Karen Hospital - Human Resource Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

We are looking for dynamic, result oriented Human Resource Manager, who is a team player with honesty and integrity, excellent communication skills to take up challenging position. 

He/she must also possess the following desired competences academic qualifications and professional experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, innovation and developing a high performing HR team.
• Coordinate the Recruitment and selection process, deployment of staff and implement staff development programmes through Training.
• Coordinate and develop sound training and HR development policies and programmes.
• Continuous review of the code of conduct and regulations.
• Develop manpower and succession plans
• Deal with union maters including negotiations on collective agreements to ensure industrial harmony.
• Implement the HR Information system in conjunction with Finance and IT Departments.
• Develop reward management and remuneration policies, processes and procedures that are internally adequate and externally competitive.
• Carrying out salary surveys to ensure compatibility of remuneration with similar institutions and in the market place.
• Responsible for staff training and development, staff motivation, promotions, staff benefits, medical pension and welfare schemes.
• Managing the HR budget, developing innovative employee welfare initiatives.

Professional Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Human Resource or Business Management
• Post graduate in Higher Diploma in HRM
• Technical knowledge in labour laws
• Masters in HRM/Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Practical experience with Industrial Relations
• At least 7 years of professional experience in Human Resource

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 21st September 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

AU-IBAR - Knowledge Management Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). 

AU-IBAR's vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. 

Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR's mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.

For the implementation of its strategic plan 2010-2014, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Knowledge Management Programme Officer to oversee the implementation of its knowledge management programme and to help champion the sharing of animal resources knowledge and information.

Post

Post title: Knowledge Management Programme Officer

Post level: P3 Step 5

Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya

Major duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief animal Health Officer, the Knowledge Management Programme Officer will:

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the Knowledge Management Programme of AU-IBAR.
• Work closely with the Communication Expert and Information Systems Officer to develop an information, communication and knowledge management strategy based on AU-IBAR's strategic plan.
• Promote knowledge sharing through AU-IBAR's business processes and systems through:

1. the development and management of the Animal Resources Knowledge Portal;
2. the modernisation of the library through digitization and development of an online catalogue;
3. the development of an e-repository of the AU-IBAR archive.

• Promote collaborative tools that facilitate sharing of ideas, information and knowledge such as the Intranet.
• Facilitate the sharing of experiences and knowledge as well as learning through the nurturing and management of Discussion Groups, Forums, Communities of Practice and training activities.
• Help to capture and document new information and knowledge on animal resources in Africa such as the documenting of lessons learnt and best practices and success stories.
• Develop and manage animal resources knowledge base products such as compendia, directories, databases etc.
• Help to disseminate information and share knowledge widely among AU-IBAR's target groups such as through publications, knowledge fairs and exhibitions.
• Work closely with the Webmaster and the Communication Expert to maintain and improve the AU-IBAR web site.
• Monitor and evaluate knowledge sharing within AU-IBAR.

Educational qualifications

An advanced degree (MSc) in preferably Knowledge Management, Communication, or Information sciences.

Work experience

• Familiarity with developing and delivering knowledge management programmes;
• Experience in developing and delivering knowledge sharing programmes with and for different stakeholders and partner organisations;
• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis as well as the generation and presentation of information at regional or internal level;
• Experience in the animal sciences sector would be an added advantage;
• At least seven years of progressive experience in areas of knowledge management – preferably within a knowledge-based organization similar to AU-IBAR.

Other relevant skills

• Self-starter and results oriented;
• Team player;
• Excellent communication and writing skills;
• Analytical thinking;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Knowledge of other AU languages would be an added advantage;
• Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the continent;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• High standards of personal integrity and professional work skills.

Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

Age requirement

Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.

Tenure of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website www.aucareers.org not later than 10th September 2012.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Platinum 1 Solutions - Marketing Executive Job in Kenya

 Our Client Platinum 1 Solutions is arguably the leading write up company in Kenya and specializes in a wide range of products targeting both corporate and individual clients. 

Products for our corporate clients range from website content development, corporate strategic plans, Company Profiles, business proposals, Rapporteuring amongst others. 

Products for individual clients include professional CV write ups, project assistance, business plans, speech, manifestos amongst others. 

It seeks to fill in the following positions

REF: HR/PL/004

Marketing Executive

Platinum solutions hope to fill in the position of Marketing Executives. Successful Candidates should depict a clear understanding of our products and have the capability of spear heading successful marketing teams. 

Corporates willing to act as agents should depict a track record of successful marketing campaigns.

The candidate or corporate should evidence a considerable network of potential clients.

Qualification:

• A Diploma in sales and marketing
• 2 Years relevant work experience in the field of marketing.

Deadline: 15th Sept 2012

Send your CV and cover letter to hr@platinum1solutions.com include the ref number of the job in your application.

For more information log in to www.platinum1solutions.com

Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant 

One of our clients is looking for an accountant . 

Job Specification (Expected Skills/Attributes):

• The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes:
• Excellent analytical and accounting skills
• Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision with advanced report-writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department.
• Good personal judgment, initiative, creativity and maturity

Expected pay is a gross of (25k-30k) based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Should be a graduate
• Should have a minimum of CPA2

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 yrs work experience as an accountant
• Should have experience in Sage Pastel/ ERP
• Should have the ability to account for Projects.( This is Mandatory)
• Over 26 years old.
• Please quote your current salary.

If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke indicating the title (Accountant- Salary 25k-30k) on the subject line.

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database