System Administrator - Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Nairobi

Company Profile:

Our Client, one of the world's leading logistics companies is seeking talented and motivated individuals looking to pursue a career in Windows system administration

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor all Windows servers for performance issues and stability concerns.
• Administer domain and exchange user accounts.
• Provide desktop support for all users in Nairobi and other international locations.
• Regular application installations, configurations, and day-to-day administration.
• Support, updates and Upgrade Internet Security suites, antivirus, anti-spam and malware applications on all desktops and servers.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as they arise.
• Work with Apache and IIS6 on a daily basis to support customers and ensure maximum uptime.
• Staying familiar with new versions of applications used on servers.
• Working with and troubleshooting all of the following, including, but not limited to: SMTP, SNMP, SNTP, POP, FTP, SSL, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, telnet, SFTP, DNS, RDP, TCP, ICMP, and UDP.
• Use knowledge of each of the above listed technologies as related to the issue at hand.
• Use and maintain zone file for name servers.
• Work with basic applications and their ports: backup, MSSQL, MySQL.
• Work with permissions in Microsoft Server 2008.
• Setup and maintain Open Database Connectivity.
• Work with, troubleshoot, and diagnose ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, CGI, and Perl languages.
• Document issues and associated resolutions to problems.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• All Hardware is remote. Knowledge of standard Web applications, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Exchange 2010 is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Two or more years of Microsoft Windows Server administration.
• Willing and able to cover other shifts if needed.
• Dependable to be at work during assigned shifts and to complete work as expected.
• Ability to work well with a team in a fast paced, constantly changed environment and follow instructions from supervisors and directors.
• Experience with documenting procedures.
• Experience with a web hosting control panel.
• Experience with Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Cisco IOS a plus but not required.
• Be willing to work with and learn Windows Server 2008 and other technologies as they are released and implemented.

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contact

KEMRI - Clinical Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya (KShs 77,000 p.m.)

Clinical Officer

Reference Number: CO-01-12

Category: Clinical Healthcare and Research

Salary: Kshs.77,170

Grade: 4.8

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The Clinical officer will be attached to the maternity and paediatric departments with particular responsibilities for the INTERBIO and GBS studies.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator (s), Dr Jay Berkley, Dr Anna Seale (maternal-perinatal study/GBS) and Dr Bryn Kemp (INTERBIO Study).

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the recruitment, coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for the INTERBIO study.
• Responsible for coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for GBS stillbirths and controls
• May include on-calls for sample collection out of hours
• Responsible for the collection and submission of clinical data required by INTERBIO and GBS studies
• Responsible to assist with newborn checks and neonatal care in maternity to the standard required for the study
• Responsible for taking neonatal surface swabs on all babies 1-2 hours after delivery
• Assist with training in neonatal resuscitation and newborn examinations.
• Clinical care as CO according to allocation in maternity and paediatric departments
• Liaise with the other maternity/ paediatric study MO and COs as necessary
• Contribute to seminars, educational activities in maternity and paediatrics
• Any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.

Skills and Competence:

Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
• Registered Clinical Officer
• At least 3 years post qualification clinical service
• Ability to work in a team
• Use of Microsoft office, word, excel

Preferable:

• Demonstrable commitment to maternal, perinatal and newborn health
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in a research setting

How to Apply:

Click here to apply online

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 25th January 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Transparency International - Research Assistants

Transparency International, a premier good governance institution is seeking to create a national database of research assistants.

The assistants will be recruited on need basis for different short term projects.

We invite applications for interested persons.

To be considered applicants must meet the following minimum requirements-

• Be a second or third year university student in a recognized local university studying Arts / Social Sciences.
• Able and willing to be deployed on various research projects by TI-Kenya sometimes on short notice.
• Conversant with the geography of the areas around the university/ college and / or region of residence.

Inclusion into the database does not create liability on the part of TI-Kenya to provide opportunity during any research assignment.

Any engagement will be based on tasks available, number of research assistants required and general suitability of the research assistant.

Interested students should email applications indicating their geographical regions and C.Vs by January 15th, 2012 to-

The Executive Director,
Transparency International- Kenya
Email: transparency@tikenya.org

Safaricom - Senior Manager (Facilities)

Senior Manager - Facilities

Ref: SFM-RS-JANUARY-2012

Reporting to the Director Resources the job holder will be responsible for planning, identification, acquisition, construction and maintenance of physical business facilities and premises to serve the company’s business needs, as well as co-ordinate in-house and out-sourced support services to meet business requirements in an efficient manner

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Implementation of Facilities Capital Projects - Development of budgets and plans for premises and facilities to meet on-going and future business requirements.
• Project Management – Development and review of technical specifications for facilities capital projects.
• Property Management - Identify, acquire and manage premises for business - for residential, office, retail and specialized business requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Maintenance Management - Achieve high facilities availability and optimal maintenance status.
• Work Place Planning and Optimization - Develop and maintain high standards of health and safety in terms of the work environment for staff.
• Management of Support (Internal) Services - Manage internal service (cleaning, mail room, and recreation, and parking, front office) to achieve a high level of service and customer satisfaction.
• Business Continuity Planning - Develop, document, implement and maintain formal company-wide business continuity plans for facilities.
• Staff development - Develop a high performing and motivated team and guide staff to achieve their career goals.
• Sustainable Practices - Develop and maintain a sustainability roadmap on environmental aspects relating to facilities including water and electricity consumption, emissions control, waste disposal and landfill aspects

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
• Registered engineer status a distinct advantage.
• At least 7 years experience in engineering practice covering design, construction and maintenance of building systems, facilities and infrastructure.
• Excellent understanding the design and maintenance of building services systems including HVAC, water and energy systems.
• Excellent understanding of modern intelligent real estate (IRE), building management and building greening systems and concepts.
• Good project management and co-ordination skills.
• Good understanding of office design concepts.
• Good understanding of modern facilities management concepts.
• Advances knowledge of MS Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent influencing skills.
• High level of Initiative and self-drive.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to work under pressure with respect for deadlines

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Wednesday the 18th January 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke