KAWE Clinical Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) is a local NGO established in 1982 with the aim of improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy through various programs.

KAWE invites applications for the position of Clinical Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work involves planning and conducting social rehabilitation of persons with epilepsy into the community and family especially through giving support and health education to patients and their caregivers, awareness creation activities in the community and supervising a number of volunteers engaged in routine patients services at the KAWE epilepsy clinics.

In addition, the officer will be expected to assist in seeing and examining patients, diagnosing and treating epilepsy at 3 epilepsy clinics.

The officer will normally work under the guidance of the Medical Manager.

Terms of service: One year contract renewable based on performance

If you believe you are the right person for this position and have the required qualifications, kindly send a cover letter, CV and scanned copies of certificates including professional registration license to:

recruit@kawe-kenya.org

by Monday 22nd April 2013.

Cost Accountant Needed Urgently

My client is in search of a very strong, energetic, self starter Cost Accountant to assume the responsibility of their cost accounting function.

The following are the attributes the candidates should have;

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by Job by customer
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by job, customer type by division
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Work in Special projects as required
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Minimum Qualifications Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA (K)/ACCA required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically
• Acquired through 5 or more years of related experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of IFRS & Cost Accounting Standards
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Print & Packaging industry background preferably and manufacturing background A MUST
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Please email your CV to riona@kentrain.co.ke by 26th of April; kindly do not apply if you have no previous experience in manufacturing industry.

Planning Interiors Ltd Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting a Project Coordinator for one of its clients, Planning Interiors Ltd (PIL) - a leading professional interior design firm in East Africa.  

The jobholder’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by contributing to the development and implementation of the organization’s strategies, policies and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate work scheduling and project creep, towards reducing project creep and  managing delays
• Work with the management in ensuring the company has strong risk management processes and procedures that safe-guard the interests of the company and its clients
• Assist in the management and implementation of the Balanced Scorecard through setting up of effective measurement systems, analysis and reporting on performance
• Participate in implementation of PIL’s management information system – introducing accountability, document standardization and training on the same

The successful Candidate should have the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Five  years’ relevant work experience, two of which should have been in a supervisory/managerial position
• Accounting qualification and/or work experience is an  added  advantage
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail
• Energetic, resourceful , assertive, with good supervisory skills
• Must  be goals & results oriented, and good with follow up
• Ability to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideas.
• Must be a team leader, a problem solver, enthusiastic and with ability to multi-task and motivate others.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills 

If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com and apply under Vacancies.

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted

HORECA Area Sales Representative Job in Kenya

Job Title: Area Sales Representative - HORECA
 

Education & Experience Requirements:
 

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, and sales.
 

4 + years of experience in FMCG Sales
 

Strong computer skills.
 

In depth knowledge of the bid and proposal process.
 

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
 

Posses an entrepreneurial spirit as well as strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to develop key customers and suppliers related to the applications.

Job Role:
 

We are currently looking for a Area Sales Representative responsible for driving the strategy and implementation of marketing and sales efforts in the FMCG business. 

The qualified individual will become the subject matter expert on the primary focus areas by developing quantitative understanding of the market business strategies and programs to achieve the desired sales target.

Specific Skills Required:

• Ability to develop thorough industry, customer, application and products analysis.
• Handling Key Accounts Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants (HoReCa)
• Ability to develop and articulate a comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plan.
• Demonstrated understanding of FMCG markets and business strategies.
• Handling Brand Placement & Promotion
• Analyze Industry trend and competitive landscapes.
• Handle distributors and help them selling the product
• Experience integrating marketing efforts and communications.
• Ability to influence others through collaborative consensus building skills.
• Proven results developing strategies in a variety of the following areas:
• Develop the appropriate approach and strategy to win new business
• Team facilitation skills and relationship building skills to foster engagement and an environment of teamwork and trust.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Marketing & Strategy

• Design, implement, effective new methods and tools to continuously improve company market knowledge and understanding.
• Design appropriate market research projects that address key business issues. Present research results, translating statistical data into recommendations for internal stakeholders. Interact directly with senior management, to provide business intelligence based on research.
• Evaluates customer research, market conditions, competitor activities and implement marketing plans
• Identifies customer/market needs and develops value propositions to meet the needs.
• Defines criteria and methodology to rate and target all market players.
• Collects and analyze information on potential customers, competitors, and industry partners as well as overall market and regulatory dynamics.
• Prepares regular reports.
• Identifies homogeneous and differentiated end use segments according to decision makers.
• Anticipates the areas where there is a risk of dissatisfaction, identifies the actions and processes to implement to avoid problems, and validates them with the customers.
• Defines and implements action plans to restore/raise the confidence of the whole customer base.
• Defines the scope, processes of customer satisfaction and loyalty measurement, and ensure their correct use within the company.

Advertising

• Works in close relation with the communication department to plans and follow the company’s advertising and promotion activities including all Medias.
• Contributes to design, layout and production of promotional materials.
• Evaluates market reactions to advertising programs, pricing policy, and product packaging and formulation to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Sales

• General Responsibility of all sales operations
• Manages the sales force and distributors by providing marketing information and tools.
• Develops strategy, tactics, sales plans.
• Manage the Sales team & develop it.
• Increases market shares in existing markets and maximizes new business development opportunities.
• Achieves targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth.

Management

• Provide coaching and guidance to subordinates in the performance of their duties and functions

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com before end of day 20 April 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted