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Metal packaging Manufacturing Company

A reputable metal packaging Manufacturing Company based in Industrial Area Nairobi, urgently requires:

1. Quality Controller

He/She should be with a least 5 years experience as a Quality Controller, in a busy manufacturing company.

Experience in ISO & HACCP procedures is essential.

Personnel Manager,
P.O. Box 42785-00100,
Nairobi.

Manufacturing Company

A leading manufacturer of quality fortified blended cereals and legumes located in Athi River require the following;

1. Production Shift Leaders

Summary

To supervise production human resource, machinery and material so that production targets are achieved at set quality standards, time and specifications.

Requirements;

  • Higher Diploma in Engineering
  • Minimum 3-5 years manufacturing experience in food & beverage sector, with at least minimum 3 years as a supervisor.
  • Knowledge of production or manufacturing processes, procedures and Machinery will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of ISO, OSHA and ERP a must.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Result oriented and a Good Team Leader.

    2. Technical Machine Operators

    Summary

    Ensure effective and efficient operation and maintenance of machines to meet production targets on set quality and safety standards.

    Requirements:

  • Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 2-3 years working Experience.
  • Knowledge of production or manufacturing processes, GMP, OSHA and ISO a must.
  • Must be computer literate
  • Work under minimum supervision.
  • Result oriented and a Good Team Leader.

    Send CV and the necessary testimonials to: vacancies{at}nutro.co.ke

    Bioscience Company

    An upcoming bioscience company has the following vacancies

    1. Secretary / Administrator with strong secretarial and administrative training and experience.

    2. Laboratory Technologist with diploma in laboratory science, food science or other relevant.

    3 Sales and Marketing Assistant with diploma and experience in bioscience products and services.

    Send C.V., testimonials and a handwritten application letter stating age, current and expected salary to: kazi.kwawote{at}gmail.com and jennifercheruto{at}yahoo.com.

    Exploration Company

    A junior exploration company belonging to an international mining group focused on Africa. Seeks to recruit a:

    1. Geologist

    The job is a field based position reporting to the Consultant / Technical Manager or his delegate and backed by the Administrative Manager.

    Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

    Work beginning planned for early.

    Duties:

  • Geological mapping, geochemical surveys, ground geophysics
  • Drilling programs supervision (auger, RAB, RC and DD)
  • Data collection, interpretation, presentation and reporting
  • Management of field crews and labourers

    Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in geology
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, GIS software an advantage)
  • Drawing ability an advantage (sketch maps, cross sections, etc.)
  • Fit, healthy and willing to work for long periods in the field
  • Kenyan citizen, preferably speaking Dholuo
  • Honest, reliable, punctual with a good work ethic

    Send an introductory letter and a resume to the Consultant and the Administrative Manager via email addresses to: david.knopf{at}bluewin.ch and waitherero{at}gmail.com respectively

    2. Financial Controllers

    A large international Indian group with operations in several countries is looking for Financial Controllers for their companies based in Nairobi.

    Candidates should be qualified accountants with exposure to dynamic and computerized work environment.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for accounting, audit, management reports and all other relevant commercial functions.

    Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Attractive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate

    Apply with photograph and salary details to: fck.kenya{at}gmail.com

    3. Foremen

    A construction company is looking to fill the position of Foremen.

    Under the direction of the Site Agent, the incumbent will oversees all day to day activities on site ensuring the successful completion of the project.

    Duties and Responsibility

  • Develop and Grow the existing accounts
  • Represent the company in corporate functions
  • Achieve sales targets and build assigned brands
  • Able to work on flexible hours and multitask too
  • Developing and Implementing appropriate Customer Value
  • Account management by ensuring incremental revenue, achievement of set sales targets and effective roll out of communication solutions developed for the Account.
  • Consistent identification of communication solutions needs and opportunities for the account growth.
  • Driving growth through acquisition of new accounts in existing accounts and retention of existing accounts by implementing effective retention plans.
  • Managing the implementation of all promotional activities within the account.
  • Developing appropriate account specific sales and trade marketing campaigns to drive adoption of new services within the account.
  • Implementing required high quality level of service to the customers within the account.
  • Preparing reports on the performance of the account managed as required

    Qualifications & Requirements

  • Strong work ethics and financial integrity
  • Higher Diploma/Degree in sales and marketing
  • Smart and professional with team development skills
  • Be a self starter who works with minimum supervision
  • Have a minimum of 2 years experience in selling Computer Hardware + Software Solutions
  • Strong ability to achieve targets, deadlines, good organizational, Time Management and Reporting skills
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills English Presentable, Dynamic and with leadership qualities
  • Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc)
  • Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator

    Send CV, to careers{at}kcr-hr.com

    4. Software Developer

    An online organization is looking for graduates with a great passion for software development to become a part of its pioneering team.

