XRX Technologies Ltd - Project Manager Job in Kenya

 The Project Manager reports directly to the Managing Director.

Nature and Scope of the position

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. 

This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. 

The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Duties

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Email: eunice.kabugi@xrxtechnologies.co.ke

Deadline is 11th May 2012.

FEMNET - Head of Communication Job in Kenya

Background

The African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), is a pan African women’s rights network based in Nairobi-Kenya. 

Established in 1988, FEMNET has been at the forefront of championing gender equality, equity and women’s rights through the delivery of critical information, strengthening linkages and collaboration among women’s organizations. 

FEMNET has three programmes namely Advocacy, Communication and Capacity Building.

FEMNET is seeking to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Head of Communication. 

This position will offer the position holder an opportunity to work on very exciting development communication initiatives and campaigns at pan-Africa level in a very stimulating, multicultural and dynamic environment. 

The Head of Communication will report to the Program Manager of FEMNET who will be the immediate supervisor and ultimately report to the Executive Director. 

The Head of Communication will work in collaboration with the Head of Advocacy and Information Manager to ensure relevant information that contributes to improving the status and quality of life of women in Africa is disseminated to FEMNET members spread out in 37 African countries and African women in general.

The main tasks of the person holding this position will include the following:

• Coordinating, organizing and ensuring that all the information and communication programmes and projects of the Network are implemented in line with the 2011-2013 strategic plan and in a timely manner within agreed frameworks.
• Ensuring that articles for the African Women’s Journal, a bi-annual analytical publication on gender and development issues are written, edited, translated, printed and distributed within the set timeframes;
• Writing mid-year and annual reports for the organization
• Coordinating and manage the monitoring and evaluation of the Communication Programme
• Coordinating relevant training for the membership including participatory communications for development and social change;
• Ensuring the Network’s participation and support to African women NGOs  to engage in Freedom of Information and ICT policy formulation and implementation processes;
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on activities of the communication programme on a quarterly basis and as may otherwise be required
• Representing the Network and/ or the Executive Director in relevant fora within Kenya the host country for the Regional Secretariat and at the regional (Africa) and international levels in order to facilitate the communications functions of the Network, as and when it may be required.
• Overseeing the management of the Network’s Resource Centre
• Manage media relations on behalf of the organisation.
• Effectively manage the FEMNET website and ensure that the information is up-to-date
• Supporting and facilitating the organization in the use of latest social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc that are relevant in enhancing the organization’s mandate.
• Take the lead in mobilizing resources required to implement the Communication Programme activities as agreed upon

Personal and Professional qualities: 

The suitable candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Masters Degree in Development Communication, or any Mass Communication Degree. Additional relevant training will be an advantage;
• At least 5 years experience working at regional or sub-regional level in the area of communication;
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to simplify, summarise and communicate complex information, including presentation skills in both English and French;
• Sound knowledge on general women’s rights issues in Africa;
• Demonstrated experience in editing and writing for Journals;
• Capacity to use the media to promote the regional campaigns spearheaded by FEMNET
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in gender and development and/or women's human rights in Africa;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in participatory approaches to communications for development;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in print and audiovisual/broadcast media production;
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in applications of new information and communications technologies;
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information/Access to Information and ICT policy issues in Africa and globally;
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate and work in both English and French;
• Abilities of public speaking and giving presentations to a variety of audiences;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi- cultural teams ;
• Computer literacy with skills relevant for working with appropriate packages.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to develop and implement programs and projects;
• Advocacy with fundraising skills will be an added advantage;
• Familiarity with contemporary development and governance issues and challenges in Africa will be an added advantage;
• Willing and able to travel mainly in the African region;
• Willing to adhere to FEMNET’s beliefs, values and principles that guide its work and programming framework

Applications for this position should be sent by 27th May, 2012 to:-
 
The Executive Director
African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET),
P O Box 54562, 00200, Nairobi, Kenya,

Email: admin@femnet.or.ke

Remuneration will be in line with the set procedures of the organization and experience of the qualified candidate. 

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of expression of interest, Curriculum Vitae with three (3) references, samples of writing, edited and/or audiovisual materials should be included. 

Please note that such samples will not be returned.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Habitat for Humanity Kenya National Director Job in Nairobi, Kenya

 Summary Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is a non-profit, non-governmental Christian housing organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing. 

HFH Kenya has been working in Kenya since 1982 and has helped 5000 families organized in 200 community groups to construct simple, decent and affordable houses through provision of loan capital needed for housing construction. 

Habitat for Humanity is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of National Director for the Kenya program. 

The position will report to the Program Director for Africa, Middle East and the Board in Kenya. 

Job Purpose: 

The National Director will exercise overall control and supervision of all activities of the organization. 

The Employee shall, in all his/her actions, be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors and subject to the general laws and other legal provisions of the country. 

Essential duties and Responsibilities 

a) Leadership and Strategic Management

• Provide leadership, development and Implementation of the organization’s operational strategy for the regional offices in the country.
• Provide a productive work environment by being an example to others and supporting ongoing development of staff.
• Oversee and review the work of staff and the quality of their work outputs, at the same time guide and define tasks.
• Provide leadership in professional and operational matters and local knowledge for project design.
• Align words with actions

b) Project Management

• Oversee the processing of loans and improve the organizations portfolio performance.
• Follow-up and undertake loan approvals, loan effectiveness, appointment of consultants, procurements, disbursements, as well as the adequate provision and timely release of budget allocations.

c) Operations Management

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of Habitat for Humanity Kenya through proper management of financial and staff resources.
• Maintain and secure mid and long term funding for the country program through proposal development and partnerships.
• Undertake the performance management of the organization, including motivation of staff.
• Contribute to providing information and recommendations of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in area of responsibility to the Program Director

d) Staff Supervision

• Supervise the performance of senior staff and provide clear direction and regular monitoring on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and ensure their on-going learning and development.

Educational Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Project Management or Entrepreneurship. A Masters Degree in Development Studies/Project Management or related fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience and Other Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of professional work experience in housing finance and/or micro finance or urban and regional planning, housing or social science relevant to Human settlement in Kenya or East Africa.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Senior Management. Experience in housing microfinance will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring and performance assessment.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and adherence to procurement procedures.
• Broad-based exposure and implementation of policies and procedures
• Good supervisory and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise effectively with Senior Management and other staff.

Skills and other core competences

• Ability to travel nationally up to 50%.
• Ability to think globally whilst taking into account the constraints of working at grass root levels.
• Excellent oral and presentation skills with small and large audiences. Confidence in handling prominent gatherings, media and events.
• Strong communication and financial management skills.
• An in-depth understanding of Kenya’s social, economic and political issues and cultural norms.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV’s and motivation letters to recruitment@hfhkenya.or.ke. 

Closing date for applications is 12th May 2012 at 5pm. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Karen Hospital - Physician Job in Kenya

Physician

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs

Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families

Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs

Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments

Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care

• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations

Physician Job Education and Qualifications

• A Medical degree and registered license with the Kenya dental and Medical Practitioners Board.
• Applicant must have graduated from an accredited training program for Physicians
• At least 5 years experience as a Physician

Physician Job Skills and Specifications

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner
• In good health and self-disciplined.
• They should be able to communicate with many kinds of people.
• They must have good business sense and the ability to organize the work of others.
• Desire to continue to study new developments in medicine

All candidates suitably qualified should send their detailed CV and a covering letter, copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned strictly via email to hrm@karenhospital.org . 

All relevant copies of certificates should be attached to the email.

All Applications must be received by close of business 15th May 2012.