Cleaner (3 Posts) and Messenger (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

University of Nairobi

 

Applications are invited for the following positions:-

Cleaner 

Grade II

Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology

3 Posts 

 

AD/2/47/15

(CAVS)

Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent. 

They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices. 

They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. 

They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. 

They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade I or equivalent position for at least five (3) years in a Food Science and Human Nutrition Operations Unit. 

They must have good public relations. They must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.

The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and work with minimum supervision. They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

 

Messenger 

Grade II 

in the following units:-

 

1. Centre for Translation & Interpretation - 1 Post - AD/4/48/15- (CHSS)

 

2. Administration Division - 4 Posts - AD/2/49/15- ( R&T)

 

Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent. 

They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices. 

They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head. 

They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages. 

They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade I or equivalent position for at least three (3) years. 

They must have good public relations. 

They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.

The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly classified information and work with minimum supervision. 

They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement for those applying in the Centre for Translation & Interpretation.

Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. 

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

 

Codes

 

R&T: The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi

 

CAVS: The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

 

CHSS: The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

 

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, March 6, 2015.

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Support Staff (1 Position) and Rider (1 Position) (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Title: Support Staff (1 Position) and Rider (1 Position)

Support Staff 

1 Position

Ref: VA/6/2/2015
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• General cleaning.
• Messengerial duties
• Other routine work as may be assigned
• Technical duties as may be assigned

Key Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) grade C- (minus) or its recognized equivalent.

Rider

1 Position

Ref: VA/7/2/2015
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the assigned motor cycle ensuring the safety of parcels, motor cycle and other road users for the transport of authorized parcels.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned motor cycle.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the motor cycle including arraigning it for repair using the prevailing procedure
• Log official trips as per government procedure and policies including mileage, consumption, route etc.
• Ensure motor cycle documents are current including display of insurance cover at all times observe traffic rules and regulations
• Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.

Key Qualifications

• Passed suitability Rider test Grade test III
• Basic knowledge in minor motor cycle repairs and maintenance
• Capable of defensive riding
• Defensive Rider’s license from the Automobile Association of Kenya or a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Have First aid certificate from St. Johns Ambulance or Kenya Highway and Building Technology

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals should forward CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to:

D/NA 1776, 

P. O. Box 49010 - 00100 GPO 

Nairobi;
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Dispatcher/Messenger (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Position title : Dispatcher/Messenger 
Vacancy No: IOMKE/SVN/005/2015
Position grade: G2 
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya 
Duration of Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension 
Seniority band: Band V 
Job family: Migration Health 
Organizational unit: Migration Health Department 
Position rated: Yes  
Subject to rotation: No  
Managerial responsibility: No

Reporting directly to Data Processing Assistant. Overall supervision by Migration Health Physician 

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Migration Health Physician (International) in MHAC Nairobi, the direct supervision of the Data Processing Assistant and in coordination with the Migration Health Processing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: 

1. Dispatching of files and documents to/from MHAC and designated 
2. Providing clerical support in preparing various technical documents/lists, and 
3. Assisting the Migration Health processing team other medical personnel in laboratory/hospital, maintaining due confidentiality. photocopying medical reports and labeling mail/samples, etc. maintaining an organized flow of applicants throughout the health assessment process. 

4. Any other related duties, which may be assigned by the Migration Health processing team. 

IV. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies: 

Behavioural 
Accountability 
Accepts and gives constructive criticism 
Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies 
Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs 
Monitors own work to correct errors 
Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings 

Client Orientation 
Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work 

Continuous Learning 
Contributes to colleagues' learning 
Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

Communication 
Actively shares relevant information 
Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience 
Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience 

Performance Management 
Provides constructive feedback to colleagues 

Professionalism 
Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities 
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation 
Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress 
Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity 
Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts 
Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions 

Teamwork 
Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment 
Contributes to, and follows team objectives 
Gives credit where credit is due 
Seeks input and feedback from others 
Actively supports and implements final group decisions 

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level 
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work 

V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
1. High School educational level. 
2. At least two years’ experience in assisting IOM migration health assessment operations or as a messenger with other agencies 
3. Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations will be an added advantage 

VI. LANGUAGES

Required

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili. 

Mode of Application: 

Submit applications’ cover letter and updated CVs, including daytime telephone or e-mail contact to: 

Human Resources Department, International Organization for Migration (IOM), P.O. 

