BAT Marketing Services Manager Job in Kenya

Marketing Services Manager
 

Job Purpose

The incumbent will Lead the Marketing Services department for East Africa Markets which includes the Indian Ocean Islands, Horn of Africa and East Africa cluster (Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania).  

Specifically;

• To drive growth by leading the implementation of marketing plans to deliver overall Sales and Financial objectives
• Support the annual Market planning process
• Support the brand Team in the development of effective consumer and Trade Programs and touch point infrastructure, by providing pertinent market insights
• Drive On-time delivery of Key Consumer and Trade Initiatives through effective project management and effective coordination of cross functional teams
• Oversee the execution of trade and consumer programmes in-Market in line with trade marketing & distribution strategy
• Lead the Tracking and Evaluation of Key marketing initiatives to Ensure that they meet business objectives and trade cluster requirements
• Represent the Marketing services function at monthly Leadership Meetings
• Drive the optimisation of an effective and efficient distribution system to meet business objectives
• Oversee the management and coordination of marketing services processes and efficiency improvement initiatives to support the delivery of key organisational objectives.

Key Deliverables

• Support development of annual cycle grid of activities for each market
• Project management and on-time delivery of key initiatives
• Recommend appropriate retail/ customer dialogue strategy meet business objectives using consumer and trade research data
• Project management and on-time delivery of key initiatives
• Implement brand programmes in retail touch-points and validate the touch-point infrastructure (e.g., merchandising materials for brand and trade programmes, in-store hardware, non-branded materials)
• Programme evaluation & governance
• Resource allocation and effective management of Brand support budget
• For respective trade channels, assist in defining objectives, recommend approach (e.g., delivery frequency, call frequency etc).
• Propose goals and key performance indicators for trade programme development and track ongoing results
• Implement core business support functions in terms of IT applications, administrative processes and project management.
• Provide distribution directives to distributors, supporting them in their day-to-day distribution activities Monitor key distribution performance indicators and initiate actions to cover short-term “gaps” in performance and capability thereby maintaining distribution effectiveness.
• Effectively utilise Market research information to drive width & depth of distribution of strategic brands to grow volume & value share.
• Provide input on trade channel requirements in the definition of trade & route to market strategies
• Provide support for the demand review process, clarifying trade programmes objectives, activities and schedule
• Identify opportunities to optimise and improve systems and work processes to drive productivity and/or growth.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Marketing function in tobacco or similar FMCG category. (More concerned with the quality of experience as below)
• Experience in & Comprehensive understanding of Trade marketing, customer engagement, account management and trade programme development.
• Proficiency in English. Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
• Exceptional inter-personal skills and ability to facilitate and work through diverse teams
• Be self driven and able to work with minimal supervision, on multiple tasks
• Analytical skills and ability to translate market information into meaningful insights that can be leveraged improve business performance

 Desirable requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, external suppliers and commercial partners.
• Experience in people management and coaching.
• Good influencing, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Working at BAT

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

For further Information and to apply;- www.bat.com
 

Applications close on 18th July 2013

Management Sciences for Health Senior Communications Associate Job in Kenya

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience in strengthening health systems, and capacity of local institutions. MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. 

Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. 

For more information please visit our website www.msh.org.

MSH seeks to recruit a highly motivated and result oriented individual to join a dynamic team as Senior Communications Associate in our Leadership Management Sustainability (LMS Kenya) Program.

Senior Communications Associate 

Ref: 13-6697
 

The Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS/Kenya) Program is working in Kenya to strengthen leadership and management in the Kenyan health sector. 

The Senior Communications Associate will be responsible for all projects reporting including donor reporting on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis and for the LMS/Kenya End-of-Project Report. 

S/He will work with the LMS/Kenya Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor and technical project staff to identify, produce and edit results stories that promote the achievements and visibility of the project; collaborates with the LMS/Kenya Communications Associate and MSH’s Center for Leadership and Management Communications Director to post stories on the Health Systems Management in Kenya website (www.hsm-kenya.org) and the MSH website (www.msh.org); and contribute to related social media sites as necessary and appropriate. 

In addition, s/he leads the project’s knowledge exchange efforts primarily by coordinating the identification, documentation and dissemination of effective practices for leadership, management and governance in health and manages the publication and dissemination of LMS/Kenya technical documents  and reports. 

The Senior Communications Associate will also coordinate and manage public relations and events which include working with journalists and media houses to ensuring accurate and timely coverage of LMS/Kenya activities as well as appropriate branding and marking for the project and donor.
 

Qualifications and experience required:
 

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public policy, international development or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. 

S/He should have excellent writing and editing skills for a variety of platforms with excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
 

In addition, S/He should have demonstrated print and/or online publishing experience and should have exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Experience working in the development sector, working with the Ministries of Health or other government entities, and/or writing reports for USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
 

The successful candidate should have experience writing press releases and/or training and pitching stories to journalists with professional-level photography skills and/or graphic design abilities. 

Computer proficiency with hands on experience with online content management and use of social media for business purposes is required.
 

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap. 

