Steel Structures Head of Factory Operations (300,000 per month)

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Job Title: Steel Structures Head of Factory Operations 
 

Industry: Building & Construction
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: 200K – 300K
 

Our client is a leading construction company in Kenya and the rest of Africa mainly specializing in steel framing systems.

They offer roofing, commercial and residential solutions on projects basis. Their technology is advanced, innovative superior, sustainable and above all affordable. 

They seek to hire a head of factory operations to ensure flawless execution on all sites.

 

Key Responsibilities
 

1. Staff development

• Demonstrates ownership & accountability of personal and team roles with consistent Level III thought process and issue resolution
• Instills a real passion and enthusiasm to site teams for delivering on the company's goal
• Strives to promote a team culture of winning & performing at highest levels
• Sets clear goals and objectives for each member of the project team including personal development objectives for immediate direct reports
• Takes time to mentor then disseminate the learning/ knowledge to promote optimal performance and staff development
• Address employees’ issues or grievances ensuring organizational objectives
• Leads by example setting exceptional standards of safety, quality and internal/external customer service
• Strong, proactive communicator that supports good data flow and allows for best decisions to be made by MD
• Strategic input with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

2. Systems, Planning & Execution Excellence

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations
• Establishes KPI’s for core departments including Procurement, Inventory management and production
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Oversee production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Introduces, documents, implements, trains, improves and supports development of processes / systems to increase efficiencies & execution
• Engages actively in the transference of knowledge and expertise to others
• Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
• Ensure optimization of plant equipment and machinery and provide technical support where necessary.

3. Financial

• Assists in the goal of financial optimization by ensuring COGs for both local / import procurements are negotiated in the best interest of the organization while ensuring material quality and adherence to specifications
• Establishes inventory re-order patterns based on optimized safety stocks to effectively service projects
• Oversee & ensure price optimization through effective negotiation and supplier performance reviews in conjunction with Finance & Procurement
• Coordinates weekly staff disbursements for casual labor

4. Health, safety and environment

• Familiarizes with local health, safety and environmental legislation
• Champions a high standard culture of health and safety within factory
• Supports key site staff to make safety a natural part of their daily activities
• Carries out regular safety inspections
• Engages regulatory officials to ensure compliance

Skills and Qualifications Desired

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven working managerial experience as Head, Operations
• Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR)
• Familiarity with CNC controlled equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management 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 (Steel Structures Head of Factory Operations) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 9th March, 2016.

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.

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Hospital Resident Doctor and PA to the CEO

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Nanyuki Cottage Hospital is a 60 bed healthcare provider in Nanyuki. 

We are inviting applications for the following positions:
 

Hospital Resident Doctor

2 Positions
 

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• MBChB degree from a recognized university.
• Registered as a medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Three years practical experience in a busy hospital or outpatient setting.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work long hours, often under pressure.
• Compassion and a warm bedside manner.

Duties include:

• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations.
• Performing surgical procedures.
• Providing general pre- and post-operative care.
• Monitoring and administering medication.
• Assessing and planning treatment requirements.
• Writing reports and maintaining records.
• Promoting health education

PA to the CEO
 

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• KCSE B (plain) and above.
• Diploma in secretarial studies.
• A degree in business management will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written English.
• At least 5 year experience as a PA, with good minutes taking skills.
• Good computer knowledge.

Duties include:

• Be a point of contact for internal and external calls.
• Management of Hospital diary, correspondence and e-mails.
• Raising timely action points, well presented data reports, minutes and other documentation as required.
• Support the Hospital’s senior leadership with administrative tasks.

Competitive packages commensurate with qualifications and experience will be paid to the right candidates.

