Narok University College - Finance Officer, Deputy Registrar Administration and Senior Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

Narok University College, a Constituent College of Moi University was established in July 2008. 

Presently, it has seven (7) Schools offering various degree and diploma programmes. 

The University College is situated two (2) kilometers from Narok town, off Narok Sotik road and next to the Maasai Mara junction.
 

The University College invites suitably qualified applicants for the following vacant positions:
 

A. Administration and Finance Division
 

1. Finance Officer 

Scale 15
 

Job Description:
 

This the highest position in the scheme. 

The Finance Officer will be answerable to the Deputy Principal (A&F). 

The holder of this office will be responsible for the overall formulation and implementation of the finance strategy for the department; advising the University management on all financial matters; responsible for efficient organization, control and supervision of all accounting units. 

Responsible for review, planning, co-ordination, design, implementation, development of accounting services and systems, timely submission of annual financial statements and accounts and setting and maintaining high accounting standards in the University.
 

Those to be appointed should have:-
 

i) A Masters degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as MBA, with 10 years relevant
experience, at least 5 years as Chief Accountant or equivalent in institutions of higher learning.
 

ii) CPA III
 

iii) Registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent Accounting body.
 

iv) Practical experience of ICT is mandatory at this level.
 

v) Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities at top management level.
 

vi) Holders of PhD in relevant field will have an added advantage.
 

2. Deputy Registrar Administration – (In-Charge of Council Matters) 

Scale 14
 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
 

i) Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Registrar grade 13 for at least three (3) years;
 

ii) a Masters Degree in Administration/Management or its equivalent from a recognized University
 

iii) Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability in work performance.
 

iv) Experience as Senior Assistant Registrar (Council matters).

3. Senior Procurement Officer 

Scale 13
 

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
 

i) A Masters degree in the following disciplines; Business Administration, Economics, Commerce (Supplies
Management option) or its equivalent from a recognized University;
 

ii) Attended management courses(s) lasting for reasonable periods(s); and eight (8) years work experience
 

iv) Should have certificates in professional courses
 

v) Served in the grade of senior procurement Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
 

vi) A Bachelors Degree in the following disciplines; business Administration, Economics, Commerce (Supplies Management option) or its equivalent from a recognized University
 

vii) Attended management course(s) lasting for reasonable periods(s); and
 

viii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
 

Salary Scales
 

Finance Officer (Scale: 15) - Ksh.113,140 x 3687 – 141,330 x 6068 – 165,600/-p.m.
 

Deputy Registrar Administration - (Council Matters) (Scale:14) - Ksh.89,707 x 2774 – 92,481 x 3352 – 115,945/-p.m.
 

Senior Procurement Officer – (Scale 13) – Ksh. Ksh.69,840 x 2012 – 73,864 x 2507 – 81,385 x 2774/-p.m.
 

In addition successful candidates shall be entitled to a generous house allowance commensurate with their
seniority.
 

Applications should be received by 20th September, 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Applications (5 copies) should be submitted giving full details of applicant’s age, marital status, educational and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonies to:

Narok University College is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be addressed to:
 

The Principal,
Narok University College
P.O. Box 861-20500
Narok.

The Mater Hospital - Registration & Admissions Supervisor, Cashier, Customer Service Officers and Assistant Payroll Accountant Jobs in Kenya

The Mater Hospital, a leading Health Care Provider is seeking to recruit dynamic, self driven individuals to fill the following positions:
 

A) Registration & Admissions Supervisor

One Position
 

Key role:

• Promptly address enquires directed at the desk and guide/direct appropriately
• Ensure patients demographic details are well documented, Health Providers notified to undertake and services charged appropriately
• Ensure adequate staffing for the 24/7 Desk
• Ensure patients are attended within acceptable timelines as per QA standards
• Prepare reports and statistics for information and records

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom. and Higher Diploma in PR/Hospitality. 
• 5 years working experience in similar position in a busy establishment.

