Research Assistant (Food Analysis)

International Potato Center
 

Research Assistant (Food Analysis)
 

Ref.: 2015/003/NRS/SSA
 

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Research Assistant to provide technical support in the areas of analytical chemistry and food microbiology in sweetpotato roots and leaves and their processed products. 

The candidate should have experience in food safety, food microbiology and analytical chemistry. 

The candidate must also have an eye for detail, an ability to work on their own initiative, excellent organizational and communication skills and a positive attitude.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes, sweetpotatoes, Andean root and tuber crops, and sustainable management of natural resources.
 

 

The Position: The Research Assistant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya at the CIP Regional office. The position will be part of CIP’s new food science team operating in the Biosciences eastern and southern Africa (BecA) ILRI Hub and will report to the CIP Food Scientist.
 

The successful candidate will have: A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Technology or Biological Sciences with at least 1 year work experience in analytical chemistry or food microbiology.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Assist in collection of samples, undertaking swabs, media preparation, sample preparation, plating, plate reading and waste disposal.
• To carry out microbiological testing of production samples and raw materials in accordance with site testing regimes / sampling plans in a timely manner
• Pathogen analysis using primarily traditional and other various pathogen detection methods.
• Accurately documenting, recording and reviewing data using computer software systems.
• To carry out environmental microbiological testing and validations
• To assist with follow up and close out of all adverse / out of specification results
• To assist our partners in the reporting and trending of testing results to the technical team, production and customers as required.
• To participate in providing support in the site procedure audits
• Work with the Food Scientists and Research Associate to ensure implementation, maintenance and improvements in the laboratory quality system procedures, testing methods and records
• Assist with basic analytical chemistry analysis such as operation of HPLC, UV-VIS, NIRS, GCMS, LCMS;
• Maintenance and daily verification of laboratory instrumentation.
• Ensure observation of good laboratory practice including drafting risk assessments and surveillance of laboratory users’ activity;

Conditions: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at CIP’s Nairobi Office. 

The position is on a 2 years fixed term contract and may be renewed subject to availability of funding.

Applications: Applicants should apply through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

 Screening will begin on 30 June 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. 

Client Liaison Manager

Job Title: Client Liaison Manager

Department: Business Development

Work Location: Kenya 
 

Purpose of the Job: Maintain ownership of a portfolio of Imperial Health Sciences clients - retention, growth and development within that portfolio. 
 

Essential Duties

Regulatory Compliance

• Compliance with legal and contractual requirements on client and customer interaction

Quality Assurance

• Implement and review customer care SOPs and maintain customer care records
• Internal monthly review
• Publish monthly report to EXCO per client containing key information

Client commercial and operational interaction

• Monthly review meetings and ad-hoc meetings as required by the client. 
• Maintain established client service levels and the generation of activity reports.

Interdepartmental Interaction

• Orchestrate and lead interdepartmental interactions in support of the client.

Administration

• Keep the administration related to the client up to date in an exemplary and professional manner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in, business management preferred
• Customer care training and experience
• Communication skills
• Decision–making, problem-solving, creativity
• Analytical skills, attention to detail
• Ability to interact at a high level with clients, senior management and authorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical Industry.
• Self-starter who is able to develop relationship and engender transparency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical capacity
• Experience in supply chain, demand Planning, forecasting and MRP.
• Be accountable to internal and external stakeholders
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power point programs
• Valid Driver’s License and own car essential
• Valid passport essential

CVs to be sent to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke by 15/6/2015

FMCG Quality Controller

Job Title: FMCG Quality Controller 

Industry: FMCG
 

Salary: 20k gross
 

Reports to: Director
 

Location: Nairobi

Our client is a leading manufacturer of Grade 1 sifted maize meal (maize flour) with an installed capacity to process 100mt of maize flour per day.

Their factory is located in Nairobi. Reporting to the Director, the Quality Controller will assist in the Quality Assurance function in the company.

Quality Controller Jobs Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and control the Quality Assurance function
• Act as the Q.A Authority on accept/reject decisions for Raw materials / packing / Finished Goods
• To regularly audit the production and Q.A. operations for compliance with applicable policies and procedures and to co-ordinate and document a corrective action program.
• Co-ordinate the Co- packers to drive Quality/ manufacturing/ safety Related Programs and MIS data reporting
• Maintain up to date specifications and procedures
• To ensure prompt attention of the management where areas of risk in the manufacturing / QA operations/
• Safety which may have an adverse effect on product quality and/or food safety.
• Consumer complaint analysis and CAPA generation People Development at co-packer location to achieve company objective

Quality Controller Skills and Experience required

• Diploma in food science or diploma in analytical chemistry
• 2-3 years experience in a food manufacturing plant
• Must be familiar with HACCP principles
• Good KCPE and KCSE Grades
• Intelligent and a fast learner
• Presentable with good communication skills

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Quality Controller 20k gross) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 12th June, 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The Recruiting Manager,
Corporate staffing Services,
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands

(Next to Unga House)

Production Supervisor

We are a rapidly growing Printing Company Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. 

We are looking for a highly qualified, Hard Working and Dynamic person to work with us a Production Supervisor.

Position: Production Supervisor

Job Ref.: RP240822

Reporting To: Production Manager

Industry: Commercial Printing

The ideal candidate will have several years of hands-on experience working with production equipment, as well as knowledge of various types of printing processes, visual design elements and desktop publishing software.

Previous experience working in a management, administrative or supervisory position highly desirable.

 

Job Function: Direct and supervise the operation of printing services; make work assignments for printing personnel and supervise employees to assure efficient work flow and high quality publications; train, schedule and evaluate the performance of assigned print room personnel; consult with manager or administrator for establishing priorities and deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and supervises others in performing various duties involved in offset press and/or pre-press printing
• Trains or is responsible for the training of supervised employees
• Is responsible for the care of machines and work rooms
• Is responsible for the quality of completed printing projects
• Orders supplies and maintains inventories for press and/or pre-press areas
• Designs, lays out, and prints materials as requested.
• Maintains print job records and prepares reports on costs of various print jobs.
• Review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work for the various phases of production.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in the production of printed and graphic materials.
• Operation, use, minor repair and maintenance of printing and related equipment.
• Ink, chemicals and papers used in printing operations.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Copyright rules and regulations.

Ability To:

• Plan, organize and supervise the delivery of printing services to administration.
• Review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Control expenditures.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment utilized in printing.

Qualifications:

• Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in Printing Technology.
• Additional Management Diploma will be an advantage
• 10 years of Experience in Printing Industry, Managerial Posts
• Very Good Communication Skills- English and Swahili
• Aged between 35 – 45 years 

Salary: A very Attractive Package as per Company Payroll.

Applications

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter including an up to date CV with 3 referees to productionjobs254@gmail.com (Subject of the email should be POSITION APPLIED + JOB REF.)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the requirements of the position. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that there are no fees charged for receiving or processing job applications.