Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists - Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Organization

The Eastern Africa College of Ophthalmologists (EACO) is a regional organization focusing on quality health education and training in the Eastern Africa region.

Our mandate is to contribute to the development of human resources for health through quality training in ophthalmology; set standards for professional ophthalmic practice; facilitate continuous professional development; contribute to health policy development; and, promote research which advances ophthalmology in the region.

We're looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and self-driven person with a keen interest in the health sector to join a team of professionals to build an institution that will support the above functions in the region.

You must be dynamic, be able to work in a team environment and be a catalyst for peer learning on key issues within the organization. You must be able to keep yourself and the organization abreast with changing sector knowledge and best practices.

Programme Officer Position

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the person will primarily carry out programme design, planning, budgeting, and take a leadership role in implementation.

The position holder will liaise with partners and members to understand their expectations and needs to be able to provide timely and effective support.

S/he will carry out monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities independently and also as part of a team. The person may be required to represent the organization in external events.

The person will ensure that the organization’s resources are effectively and efficiently utilized in delivering on programmes in line with the objectives and in pursuit of the mission of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in programme design, budgeting, planning and implementation;
• programme monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning including development and use of various information management tools;
• Providing timely, complete and accurate and relevant information to stakeholders on a continuous basis;
• Generate relevant data that will support all aspects of effective and efficient programming;
• Compile accurate, comprehensive activity and programme reports;
• Assist in updating and organizing organizational information shared in various media;
• Organize and manage different kinds of events relating to programmes and visibility;
• Participate and/or represent the organization in forums relevant to organizational mission;
• Administration of the programme’s budgets and expenditures and ensure timely and accurate accountability of resources in his/her charge; and,
• Analyze, document and disseminate emerging trends and knowledge in the sector.

Required Qualities:

• An interest in health sector, development work, health training, and public policy;
• Experience in NGO work will be a plus;
• Good understanding of programming tools and approaches including Project Cycle Management, Logframes, RBM, and basic approaches in M&E;
• Excellent team player;
• Experience in administration and events organization;
• Good understanding of knowledge management;
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision;
• Some exposure to electronic data management systems;
• Team player and willingness to work in a multi-cultural team setting;
• Willingness to learn new approaches.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Systems Management, Public Health, Public policy or any other related degree. Graduate degree will be a plus.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate workshops;
• Possess computer skills including MS Office applications, internet, and emails;
• Experience in supporting and/or carrying our research.

Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension depending on performance.

Location: Secretariat in Nairobi, with occasional travel to the field.

To apply for these positions, please send your application letter and a detailed CV and contacts of at least 3 referees before April 4, 2012 to:

The Programme Manager,
E-mail: information@eacokut.org

Production Supervisor Job in Kenya

Production Supervisor


Department: Production
Reporting To: Production Manager
Supervises: Production Technicians and Production Staff


Job Objective / Summary


Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation,
resource utilization and management of performance and output


Description of Duties


    Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
    Requisition of production materials
    Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
    Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
    Participate in product development activities
    Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
    Preparation of the daily production reports
    Carrying out online analysis of water and juice hourly
    On line quality control checks
    Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
    Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
    Communication with relevant person from the store
    Filing material transfer notes
    To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.


Job Specifications


    A detailed description of the minimum and desirable level of education, professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes.
    University degree: B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
    Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
    3 years progressive working experience in FMCG firm
    Good communications skills
    Excellent negotiating skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Good communications skills
    Supervisory experience in a busy organisation
    Well organised
    Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
    Diversity of tasks
    Creative thinking,
    Analytical problem solving
    Physical application of skills
    Management of risk
    Team player
    Well dressed and mannered


Performance standards for this job


    The minimum standards of successful job performance, in terms of quantity, quality and accuracy, time or cost.
    Quantity: Production targets must be met or exceeded
    Quality: Must be met
    Accuracy: Of utmost importance in all operations
    Time: All assignments and operations must be done timeously
    Cost: Manage costs in production operations without compromising quality of required quantity.


Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes


    Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
    Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an activity
    Work independently and in teams
    Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
    Maintain effective communication with your colleagues, both junior and senior
    Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
    Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies.


If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke www.corporatestaffing.co.ke


Please indicate current or last salary.


N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database no for interviewing

Sunset Technologies - Marketing Interns Positions in Nairobi, Kenya

Sunset Technologies is an established software and interactive web development solutions provider.


Guided by the fundamentals of trust, teamwork and technology our service offering has provided comprehensive solutions in offshore software development , web design and supply of IT equipment for companies for the last 2 years.


