Headmaster/Headmistress, Manager /Accountant, Science and Maths Teachers Jobs in Kenya

 An established academy with Nursery, Junior and Senior schools, offering the British National Curriculum, Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE and GCE ‘A’ level invites applications for the following posts.

Headmaster/Headmistress

He/She will be in charge of the junior school.
Applicants aged between 35 and 45 years should have at least five years experience In a similar institution, self- motivated, energetic and of high integrity and should be familiar with Keystage I and Keystage II of the British curriculum.

Manager /Accountant

He/She will manage the accounts and finances of the academy and perform other managerial duties.
The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.

‘A’ Level Science and Maths Teachers

Qualified and experienced ‘A’ level Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics teachers with good track record at G.C.E ‘A’ level in the relevant subjects.

Applications with mobile phone contacts may be sent to

DNA No. 1275
PO Box 4901 0-001 00, GPO, Nairobi
To reach not later than 16th May 2012

Wildlife Works - Puma Production Coordinator Job in SA

Employer: Puma Sports Distributors (Pty) Ltd World Cat- South Africa Branch)
Position: Puma Production Coordinator Wildlife Works (Epz) Ltd
Reporting To: World Cat South Africa Branch Manager

Mission of the Job:

• Support the RUKINGA factory team with structural and technical know-how and ensure that PUMA production- and PUMA quality standards are met.
• Ensure on time delivery through follow up on production status.
• Supply guidance to enhance the factory’s skills and capabilities and to increase efficiency and expand capacity.
• Ensure that the GBS order data is maintained correctly and timeously.

Core Accountabilities:

• Support and guide the WILDLIFE WORKS team in setting up the new factory equipment
• Support and guide the daily production routine in the RUKINGA garment factory.
• Train an guide WILDLIFE WORKS team on PUMA’s quality standards and exercise final inspections on PUMA orders.
• Support and guide the development process of PUMA styles.
• Support and guide RUKINGA team in planning and follow up of pre-production process (fabrics, trims, accessories).
• Establish smooth cooperation with PUMA’s international (and national) nominated trims-, accessories- and fabric suppliers.
• Monitor and submit weekly WiP reports to WCZA office and verify production status at the factory to ensure on time delivery
• Support RUKINGA team in managing P0’s in GBS System (PUMA internal order system)

Requirements/Qualification.

• Extensive experience as Production Manager (or Consultant) in garment manufacturing industry.
• Good know how in screen-/pigment printing.
• Structured way of thinking and very good organizational skills.
• Excellent team worker with good social networking skills and very good communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge in Excel/Word, ability to quickly adopt new skills on company internal programs (GBS).
• Open minded and positive personality, strong will with ability to get things done.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, advantageous to speak Kiswahili and/or more Kenyan languages.

All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV,
recommendation letters and a relevant certificate to:

The Human Resource Coordinator, Wildlife Works,
P.O BOX 310-80300, Voi

or per email:cara@wildlifeworks.com or lenjo@wildlifeworks. com
 

The deadline for the application is 4th May 2012. 

Only the shortlisted applicant will be contacted.

Wildlife Works - Production and Quality Control Manager Job in Kenya

Production and Quality Control Manager

Term: Full-time
Location: Maungu, Kenya
Reporting To: VP of African Operations

Wildlife Works is an innovative start-up company headquartered in California, USA that engages with the global carbon market to drive market-based solutions for wildlife and forestry conservation in rural areas around the world, Wildlife Works has established the world’s first and is currently still the only internationally verified project in Africa under REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), a UN initiated carbon credit market program that has been touted as one of the most hopeful strategies to combat global warming.

The inaugural Kenya project area protects 500,000+ acres of forest and employs over 400 local workers in various industries including conservation, mechanics and fashion production. The eco-factory employs over 50 employees and produces up to 10.000 units per month.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Production and Quality Control Manager manages the placement, execution and follow-up of samples and production orders by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Job Description

• Manage and schedule all incoming factory jobs. Determine factory capacity and manage client deadlines.
• Take projects and track them from design through production, ensuring that projects stay within deadlines and timelines.
• Work with Design and Production teams to ensure correct execution of sample garments,
• Ensure standards of quality and cost control are maintained throughout production: Execute quality control initiatives that adhere to production standards and requirements. Troubleshoot quality and technical issues regarding fabrication and construction.
• Manage fabric inventory and coordinate the ordering of fabric needs. Keep inventory forms up to date with accurate quantities.
• Act as a liaison between the factory and all parties involved by coordinating and communicating daily with Design Team, Fabric Vendors, Print Factory etc.
• Assist in costing by insuring proper documentation of fabric yields, sewing times, printing etc. to ensure profitability.
• Maintain data and files for all production matters,
• Oversee and maintain an archive of patterns, garments and materials such as sew by samples, trims and fabric for ongoing in house production.
• Perform special projects as assigned and contribute positively to the team dynamic. Manage up where necessary.

Skills and Requirement

• 3-5 years experience in apparel production, knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as analyze and solve problems; Able to communicate effectively with a variety of personality types
• Bilingual preferred (SwahililEnglish)
• Must have strong computer, and e-mail skills,
• Experience in MS Word, Excel.

Salary Range and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.

Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to ask@wildlifeworks.com
For more information on wildife works, please visit www.wildlifeworks.com

Wildlife Works EPZ Ltd.
P.O. Box 310, Voi, Kenya 80300 — Tel: 0208030575

RTI International - Health Systems / Public Administration Advisor Job in Kenya

Health Systems / Public Administration Advisor

RTI International is seeking applicants for a Health Systems / Public Administration Advisor position on the Health Policy Project (HPP). HPP is a USAID-funded project that strengthens developing country national and sub-national policy, advocacy, and governance for strategic, equitable, and sustainable health programming. HPP focuses on key health issues— family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal health—while also promoting health systems strengthening and program integration. 

The Health Systems/Public Administration Advisor will provide technical support the Health Policy Project’s Kenya Field Program. The full-time position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Advisor provides technical assistance and support to the Government of Kenya (GoK) national-level health sector agencies to support implementation of the new constitution. 

He or She will provide technical advice on legislation, oversight, and accountability frameworks for health, including alignment of existing legislation with the constitution, and development of new legislation, regulation, and procedures. 

The incumbent will also assist the GOK health ministries to plan for, and carry out, reorganization, assist the health ministries/ministry to develop and disseminate policy briefs, guidelines, and operational tools for devolved management and governance, including a framework for monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. 

The Advisor will also work with the relevant Interagency Coordinating Committees and their partners to coordinate plans for phased health sector devolution and provide technical assistance to selected county-level structures to plan and implement devolved health governance and management functions. 

He / She will support capacity building efforts for health ministry and other non-MOH actors to develop analytic and operational skills related to governance and management in a decentralized health system as well as participate in the development of annual work planning, design, implementation, and reporting related to project technical activities.

Applicants will possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree or higher in public administration, public health, public policy, or a related technical degree with at least 9-11 years of experience in applied public administration supporting decentralization and/or legislative reform efforts in East Africa and Kenya (including public management reform, intergovernmental relations, administrative systems change). Prior experience working with USAID-funded programs is preferred.

To Apply please submit your detailed CV with contact information to GHrecruitment@rti.org and include “Kenya Health Systems / Public Admin” in the subject line of your application email.

Candidates must apply by May 13. 

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. 

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