff.

Requirements

• Basic qualification in medicine.
• M. Med or equivalent in General Surgery.
• At least two years post qualification experience.
• Experience and certification in Endoscopic Surgery would be an advantage.
• Must be registered/licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Good PR and communication skills are essential.

Applications and detailed curriculum vitae should be addressed to:

Chief Operating Officer
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
P.O. Box 530-40100 Kisumu
E-mail: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org

Applications to be received by: 10th December, 2011

Seb Estates - Administrative Secretary cum Public Relations Officer Job in Kenya

Seb Estates Ltd is a Registered Real Estate Management Organization with responsibity of comprehensive property management on some of the largest Estates in Nairobi, housing various professionals and senior members of society.

Our mission is to ensure convenient, secure, clean and decent estate environment that benefits such residents while ensuring a proper capital yield and return on the investment through fluent administration of leases or occupation contracts.

We are looking for talented and qualified Lady who will contribute effectively to this mission.

Duties and responsibilities

The Administrative Secretary Cum Public Relations Officer will

• ensure diligent, fluent and objective communication with our past, present and future customers,
• Establish a customer service quality control policy and feedback mechanism for the organization,
• Articulate the mission and objectives of the organization to our customers,
• Support the various departments in listening to the customer and ensure customer feedback and satisfaction and
• Support in office organization, documentation and front office customer service.

Requirements-

The ideal candidate for this designation shall be a Lady aged between 25yrs and 32 years with at least 2 years working experience, a Degree or higher diploma from recognized institution in Marketing or Public relations, Possess creative problem solving, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, be able to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines, be able to relate with all levels of customers and clients and have good communication skills fluent in English and Kiswahili.

Salary: Negotiable

Applications with detailed C.V may be hand-delivered to our office, canvassing will lead to disqualification; those who may not have been contacted by 7th December 2011 may consider their application unsuccessful.

Seb Estates Ltd
Anniversary Towers 14th Floor
Email: info@sebestates.com
Website: www.sebestates.com

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) - Senior Logistics Assistant

Vacancy Announcement No: ODN/007/2011

VA issued: 30 November 2011

Closing date: 13 December 2011

Post Title: Senior Logistics Assistant

Grade: Service Contract SC 7 (G7 equivalent)

Duty Station: Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi

Salary: As per UN Salary Scale

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the post of Senior Logistics Assistant in support of the Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Chief Logistics Officer, the Senior Logistics Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and thus are not all-inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Senior Logistics Assistants)

• Assist the Regional Logistics Officer on providing oversight on all operational transport matters arising in the region and assist in the implementation of corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, i.e. loss prevention and cost control;
• Assist in the training of staff, particularly ensuring that support staff are adequately trained, cross trained and identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards;
• Follow up on projections of needs and call forward requirements. Liaise closely with Resource & Pipeline Focal points on food movements;
• Collect regional and statistical information related to needs in various locations;
• Assist CO with reporting on contracting as required by CCTI;
• Maintain cost data on various means of transport in the Region;
• Assist CO in Bureau with commodity accounting and reporting on food and non-food items and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
• Assist in contingency planning and logistics preparedness reviews;
• Supervise other general service staff as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Results Expected: Well managed and supervised support staff in a country office; timely administrative support in general & specialized areas.

Critical Success Factors:

• Sound judgment;
• ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data and to resolve operational problems.
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff; and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure;
• to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others and to have a high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
• Good administrative and supervisory skills;
• ability to plan and organize work and to
• train and motivate support and administrative staff in a country office.

Education: Diploma in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, computer science, Transport, or related field, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to WFP logistics/transport activities.

Experience: At least six years of practical commercial/professional experience in one or more of the transportation and ancillary sectors: port operations, shipping, clearing and forwarding, air operations, large scale road/rail transport and distribution management. At least one year at G6
level or equivalent.

Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. Knowledge of WFP administrative regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kiswahili.

Desirable skills: Working knowledge (level C) of two of the UN official languages; training and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and other WFP software.

Closing Date: 13 December 2011.

Applications must be received by the deadline and only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Interested individuals meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications by e-mail, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees. Please send your application to: wfp.odnhr@wfp.org

Please quote the Vacancy Announcement No. and the title of the position in the subject line.

Candidates should also complete and submit a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link - www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc

Please Note: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process

Auto Assured - Sales Executive

Sales Executive

RE: AASE/11

Qualifications and Skills

• A Degree or Diploma holder in Sales and Marketing or any other related field.
• Certification of Proficiency in Insurance will be an added advantage.
• Enthusiastic can-do attitude, highly self motivated, result oriented, detail oriented and a well developed sense of drive.
• Must be able to demonstrate a sales record (3+ years) at a high level of achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Well developed interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Present and sell company products to current and potential customers.
• Prepare action plans and schedules to identify and contact specific targets with a bias to Corporates.
• Prepare status reports including activity, closing, follow-ups and adherence to goals.
• Carry out market research and communicate any developments to appropriate company staff.
• Build and maintain a strong profitable customer base.
• Develop a Sales and Marketing Plan and Budget.

All Candidates Must Be/Have

• Leadership and Problem Solving skills.
• Basic Office Organisational skills (Report, Letter and Minutes Writing)
• Neat and Presentable.
• Team players and fast learners.
• Punctual, Disciplined and Honest.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability and willingness to work in any part of the country.
• Ambitious.

Remuneration

Auto Assured Ltd will offer a competitive compensation plan including a basic salary, commissions and a comprehensive medical cover.

Please hand deliver or email your CV and cover letter to

Email: jobs@autoassured.com