Techno Brain Regional Head of Delivery (IT Training) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Regional Head of Delivery - IT Training
 

Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified & CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider. 

Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations. 

Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit a Regional Head of Delivery for the Training department, East Africa region.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple mid-sized projects in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Work collaboratively with business and technical partners to meet project objectives.
• Be responsible for effectively managing all project deliverables throughout the various project phases.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules and manage each accordingly.
• Execute projects on-time and on-budget with allocated resources.
• Effectively communicate information between the business and technical teams.
• Handle: hiring, training, placement & performance reviews of delivery team members.
• Design and implement processes and reporting system.
• Assist business development teams in pre-sales activity like product presentations, proposal preparation etc. 

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in training domain, out of which 2 years as Training Manager or Sr. Instructor at a center of repute.
• Should be well versed with a current trends of training industry
• Should be expert in at least one or two Technical skills like ( Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Security, Project Management)
• Should have or capable to  Manage a team of Instructors.
• The candidates with Vendor Management Experience will be more beneficial
• Should be able to handle the training on his expertise skills in case of emergency

If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 19th April 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Handicap International Hospital Physiotherapist Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Position: Hospital Physiotherapist Officer
 

Responsible to: Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader
 

Location: Dadaab  

Closing date: 18th April, 2013
 

The Organization
 

Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

The Position

Under the supervision of the “Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader” and in close collaboration with the “Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator”, the hospital physiotherapist officer will be responsible to provide high quality physiotherapy treatment to in-patients in camps hospitals. 

He/she will contribute, in close collaboration with the two “rehabilitation trainers”, to mentor the clinical practice training (hands-on) of student rehabilitation worker refugees regarding the hospital approach. 

He/she will contribute to build the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s families on preventive rehabilitative measures.

He/she is responsible for
 

1. Providing high quality physiotherapy treatment for in-patients by

• Introducing the physiotherapy services to the hospital director and agreeing on approach and way forward for effective added value of physiotherapy in hospital.
• Participating actively in the daily ward round with the medical teams and contributing to identifying patients in need of physiotherapy.
• Providing high quality in-patient physiotherapy treatment according to the defined protocols.

2. Contributing, in close collaboration with the two “Rehabilitation Trainers”, to the training and mentorship for clinical practice (“hands-on”) of “Rehabilitation Workers” trainee’s regarding the hospital approach.

• Coordinating closely with the two “rehabilitation trainers” and ensuring compliance with training timeframe and objectives.
• Providing regular hands-on training, demonstrating and mentoring rehabilitation workers, trainees on in-patients physiotherapy in hospital and carrying out regular case study.
• Monitoring and evaluating the clinical practice skills of the rehabilitation workers and reporting regularly the learning progress of the trainees to the two trainers.

3. Contributing to building the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s family on basic rehabilitation for prevention of complications.

• Communicating with the focal person of health partners and organizing, in the frame work of their continuous education program, regular sensitization and information sessions on prevention of complications and basic rehabilitation measures.
• Preparing the content, material and tools for sensitization sessions
• Providing sensitization sessions on prevention measures to the staff of the hospital

Qualifications and skills required
 

Education 

• Diploma in Physiotherapy

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience working in physiotherapy in hospital
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience
• Knowledge and skills on chest respiratory physiotherapy

Attributes 

• Organizational skills
• Team player
• Working in semi autonomy
• Communication
• Innovative and creative
• Ability to adapt to challenging context
• Problem solving

Skills Required

• Activity planning
• Networking and communication skills
• English, Somali added advantage
• Computer: Internet, Power Point, word and excel

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke . 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Hospital Physiontherapist Officer – Dadaab position”
 

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
 

Important Notice
 

Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. 

Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
 

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

British American Tobacco (BAT) Brand Executive Job in Kenya

British American Tobacco Employment Opportunity
 

Marketing Vacancy
 

Job Title: Brand Executive 

Job purpose 

The retail environment has never been more complex or competitive, but if you think like us you’ll be equally excited by the opportunities and excellent rewards of overcoming challenges and meeting your full potential. 

As a Brand Executive you’ll be supporting the Brand Manager in the development of new and existing brand propositions, from defining consumer relevant positioning to planning and implementing supporting activities. 

You’ll lead given brand projects, ensuring the execution is within brief, and drive fact based decision making through the provision of market analysis and reports with clear recommendations for action. 

You’ll need to be a strong self starter, be willing to take responsibility and enjoy getting things done in a pressured environment. Substantial coaching, on-the-job and functional training will be provided as part of a clearly defined development plan with tasks being assigned in line with your competence and development needs. 

This is a developmental role for someone who wishes to become a successful brand manager in the future and if you have talent and motivation to succeed, you’ll find support and encouragement every step of the way.

Key Deliverables

• Assist the Brand Manager in developing and executing brand plans to meet brand objectives and strategies.
• Work with Trade Marketing in the preparation of engagement programmes and cycle plan activities to ensure brand strategies and objectives are effectively executed and evaluated at field level.
• Promote brand understanding, insights and commitment throughout the organisation.
• Employ consumer dialogue principles as the key route to the consumer.
• Differentiate marketing activities according to consumers’ disposition towards the brands.
• Promote fact based decision making through data-analysis, reporting and providing sound recommendations.
• Apply best practice in brand management to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Report and analyse brand performance in a clear, concise manner with focus on required actions.
• Analyse market research data in order to understand brand issues and market opportunities.
• Monitor the implementation and results of operational brand plans and recommend changes to brand programmes.
• Monitor and report brand expenditure to ensure it does not exceed budget defined in operational brand plan.
• Monitor external agencies to ensure brand programmes are performed with required quality and agreed cost & timescales.

Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing or a business related field.
• 3 years experience in marketing and/or similar roles within an FMCG organisation.
• Awareness of product development, trade and consumer insights, copy strategy and ATL/BTL communication.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage.
• Strong analytic skill & logical/creative thinking.
• Good management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with both internal and external stakeholders. Commercial approach to all activities.
• Possess exceptional initiative and strong decision making ability.
• Affinity with analytical activities and software systems. Desirable requirements
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Budget management.
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
• Computer literacy as well as strategic thinking abilities. 

For further information and to apply: www.bat.com 

Applications close on 19th April 2013

Oxfam Livelihoods Programme Intern Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 30K)

Job Title: Livelihoods Programme Intern
 

Duration: 1st May – 31st October 2013
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Job Family: Programmes
 

Reporting lines: Reports to Regional Livelihoods Adviser
 

Internship Allowance: 30,100.00 Ksh per month
 

Purpose
 

The HECA Food Security and Livelihoods Framework, developed and signed off by OGB country programmes in July 2012, sets out the ambitions to achieve improved food security and livelihoods for poor women and men across the region.

 The Framework is being implemented through country long term and humanitarian programmes, as well as Oxfam’s work on resilience, markets, and private sector. 

The Regional Centre (RC) provides support to country programmes to help them achieve the ambitions set out in the framework through translating it into strategies, programme approaches 

Role Description
 

The post-holder will support key activities to help implementation and review of the Oxfam Livelihoods Framework across the HECA region including a review of progress made on the Framework, gathering regional learning contributing towards improved programming, and feeding into regional / global initiatives (e.g. the global resilience initiative and development of markets approaches).

Responsibilities
 

1. Development of Toolbox and Guidelines for Livelihoods Programmes

• Consolidate existing Oxfam tools from across into a tool-kit for HECA livelihoods programming
• Develop a central depository of tools for HECA livelihoods programme staff that is easy to access and update
• Create a ‘map’ or index of tools, when to use them, an where additional information is accessible
• Communicate about the toolbox to programme staff
• Identify gaps in existing tools
• Propose possible external tools to fill gaps and strategies for developing new tools

2. Support review of HECA Livelihoods Framework

• Organise livelihoods review meeting (June / July 2013) including all logistics and administrative support for the meeting
• Support development of the agenda for the meeting
• Develop and implement a communication plan around the Livelihoods meeting

3. Develop and maintain a ‘consultant’ database and assessment check-list

• Work with others to develop the best structure for the database (logistics, HR)
• Liaise with advisers and livelihoods staff across the region to identify consultants

4. Contribute to at least one regional research project

Personal development
 

The intern will receive exposure to and experience of:

• Markets based approaches, livelihoods and food security programming;
• Approaches to resilience;
• Event organisation;
• Working with up to eight countries in the HECA region
• Working in a major international NGO

The intern will be assigned full responsibility for one project, and receive one technical training during his / her internship with Oxfam. 

He / she will also participate in team / departmental meetings, and receive a full induction into Oxfam in HECA.
 

Reporting and relations
 

The Livelihoods Intern will report to the Livelihoods Change Lead. Other key relationships include regional advisory staff, country programme managers / officers and Oxfam support staff, and key contact points at OGB headquarters in Oxford.

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum BSc in related subject and one year work-experience, else Master’s level education.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communications skills.
• Shows initiative and able to work independently on assigned task
• Knowledge of or keen interest to learn about Livelihoods, Resilience or Private sector engagement
• Agrees with markets based approaches to programming.

If you think you can deliver in this role please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by via hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk indicating Livelihoods Intern HECA in the Subject line.
 

The closing date is 16th April 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

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