APHRC Research Officer Job in Kenya

Research Officer

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

The Center seeks to recruit a Research Officer to work in a newly funded research project to investigate the role of multi-sectoral approaches in the making and implementation of policies for Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention.

This will be done by compiling evidence on NCD prevention policy making in five African countries including Kenya using a case-study approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive document and literature review on established policy analysis frameworks
• Lead the process for obtaining ethical approval for the Kenya case study
• Develop study tools, training manuals and field guides to use for data collection for the Kenya case study
• Coordinate the recruitment and training of the field team as well as field work for the Kenya case study
• Conduct interviews with a variety of actors using qualitative research techniques
• Plan, set up logistics and coordinate several research-related workshops for participants from the five countries
• Coordinate policy outreach activities including policy dialogue and research dissemination events
• Assist in writing scientific papers
• Preparing project reports
• Prepare policy briefs and fact sheets from the project’s findings
• Other duties as required.

Required:

• MA, MSc, in Sociology, Public Health, Policy Analysis or related discipline with at least two years’ post-graduate experience, preferably in a research program
• Experience in research  program design, implementation and coordination
• Demonstrable experience conducting field research and managing a research team
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Evidence of scientific writing (e.g.peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, books, etc.)
• Experience using qualitative data management software like Nvivo, and training or experience in policy analysis will be an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, juggle tasks, meet deadlines

Candidates who meet the requirements above should submit their applications enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected remuneration and providing contact details of three referees to the address below.

Online applications should be sent to jobs@aphrc.org by May 21, 2013.

Please, indicate “Research Officer - NCD” on the subject line of the email application or on the envelope. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Officer
African Population & Health Research Center
P. O Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org

Software Developers, Web Designers and Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya

Software Developers, Web Designers and Sales Executives

Cloud Africa is an ICT solutions

Company providing, high quality, cost effective and custom tailored solutions services to private individuals, small business and large corporations in africa

At Cloud Africa we build solid solutions that ensure maximum return on your investment. With years of experience and wide industry expertise we have become the leading global specialist in: Cloud and web hosting, web design, computer networking, custom software development, S.E.O, ICT consultancy, computer sales and social media management.

We are looking to expand our team of software developers, web designers and sales executives and are looking to enthusiastic, creative, open minded and dynamic individuals to join the team.

The successful candidate will work alongside our existing team of software developers and web designers to create great ICT solutions for businesses in Kenya and Around africa Expect to be challenged and stretched as we continue to grow and expand our portfolio.

Key skills and qualifications are:

• Degree in an IT related discipline
• Experience with numerous CMS e.g. Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress etc.
• Experience with MySQL, PHP, JQuery,

if you meet the above qualifications go to our website www.cloudafrica.co.ke careers and fill the application form provided.

Ndetika Rural Sacco System Administrator Assistant Job in Kenya

System Administrator Assistant

Reports To: System Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements, manages, and troubleshoots existing network and system environments. Provides administration, operation management, and support for all computer systems, workstations.
• Performs frequent server checks and implements patches on servers also applying operating system updates patches, and configuration changes.
• Performs maintenance of desktop computers and performance tuning.
• Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
• Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc through AD.
• Working on Database correction of entered record.
• Technical support and troubleshooting any reported problems.
• Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.
• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.
• Maintains software, including testing, evaluation and installation of new versions or authorized modifications to custom and vendor-supplied operating systems and related software.
• Determines and initiates appropriate and immediate actions needed to restore normal services with minimal down time. Investigates recurring and related operating system failures/inefficiencies by reviewing system logs, dumps and other information from clients or technical personnel.
• Works with hardware and software vendors to diagnose and correct problems.
• Monitors and evaluates operating efficiency, analyzes hardware/software performance and tuning.
• Prepares documentation of systems and software for permanent records.
• Advises and trains clients regarding server systems.
• Configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated Technology equipment;
• Verification, validation and certification of Information Communication Technology equipment; and
• Overseeing the process of configuration of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a degree in ICT from a recognized university.
• Must be willing to take or participate in challenging tasks.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as PHP, C, C#, Java, .NET, and Visual Basic
• Exposure to Mobile Application Development
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing administrative support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

 Application letter must be Hand Written and expected Salary Must be indicated and sent through post below.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed CV including names and contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 16th May 2013

For more information please contact the C.E.O. on ceo@nrssacco.com

The C.E.O
Ndetika Rural Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 575-00902
Kikuyu

Ndetika Rural Sacco Customer Relations Officers Jobs in Kenya

Customer Relations Officers

Reporting To: Marketing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to achieve quality business growth through membership recruitment and product awareness.

The responsibilities incorporate Marketing and Selling NRS Products to existing and potential customers.

Key Responsibilities

• New Customer Acquisitions both asset and liability
• Generate new business from existing customers in NRS Sacco
• Establish new business relationships with Employees of Corporate, SMEs & Institutional customers.
• Ensure 100% participation in product promotional activities, customer events and scheduled product clinics.
• Promote and extend the sales of NRS products to a defined market segment.
• To consistently grow the loan book of NRS through personalized selling of NRS products to potential members.
• To provide accurate product related information to all NRS members (Potential & Existing) to enable customers make an informed decision.
• To sale assigned NRS products in a proper, professional and efficient manner and ensure he/she does not do anything likely to impair or damage the reputation or business of the society.
• Ensure credit appraisals and recommendation for existing and prospective customers under the various loan products are submitted to the appropriate final approval authority within established turnaround times.
• Be conversant with NRS policies and procedures pertaining to all NRS products and services and be able to adapt to change in these as well as technological changes and customer sophistication.
• Assist in identifying customer needs not met by existing products and implementation of new products and services.
• Keep abreast of the rapid pace of product development to be able to sell new products.
• Assist in the organization and participate in Public relations activities and sponsorships that aim to improve NRS Sacco brand image in the market.

Application letter must be Hand Written and expected Salary Must be indicated and sent through post below.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed CV including names and contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 16th May 2013

For more information please contact the C.E.O. on ceo@nrssacco.com

The C.E.O
Ndetika Rural Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 575-00902
Kikuyu