Quality Manager – Consumer Healthcare (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Quality Manager – Consumer Healthcare

Summary

GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We research, develop, produce and market vaccines and medicines to target unmet medical needs. We have three primary areas of business in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare.

Through our Consumer Healthcare business, we market a range of consumer health products based on scientific innovation. We have leading positions in four main categories: oral health, nutritionals, wellness and skin health. In these areas we have a number of well known brands including Sensodyne, Panadol and Aquafresh.

We are looking to recruit a Quality Manager to join our Consumer Healthcare Division Reporting into the Regional Quality Head, the job holder will be expected to take the lead in implementing and sustaining the Quality Management System (QMS), including encouraging the commercial team to own quality activities in their day to day work.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Building strong relationships across the Commercial Business functions and working with them to develop quality objectives that meet both business and regional quality objectives.
• Undertaking relevant training forums to deliver quality management systems knowledge to relevant parts of the business enabling them to identify, incorporate and deliver on relevant quality objectives.
• Maintaining a high level of quality management systems knowledge and awareness of changes within the commercial environment to seek opportunities and manage potential business adversity.
• Developing a network to obtain local regulatory intelligence and provide the necessary analysis to understand and escalate issues which have the potential to impact supply or GlaxoSmithKline’s reputation.
• Acting as the quality contact for the regional quality organization, providing communication to the regional quality organization on progress of quality management system compliance status updates on quality plans and escalation of issues.
• Ensuring a robust, sustainable and effective quality management system through monitoring and reviewing the compliance status within the third party marketing companies.
• Implementing and maintaining effective quality assurance systems to ensure that local operations are in full compliance with GlaxoSmithKline’s standards and policies.
• Ensuring that all internal procedures and systems in use are compliant to the GlaxoSmithKline quality management system, guide for commercial companies and local regulatory requirements

Requirements

• The prospective candidate will have a minimum of an undergraduate science degree and five years working experience within a pharmaceutical /consumer healthcare industry.
• The candidate will have a strong understanding of and experience in quality assurance systems particularly in the areas of batch release, product incidents, artwork control and performing audits.
• They will have a strong knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to good manufacturing practice/good distribution practice and  knowledge on effective quality documentation systems.
• Some of the skills that the candidate will posses include: strong communication skills, ability to influence, ability to interpret complex data, strong collaboration and assertive skills.

 How to apply: 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 18th April, 2014.

Adept Systems

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted! Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.

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Communications Specialist (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Communications Specialist

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Communication Specialist to organize and manage the internal and external communications activities in order to contribute toward the improvement, consistency, and heightened visibility of the CIP brand.

Ref: 14-20/CS/IRS/SSA

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers.

Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions.

CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: 

The Communication Specialist will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The specialist will report to the Head of CPAD and the Regional Operations Leader in SSA.

The principal tasks and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and implement communication activities to support CIP’s research teams in SSA.
• Program and coordinate external communication strategies promoting the CIP brand, in line with the SCP and CGIAR.
• Support with the proposal development teams through final edits and proofreading, periodically.
• Contribute with communications components to program development and project proposals in the region.
• Expand internal communication activities, to ensure all staff in SSA is well informed about CIP’s research activities, corporate priorities, and policies.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or a related area.
• Five years of professional experience in developing and implementing communication strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
• Demonstrated experience working with media, and other communication forums.
• Strong and effective use of social media skills.
• Knowledgeable and familiarity with public relations, communication strategies, and website content management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English, working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese desirable.
• Familiarity with international agricultural researches for development, CGIAR, CRPs a plus.

Conditions:

• The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with a three month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding.
• The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
• CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

How to apply

Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to CIP-Recruitment@cgiar.org.

The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Screening of applications will begin on April 25, 2014and will continue until the post is filled.

All applications will be acknowledged, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Internship (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Internship

The Institute of Capacity Building (ICB) is seeking the services of a highly talented Intern

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, marketing option and be energetic with the following key skills:

• Good teamwork skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Commercial awareness
• Numerical skills
• IT skills
• Professionalism

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter: info@icb.co.ke by April 15th, 2014

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Alarm Security Technician (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Alarm Security Technician 

Our client, a well established, dynamic company in the Construction and Security Installations service industry is looking to recruit an Alarm Security Technician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review installation orders, gathering equipment, supplies and tools.
• Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine installation procedures.
• Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
• Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation and prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

Qualifications:

• Must have a technical diploma or a certificate.
• Must have a minimum 2-3 years experience servicing and installing CCTV, access control, alarms and fire systems required.
• Candidate with programming skills will have an added advantage.
• Personal Attributes:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving.
• Must have high level of integrity.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.60,000 – 70,000/= depending on experience

Deadline: 20thApril 2014

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to:  hr@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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Fashion & Design Intern (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Fashion & Design Intern

Our client a leading Fashion House specializing in clothing and jewelry is looking to recruit a fashion & design intern.