For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by July 19, 2013. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Property Development Company Driver Job in Nairobi Kenya

A leading Property Development Company requires a driver
 

Job Requirements
 

Must be 40 years and above with at least 10 years experience.
 

Hold a valid Kenyan driver license and a clean driving record.
 

Knowledge of Nairobi, and its surroundings is an added advantage.
 

O Level or KCSE Certificate. Past experience of CEO driving or public service executives.
 

A certificate of good conduct is desirable.

Housing will be provided at the CEO’ s quarters
 

How to Apply:
 

DNA/NO 827138
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi.

M P Shah Hospital Resident Consultant Physician, Medical Officers, Billing Manager, Dietitian and Pharmacist Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven person for vacancies in the following positions:
 

Resident Consultant Physician

 Ref # HR/MPSH/040

Job Responsibilities:
 

The Resident Consultant Physician will provide professional medical services to complement the delivery of primary healthcare services and will also be expected to review all emergencies. 

As part of the clinical team, s/he will participate in ward rounds and actively be engaged in teaching and mentoring Medical Officers & other clinicians working within the Hospital. 

S/he will also be responsible for organizing and chairing various clinical meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MBChB from a recognized institution
• Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution
• At least two years post MMed experience
• Current Retention Certificate from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
• A Specialist License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
• Private Practice License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board

Applications should be received not later than 26th July 2013.
 

Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit

Ref # HR/MPSH/041
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

As part of a clinical team, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the admission of patients to the Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Service referrals & responsibility for provision of care ensuring that patients are reviewed as per standard check schedule. 

S/he will co-ordinate & participate in the patient retrieval operations and emergency primary response when appropriate. 

S/he will be expected to participate in the specialist roster providing after hours cover for the Intensive Care Unit.

Medical Officer - Accident and Emergency

Ref # HR/MPSH/042
 

The Medical Officer will be responsible for triaging, assessing, diagnosing, treating & managing emergency room patients. 

To facilitate diagnosis s/he will be expected to order for appropriate laboratory tests and radiographic examinations and interpret/analyze the reports once the reports are available. 

As part of the clinical team, the Medical Officer will provide emergency treatment and referral for patients who come with life threatening conditions and will also be expected to participate in the
development and evaluation of new techniques in patient care.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements for A & E & ICU Medical Officers:

• Hold a University Degree in Medicine
• At least 3 years work experience in ICU or A&E
• Registered with the Kenya Medical & Dentists Board.
• Post graduate qualification in General Practice with emergency department experience
• Have experience in emergency medicine, minor illnesses, minor injuries and paediatric care
• Willing to work on call and flexible on work timings
• Must be well organized and have the ability to plan ahead and deal with issues as they arise
• Must be conscientious and check own work thoroughly for errors/omissions
• Must demonstrate the ability to proactively identify potential problems and act to avoid them or to ensure a positive outcome
• Must be able to cooperate and work closely with other members of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in Adult Advanced Cardiovascular and Trauma Life Support [ATLS/ACLS] skills and where hospitals admit children - Paediatric Advanced Life Support skills, [PALS/EPLS].

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Billing Manager

Ref # HR/MPSH/043
 

Job Responsibilities:
 

The Billing Manager will be responsible for checking & ensuring accuracy & completeness of all bills before patients are discharged. 

S/he will vet the capability of patients prior to admission & thereafter ensure that deposits are received within the required timelines if the full or part deposit was not received during admission.

S/he will ensure that all documentation for corporate clients is complete on admission and before they are discharged.

In liaison with the departmental head, the incumbent will be expected to develop and implement billing policies & procedures; carry out surprise checks of stock, cash and credit card payments and monitor all billing masters and codes.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements:

• CPA/ACCA qualified
• IT proficient
• Good communication skills
• Minimum of at least five years of experience working in a similar position

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Dietitian

Ref # HR/MPSH/044
 

Job Responsibilities:
 

The dietitian will be responsible for assessing clients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions & current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans & provide nutritional counselling.

S/he will confer with doctors and other health care professionals in order to determine nutritional needs & diet restrictions of patient or client. 

S/he is also expected to advice patients & their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans & diet modifications, & food selection & preparation. 

The dietitian will also be involved in counseling of individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent diseases and promote good health within and outside the hospital in conjunction with the catering manager. 

The incumbent will also participate in recipe development & develop new menus for independent food service operations and also inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability & appearance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Food Nutrition & Dietetics
• Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
• Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 

Pharmacist

Ref # HR/MPSH/045
 

Job Responsibilities:
 

The pharmacist will be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, dispensing medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals and ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient and providing advice on the dosage of medicines. 

S/he will participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and be involved in making decisions on appropriate treatments which will also involve discussing treatments with patients’ relatives.
 

S/he will be required to ensure that all medicines are stored appropriately and securely. 

The pharmacist may also be required to assist in writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implementing hospital regulations. 

The incumbent will be expected to develop the hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in mentoring & training programs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A BSc (Pharmacy) degree from a recognized university
• Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
• Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills
• Registered with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board of Kenya

Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.

How to Apply:
 

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references and your 24 hours telephone contact to: recruitment@mpshahhosp.org
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted