KEMRI / CDC Program Nurse - Counselor Job in Kisumu Kenya

Vacancy No.K61/05/12
 

Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. 

There is currently a vacancy in the HIVR Branch Prevention Section.
 

Position: Nurse - Counselor

1 Position

MR 7
 

Location: Kisumu
 

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution. Certificate in Counseling will be an added advantage
• Registered Nursing Officer with a Kenya Registered Nurse certificate additionally, must have training in HIV counseling and testing including DTC or VCT or DCT.
• Minimum one year working experience.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English. Fluency in Kiswahili and Dholuo will be an added advantage

Job Description:
 

The Nurse will report to the Study Coordinator and Medical Officer, while working closely with the field staff, pharmacy staff and laboratory staff. 

The nurse will recruit participants into the study, guide participants smoothly through study procedures, assist in proper follow-up of participants, and ensure the accuracy of data collected for the study.
 

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: 

The Nurse’s responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Inform potential participants about the research study.
• Guide participants through the consent process.
• Interview participants using a standardized questionnaire.
• Conduct counseling and testing of study participants.
• Assist in proper follow-up of participants.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of all participants.
• Perform nursing procedures as appropriate to the specific needs of the study and study participants.

Terms of Employment: 

Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. 

Probation period for the first 3 months.
 

Remuneration: 

Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. 

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
 

Applications should include the following:

• Application letter (indicating vacancy number)
• 3 letters of reference
• Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
• Copies of Certificates and transcripts

Applications are due no later than date: 27th May 2012
 

To: 

Human Resource Manager, 

KEMRI/CDC Program, 

P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. 

Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov 

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org
 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Business Development Manager Job in Kenya

Business Development Manager - Biometric / Identity Management Practice

Job location: Kenya 

Job description 

Candidate should have sales  3 years of experience in Presales & front end sales  & Software development experience in Java, C# & web application. 

Device level Programming/coding Knowledge. 

Good at documentation – Making Proposals & Tenders. 

Knowledge on ADIC will be an advantage

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
• Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
• Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
• Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
• Planning and preparing presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Skills & Experience

• Overall 6+ experience in the industry with a minimum 3 years+ of experience in a Business Development Manager role.
• Qualifications: A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or  IT back ground.
• Proven IT Solutions & Services sales management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
• Experience of managing multiple customers across geographies
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner

Note: CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Senior Network System Administrator Job in Kenya

Sr. Network System Administrator

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  / Advance diploma in Engineering.

Years of experience:  3 - 6 years

Job Location: Kenya 

Job Description:  

To install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. 

Maintain network hardware and software. 

Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. 

May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures.

Responsibilities:

• To maintain the Office infrastructure
• Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).
• Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications
• Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.
• Performs technology needs analysis.
• Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
• Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.
• Manages small to medium sized projects according to agree upon budgets and schedules.
• Assists with technology planning through ongoing research
• To also support in Delivery projects whenever required.
• IT help Desk support

Key skills:

• Knowledge on Routers, switches and computer hardware and software, including applications & ability to support networked printers and photocopiers.
• Knowledge of Windows 2008 Server, desktop products & active directory.
• Should have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation skills.
• Good team player. Needs to have zeal and enthusiasm to quickly learn and contribute.
• Needs to be Sincere, honest and committed.
• Knowledge of setting up remote access for users.
• Demonstrated ability to administer a 250+ node network including firewalls.
• Orientation and training of new staff.
• Ability to negotiate hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.
• Supervising, coaching, and mentoring of network services assistant position. Facilitation and change management skills.

Note: CV’s to be sent to: hr@technobrainltd.com

Safaricom Risk Support Engineer Job in Kenya

 We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Revenue Assurance and Fraud Department within the Risk Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
 

Risk Support Engineer

Ref: RM_RSE_MAY_2012

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Fraud Detection, the holder of the position will act as a liaison between Fraud Management, Technical and IT Division and the Systems Vendors. 

The key objective of this role is to; enhance fraud detection, support Risk Management staff during assignments/ projects and monitor fraud systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting specific initiatives or projects in relation to Fraud and Risk management in general;
• Liaise with related stakeholders in the business for fraud control operational needs to ensure it remains appropriate to changing business;
• Provide direction and momentum to a variety of projects / programmes to improve the Fraud risk position for the company;
• Provide expert advice to support the development of tactical solutions to address emerging technical fraud trends;
• Organize regular and relevant training for staff other staff and play a lead role in improvement and automation of processes that are done manually;
• Develop and implement a systematic process for capturing all Fraud systems issues and resolution of the same with the IT systems support team;
• Manage, overseeing and support overall operation for Fraud systems and perform proactive system health checks;
• Ensuring that planned outages are authorized by all involved teams;
• Review and ensure existence of a sound Business Continuity process (BCP) for the Fraud team applications and related Ensure and monitor that all requirements for back up (DRP) of Fraud applications are implemented as per company policy;
• Carry out Fraud System audits and monitor system usage compliance and maintain an up to date user access matrix and documents. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering;
• At least 4- 5 year proven experience within IT, Engineering or financial services environment, particularly in fraud or risk management areas or in external/ internal audit with reputable firm;
• Knowledge of frauds, in particular technical/ network frauds,  is an asset;
• Diploma in Telecommunication or Systems audit for example CISA is an added advantage;
• Advanced knowledge of GSM and IT network;
• Project Management certification / skills;
• Conceptual thinker, ability to wade through data and arrive at conclusions;
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal - to succinctly present findings and communicate with a variety business partners;
• Multitasking and prioritization skills required to function in a fast-paced environment;
• Professional presentation required and high integrity and, confidentiality at all times.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below. 

The deadline for application is Thursday, 28th May ,2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
 

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke