Monday, 23 January 2012

SENIOR ERP DEVELOPER

REF: TECHNICAL _ SERPD _JAN 2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager Enterprise Systems Development; the holder of the position will provide  3rd line support for  Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and bespoke oracle interfaces and software components; Work with other departments within the company to identify requirements and develop solutions (database design, workflows, user/data interfaces) ;Configure and/or customize Oracle ERP applications to meet business requirements using various database and software tools; Assist in presentations of system functionality to new users and departments ;Enhance and create user and system documentation as needed.
Key responsibilities
  • Review and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality.
  • Ensure integration of designs across development team.
  • Design, build & test ERP components e.g. interface, conversion and report programs.
  • Appropriately monitor interfaces to oracle ERP and Provide training and support on oracle ERP modules and development tools.
  • Assist in creating/update Oracle TAR's.
  • Design and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and /or back-end database tier(s) for business applications.
  • Capturing of business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and /or database components;.
  • Performs data modeling to analyze and specify data structures within an application system.
  • Support new and existing application development by creating modifications and enhancements for Oracle ERP applications and perform high level system design.
  • Conduct business user requirements analysis and specification.
  • Specify computer system requirements for the solution of complex business problems and formulates designs for their solutions.
  • Perform the necessary technical design and development functionality to ensure that business application systems can be effectively developed and implemented.
  • Interact with clients to gather and refine and Ensures the effectiveness of overall systems performance.
  • Create test plans, test data sets and perform automated testing to ensure all components of the developed systems meet specifications.
  • Work directly with the IT support personnel and teams to resolve issues identified and escalated during daily operations.
  • Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents; formalize test plans and implements troubleshooting procedures.
Requirements;
  • Degree in Computer Science or technical related field.
  •   Certification in Database systems and RDBMS systems.
  • Microsoft Certified Solution Developer .
  • 3 years experience in Oracle ERP applications development, which includes system customization and report designs.
  • 3 years development  experience with Microsoft development tools e.g. Java, VB, Fox Pro, Visual FoxPro.
  • 3 years development experience with low level programming C++, C.
  • 3 years experience with RDMS preferably MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, and Informix.
  • Experience in data warehousing, business analysis, knowledge in Business Systems modeling and data retrieval.
  • 4GL for programming - Visual Basic/Oracle Application builder.
  • Unix user skills.
  • Experience in processes and procedures management.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read & interpret technical manuals for the Oracle ERP system.
  • Attention to detail, analytical Skills and Leadership skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday 30th January, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Sunday, 22 January 2012

Community Mobilizers Jobs in Kenya (24 Poisitions)

AMREF Kenya is one of partners in the APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde Project which is a USAID funded project in Rift Valley. The project is being implemented through a consortium.

APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde aims to improve health outcomes and impacts in Rift Valley through sustainable country led programs and partnerships.

Towards achieving this, the project seeks to recruit 24 
community based project social workers to work with communities in facilitating their participation and ownership of their health programs. 
The social workers will be located within these counties; Kajiado, Narok, Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot.
Purpose


To facilitate the functionality and sustainability of Community Units in the project coverage areas.


Key Duties and Responsibilities



·                     Responsible for the functionality and sustainability of 10 Community Units.
·                     Conduct social mobilisation of community structures and population to effectively participate in their own health programs.
·                     Provide continuous mentorship to community structures and leadership on health, development and related issues.
·                     Oversee effective networking and collaboration within and beyond communities for learning and leveraging on health and developments.
·                     Ensure that community units achieve quality data through community base health management information system tools MoH 513, 514 and referral booklet.
·                     Facilitate community level data use initiatives i.e. Dialogue Days, Health Action Days and Integrated Health Outreaches.
·                     Oversee both technical and structural capacity building processes of the community units and key level 1 personnel.
·                     Provide timely and quality project progress reports as per donor requirements.
·                     Facilitate capacity building and linkages of community units on viable livelihood support initiatives.
·                     Acts as link between APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde, the health facilities (CHEW) and the community (Community Units).
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
·                     The ideal candidate should have at minimum Higher National Diploma in Community Development, Community Health, Social Work or Environmental Health from a recognised Institution. 
·                     Must be ICT proficient. 
·                     Two (2) years of relevant work experience. 
·                     Should have experience and skills in HIV/AIDS programming and implementing various social determinants programmes.
·                     Hands on experience in implementing MoPHS Community Strategy will be an added advantage. 
·                     Experience in community mobilisation, networking, training and networking. 
·                     The candidate should have good communication skills both oral and written, be a good team player and ability to work under minimum supervision.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/001/2012) in the email subject matter, send your up-dated CV and an application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org.

The closing date for submitting applications is January 20, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.



Safaricom Jobs

Massive Recruitment at Nairobi Women’s Hospital (16 Positions)

Nairobi Women’s Hospital is trusted with the healthcare of Women in Africa, and with passion, we deliver healthcare.