B) Cashier - One Position
 

Key role:

• Work with all service points to ensure clients pay for services rendered
• Accurately receipt cash, cheques and credit cards from clients
• Check legal tender to authenticate before receipting and ensure safe custody of all payments received
• Prepare summary reports on all receipts

Minimum Requirements:

• Dip. in Banking or equivalent and CPA Part II
• Must be Computer Literate

C) Customer Service Officers
 

Three (3) Positions
 

Key role is to:

• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of service to clients to maintain high level customer satisfaction
• Coordinate booking of patient with various clinics and ensure billing of services rendered
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure they are resolved with the relevant departments then document for follow up/records as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Public Relations or Front Office Operations
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a busy establishment
• Must be computer literate

D) Assistant Payroll Accountant
 

Key role:

• Accurate preparation of the hospital payroll by scheduled date and administration of statutory deduction by deadlines
• • Update the system with details of new staff and work out terminal dues for those exiting
• • Facilitate opening of bank accounts and registration of NSSF and PIN for new staff
• • Handle payment queries from staff

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom. or equivalent and CPA II
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a similar position.
• Hospital experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in Accounting Packages and Payroll Modules a prerequisite.

Successful candidates must demonstrate ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, high level of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and should have good PR and Communication Skills.
 

If you are interested in any of the above position and meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a detailed CV to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us by 7th September 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more career opportunities please visit our website www.materkenya.com.

Cooperative Bank - Head, Money Markets

 Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of:

Head, Money Markets

The successful person will report to the Treasurer.

Job Summary:

As Head Money Market, the role holder will be expected to develop and implement the unit strategies in consultation with the Treasurer.

Main Duties:

• Daily management of the Central Bank accounts, clearing, Intra day liquidity facility (ILF) and Domestic Foreign currency (DFCC) accounts.
• Generate daily money market position report and blotters for local and overseas accounts
• Monitor all incoming Kenya Shilling Real Time Gross Settlement credits and debits and their effects on resultant net position.
• Supervision and motivation of staff in Money Market Unit
• Manage the RTGS payment system & control real time payments to ensure customer satisfaction & compliance with RTGS rules
• The incumbent will consistently keep track of the Banks investment portfolios i.e. Treasury Bills, Bonds & Repurchase Agreements and other market placements in line investment policy and income targets.
• The Head, Money market shall manage the bank’s cost of deposits/ liabilities within the corporate objectives of the Bank
• Generate deposit rates for use by branches and ensure circulation of the same to relevant business units
• Co-ordinate with treasury back office for all outstanding entries into the system and the accounts under control.
• Develop and implement Money Market & Fixed Income strategy aimed at meeting the set targets and business growth.
• Develop and implement new Money Market products and services that enhance the bank’s income and deepen the Money Markets.
• To manage the bank’s daily cash and clearing operations in all Central Bank of Kenya accounts for both local and domestic foreign currency accounts.
• Undertake money market funding activity to ensure that the bank’s accounts in Kenya and overseas are adequately funded to meet the bank’s daily obligations and settlements.
• Transact in government of Kenya securities in Treasury bonds, treasury Bills, Repurchase agreements, Horizontal repos and vertical repos and other approved tools that yield income for the bank.
• Keep track of the banks liquid investments on periodic basis and offer recommendations to the Head, Money markets for prudent and optimal investment income.
• Negotiate and price wholesale customer deposits in conjunction with the major liability relationship centres and branches.
• Responsible for delivering the bank’s annual financial target objective for the respective income streams that are attributed to the money market function.

