Nation Media Group - Freelance Business Executives, Customer Service Executive and Web Application Developer Jobs

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Freelance Business Executives

Job Ref: HR-FBE-01-12

We are seeking for qualified and experienced Freelance Business Executives who will add value to the operations of the Group. We have opportunities in Nairobi and our regional offices namely; Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru and Eldoret.

The Role:

Reporting to a Business Manager, the candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• University Degree,
• Diploma in Sales & Marketing with over 3 years experience in Sales and Marketing,
• Ability and readiness to work long and odd hours,
• Results oriented,
• Ability to work independently and under pressure,
• Excellent client service skills,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• A good understanding and experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.

Customer Service Executive

Job Ref: HR-CSE-01-12

We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent transferable skills with
demonstrable records of achievement in past roles.

This is a permanent position.

Reporting to the Business Manager – Advertising Center, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Booking advertising space;
• Creating advertisements with clients;
• Effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue;
• Accurate input of information into the system;
• Checking credit worthiness of the clients; and
• Offering customer service.

Skills and knowledge requirement:

• Business related university degree;
• Computer literate;
• 3 years working experience;
• Confident and pleasant personality;
• Ability to plan work under variable parameters; and
• Ability to work in teams.

Web Application Developer

Job Ref: HR-WAD-O1 -12

We are seeking for qualified and experienced Web Application Developer who will add value to the operations of the Group.

The Role:

The Web Application Developer will report to the General Manager - Digital Division.

He/She will be charged with the responsibility of planning, implementing and deploying web applications using the internal content management system.

Key result areas will include:

• Working with the development team on planning, implementation and deployment of web applications using the internal content management system and third party API’s;
• Configuring, maintaining and administering web applications, web and application servers databases and the physical servers hosting the applications;
• Assisting the online technical manager ¡n day to day job’s; and
• Working with diverse teams so as to develop the Digital business.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Basic University Degree;
• Proficiency ¡n web development technologies and programming languages- Java, JSP, .NET and XML and XSLT;
• Proficiency ¡n database design and development- MSSQL 2005, MySQL and JDBC Drivers;
• Proficiency ¡n application and web server technologies including - Apache http server and Apache tomcat;
• Ability to access the best technology to use in a project;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Experience ¡n working with a OMS will be an added advantage.

Interested internal candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before January 26th 2012.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Proposed Umma University - Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellors Jobs

The Proposed Umma University is sponsored by Africa Muslims Agency (AMA), an international organization operating in Kenya.

AMA was registered in Kenya in 1992 as a Non-Governmental organization, under the NGO Act.

AMA’s goals include the establishment, management and support of education related projects, such as the proposed university.

The precursor of the University, Thika College of Shariah and Islamic Studies (TCSIS) was registered by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology in 2001.

In 2007, its Diploma programmes in Islamic studies were validated by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE).

In 2008, the College was granted authority by CHE to collaborate with International University of Africa (IUA), Khartoum, Sudan in offering bachelors degree programmes in Islamic Studies.

With the University education experience from collaboration between IUA and TCSIS, the
idea to establish the proposed Umma University started in 2009.

In its portfolio of academic programmes, the University will initially have five faculties two of which are already in existence.

A dynamic and innovative team of individuals with the necessary experiences and vision to lead the proposed Umma University are required to fill the following key positions:

1. Vice Chancellor

Vacancy No. VC 1/UU/2012

The Vice Chancellor’s position is the most senior position in the University administration. Overall, the Vice Chancellor provides strategic leadership, cultivates networking and strategic alliances with key stakeholders and partners and is responsible to the University Council
for the management of the institution.

The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the university and has overall responsibility
for academic and administrative leadership. The Vice Chancellor is expected to develop educational frameworks and policies and take ownership of the first five years of the University’s Strategic Plan in order to achieve its set strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Have an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent degree.
• Must have attained at least the rank of Associate Professor with at least ten (10) years experience in a Senior Academic and.
• Have an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications in scholarly, refereed journals! books.
• Have a track record of successful University academic, administrative and financial management.
• Have capacity to promote learning, research and community service in a competitive environment.
• Have understanding of and commitment to academic excellence.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Provide leadership and direction in policy formulation and institutional planning;
• Implement university development plans including human capital development;
• Promote a good labor relations environment within the university;
• Have oversight of student services, student welfare and academic support for students;
• Advice Council on a range of key performance areas including the University strategy;
• Have direct oversight of day-to-day operations of core education activities, resource management, quality assurance and compliance.

2. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

Vacancy No. DVC 2/UU/2012

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) is expected to be innovative and visionary individual with the ability to coordinate teaching/learning and research in the University as part of his/her responsibility.

