IAT Technical Assistants (PC Support) Jobs in Kenya

Exciting Technical Assistant (PC Support) Position

IAT is seeking to recruit three Technical Assistants who will be stationed at IAT’s Branches

We are looking for mature, honest, reliable and responsible individuals who are meticulous and take pride in doing their job right. 

The successful individuals should be self-motivated; quality conscious, comfortable working with procedures and routines, team players and able to work without close supervision.
 

The suitable candidates:

• Must have a minimum of Diploma or Higher Diploma graduates in Electrical and Electronic engineering or Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized institution:
• Must have User Support Professional (A+) certification or equivalent.
• Must be competent in Windows based Computer Applications, Software installations, as well as  Troubleshooting and fixing hardware and software problems
• Must have knowledge and some experience in Computer Networking
• Must have a C or higher in Mathematics and a C+ or higher in KCSE aggregate         

If you strongly believe that you can be a positive contributor to IAT’s established team, e-mail your application letter ensuring that you quote your current remuneration, with your curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages) together with copies of your certificates,  to reach us not later  than 5:00 p.m. on Friday  26th April 2013 to:  

The HR Department,
IAT, P.O. Box 14201, 00800 

Nairobi.

Tel: 4455000 or 0716-793 954       

Email: hrd@symphony.co.ke

Film Fund Program Officer Job in Kenya

Our client, a Film Fund is looking to fill the following position:
 

Program Officer
 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supervising execution of the programs
• Assisting with funding efforts and also attracting technical and training support and proposal writing efforts both internationally and locally.
• Managing outreach programs
• Ensuring effective management of the Fund’s financial resources by creating systems that will make it easier to track the film grants given to filmmakers, many of whom might never have received a grant before. 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• At least three years of related grant making and/or program design and management
• A degree in a related field
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and substantive knowledge of best practices in fields of interest to the fund, familiarity with the public policy and legislative process, public and private funding streams related to the fund’s domains of work, and a working understanding of outcome measures and evaluation methodologies aimed at assessing program effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of raising funds from individual donors, foundations and/or the public sector.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear, concise analyses and narratives. 
• Ability to prepare and give presentations, and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including donors, Board members, civic leaders and non-profit and community groups. 
• Ability to motivate, influence, advocate clearly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to lead and manage projects, prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands with consistent timeliness of completion. 
• Knowledge of capacity-building within non-profit context.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as a team member. 
• Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion. 
• Ability to lead a team toward the organization’s goals, leveraging each team member's skill set.
• Must be over 28 years of age but below 40 years
• Knowledge of the film industry will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last gross salary and expected salary, together with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 25th April 2013
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nairobi Women’s Hospital Executive Director Job in Kenya

A Leadership Appointment
 

Nairobi Women’s Hospital is fast expanding and is looking for top talent to join its formidable Leadership team to drive its Vision - “We are trusted with the healthcare of women in Africa”
 

Position:- Hospital Executive Director
 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will provide vision, planning and operational leadership in the development and growth of NWH hospital business in order to meet the Business Strategy for growth and profitability while ensuring Service Quality and Corporate brand . 

The position will immediately be responsible for 4 fully fledged hospitals, 2 medical centers and 1 extended pharmacy. 

The incumbent will also take charge of new operations in multiple locations in line with Business Strategy.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and accomplishment of short and long-term hospital strategy which meets shareholder requirements for growth and profitability.
• Ensure effective communication of the hospital strategies, objectives and performances to rally staff and create a positive company profile.
• Drive the development and achievement of an operating plan and budget which meets growth and profit needs.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive networks and relationships with media, industry players, regulatory bodies, government and communities with the purpose of building the hospital public image and reputation.
• Develops and maintains efficient, effective and innovative hospital structure and processes that deliver the brand promise.
• Keep abreast with the business, political and economic climate in which the hospital and its stakeholders operate to ensure that the hospital interests are protected.
• Ensure the quality, performance and motivation of people employed in the hospital, particularly senior management, meets short and longer-term business needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical and corporate compliance requirements to protect the hospital against reputational and legal risks.

The Person Profile
 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A Bachelors’ Degree from a recognised University
• Masters in Business Administration / Masters in Healthcare Management or equivalent
• Active knowledge and experience in Business, Financial, People and Stakeholder management
• Active application of Information System and Health Care Management
• At least 5 years working experience in a relevant and related concern with proven record of SUCCESS !.

