KPMG - Public Health Specialist

KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include audit, tax and advisory.

KPMG’s Development Advisory Services Unit (DAS) is based in Nairobi, Kenya and has adopted a pan-African approach to development work, employing full-time experienced development experts within the KPMG Africa team at our headquarters in Nairobi, together with a network of champions across the twenty countries of KPMG in sub-Saharan Africa.

KPMG is the Local Fund Agent (LFA) for the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria grants in Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan).

KPMG/Kenya has an immediate opening for a Public Health Specialist to work with our local Fund Agent (LFA) services team.

The successful candidate of this position will be the key public health advisor on HIV, TB and Malaria for our LFA work in Sudan and South Sudan.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical advice related to HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria on LFA deliverables that are submitted to the Global Fund.

The position is based in our office in Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel to Sudan and South Sudan

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and direction to the Global Fund secretariat, LFA team members, principal and sub-recipients on management and implementation of grant activities in Sudan and South Sudan;
• Prepares technical sections of key LFA deliverables related to HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria
• Supervise the work of other technical experts that are contracted by KPMG Kenya on a short or long basis to deliver LFA services;
• As an expert on matters pertaining to HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria, the incumbent represents KPMG Kenya at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with clients and collaborators.

Desired qualifications:

Education: Masters (MD, MPH, and MSHP) Degree or equivalent in public health, nursing, health policy, public administration, or social sciences is required.

Prior Work Experience:

• 8-10 years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria or other public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.
• One additional year of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.
• Previous experience working with/for/on Global Fund substantially valued.
• Fluency in English is required, fluency is Arabic would be valued

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with national and international health partners are required.
• The ability to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups is required.
• Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
• Numerical skills for data analysis are required

How to apply:

Only candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi) will be considered.

Qualified candidates should send a formal letter of application, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references to dastalent@kpmg.co.ke (with title of position in the subject).

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 December 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and provided with further instructions.

Please note that no telephone enquiries will be entertained

Metropolitan Life Kenya - Retail Sales Managers and Retail Sales Executives - Mombasa, Kenya

Metropolitan Life Kenya, Mombasa Branch has the following exciting vacancies for seasoned marketing professionals with a track record of success who are interested in being part of the Metropolitan Life growth.

1. Retail Sales Managers

• At least 10 years experience in retail business of which 3 must have been at management level.
• Marketing degree/professional qualification.
• Minimum of 35 years of age.

2. Retail Sales Executives

• At least 5 years working experience in a competitive retail sales environment.
• Marketing qualification: Those with teaching or uniformed forces background are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum age of 30 years but must have been out of college/university for at least 5 years.
• No criminal record.

Kindly submit your application including your curriculum vitae and three names of traceable referees to the following address;

Metropolitan Life Kenya,
2nd Floor, Ole Monana House, Moi Avenue Mombasa.
P0 Box 94071-00205 Mombasa,

or send your online applications to hr@metropolitan.co.ke by Friday 16th December 2011.

Proof of academic certificates and testimonials will be required for the interviews

Technicians

Aged 22 -29 years

Must have higher diploma in Electronics or Electrical

Must be flexible in maintaining Office machines, Apparel printers and Laser engraving machines.

Fully literate in computer maintenance & networking.

Added advantage if able to ride motorbike or drive.

Equipment training will be provided. No working experience needed.

Apply with CV, copies of ID, Certificates, results slips including KCSE result slip to:

The Service Manager
P. O. Box: 53631
Nairobi 00200
Kenya

Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology - Procurement Officer, Accounts Clerk and Storekeeper - Kisumu, Kenya

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the following positions:-

1.0. Procurement Officer

The ideal candidate should have the following minimum requirements:

• Must be a minimum holder of Diploma in Procurement / Supplies Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be aged between 25 and 45 years
• Should have a minimum experience of three years in a similar position
• Should be computer literate

2.0. Accounts Clerk

The ideal candidate should have the following minimum requirements:-

• CPA 1 with at least one year’s experience, or KATC Final with at least three years working experience in a similar position.
• Candidates with knowledge on school accounting systems will have added advantage.
• Be aged between 25 and 45 years
• Should be Computer literate

3.0. Storekeeper

The ideal candidate should have:-

• Diploma in Stores Management, Warehousing or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Be aged between 25 and 45 years
• At least two (2) years of progressive experience in stock management one of which must be in a similar position.
• Certificate holders with at least five (5) years experience may be considered.

Applicants for the above vacancies should submit handwritten applications including their detailed CVs and copies of both academic and professional certificates and send them to reach the undersigned on or before 21st December, 2011.

Principal/Secretary,
RIAT Board of Governors
Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology
P.O. Box 1738, Kisumu