We are recruiting for the following high calibre individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals.
Programmes Manager - GVRC

Function Department: Gender Violence Recovery Centre


Location: Adam's Unit


Employment Contract: Permanent


Hours Per Week: 45


Closing Date: 16th January 2011


Reporting to the Executive Director GVRC, this position will be responsible for programme development and leadership including planning, resource mobilization, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all GVRC programmes.


The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Resource Mobilization for GVRC programmes; grant management and reporting to donors and partners.
2.           Planning, implementing and coordinating all GVRC programs – Administration, Monitoring and evaluation and advocacy.
3.           Ensuring budget management
4.           Training & Capacity building on gender based violence, human rights, HIV/AIDS and other related areas
5.           Public/Community Awareness programs relating to GBV and HIV/AIDS
6.           Networking & Social Mapping of likeminded Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the private sector & other stakeholders to enhance lobbying and advocacy for programs and policies that protect women, men and children from Gender Based Violence.
7.           Developing IEC materials for the organization
8.           Formulation & Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Centre.
9.           Developing, training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance
10.        Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in management
Qualifications and Skills
·                     Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or its equivalent.
·                     At least 4 years relevant work experience as aProgram Officer in an NGO.
·                     Programs development course will be an added advantage
·                     Must be computer literate with proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel & Outlook
·                     Strong communication and effective interpersonal skills
·                     Relevant masters degree will be an added advantage
Projects Officer

Function Department: 
Risk, Compliance and Expansion

Location: Adam's Unit

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week:
 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

Reporting to the Project’s Manager, this 
position is key in supporting project implementation for the hospital’s expansion projects.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Identifying and monitoring key success factors including learning in a completed project for re-application in new sites using project tools
2.           Managing assigned project implementation to ensure optimization of resources
3.           Preparing project proposals and maintaining project monitoring reports
4.           Conducting market business intelligence as pertaining to the project
Qualifications and Skills
·                     Bachelor degree in business or equivalent.
·                     Diploma in project management is an added advantage
Hotel Services Supervisor

Function Department: Hotel Services

Location: TBC

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

Reporting to the GM- Unit, this position is key in Planning, coordinating and supervising all housekeeping and catering staff in the hospital.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Ensuring compliance to departmental standard operating procedures
2.           Developing and enforcing SLA (Service Level Agreements) to ensure prompt and efficient service delivery.
3.           Ensuring adequate resource allocation to meet budgetary and required standards
4.           Ensuring inventory control
5.           Collecting and collating weekly and monthly reports as required
6.           Ensuring that all equipment, furniture and furnishings are maintained checked and kept in good working order in accordance with correct procedures and reports all relevant faults
7.           Developing, training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance
8.           Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in management
9.           Determining & coordinating departmental reporting and communication requirements
10.        Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients
Qualifications and Skills
1.           HND/Degree in Hotel Management and/or Institutional management
Radiographer 

4 Positions


Function Department: Imaging

Location: Adam's Unit/ Ongata Rongai Unit

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Performing clinical assessment and diagnostic x-ray examinations.
2.           Generating images by using cognitive x-ray skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
3.           Differentiating between normal and pathologic findings by using independent judgment during the x-ray exam
4.           Managing work schedule with Departmental Manager and/or scheduling work to assure workload coverage.
5.           Resolving the problems by addressing problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions appropriately.
6.           Taking responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the radiographer care.
7.           Maintaining a daily log of patients seen and completing all required billing information.
8.           Ensuring preventive maintenance in handling imaging equipments and work area
9.           Maintaining adequate supplies to ensure uninterrupted service to clients.
10.        Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
11.        Establishing and maintaining ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.
12.        Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients
Qualifications and Skills
1.           Diploma holder in Medical Imaging Sciences from a recognised institution
2.           Must be a member of Radiology Board of Kenya
Pharmacy Technologist

Function Department:
 Pharmacy

Location: Ongata Rongai Unit

Employment Contract: 
Permanent

Hours Per Week:
 45

Closing Date:
 20th January 2011

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Receiving, filling and dispensing drugs and medical supplies as ordered or prescribed by a qualified medical practitioners
2.           Inventory control
3.           Ensuring pharmacy equipments are kept in good working condition
4.           Ensuring regular updates on the various pharmacies registers e.g. DDA, ARV’s e.t.c.
5.           Filling/storing prescriptions and maintaining them for the required number of years as guided by law
6.           Ensuring prompt communication to clients of any therapeutic incompatibilities and potential drug interactions
7.           Clarification of prescription to patients and notification of any prescription errors to the prescriber
8.           Updating of drug patient bills
9.           Generating relevant reports as the basis for the statistical reports on the consumption and balances of stocks in the pharmacy
10.        Promoting rational drug therapy
11.        Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients
Qualifications and Skills
1.           Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
2.           Valid registration license by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Staff Nurses 