The incumbent of this position is charged with the provision of academic leadership and the smooth running of academic programmes of the University.

Qualifications

• Have an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent degree.
• Be a Professor/Associate Professor from a recognized university with at least seven (7) years experience in a Senior Academic and Management position.
• Have an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications in scholarly, refereed journals! books.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience of university systems.
• Have capacity to promote learning, research and community service in a competitive environment.
• Have understanding of and commitment to academic excellence.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Duties and responsibilities:

Working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, the successful applicant is expected to:

• Provide leadership in the management of Academic Affairs to enhance high academic standards.
• Promote learning, research and innovation.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of academic programmes and regulations.
• Coordinate all academic programmes.
• Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Vice-Chancellor.

3. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Admin)

Vacancy No. DVC 3/UU/2012

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Admin) working under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor has overall oversight and strategic leadership of the University for the successful delivery of diverse portfolios.

The incumbent implements policies, processes and systems to ensure quality, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability in relation to physical, financial and people resources in each of the key portfolio areas.

Qualifications

• Have an earned Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent degree.
• Be a Professor/Associate Professor with at least seven (7) years experience in a Senior Academic and Management position.
• Have an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications in scholarly, refereed journals! books.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience of university systems.
• Have capacity to promote learning, research and community service in a competitive environment.
• Have understanding of and commitment to academic excellence.
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.
• Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the Administration and Finance functions of the proposed Umma University.
• Possesses proven capacity to promote teaching/learning, research and development in a modern university.
• Possesses relevant knowledge on national laws and policies on education as well as financial planning and accounting.
• Candidates who possess additional qualifications such as MBA, CPA or other relevant qualifications in administration, management and finance will have an added advantage.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Have the overall responsibility of direction, organization and management of the Administration and Finance section of the University.
• Ensure that the University Management is promptly and properly advised to comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are currently operational.
• Ensure effective accountability to the Vice Chancellor for the proper management of the University.
• Prepare and implement the University’s budget estimates and operational budget.
• Be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the general conduct and discipline of the University staff.

General Terms and Conditions

The positions are appointed for an initial term not exceeding five (5) years and renewable for a further term not exceeding five (5) years depending on performance.

The posts carry competitive remuneration packages commensurate with qualifications and experience, which includes a basic salary, housing allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:

Application with curriculum vitae giving full details of the applicant including present post and salary, mobile and landline telephone numbers, contact postal address, e-mail address, certified copies of testimonial and names of three (3) referees knowledgeable on the applicants competence should be submitted to the undersigned by Thursday, 10th February 2012.

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send the written recommendations directly to the Principal so to reach note later than 25th February 2012.

The Principal
Thika College for Shariah and Islamic Studies (Proposed Umma University)
RO. Box 4658-01 002 Thika.
Email: info@umma.ac.ke
Website: www.umma.ac.ke

KCA University, Institute of Capacity Development (ICAD) - Marketing and Sales Executive Job Vacancy

The Institute of Capacity Development (ICAD) is the Consulting and Executive Training arm of KCA University.

Established in 1999, KCA-ICAD provides value added management, consultancy and business skills training to professionals in the industry, public service, and non-governmental organizations in Kenya and the Region.

Our focus is “driving change by advancing knowledge and enhancing client organizational performance”.

KCA-ICAD works in partnership with organizations to improve technical skills, capacity, and business performance.

Marketing and Sales Executive – Consulting and Training

We are looking for a results oriented Marketing and Sales Executive to help raise Kisumu ICAD’s profile by supporting the execution and management of new and existing initiatives to drive revenue, customer acquisition, and retention.

This is a principal supporting role and successful candidate(s) based in Kisumu and with some degree of travel.

The successful candidate will be expected to have initiative, passion for results, drive and superior organizational and people skills.

Sales and Customer care experience is a mandatory requirement and one should be a team player, and fully committed to the vision and mission of KCA.

Main duties will include

• Reporting to and under the general direction of a Business Development Manager the Marketing Executive will help support and manage day-to-day affairs of an assigned sector
• Proactively initiate, record and manage client interphase including mail, telephone, email, and electronic communication to help uncover and respond to opportunities, prospects, and leads of the assigned sector
• Develop business plans and proposals for existing and potential income generating activities in line with sustainability goals of the Division
• Design, organize, and execute presentations, conferences, training programs and consultancy projects for internal and external clients.
• Build referral and lead generation network and Ensure proactive sustainability and competitiveness of the assigned sector through proactive networking, effective interaction, and liaisons with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, Document and analyze market information and competitive intelligence
• Proactively conduct needs and opportunity assessments to uncover opportunities, prospects, and leads for an assigned sector; and to pursue these leads with current and prospective clients

Qualifications

• A Degree in Administration/Business/Commerce with sales and customer care experience and management of a busy office.
• Those with a Diploma in sales plus significant experience in managing programs or clients shall also be considered.