Marketing Interns


(5 Positions)


Possible Start Duration: April 2012


Description


    The internship will include training on how to carry out sales in the field.
    Only individual with fair for sales should apply for this position.
    This position is 100% commissioned, based and great opportunity for aggressive people.


Responsibility: sourcing for new business and retaining existing clients


Qualities


    Passionate about selling
    First learner, smart and good communicator
    Smart with good English and Swahili ascent
    Previous experience will be added advantages 


Apply with the job title at the subject addressing your application to The Human Resource Manager using the email careers@sunsetech.com

RCMRD - Remote Sensing Experts and Remote Sensing Technicians Vacancies in Kenya

Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development


Remote Sensing Experts


Responsibilities:


The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to manage and perform activities associated with the land cover and land use mapping project for greenhouse gas inventory of 6 countries in East and Southern Africa.


The activities are as follows:


    Collect geospatial data, including maps, field observation data, aerial photographs, satellite imagery.
    Assess accuracy of ancillary data and carry out data cleaning, classification, and validation.
    Carry out satellite image processing and interpretation.
    Undertake change detection based on the interpreted outputs.
    Prepare map products and reports from satellite images and their derivatives.
    Implement project activities, including search, identification and acquisition of satellite data, image quality analysis and enhancement, image processing and interpretation.
    Conduct training courses on Remote Sensing and land cover mapping including preparation of training materials.
    Prepare final imagery and reports including graphics, maps and charts.
    Verify the integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
    Train and guide remote sensing technicians.


Qualifications and experience


    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics or Natural Sciences (Environment, Geography, Rangeland/Land Resource Management, Forestry, Water Resources, etc), Environmental Engineering or comparable (a master’s degree will be an advantage).
    At least 2 years hands-on experience in land cover mapping and satellite image classification, interpretation and analysis (additional training experience in these areas is desirable).
    Good knowledge of image processing software such as ERDAS, IDRISI, ENVI, GEOVIS, Globe Mapper and ESRI Software.
    Good skills in image transformation and multi-sensor image analysis.
    Proven experience and skills in collecting and analyzing field data and in using this in image classification and accuracy assessments.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
    Excellent understanding of digital image processing algorithms and raster methods particularly ERDAS Image suite, ENVI etc;
    Ability to customize processing of large numbers of imagery with coded scripts.


Terms of appointment:


    Successful candidates will be based at RCMRD, located in Kasarani, Nairobi.
    The position is a one-year contract.


Applications Applicants are invited to send CV and cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their motivation and ability to undertake the job, names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ qualifications and experience to the Director General, April 2012.


RCMRD,
P.O. Box 632-00618
Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya
or by e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org before: Wednesday, 4th April 2012.


Your application content should not be more than 10MB.


Remote Sensing Technicians


Responsibilities:


The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to provide assistance in activities associated with the land cover and land use mapping project for greenhouse gas inventory of 6 countries in East and Southern Africa.


The activities are as follows:


    Collect geospatial data, including maps, field observation data, aerial photographs, satellite imagery.
    Assess accuracy of ancillary data and assist in data cleaning, classification, and validation.
    Carry out satellite image processing and interpretation.
    Prepare map products and reports.
    Search, identify and acquire satellite data, analyze image quality, implement image enhancement, processing and classification.
    Verify the integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.


Qualifications and experience:


    A Bachelor’s Degree in Geo-matics or Natural Sciences (Environment, Geography, Rangeland/Land Resource Management, Forestry, Water Resources, etc), Environmental Engineering or comparable.
    At least 1 years hands-on experience in land cover mapping, satellite image interpretation and analysis.
    Experience in collecting land cover and land use field data.
    Good knowledge of image processing software such as ERDAS, IDRISI, ENVI, GEOVIS, Globe Mapper and ESRI Software.
    Good skills in image transformation and multi-sensor image analysis.
    Excellent oral and written communication skill in English is crucial.
    Excellent handling of digital image processing algorithms and raster methods particularly ERDAS Image suite, ENVI etc;
    Demonstrated ability to customize image processing software with coded scripts.


Terms of appointment:


    Successful candidates will be based at RCMRD, located in Kasarani, Nairobi.
    The position is a one-year contract.


Applications Applicants are invited to send CV and cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their motivation and ability to undertake the job, names and addresses (including telephone and e-mail) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidates’ qualifications and experience to the Director General, April 2012.


RCMRD,
P.O. Box 632-00618
Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya
or by e-mail: jobs@rcmrd.org before: Wednesday, 4th April 2012.


Your application content should not be more than 10MB