Career Development Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya

Reference Number: CDO-11-11

Category: Human Resources

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary: 

The Post holder will support the provision of career development counselling designed to develop a diverse, highly capable and flexible research workforce through training, education, and professional development.

Reporting Lines: Reports to the Head of Human Resources and has functional relationship to Head of Training

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing a career mentorship scheme for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the Programme;
• Developing a standardized, student-driven, diary based record of progress through the postgraduate degree process for all students at the Programme (in collaboration with the Training Department and Human Resources);
• Developing a Professional Development Plan (PDP) scheme for postgraduate students at the Programme, including providing support and guidance on available resources to students and the development of online support resources;
• Developing a monitoring system for the Professional Development Plan scheme including a web-based system for managing information;
• Providing high quality, timely support and advice to postgraduate and potential postgraduate students, and other research staff as they:

1. Make decisions about appropriate courses or career paths
2. Prioritise their learning needs in conjunction with supervisors and other relevant mentors
3. Identify locally and regionally available ways to meet their identified needs
4. Complete and implement their PDPs
5. Review and collect evidence of progress towards their learning goals

Skills and Competence:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Experience in professional or educational development;
• Experience of working in a multi cultural research environment in Africa;
• At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience of managing postgraduate student pastoral issues, including the monitoring and evaluation of personal development plans;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures;
• Experience of providing support to mentoring programmes;
• Excellent organizational skills including a proven ability to manage a significant workload under pressure and to organize and prioritise effectively;
• Experience of organizing and running training workshops, including the development of appropriate materials
• Excellent IT skills including the use of word processing packages and database management
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable qualities:

• PhD qualification will be an added advantage
• Experience of managing and creating online learning resources
• Experience in establishing and moderating /maintaining online discussion forums and/or social networking areas

Application Procedure

The application closing date is 24th November, 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click here to apply online

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Laboratory Technologist Job in Kilifi Kenya

Reference Number:LT-11-2011

Category: Laboratory and Medical Technology

Salary: Kshs.38, 783

Grade: 3.1

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary: 

The Malaria Immunology Programme in the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme comprises a number of research groups whose focus is understanding how humans develop immunity to malaria.

The person appointed will work on the collection, processing and storage of clinical samples collected from both the hospital and field.

They will also assist in the running of the parasite culture facility, the setting up and maintenance of long term parasite cultures and other essential services within the laboratory.

Reporting Lines:

The job holder in this post reports to the Malaria Immunology Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring samples are collected efficiently,
• Processing of samples in the laboratory
• Ensuring the accuracy of patient data and the completeness of the consent procedure,
• Maintaining and setting up long term parasite cultures,
• Taking initiative during the day to day running of the culture facility

Skills and Competence:

Qualification

• Must have an Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Experience:

• Laboratory experience (parasite or cell culture)

Desirable Criteria

• Be registered with the Kenyan Board of Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practices and regulatory /accreditation agency requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of Laboratory safety and infectious control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazard chemical handling.

Application Procedure:

The application closing date is 20th November 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Position: Administrative Assistant 

Reporting To: The Manager

Location: Rongo District.

Salary: Negotiable depending on competency

Starting Date: January 2011

The Enterprise

Rongo Wholesalers Enterprises is a fast growing business establishment in Rongo.

We are among a few wholesale businesses that operate within the labor laws and in the race to modernize wholesaling business in Kenya.

As in our vision, we are based on the modern principles of conducting business and we believe that business is not only about profits and money, but it is also about Ethics.

The Position

Are you a school leaver?

Are you looking for something to start with?

And are you computer literate?

We are looking for a Committed, Honest, Aggressive and a Creative person with a high self esteem to be part of us as we move up the ladder.

Requirements:

1.    Must be a Computer Literate: You must know how to use the internet, word documents and excel programs. Do not bother to apply if you lack this requirement.

2.    Must know how to speak the local language (i.e. Dholuo). Most of our customers comfortably speak Dholuo than any other language.

3.    Must be Honest in character because any slight dishonesty will lead to immediate sacking given the nature of this job. We can also take legal action against such employees given the fact that our employees are bound by a contract.

4.    You must be independent minded and possess aggressive business skills. This is because you will be largely responsible for the running of the enterprise and therefore you must possess leadership qualities. You must also be highly social and service minded individual.

5.    You MUST possess very sound analytical skills

NB: those interested please send your applications to:

The Manager

via rongowholesalers@gmail.com

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Latest Government Jobs in Kenya -KCB

The Kenya Copyright Board is a State Corporation under State Law office whose mandate is to enforce and administer copyright and related rights.

The Board is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

1. Senior Accountant

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Accountant is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• In charge of the accounting section;
• Review of accounting procedures and practices;
• Supervision, training and development of accounts staff;
• Organisation and management of the accounting section;
• Interpretation and implementation of financial policies;
• Budgeting and management of financial returns;
• Advise on all Financial matters;
• Direct control of accounts matters;
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting option) from a recognized university;
• CPA (K.);
• Has served for at least 3 years in the grade of Accountant 1;
• Demonstrate ability in management of accounts and staff of not less than 3 years;

2. Senior Human Resource Management Officer 

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on the recruitment, appointment, promotions, remuneration, staff training and welfare;
• Development of staff policies and procedures;
• Prepare and process the salaries and allowances of staff;
• Prepare and ensure that staff appraisals are carried out
• Identify staff training needs and develop appropriate training and skills development programmes
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of leave schedules;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Senior Human Resource Management officer, one must:-

• A Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Or a higher diploma in Human Resource Management
• Have served as Human Resource Management Officer I for at least three (3) years;
• Be a member of professional body

3. Senior Supply Chain Officer

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Supply Chain Officer is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• Control of supply chain vote
• Supervision of supply chain
• Ensure efficient distribution of stores
• Verification of all supply chain records from divisional/ departmental/ sections
• Preparation of indents, assisting in planning office accommodation and layout
• Ensure safe custody of the records and ensuring proper maintenance of filing system at the store
• Supervision, training and control of supply chain section staff.

Minimum Qualifications

For one to be appointed to this post, one must have:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a diploma in supplies management or its equivalent;
• Have served as procurement officer for at least 3 years;
• Must be a member of Regulatory body

4. Senior Public Communications Officer 

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Communications Officer is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• Advise the Kenya Copyright Board on Public communication;
• Research;
• Development of Concepts;
• Develop proposals and strategies
• Prepare documents for public/media;
• Prepare Events and public functions on behalf of the Board;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

To be appointed to this position, one must have:-

• A Degree or its equivalent in relevant field from a recognised university;
• At least 3 years experience in public communication;
• Potential for innovation and personal initiative;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Must be a member of a professional body.

Applications

Applications including cover letter, CV and copies of relevant certificates should be addressed to the Executive Director and sent via email to info@copyright.go.ke 

or dropped at 5th Floor, NHIF Building, Ragati Road. 

Closing date for applications is November 29th, 2011.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Persons with disability who meet the requirements of any of these positions are encouraged to apply.

Kenya Copyright Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

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