Kenya Re - French-Speaking Underwriters Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited

French-Speaking Underwriters (2)

Ref No. KRC/HR/002/13

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) is a leading reinsurer in the region and is listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). 

It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and is rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR). 

Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the positions of two (2) French Speaking underwriters.

The Position

The selected candidates will report to the Regional Manager for the West Africa office based in Cote D’Ivoire and the Manager- International Business Division located at the head office in Nairobi, Kenya. 

The main duties will include but will not be limited to:-

• Contributing to the development of reinsurance business from French and English speaking countries. The French markets will include support to the West Africa regional office as well as other allocated markets;
• Soliciting and receiving business offers from existing and potential clients in line with the Corporations underwriting policy;
• Carrying out market visits regularly in the International market for new business and for renewal of existing business;
• Preparing renewal and new business quotation proposals to cedants and brokers;
• Carrying out treaty and facultative underwriting of the business;
• Translating and interpreting business offers, treaties, facultative and claims and any other documents from French speaking countries;
• Reviewing facultative acceptances regularly ahead of renewal and reviewing treaty acceptances annually,
• Ensuring the proper processing of all technical transactions;
• Ensuring accurate input of data and records for allocated markets in respect of premiums, claims etc;
• Ensuring appropriate maintenance of all relevant documentation.

The Person

• Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance, Marketing, or related fields. The person(s) should be insurance professionals with a diploma in insurance or equivalent qualifications and hold membership in recognized insurance professional bodies.
• Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written French and English languages.
• They should have five years of relevant experience, two of which should have been at management level gained in a reputable Organization.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability. 

An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 21st May 2012.

Applications should be sent by post or via email, attaching thereto CVs and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and outlining how applicants meet requirements for the position to:-

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO, Nairobi

E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke

Those who had applied before need not re-apply

M P Shah Hospital Jobs in Kenya

M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven persons for vacancies in the following positions.

Infection Control Nurse 

(1 Post) Ref # 31

• To monitor, investigate, prevent and manage the spread of infection in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bsc in Nursing, and registered with the Kenya Nursing Council.
• Minimum 2 years experience in infection control at a busy hospital.

Anaethestist 

(1 Post) Ref # 32

• Major role of supervising the running of a busy Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management service.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a recognized Postgraduate Degree in Anaesthesia
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Formal subspecialty training in Anaesthesia, Critical care or Pain management will be an added advantage.

Obstetrics/Gynaecologist 

(1 Post) Ref # 33

• Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal and post-natal periods.
• Treat diseases of female organs.
• Perform cesarean sections and deliver babies safely.
• Perform other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients’ health

Qualifications

• M.Med in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Must have specialized recognition with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Medical Officers

Casualty/ICU Ref # 34

• To assess and manage patients in Casualty and ICU.
• Dealing with Medical Surgical, Gynaecological and Paediatric Emergencies.
• Should be conversant with Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in MBChB.
• ATLS & ACLS training is mandatory requirement.
• Must be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board and have a current valid practicing licence.
• A minimum of 2 years post registration working experience preferably in the Accident and Emergency or ICU Department in a busy hospital.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should email their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references and 24 hr telephone contact to: 

info@mpshahhosp.org.

Application should be received not later than 9th May 2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam Jobs in Kenya - Field Operations Manager, Public Health Engineer, Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader

 Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work. 

Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction. 

Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora. To this end, we are seeking to fill the following positions:

Field Operations Manager

REF INT5368

Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed Term, 8 months; National Level C2

• Reporting to the Programme Coordinator in Turkana, your job is no less than to make Oxfam’s emergency response programme work. Without Logistics, Human Resources, Finance, Administration, and Information Technology, the best programme plans cannot succeed. You provide strategic leadership to a team of qualified managers responsible for programme - level support services. 
• You ensure appropriate capacities and standards are in place, maximising Oxfam’s ability to respond to emergencies within the programme. 
• You ensure that this team is focussed on timely and quality delivery of services to our growing programme. 
• At the same time, you carry as the supervising manager the overall responsibility of ensuring consistency and compliance with Oxfam GB policies and procedures, as well as with local laws and regulations. 
• You are responsible for minimizing legal, financial and brand risks across your departments. This will include liaising effectively with the Programme Coordinator as well as with our country Office in Nairobi.

To be successful in this role, 

• You need a degree in a relevant field and/or – most importantly – several years of field experience in support services up to the level of Assistant/Deputy Programme Coordinator. 
• You have hands-on knowledge of at least two of the concerned support functions. 
• You know that effective business support is the foundation upon which the programme stands, that’s why you bring with you a good understanding of how each of the departments work. 
• You will provide your team with direction, coaching, and support, while keeping an overview and manage major risk issues. 
• Your analytical capacities are outstanding, and you must be able to communicate effectively to different audiences in Swahili and English both verbally and in written form.