The successful candidate MUST have a love for fashion.

Key Responsibility:

• Prepare weekly reports.
• Use excels to create invoices and purchase orders.
• Take photos and print them out.
• Cut templates.
• Do on line research for different fashion products.
• Carry out any duties required by management.

Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Textile design.
• Must have excellent computer skills especially in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, JPEG, PDF.
• Must be willing to learn from the fashion industry expert and gain insight in clothing and jewelry production.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must have the capacity to work in a high pressurized, high energy and fast paced environment.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.20,000/=

Deadline: 25thApril 2014

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to: hr@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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Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Position: Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator

Industry: NGO

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Executive Director

Salary: (1000-1500USD)

Our client is an international non-profit organization intended to promote world peace and cooperation under the motto “one family under God” is seeking to fill the position of a Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Bench marking from the best entrepreneurship programs in the local and international universities and other institutions.
• Creating an incubator space in the secondary schools.
• Developing a framework for the criteria of selection and recruitment.
• Building a national advisory council.
• Generating an entrepreneurship curriculum and the student’s business plan.

Skills and Qualification Required.

• Bachelor or master’s in degree in business administration or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ work experience in an entrepreneurship environment with experience in social enterprise/business venture.
• Ability to successfully create and build new initiatives, businesses, and / or program.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Logical and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A high level of passion and commitment to the vision of the organization.

To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 16th April, 2014.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Bakers (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Bakers

At Nairobi Java House we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!As part of Nairobi Java House you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Bakers

• Minimum 2 years experience or proof of relevant training/education

Company Benefits Include:

• Pension
• Medical cover (In and Out patient)
• Annual Leave
• On the job training
• Opportunities for growth

APPLY HERE

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Stewards & Bussers (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Stewards & Bussers

At Nairobi Java House we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!As part of Nairobi Java House you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Stewards & Bussers

We look for stewards and bussers who are diligent, hands-on, and trustworthy when it comes to all tasks.

This is a vital role in the Nairobi Java House set up. Stewards and Bussers are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, dishwashing, stocking dishes, glassware and food items for the cooks and servers, bussing tables and responding quickly to situations that arise.

Many of our Managers started in this department and it is an honorable entry point for those developing careers in the hospitality industry.

No prior experience required, only secondary school education and a positive attitude.

Company Benefits Include:

• Pension
• Medical cover (In and Out patient)
• Annual Leave
• On the job training
• Opportunities for growth

APPLY HERE

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Waiters / Waitresses (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Waiters / Waitresses

We are looking for all rounded people to join our family. While experience is important, a great attitude is the first thing we look for.

Our management team believes strongly that the key to keeping great people is treating them with respect.

We endeavor to offer the best training possible to ensure that you know all you need to know about our menu, procedures and philosophy before you serve your first guest.

At Nairobi Java House we are always looking for the best people to join our team. We are a fun, passionate and energetic company and may just be the perfect fit for you!As part of Nairobi Java House you can be part of a pioneering brand with extraordinary potential for growth.

Company Benefits Include:

• Pension
• Medical cover (In and Out patient)
• Annual Leave
• On the job training
• Opportunities for growth

APPLY HERE

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Project Manager (Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Project Manager (Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative)

The overall objective of the RMMS is to support governments, agencies, institutions and forums in the Horn of Africa and Yemen sub-region to improve the management of protection and assistance response to people in mixed migration flows in the Horn of Africa and across the Gulf of Aden or Red Sea in Yemen.

Currently, the secretariat is a small unit co-located with the Danish Refugee Council’s regional office (Horn of Africa and Yemen) in Nairobi, Kenya which hosts and supports the RMMS.