Box 55040 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int 

CLOSING DATE: 11th March 2015 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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Butcher (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Butcher  (3 months contract)

Monthly net salary: Ksh.35,000 -  50,000/= depending on experience

Deadline: 25th  October 2014

Our client a well established Safari Company in Kenya is looking for an experienced Butcher to train other butchers in the Maasai Mara.

Responsibilities:

Wrap, weigh and label cuts of meat. Train other butchers and supervise them.

Prepare special cuts of meat eg. rib-eye, tri-tip, fillet, t-bone.

Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, Lamb, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.

Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.

Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.

Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.

Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meat.

Applications:

To apply, follow the link: 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Mechanic (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Mechanic - Safari Company in Maasai Mara

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.22,000 /= Plus Medical cover and Housing.

Deadline: 20th October 2014

Our client, a growing Safari company, is looking for a Mechanic in their camp in Maasai Mara. The successful candidate will be responsible for the routine maintenance. He/she MUST have a valid driver’s licences; a PSV will be added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and repairs to camp mobile and stationary equipment. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on mobile and stationary equipment including vehicles, generators, pumps, etc. Maintain inventory control over equipment and supplies. Assist the camp manager in ordering replacement equipment, parts and supplies. Maintain a clean and presentable workstation at all times. Maintain maintenance and repairs logs and records of mechanical equipment. To assist with camp administration as allocated at weekly management-HOD meetings. To maintain good communication with the camp manager informing of any issues and requirements in an accurate and timely manner. Undertake training as agreed to enhance and improve personal skills and knowledge. To ensure all requisitions are submitted and collected in a timely manner so as to provide the best possible guest experience in the most efficient manner. To be fully aware of the hotel’s fire safety procedures and health & safety regulations. Carry out and take a lead in any extra-ordinary camp activities in order to improve guest experience and the efficient running of the business.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a mechanic is essential.

Experience in a camp is an advantage.

The Mechanic must be willing to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. 

Ability to work flexible hours and to tight deadlines.

Organized - to keep control over vehicles before, during and after each safari.

Very good communication skills.

Applications:

To apply, Follow the link: http://bit.ly/1s9qNcc

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Butcher – Part Time (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Butcher – Part Time

Education: Certificate

Job Type: 3 Month Contract

Location: Nanyuki, Kenya

Career Level: Mid Level ( 3+ years experience)

Salary: Monthly net salary: Ksh . 35,000 - 50,000/=depending on experience

Deadline: 25th October 2014

Our client a well established Safari Company in Kenya is looking for an experienced Butcher to train other butchers in the Maasai Mara.

Responsibilities:

• Wrap, weigh and label cuts of meat.

• Train other butchers and supervise them.

• Prepare special cuts of meat eg. rib-eye, tri-tip, fillet, t-bone.

• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, Lamb, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.

• Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.

• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.

• Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.

• Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meat.

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to:  hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Applications

Please send your up to date CV to: info@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

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Motorbike Messenger (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Motorbike Messenger

Our client a well established Safari Company is looking for a Motorbike Messenger who will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail.

• Team Work and Leadership.

• Excellent references.

• High level of integrity.

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Ground Courier (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Ground Courier

Reports to: Ground courier team leader

Team: Ground operations

Job purpose: Handling delivery and pickup consignments in a safe, professional manner according to company service standards to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction through coordinating with the dispatcher and the express / domestic operations team leader / supervisor.

Key accountabilities

• Typical duties included are but not limited to:Pickups and deliveries
• Handle all allocated pickups and deliveries on timely manner to achieve high level of performance as per Aramex quality of service standards
• Inspect shipment(s) upon pick up at customer side to ensure ground operations policies and procedures are fulfilled.
• Ask customer to fill in the shipment’s waybill correctly to ensure all necessary information available
• For alerting process
• Check the picked up shipment packing and labeling based on ground operations policies & procedures
• To ensure the shipment is protected from any damage &/or loss.
• Update the standard pick up log sheet fully with the required information in order to arrange for smooth receiving process at the warehouse operation & to be used for history tracking purposes.
• Update the delivery run-sheet fully with the required information to enable the data entry team
• Updating the status of the shipment on system & to be used for history tracking purposes.

Operating environment

• Driving/Riding most of the time during working day.
• Using material handling equipment such as trolley.
• Physical labor upon delivery and collection processes (walking and driving under different weather conditions).
• Lifting shipments upon delivery and pick up where the maximum allowed weight to be lifted without using a material handling equipment is 20kg.