Job specification:

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• University Degree from a recognized university – Masters degree an added advantage
• Minimum 7 years Treasury experience most of which must be in Money Market at least 2 at decision making level
• Relevant professional qualifications
• Excellent  understanding of the Money markets and Fixed Income and developments in the market
• Excellent knowledge of foreign exchange and other Treasury products and end to end operations related to the products
• Experience in using Reuters trading platforms and operational understanding of SWIFT
• A thorough knowledge of the Bank’s credit risk policies is essential.
• A fair knowledge of the Bank’s other products and services is necessary

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below or send to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke by 10th September 2012.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

    
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: Head-Money Markets/08/2012

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

Human Resources Manager and Marketing Manager Jobs in Kenya

Our client is one of the largest Steel Manufacturers and Hardware Materials Suppliers in the country, having been in the market for more than Forty One (41 years). 

They are looking to recruit a Human Resources Manager and a Marketing Manager to join their team.

Marketing Manager
 

The main purpose of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the sales & marketing department. 

This will involve Planning, directing and coordinating the marketing of the organizations products. 

This position reports to the Sales Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulating, developing and reviewing sales and marketing strategies, policies and objectives in line with the organizational plans.
• Determining and managing the marketing budget to ensure achievement of the set objectives within designated budgets and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Developing and executing marketing plans and programs, both short and long term, to ensure profit growth and expansion of company products.
• Reviewing and recommending changes in the basic structure and organization of the marketing function to ensure effective utilization of the human resources.
• Researching, analyzing and monitoring financial, technological and demographic factors for capitalization of market opportunities in order to gain competitive advantage.
• Executing brand management, including planning and overseeing the organization’s advertising and promotion activities and managing advertising agencies.
• Developing and recommending pricing strategy for the organization which will result in the greatest market share in the long run.
• Evaluating advertising programs, merchandising policy and product packaging to ensure timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.
• Conducting market surveys on current and new product concepts in order tomeet consumer expectations satisfactorily.
• Managing the sales and marketing staff so as to effectively recruit, mentor, motivate, facilitate training and execute succession planning.
• Coordinating and participating ¡n promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers and production managers, to market the company’s products.
• Conducting economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products.
• Conducting customer satisfaction surveys regularly to determine their satisfaction level and coming up with corrective actions on any anomalies noted.
• Ensuring effective use of all relevant ICT and other systems within the sales and marketing function.
• Developing reports to present to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Marketing or any other relevant field and professional Marketing certification. At least Eight (6) Years, relevant product and industry knowledge.
• Commercial Awareness with demonstrated ability in strategy formulation. Team player with excellent managerial experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Persuasiveness, decision making with good negotiation skills.
• Analytical and data interpretation skills, innovativeness and problem solving abilities. Ability to meet sales targets and willingness to travel as and when need arises.

Human Resources Manager
 

The main role of HR Manager is to direct and manage all areas of the human resources function of the Company, promoting a conducive working environment and a skilled and motivated workforce to ensure the achievement the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a HR strategy based on the overall Company strategy to ensure that business needs are met.
• Developing a HR budget based on the strategy and effectively managing it to ensure cost management goals are achieved.
• Managing the recruitment process In a manner that ensures that right calibre of employees Is hired and that new employees receive proper Induction/orientation into the Company.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the performance management process and all related functions including staff appraisal, training needs analysis.
• Managing industrial relations matters and offering training, advice and general guidance to managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Overseeing and coordinating employee welfare, devising and running welfare schemes.
• Training managers and supervisors on basic staff management and disciplinary skills.
• Continually reviewing and updating the terms and conditions of service of employees to ensure that the Company remains within common market practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Human Resources Management or business related field and a higher diploma in HR.
• At least eight (6) years of experience.
• Should have a sound knowledge of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and organizational development.
• Experience and knowledge of labour relations management including CBA negotiations.
• Experience managing disciplinary proceeding and managing employee welfare. 
• Good business acumen, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills with sound leadership ability.

Your application must include a covering letter highlighting relevant experience and key achievements, a detailed CV, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
 

Closing date: Friday 31st August, 2012
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, along Tausi Road, 3rd Floor
P 0 Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

All applications and enquiries should be addressed to: recruitc@adeptsystems.co.ke