Kindly submit your application, together with your testimonials, to the below address:

Human Resource Officer
Nanyuki Cottage Hospital,

P O Box 95-10400, 

Nanyuki

E-Mail: hr@nanyukicotthosp.org

Closing Date for Applications: 18th March 2016

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Country Finance Manager

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Country Finance Manager 
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: Retail
 

Our client, a leading global travel retailer operating worldwide seeks to recruit a Country Finance Manager to be in charge finance and accounting especially for the preparation of local accounting in accordance with local legal legislation and tax compliance. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safeguarding the assets of the company, as well as keeping the internal controls system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain financial information systems to comply with local, global and management purposes
• Ensure the understanding and adherence to standard policies and procedures of the Finance

Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager
 

Region: Nairobi
 

Reporting to: Head of Sales & Carrier Relations
 

Range: R2U
 

Department: Carrier Services
 

Role Purpose: The Business Development Manager is responsible for development of new business solutions to respond to the evolving carrier services market and coordinate their implementation to ensure that the intended objectives are met.  

The role is also responsible for business coordination within the Carrier department, management and negotiation of IOT discount agreements with preferred roaming partners. 
 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities
 

1.1 Operational: Carrier Business (incl. Planning):

• Must be focused on the development of new business opportunities and closing new accounts allowing Telkom Kenya  to aggressively penetrate competitive accounts leading to long term business relationships
• Develop multi-level and multi-functional relationships (Wholesale & Carrier services, CEO, CFO, CIO, and other Business Unit Leaders) to drive data and voice solutions that provide value / benefit relative to the customer’s respective business needs; deepen and widen relationships with a longer term focus
• Plan approaches and pitches/ proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.  Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and partnerships (OTTs and Content providers).
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators
• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and delivery channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Execute the sales process by moving new opportunities successfully through the funnel - primary focus is on account planning
• As required provide concise and professional  presentations to customer and Telkom Kenya Business Services management
• Ensure maximum customer exposure and response to business development requirements through a proactive approach of periodic reviews with key contacts within the organization

1.2 Operational: Roaming Business (incl. Planning):

• Handle IOT discount negotiations with preferred key roaming partners as roaming traffic increases for wholesale voice, SMS, and Data
• Responsible for Roaming Settlement: reporting, reviewing, sharing information and validation of the preferred IOT discount agreements as per set conditions
• Provide 2nd line support, maintenance, and related reporting on roaming
• Support Roaming Development Manager in the monitoring of roaming business
• Preferred Roaming List management and administration
• Performance reporting on business delivered by preferred roaming partners based on agreed parameters (% of traffic delivered and commitment levels)
• Support Roaming Development Manager in

1. Preparing and following Roaming budget / investments 
2. Preparing weekly/monthly report on Revenue for In-roaming & out roaming customers.
3. Achieving the Given Revenue Target.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• BSC in Computer Science/Engineering or B.Com
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in business development  and roaming (including troubleshooting network performance issues)
• IT, Network & carriers architecture knowledge
• Experience with data and financial clearinghouses
• Significant skills in project management and co-ordination.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing new technologies.
• Business knowledge particularly cash flows & financial justifications.
• Experience in vendor management, vendor selection and negotiation.
• Solid working knowledge of wireless services (airtime, LD, SMS, data)

Professional Skills:

• Engage and partner with customer at the Executive level
• Recognize and assess customer’s key business drivers and challenges
• Quantify and articulate costs/benefits of investment in strategic IT solutions
• Develop level of credibility that positions Telkom Carrier Services to collaborate on construction of customer business cases
• Ability to develop risk assessment documentation, which supports solution investment and quantifies bottom-line ROI
• Produce high quality written materials: Proposals, Business Cases, Organizational Plans, Presentations etc. conveying complex analysis and arguments concisely
• Extensive and strong business acumen with a deep strategic perspective and ability to quickly understand business strategy
• Broad understanding of Telecom services / technology
• Broad understanding of customer needs; business cases and how customer use our technology

This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. 

If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position. 

Application should be sent by latest 3rd March 2016, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.

Apply through recruitment@orange-tkl.co.ke and quote the job title in the subject field. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.