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include;

• To oversee the operations, management and accounting of the 4Mi project.
• To identify partners, key informants, contacts and other interlocutors critical to the success of this project.
• To manage a team of sentinel monitor in different countries using digital technology to survey mixed migration.
• To establish close working relations with relevant existing mixed migration-related agencies in different countries in order to share data and maximize the data inflow of information and statistics for the 4Mi project.
• To manage and organize data and be adept at analysis and interpretation of data.
• To maintain relationships with contacts and informants in multiple countries who will be members of the ‘platform’ on which 4Mi will be built.
• To work under the supervision of the RMMS Coordinator in Nairobi and as a DRC contractor.

• To visit a wide range of countries in the region on a regular and continuous basis.

Requirements:

• A graduate with at least 3 years’ experience from the aid sector and/or journalism, communication and information technology sector,
• a well-motivated, self- starter who can work independently with excellent communication skills;
• strong ability to make rapid assessments and sound judgments with little support,
• must be able to travel more than 50% of the time in this role and be prepared to visit and work in remote locations;
• flexibility and resourcefulness;
• experience in data gathering systems, migration and ICT may be an advantage but not a requirement.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter to info@regionalmms.org by 12 April, 2014.

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Career Advisor (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Career Advisor

About Us: Our company offers professional career identification and career development related services. We pride ourselves in administering and interpreting professional tools that assist our clients in identifying their career direction.    

Position Function: To serve as a resource person and career advisor to students, pre-college students, university students and employed professionals seeking to change careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret assessment tests and assist clients in identifying their areas of interest and careers that would be suitable for them
• Help clients draw up action plans for subject selection, education, employment and training and support them to achieve these goals
• Research careers, options and support organizations to meet clients needs
• Advice clients on how to source relevant training courses or qualifications and what funding might be available
• Run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers work and topics related to personal development
• Develop and conduct career planning and professional development seminars within assigned territory
• Assist with the planning and implementation of educational programs and career conferences
• Research and write career literature; provide fresh web content related to careers
• Advise students on internship, and post-graduate employment opportunities and strategies for career success.
• Create, schedule, conduct and evaluate career programming on a variety of topics to include but not limited to: CV writing, interview techniques, social media and the job search, and professionalism
• Conduct regular outreach efforts including workshops and presentations; create, maintain and enhance relationships with institutions and hiring employers in the market increasing DYC visibility through institutional and corporate presentations and events.

Academic / Professional Qualifications &Work Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognized University
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage
• Knowledge of psychometric test interpretation will be an added advantage
• Creative and innovative team player
• Excellent analytical, planning, research and report-writing skills are required

Interested candidates should send their applications to jobs@discoveryourcareer.co.ke before end of day April 9th, 2014. 

These should include a current CV, application letter, and scanned copies of academic certificates. Only qualified candidates need apply. 

The successful candidate will be required to take a career test to ensure that the job tasks align to his/her areas of interest. Please visit www.discoveryourcareer.co.ke to learn more about the career test.

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Restaurant Managers and Assistant Restaurant Managers (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Restaurant Managers and Assistant Restaurant Managers

Take your hospitality experience to the next level

  

Nairobi Java House is currently recruiting for experienced Restaurant Managers and Assistant Restaurant Managers, who have the flexibility and drive to manage our restaurants!

The role involves running of the restaurant and leading a team of 30-40 staff. 

A key part of your role will be ensuring the delivery of consistent high quality food and beverages, as well as exceptional customer service to keep customers coming back for more! 

Attitude and passion is everything with us, we work hard but we have a lot of fun doing it

To apply, please visit our website, www.nairobijavahouse.com and click on “Jobs”.

From there, follow the link to”Nairobi Java House - Kenya Jobs”.

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Sales Persons (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title :Sales Persons

We require for 3 different categories

1. Field sales person for electrical switches

2. Field sales person for sanitary fittings

3. Showroom sales person

4. Apart from this we require a senior sales and marketing person

Duties 

• All the above mentioned staff will be under him/her
• Incharge of showroom
• Incharge of giving marketing ideas to enhance sales
• Ensuring the targets set for the sales team are met and assisting the junior sales person in reaching their targets

Requirements for the sales and marketing manager

• Should have a minimum experience of 3 years in a reputed firm
• Should have educational qualifications to support the same
• Should be willing to work under pressure
• Should be willing to work with minim guidance

Apart from the sales team we require

5. Godown Manager

• Male
• Asian origin
• 3.Should be above 30 years of age
• Should have experience in familiar field for minimum2 years
• Should be responsible and matured

Duties

• Overall incharge of godown
• Incharge of dispatch
• Incharge of goodwn security

Email CV stating the position to cvkentrain@gmail.com by the 19th of April 2014.

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