2 Positions


Function Department: Medical Services

Location: 
·                     Ongata Rongai (1)
·                     Hurlingham (1)
Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Delivering a professional and high standard of nursing care within the section
2.           Orientating new staffs at the section level
3.           Maintaining good communication within the section and other sections to provide unified approach to patient care
4.           Implementing health and safety regulations and policies and procedure
5.           Administering prescribed treatment to patients as necessary.
6.           Ensuring patients/clients proper orientation within the section.
7.           Ensuring accurate information is relayed to clinical staff on a patient’s condition
8.           Responding to and reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge
9.           Implementing emergency procedure including resuscitation as and when necessary
10.        Labeling and dispatching specimens to laboratory promptly and safely
11.        Undertaking routine duties to prepare and clear the ward before admission and after discharge
12.        Ensuring patients are provided with relevant health education and follow up care.
Qualifications and Skills
1.           KRCHN with basic training in specialised area (paediatric, theatre, ICU or Maternity)
2.           BSN or its equivalent is an added advantage
3.           Membership to a professional body
Entry Nurses 

6 Positions


Function Department:
 Medical Services

Location: 
1.           Ongata Rongai (2)
2.           Adam’s (4)
Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Delivering a professional and high standard of nursing care within the section
2.           Maintaining good communication within the section and other sections to provide unified approach to patient care
3.           Implementing health and safety regulations, policies and procedure
4.           Ensuring information management
5.           Administering prescribed treatment to patients as necessary.
6.           Ensuring patients/clients proper orientation within the section.
7.           Ensuring accurate information is relayed to clinical staff on a patient’s condition
8.           Caring for postoperative patient by undertaking and recording post operative observations
9.           Responding to and reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge
10.        Implementing emergency procedures as and when necessary
11.        Labeling and dispatching specimens to laboratory promptly and safely
12.        Undertaking routine duties to prepare and clear the ward before admission and after discharge
13.        Ensuring patients are provided with relevant health education and follow up care.
14.        Participating in continuous medical education
15.        Ensuring proper documentation, maintaining proper records, confidentiality, and handing over between shifts at all times
16.        Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients
Qualifications and Skills
1.           KRCHN or equivalent
2.           Membership to a professional body
Rider

Function Department: Unit Administration

Location: Ongata Rongai Unit

Employment Contract: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 45

Closing Date: 20th January 2011

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:-
1.           Executing messengerial duties both internal and external as advised.
2.           Maintaining accurate, fully authorized and updated records as required
3.           Ensuring the appropriate maintenance of vehicles in liaison with the Administrator and other staff
4.           Ensuring equipment and mail safety
5.           Ensuring optimal equipment performance and utilization through daily and routine checks and adherence to the vehicle PPM schedule and carry out minor vehicle maintenance processes (checking tyre pressure, oil levels) and repairs as required.
6.           Maintaining mail delivery records.
7.           Reporting promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicles
8.           Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicles at all times
9.           Ensure Superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients
Qualifications and Skills
·                     ‘O’ level certificate
·                     Clean valid driving license (BCE & Class G) and PSV
·                     Valid certificate of good conduct
Interested applicants are invited to send their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to the

Gene
ral Manager, Human Resource 
P.O. Box 10552-00100 Nairobi,

clearly marking the application with position applied for.
Applications can also be emailed to vacancies@nwch.co.ke with position applied for as the subject line by 20th January 2012.

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Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Rwanda.
Freelance Business Executives

We are seeking for qualified and experienced Freelance Business Executives who will add value to the operations of the Group.We have opportunities in Nairobi and our regional offices namely; Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru and Eldoret.


The Role:


Reporting to a Business Manager, the candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue.


Knowledge, skills and experience required:



·                     University Degree,
·                     Diploma in Sales & Marketing with over 3 years experience in Sales and Marketing,
·                     Ability and readiness to work long and odd hours,
·                     Results oriented,
·                     Ability to work independently and under pressure,
·                     Excellent client service skills,
·                     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
·                     A good understanding and experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.
Customer Service Executive

We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent transferable skills with demonstrable records of achievement in past roles. This is a permanent position.

Reporting to the Business Manager — Advertising Center, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Duties & Responsibilities
·                     Booking advertising space;
·                     Creating advertisements with clients;
·                     Effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue;
·                     Accurate input of information into the system;
·                     Checking credit worthiness of the clients; and
·                     Offering customer service.
Skills and knowledge requirement
·                     Business related university degree;
·                     Computer literate;
·                     3 years working experience;
·                     Confident and pleasant personality;
·                     Ability to plan work under variable parameters; and
·                     Ability to work in teams.
Interested internal candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before January 26th 2012.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted


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