Skill, Knowledge and Competencies required

• Knowledge of the Consulting and Executive Training Industry in Kenya and East Africa.
• Demonstrable track record of managing a busy customer portfolio, executive and training calendar.
• Passion for quality and results and a positive, winning, and team attitude.
• Solid skills in research, analysis, business prospecting, and proposal writing.
• Excellent organizations skills including planning, record keeping, budgeting, cost control, and supervisory skills and ability to cope with competing and conflicting demands, projects, priorities, and tasks.
• Superior customer/client care and management skills and excellent problem solving ability.
• Strong written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Project Management, Word and Data processing.

Remuneration

A competitive package will be offered for the right candidates.

However, performance based package (including performance bonuses/commission) will be structured for the right candidate for ICAD positions.

How to apply

Interested candidates that meets the above requirements should submit an application indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV, and 3 work references including expected remuneration via email to hr@kca.ac.ke so as to be received not later than 24th January, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

The Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi

Pathcare Kenya Limited - Technologists, Data Capture, Phlebotomists, Accounts Assistant, Marketing Assistant and Lab Administrator Jobs

Pathcare Kenya Limited, an internationally accredited (ISO 15189) Medical Laboratory with the Main Lab in Nairobi and Branches in Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Thika, wishes to recruit result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven human resources to join its team in the following fields to be located at any one of our Labs or Depots:

1. Technologists - in the following Departments:

(i) Clinical Chemistry

(ii) Haematology

(iii) Histopathology

(iv) Microbiology

(v) Cytology

Key Job responsibilities include:

• Following strict SOPs to carry out Medical tests to the highest standards
• Monitor Reagent stocks in the Section.
• Monitor Equipment Performance and Maintenance
• Maintain Strict Quality Assurance Procedures
• Ensuring accurate results
• Troubleshooting QC and instrument problems

Minimum Knowledge and skills required:

• “O” Level Certificate of education
• HND (Higher National Diploma) in Medical Laboratory sciences in the relevant field from a recognized training institution, or BSc in MLS.
• Two (2) years post-qualification working experience in a busy Medical Laboratory
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Computer literacy is essential
• Experience in ISO 17025/15189 will be an added advantage

2. Data Capture – Computer Operator - Secretary

Key Job responsibilities include:

• Secretarial Duties and Data Capture
• Undertaking all activities in the Department
• Ensuring accurate typing, printing of reports etc
• Undertaking all office duties as required – Handling telephone enquiries, filing, faxing, Taking notes, Typing Minutes, follow-ups on requests etc

Minimum Knowledge and skills required

• ‘O’ Level education – Grade C and above with Diploma in Secretarial Studies, .
• Computer literacy – knowledge of all Computer Programs
• Diploma in Secretarial Duties - Office Procedures -
• Office Management skills

3. Phlebotomists

• Should have minimum of C- aggregate ‘O’ Level standard and 22 years and above of age..
• Strong communication skills
• Experience of 3 years and above working in a busy Laboratory
• A Phlebotomy Certificate from a recognized institution.

4. Accounts Assistant

Duties:

• Debtors’ Reconciliation
• Debt Collection
• Updating the Cash Book day by day
• Attending to Office Administration
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• KATC Finalist
• Plus 2 years working experience in a busy office

5. Marketing Assistant

Duties:

• Continuously create awareness on Pathcare’s services to various market segments in all parts of the Country
• Ensure client satisfaction and appropriate growth of the practice.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Two years working experience in a similar capacity
• A certificate in Marketing will be an added advantage.

6. Lab Administrator

Duties:

• Overseeing all activities in the Laboratory
• Assisting in Monitoring All Technical aspects of Laboratory
• Managing Supplies, Reagents, Materials in use at Lab
• Overseeing all QA Procedures
• Administering of staff

Qualifications:

• Qualified Senior Lab Technologist HND (Higher National Diploma) with Administrative skills - Training in Management
• Training in QA - Experience in ISO 17025/15189 an added advantage
• Business Management or equivalent
• Two (2) years post-qualification working experience in a busy Medical Laboratory
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and hold a current practicing certificate.
• Computer literacy is essential

Applications with copies of comprehensive typed Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts and certificates, giving full details of applicant’s’ education and qualifications, work experience, present salary, postal and telephone contacts, names and telephone contacts of three referees.

The Human Resource Manager
Pathcare Kenya Limited
P. O. Box 1256 – 00606
Nairobi

To reach us by 31st January, 2012