Public Health Engineer

Team Leader – REF INT5369

Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months; National Level D1

• As the Team leader for Oxfam GB’s Public Health Engineering activities in Turkana, you will coordinate and provide technical support to District Water Office and other International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) involved in WASH. 
• You will design and implement activities in a participatory manner maximizing community involvement and ownership, ensuring Oxfam’s activities fit within the legislative framework of Kenya (2002 Water Act, 1999 Environmental Management and Coordination Act)
• You will monitor the humanitarian needs in response to drought and inform and advise on appropriate response or necessary change in strategy; 
• ensure minimum standards of technical quality in all engineering activities and interventions, ensure the development and use of tools to effectively monitor progress against activities, support procurement and logistics planning in relation to Bill of Quantities and the requirements of the donor.

To be successful in this role, 

• You will need a degree in civil engineering or water engineering from a  recognised university with experience in public health and hygiene promotion interventions in emergency situation especially in drought context. 
• You will have in-depth practical experience with NGO in developing countries in public health and links to appropriate water supply is essential. 
• Experience in structural engineering and or hydraulics is an added advantage. 
• Assessment, analytical and planning skills, with an ability to translate analysis into recommendations for practical action, including proposal development is required of you. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs will be an added advantage.

Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader

REF INT5371

Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract: Open ended ; National Level D1

• You will be responsible for ensuring coherent and effective delivery of Oxfam’s food security and livelihoods programme work in Turkana. This will involve the direct management of projects and project staff including planning, efficient use of resources, maintaining synergies across projects, reporting and learning. 
• A significant contribution into proposal and broader strategic development is anticipated while representational functions will be delegated as required. In addition you will participate in the monitoring, analysis and management of security.

 To be successful in this role,

• You will need a degree (or equivalent) in Livelihoods and Food Security, natural resources management, Social Science or a relevant specialism. 
• You will have proven practical experience and understanding of the technical competencies required in livelihoods and food security related issues in humanitarian and development contexts in the ASALs. 
• Along with proven leadership skills and management, you will have the ability to manage and support team members to develop their skills.
• You’re a dynamic and creative team individual, with demonstrable experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into programme work.

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers and apply online at

http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/oxfam_jobs

using the REF for the position you are applying for, by 04 May 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization

KCC - Depot Manager and Service Desk Officer Jobs in Kenya

 The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others. 

We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professionals to fill the following positions:-

Depot Manager

HR/DM/04/1/2012.

The Job

The Depot Manager will be Reporting to the Stores Manager. He/She will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient administration of the operation at the depot. He/she will also be responsible for:

• Administration of the Depot.
• Liaising with the Regional Sales Manager on ordering of stocks for the depot.
• Managing stock levels and making key decisions on stock control.
• Ensuring availability of all company range of products as well as supplies at the depot (e.g. stationery) at all times.
• Managing and reconciling the inventory.
• Ensuring standards for quality, health and safety are met at the depot
• Monitoring the movement of crates and containers and overseeing there cleanliness and handling to reduce breakage.
• Managing the staff at the depot including performance appraisal
• Managing of depot resources (vehicles, petty cash, crates, staff, and cash).
• Writing of report (cash and stock reconciliations, underpayments & debtors report and staff establishment reports).

The Candidate Specifications:

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:-

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce Economic, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years experience in supervising a unit/others doing similar work.

Essential Skills

• Must be proficient with office computer applications
• Prior experience supervising
• Time management skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.

Service Desk Officer

HR/SDO/04/2/2012.

The purpose of the job is to be the first point of contact of computer users with the ICT department

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide user support and problem resolution at first line and/or escalating to second line support
• Accurately record and track calls with internal support teams and 3rd party suppliers.
• Liaise with other IT Unit staff as appropriate to achieve excellence in overall ICT service delivery.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure the support and reliability of all IT systems
• Provide users with tips on how to work more efficiently and how to resolve common problems
• Contribute to technical quality management, and update documentation of all current systems, and any new systems implemented.
• Contribute to the continuity, validity and reliability of all servers, storage, communications and networking Infrastructure.
• As directed, implement server/client patches and system software upgrades.
•  Monitor compliance with policies and procedures and report on the same to Service Delivery Manager
• Contribute to the updating of all procedures and projects undertaken by the ICT department
• Support and maintain all ICT hardware and software around the desktop environment
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

The Candidate Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field from a recognized Institution.
• ITIL certification as a Professional Qualification.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity level in a busy environment

Skills

• Familiarity with network computer applications – WAN, LAN, Email Infrastructure,
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange server and Outlook client
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server/desktop
• VPN and remote access technologies
• Excellent troubleshooting/diagnostic skills
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

If you meet the above requirements, send your applications indicating position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating current salary, copies of certificates, testimonies and contacts of at least three references and daytime telephone contacts to:

Chief Manager, 

Human Resource and Administration
New Kenya Co-operative Creameries
P.O. Box 30131 - 00100 GPO
Nairobi.

To be received not later than 11th May 2012