Related procedures:

• Adhere to all related policies, procedures Client relations
• Report incidents and complaints to concerned customers team so that the team can take the necessary action to resolve the problem.
• Report competition activities to concerned team in order to help in benchmarking the company service level with other companies in similar service industry.

Basic/ job requirements

• High school, college diploma or junior college
• Good command of English language
• Local knowledge of areas and neighborhood
• Valid driving license

Competencies:

• Conceptual thinking & innovation
• Applies simple rules, common sense, and past experiences to identify problems
• Recognizes when a current situation is exactly the same as a past situation
• Organizational commitment
• Expresses pride, pleasure, and/or dedication about being part of this organization
• Customer service orientation
• Follows through, when asked, on customer inquiries, requests, complaints
• Keeps customer up-to-date about progress of projects
• Integrity
• Take pride in being trustworthy
• Is honest in customer relations

Email: Grace.Ndegwa@aramex.com

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MACHINE OPERATOR (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

TITLE: QM DI MACHINE OPERATOR

Application Deadline: 21st March 2014

Salary: Starting 25,000 NET on Probation

Company Description

Designtech Enterprises is a wholly owned Kenyan advertising company that was founded in 1999. In 2008 it was incorporated as a Limited Company with operations in Kenya and the larger East Africa. Today we have grown to providing comprehensive best of breed creative design and signage solutions to both private enterprises and the public sector in Kenya and beyond. We are looking for an innovated individual who will be able to fill the shoes os a Machine Operator. Are you the one? If you meet the qualifications below please send us an email with all the required documents. 

SUMMARY

Responsible for operating and tending printing presses. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

-Operate printing machine.

-Run several presses with different size and color capacities.

-Prepare machines for printing.

- Designing concepts using photoshop, illustrator, indesign or corel draw

-Meeting clients, quotations and delivering design concepts

-Install the printing plate with the images to be printed.

-Press operators prepare machines for printing.

-Ink the presses, load paper, and adjust the press to the paper size.

-Ensure that paper and ink meet specifications

-Adjust the flow of ink to the inking rollers accordingly.

-Guide paper through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls.

-Monitor their operation and keep the paper feeders well stocked.

-Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying chamber.

-Correct paper tears or jams.

-Search for and correct problems.

-Make quick corrections to avoid expensive losses of paper and ink.

-Pull sheets to check for printing imperfections.

-Set up, monitor, and adjust the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor.

-Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs.

-Perform preventive maintenance.

-Perform digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing.

-Transfer files, blend colors, and proof images electronically using digital presses.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Work experience: 

Not less than one year experience in a busy organisation as an offset machine operator

Education: 

Minimum diploma in a related field

If you meet the above qualifications, kindly email us at olivia@designtech.co.ke with a cover letter, cv, certificates and testimonials. All documents are required for consideration for this position. Applications without them will not be considered.

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Executive Housekeeper (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Executive Housekeeper – REF. MUC/AD/14/006

Machakos University College was established through a Legal Notice No. 130 of 5th September 2011. It is the successor of Machakos Technical Training Institute. It is located 1km from Machakos Town along the main Machakos-Wote road.

The University College invites applications for the following position: Executive Housekeeper – REF. MUC/AD/14/006

• Applicants must be holders of KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent and a first degree in Housekeeping or Accommodation Operations from arecognized institution with a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar position in a large establishment.
• Those with Master’s degree will have an added advantage. Must be computer literate and a team player.
• Should be excellent communicators with computer literacy skills.

Terms of Service

The terms of service include basic salary, a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance among others.

Successful candidates will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.

Tutorial Fellows will be offered one (1) year renewable performance-based contract, subject to their satisfactory progress in their Ph.D. studies.

Their terms will be converted to permanent and pensionable once they obtain their Ph.D. degrees.

NB: Kindly type in the www.machakosuniversity.ac.ke job application form available on the University college website, sign and attach it to your application

Applicants should submit ONE (1) COPY each of their application letter, a detailed C.V. and academic and professional certificates (including KCSE/KCE/EACE/KACE/EAACE).

They should indicate their current salary, allowances and other benefits and addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees.

Applicants are requested to ask their referees to send confidential recommendation letters to the undersigned.

Applicants teaching positions are requested to indicate clearly the School, Department and their area of specialization.

Applications should be sent to:-

The Principal

Machakos University College

P. O. BOX 136-90100

Machakos

The applications should reach the Principal’s Office on or before 21st February 2014.

Machakos University College is an equal opportunity employer

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