Key Competencies

• Managing Vision & Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• A detailed-conscious individual with strong Analytical skills

Applicants to please send the application and CVs
 

On or before Friday 26th April, 2013 to:-
 

Email address: administrator@bpc.co.ke
 

or to

P.O. Box 17352 00100,
Nairobi.

Tours Consultants, Driver and Travel Consultants Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

A tours and travel company with its head office here in Nairobi, is interested in hiring the following to be based in the Nairobi office:

Tours Consultants 

1 Position

Job description:

• Responding to enquiries regarding hotels & safaris within 24hrs
• Manage the entire tours department, set the targets and formulate ways of achieving and exceeding the same.
• Create and sell innovative tour packages to meet market demand
• Prepare itineraries to the various destinations of interest
• Doing research and producing periodical newsletters and e-brochures with current offers to be sent out to clients/TAs
• Doing tour bookings – both in-bound and out-bound
• Doing regular check on the company website to ensure it is up to date and running smoothly
• Ensuring KWS park rules & hotel regulations are made clear to tourists
• Ensuring payment for each tour booking is received in advance or proper authorization is received from a corporate prior to credit sale
• Creating contact with hotels, car hire, sightseeing attraction and other service providers for best competitive contract rates
• Ensuring the rates files are orderly & up to date
• Ensure bookings that do not mature are cancelled in time to avoid cancellation penalties especially for hotels
• Arranging to see vehicles (and if possible be accompanied by customer reps) before start of service to ensure quality and minimize customer complains
• Briefing drivers before they depart for safari
• Preparing welcome packs for tourists before departure for safari
• Ensure clients’ special requests especially on accommodation & room specification, driver guide language, meals and others are pre-arranged.
• Being on standby ready to provide solutions in case of any hitch during safari
• Coordinating with travel consultants to arrange flying & ground packages Opening client tour files for upcoming tours
• Making follow-ups for tour quotations
• Ensuring that tours quotations are competitive inclusions, exclusions as well as terms & conditions of a quotation should be highlighted to reduce disputes with clients
• Overseeing Quality Control of all Safari Vehicles (Company owned or Sub-hired )
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree or a diploma in Tours & Travel operations or tourism management
• At least 2 year experience in Tours & Travel in a busy environment
• Basic Training in business management or sales &marketing will be an added advantage 
• Excellent knowledge of the industry and destinations within East Africa
• Being detail-oriented & Customer service orientated
• Excellent Computer knowledge
• Interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work long hours, with minimal or no supervision and be able to meet deadlines.
• Experience as a tours sales and marketing executive will be an added advantage

Driver 

1 Position

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services
2. Proper use of vehicle
3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
4. Availability of documents/ supplies

Other assigned duties
 

1) Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by

• Drives the head of the Sub-office and other authorized personnel as directed,
• Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items,

2) Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3) Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

4) Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.

5) Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

The applicant must have

• A KCSE Certificate or equivalent,
• A Clean valid driving license Class A B C E and PSV license,
• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Five (5) years driving experience
• A Certificate in First Aid from a recognized institution,
• Occupational Trade Test II for drivers,
• Public Relations Training and should be 35 years and above

Travel Consultant  

2 Positions

A leading Travel Agency in Nairobi is seeking a  Travel Consultant, with relevant experience  of more than 3 years in similar capacity.

Candidate’s Profile:

• The person Must have a  minimum of Diploma in Tours and Travel related filed.
• Minimum Working Experience of  3 years in a travel agency
• Should be 25 years and above
• Good experience with Galileo and Amadeus 
• Trust worthy,
• Outgoing,
• Passionate & aggressive,
• Candidate should be presentable
• Possess good communication skills.
• Good time keeping
• Positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Tours and Travel with IATA Certification.

Job Description:

• Report to the Travel and general manager on the task that you are handling
• Involved in the airline reservations team to facilitate ticketing of airlines
• Marketing the products and follow up on sales.

Send your cover letter and CV with names of three referees including your daytime telephone numbers  to rosemary@atouchtours.com  on or before 23th April  2013.

Kindly do not apply if you do not meet the above requirements.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.