    We are hereby inviting qualified individuals to submit their application for the below position:

    1. Software Developer

    Responsibilities

    1. Creating complex back-end management systems including

  • Content management,
  • E-commerce,
  • Customer relations and
  • Communication interfaces.

    2. Developing projects based on PHP in conjunction with various other web development technologies.

  • PHP (pure PHP, PHP with OOP, PHP with frameworks),
  • SQL (generic SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ORM),
  • JavaScript (generic JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX),
  • Comet server (real-time data streaming),
  • XHTML,
  • CSS,
  • XML
  • SVN

    3. Designing modern and user friendly interface

    4. Testing and devising contingency plans to safeguard against operational failures and risks.

    Personal Competencies

    1. Professionalism:

    Thorough understanding of the web development process.

  • Strong personal initiative and willingness to accept responsibilities and to operate independently.
  • Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments,
  • Ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
  • Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
  • Remains calm in stressful situations.

    2. Communication:

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
  • Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
  • Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

    3. Planning and Organizing:

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

    4.Technological awareness:

  • Keeps abreast of available technology.
  • Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office.
  • Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks.shows
  • Willingness to learn new technology.

    Qualifications

  • B.A. in Computer Programming or related field.

    Should be able and competent in executing:-

  • Web site development with security access, supplier order
  • Form, category manager, supplier and retailer registration forms
  • Network troubleshooting/maintenance
  • User software support
  • Software testing
  • Intranet database applications
  • Dynamic content applications
  • Internet marketing
  • E-commerce applications
  • Multi-level affiliate systems
  • Ads/clicks network systems
  • Content management systems
  • File upload/download management systems
  • All management systems in general

    Send your resume and cover letter to: talents{at}kayaa.co.ke

    5. Clearing and Forwarding

    A well established clearing and forwarding company with major clients in east and central Africa is looking for qualified candidates to fill in the following vacant positions

    Senior Declaration Officer

    Duties & Responsibilities

  • Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
  • Application of IDFs
  • Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or operations.
  • Bonds management and cancellation procedures
  • Ensure correct use of the Kenya Revenue Authority Tarriff
  • Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties

    Qualifications and Other Requirements

  • Must be 35 years and above in age
  • Must have over 6 years experience in the same capacity
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Must have a diploma in clearing & forwarding course, most preferably from Bandari College or any other recognized institution.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain good working relationships with all the stake holders in the field.
  • Must be flexible in work habits and schedules,
  • Must have knowledge of government procedures relating to imports & exports knowledge of customs laws pertaining to Kenya, east and central Africa.

    2. Senior Documentation Clerk (Shipping)

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Container tracking
  • Facilitation of release of bills of lading on time.
  • Follow up of container deposit refunds.
  • Collection of manifest numbers and other relevant details
  • Liaise with the shipping line for survey in case of container damage.
  • Any other shipping line related duties like Cl 1 amendments, etc

    Qualifications and Other Requirements

  • Diploma course in shipping
  • Over 6 years experience in the same capacity
  • Proficiency in computer packages and internet
  • Must be flexible in work habits and schedules,

    3. Port Operations Clerks

    Send CV and testimonials to:

    The Advertiser Box 86029-80100 Mombasa or email to: logisticsrecruits{at}gmail.com

    6. Technical Advisor

    The Technical Advisor (TA) will work under the direction of the organization’s Director, providing technical expertise and guidance in assuring that it implements its scope of work and builds sustainable capacity in Kenya.

    The organization works with the Ministries of Health to:

    1) support the development and implementation of national standards & architecture for electronic health record systems;

    2) create reference implementations to test interoperability between different types of health applications; and

    3) building local capacity to use and support electronic health record systems in Kenya.

    Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s work plan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to address Ministry priorities
  • Provide technical leadership in the implementation of the work plan
  • Liaise with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the implementation of EMR/EHR related activities.
  • Furnish technical assistance to national counterparts and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with Counterparts and partner institutions
  • Provide the Ministry with technical guidance in the requirements gathering and development of standards for electronic health record systems in Kenya
  • Provide supervision, leadership and technical guidance to a team demonstrating an interoperability solution and other in-country developers working on related projects
  • Work with local institutions in developing technical training courses and curriculum for the local capacity component of the organization.
  • On request, represent the organization at key meetings with national government representatives, local and international non government organizations, and funders to advance effective communication, planning,development and implementation of HMIS activities
  • Other duties as requested.

    Qualifications:

  • Health informatics related degree or experience,
  • 10 years relevant experience in information technology, M&E and data management. Experience in computer programming will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in developing and implementing HMIS, lab, pharmacy, or patient monitoring systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary,technical teams
  • Familiarity with the workings of the HIS and HIV/AIDS programs in Kenya.
  • Familiarity with health informatics technical resources and approaches available globally
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English
  • Ability to interact with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, and give close attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff, including technical experts and support staff
  • Program monitoring and evaluation experience

    Send CV and remuneration details: therecexpert{at}gmail.com

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