Waiters / Waitresses

Urgently Required
 

Hemara (HAMS) Hotel situated along Kisumu - Kakamega Highway in Vihiga County is looking to recruit waiters /waitresses aged between 20-27 years. 

Applicants with relevant training and qualifications in the hospitality industry to apply on or before 19th January, 2016. 

A Cover letter and Resume to be sent to the following email address hamasilwa@yahoo.com and copied to sheilamasilwa@yahoo.com 

N/B: Passport photo and ID copy to be attached.

Strategic Information (SI) Lead - Global Programs for Research & Training Affiliate of the University of California - Kisumu

Global Programs for Research & Training
 

Affiliate of the University of California
 

Strategic Information (SI) Lead
 

Based in Kisumu
 

Background: The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Kenya (CDC - Kenya) to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and its partners for conducting HIV and STI surveillance and survey activities as well as Monitoring and Evaluation of programs. 

We are recruiting an individual through our affiliated international NGO Global Programs for Research & Training to serve as the SI Lead for HIV surveillance and Monitoring and Evaluation activities. 

This position is based in Kisumu, and the incumbent would likely begin working on March 1st 2016. 

The position requires a one-year commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the period, subject to funding availability.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Information, the SI lead will work with the UCSF Surveillance and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams, the Global Programs in-country Surveillance and M&E teams and the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) SI team to oversee and coordinate teams in planning, designing and implementation of surveillance and M&E activities in collaboration with the MOH at national and county levels and their partners. 

This position will require the coordination of the following activities for Kisumu based staff:

• Development of protocols, data collection tools, and development of data analysis plans for population based surveys, bio-behavioural surveys among key populations and program monitoring activities.
• Data analysis, interpretation, summarization and dissemination of data from surveys and surveillance activities.
• Creation and implementation of data dissemination tools for routinely collected data including the dashboards for county and national level data.
• Development, revision, evaluation and updating of surveillance systems as well as standardizing reporting procedures.
• Conducting of M&E capacity assessments.
• Support the roll out of new national level M&E tools. Tasks will include providing input on the design of a TOT training, support the development of an analysis plan for DHIS platform using revised aggregate tool, and if needed, participate in the M&E technical working group.
• Support the development of a standardized cohort analysis curriculum and training.
• Development of DQA material and the scaling up of routine DQAs at both paper and electronic sites, and workshop facilitation.
• Provide support in the development of e-learning materials, job aides, tool kits and standard operating procedures for revised M&E tools, DQAs and cohort analysis.
• Support the MOH in data utilization and dissemination for program improvement and planning.
• Coordinate the implementation of other SI-related projects

Minimum Requirements:

• A master’s degree in public health or relevant field is required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in disease surveillance and monitoring and evaluation of public health programs. Experience with HIV/STI programs preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in surveillance and a bachelor’s degree in public health or related field may be substituted for a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability in survey design, data analysis, and interpretation of survey data.
• Demonstrated ability in monitoring, and evaluation of health programs.
• Experience in writing and updating protocols and procedures relating to public health projects.
• Knowledge of concepts of public health, epidemiology, surveillance and program monitoring.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Availability to travel in-country to provide technical guidance to internal staff, MOH and its partners.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

Other desired skills/qualities:

• Ability to prioritize, work under deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate and mentor a team with varied skills and competencies.
• Ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of statistical software (STATA or SAS) preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing and excel

To Apply:

 
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in the minimum requirements above with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 

All applications must include the following:

• A current CV with names and telephone numbers for 3 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Salary history

Applications must be sent by email to hr.gprt@gmail.com with the email subject SI Lead by January 25, 2016.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Vacancy in an Investment Holding Company
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Background: Our client is one of Africa's most successful diversified investment holding companies. 

Based in Nairobi, it is renowned for its interest in strategic regional investments ultimately aimed at improving communities and restoring human dignity.

It has cemented its position as Africa's foremost value investor, with its strategic emphasis on identifying optimal opportunities to invest and realize value from key economic sectors within the African Continent.

 

We seek to recruit an experienced, competent and self-motivated individual with excellent leadership skills, who will form the core team that will deliver on our strategic intent to fill the following position:

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
 

Job Summary: The CCO will drive development and execution of a commercialization strategy for the Group, build a commercialization infrastructure for the organization to drive strategic business opportunities and be responsible for revenue growth within the Group and take a global perspective of the opportunities and lead in the assessment and prioritization of the whole commercial team.
 

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
 

Leadership:

• Deliver strategic leadership for defining the commercial path for the Group.
• Responsible for overall revenue generation targets.
• Overseeing the commercial team targets delivery.

Marketing:

• Lead the development of the Group's marketing strategy with an emphasis on achieving market penetration and commercial growth with a particular emphasis on margins and wallet share generation.
• Develop and implement the Group's commercial strategy across the market.
• Monitor the segmented sectors to ensure that the company identifies and optimizes a clear path to aggressive market share.
• Assess, build and manage necessary channels capable of delivering on the Group's growth objectives on revenue generation.

Business Development:

• Develop a strategy and provide leadership for business development opportunities.
• Originate and manage business development opportunities that are consistent with the company's strategy for revenue growth.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Strategic Management/ Marketing/ International Business
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
• At least 10 years hands-on experience in strategic and marketing roles.
• Must be a member of Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK)
• Membership to Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing & executing successful commercialization strategies in early-stage companies.
• Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking skills
• Ability to think creatively and develop non-traditional solutions to complex business challenges.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to be hands-on & strategic.

How to Apply

 
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications by email only to recruitment@parkerrandall-ea.com with the “job title” as the subject heading.

This should only include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) professional referees (as one MS Word or PDF document).

DO NOT attach copies of certificates/testimonials. 

Include your current and expected remuneration package in the cover letter.

Kindly follow these instructions to avoid disqualification of your application. 

Note that the deadline for submission of applications is Friday 22nd January 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

Graphic Designer

We are a Graphic design company based in Mombasa town looking for a Graphic Designer with the following attributes:

Artistic Ability: Must be talented and have a variety of artistic skills and ability.
 

Client Oriented: Able to work easily with clients to ensure that designs meet specifications.
 

Communication: Effectively communicate with clients and other members of the design team to ensure they are on track with deadlines and other goals.
 

Creativity: Is creative and can come up with new and exciting ideas for designs.
 

 

Knows Audience: Understands that different audiences respond to different images and can integrate this understanding into their designs.
 

Manages Priorities: Is able to work within boundaries of deadlines and changing priorities and can effectively manage a workload to meet deadlines and satisfy clients.
 

Open to Change: Is open mind and is willing to change designs based on the needs or wants of a client or opinions of members of the design team.
 

Strategy: Understands how strategy plays a part in marketing and advertising, and is able to develop strategic ideas and work within the scope of a client's strategic plan to execute top notch designs.
 

Teamwork: Works well as part of a team and recognizes that all team members must work well together and communicate openly to get a project completed.
 

Technology: Is well-versed in a plethora of design software like illustrator and coreldraw and is able to quickly learn new programs and incorporate them into his or her work.

Kindly send a detailed CV to info@moonlightmediaservices.com with desired remuneration.