Agricultural Development Corporation Jobs.

Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), a leading Parastatal in the agricultural sector with extensive network of operations countrywide wishes to fill the following vacancies in its establishment.

1. Financial Controller (Nairobi)

Scope:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Controller will ensure effective and continuous improvement of financial control systems, procedures and policies in the organisation.

S/he will also be expected to maintain accurate financial records, timely financial reports, effective cost control and utilization of resources.

Personal attributes and qualification:

• Age 35 - 50 years.
• Strategic Financial Management Skills.
• B.Com. Degree (Accounting or Finance Option), CPA (K) with 5 years hands-on experience in a similar position or any other Senior Position.
• Experience in Budgeting especially in Government systems will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of computer accounting packages desired.
• Team Leader with good interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet organisation’s financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulating and reviewing finance and accounting procedures and policies.
• Ensuring effective management and utilization of resources and assets.
• Ensuring preparation of timely and accurate financial accounts in line with approved Budgets.
• Ensuring timely preparation and presentation of financial statements to the CEO and the Board.
• Ensuring maintenance of accurate records and management of budgets and budgetary controls.
• Maintaining day-to-day, internal controls of accounting systems.
• Develop and implement strategies relating to overall financial management of the organisation.

2. Head of Corporate Planning and Administration

Scope:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Corporate Planning and Administration shall take lead in Budget planning, Strategic Planning and in the identification and development of new business opportunities in line with the corporate Strategic Plan.

S/he will also perform the overall responsibility for Human Resources and Administrative functions of the Corporation including Performance Contracting.

Personal Attributes and Qualification:

• Age 35 - 50 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Human Resource or Business Administration and a Masters Degree in relevant field is an added advantage.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in Planning and Administration in a senior position.
• Planning and analytical skills is desirable as well as understanding the budgetary process.
• Should possess Corporate Strategic Management skills.
• Should understand the Human Resources and Administrative issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating overall performance of the Corporation as per the Performance Contract.
• Lead the preparations and monitoring of Budgets for the Corporation.
• Periodically reviewing the Corporation’s business enterprises and making appropriate recommendations and reports.
• Coordination of the Human Resource and Administrative functions of the Corporation.
• Liaising with departmental heads to ensure compliance with the Corporate Strategic Plan and Budgets.
• Developing and implementing corporate social responsibility programs.

3. Technical Manager – Sales, Marketing and Projects (Nairobi)

Scope:

Reporting to the Head of Technical Division, the Manager shall be responsible for coordinating and spearheading the Sales, Marketing and Project planning and implementation of the Corporation.

Personal Attributes and Qualification:

• Age 35 - 50 years.
• Possess Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Marketing option) or Business Administration plus Diploma in Sales and Marketing, or Project Management.
• Should have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in a senior position.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth understanding of Project Planning and implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulating Sales, Marketing and Project strategies and plans.
• Identifying and developing current and new sales and marketing channels for Corporation’s products and services.
• Carrying out sales and market research and intelligence.
• Preparing sales and marketing budgets and sales forecasts.
• Preparing project plans and periodic reports in line with the Corporate Strategic plan.
• Project proposal writing and documentation
• Evaluating and monitoring on-going projects in the Corporation and making appropriate recommendations.
  

4. Technical Officer-Engineering - Kitale

Scope:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Technical Officer-Engineering shall be responsible for developing programmes that will ensure effective and efficient utilization of Farm Machinery and implements.

Key requirements for the position:

• Age 35 - 50 years
• Bsc-Agriculture or Bio-Systems engineering and Masters Degree in bio-system engineering will be an added advantage.
• Over 5 years hands-on experience in Farm Machinery and general engineering.
• In-depth understanding of agricultural and automobile engineering.
• Experience and understanding of irrigation systems will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing programmes for effective and efficient utilization of Farm Machinery and implements.
• Setting up and implementing comprehensive and efficient programmes for maintenance of equipment, mechanical and civil work.
• Developing effective and realistic replacements and disposal programmes and policies.
• Evaluating and making recommendations on optimum use of farm machinery and implements.
• Developing and enforcing innovative mechanization techniques for efficiency and cost reductions.
• Preparing equipment specifications and overseeing the execution of engineering works and projects.
• Preparation of routine work plan for machinery servicing and operations guidelines.

Terms of Offer:

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

Interested candidates should apply, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address and names and contacts of three (3) referees on or before 2nd December, 2009 to:-

The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi

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Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation Jobs in Kenya. Nurses Vacancy

Nurses Jobs Kenya

The Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation is recruiting four thousand two hundred nurses (4200) under the Economic Stimulus Package to promote Preventive Health Care at the Lower Levels of our health care service delivery systems, twenty (20) nurses per constituency.

The details are as indicated below:

Enrolled Community Nurse (2960)

Terms: Contract ( 3 years)
Salary entry point at civil service Job Group ‘G’

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Enrolled Nurses Cadre.

Work at this level involves a variety of duties and responsibilities of a limited scope and complexity at dispensaries and health centres.

It is performed under appropriate guidance from the Ministry and include planning and execution of nursing care for individuals, families or group of patients.

An Enrolled Community Nurse will be expected to observe specific procedures.

Requirements

For appointment to the grade of Enrolled Nurse III candidates must:-

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent qualifications with at least a C in Biology and English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two (2) Science subjects; and
• Have successfully completed at least pre-service training at a recognized Medical Training Institution and have been awarded the Enrolled Community Nurse certificated by Nursing Council of Kenya to practice.

Registered Community Health Nurse (1260)

Terms: Contract (3) years
Salary entry point at civil service Job Group ‘H’

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be entry grade into the Nursing Officers cadre.

Work at this level will be limited in scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior officer.

Specifically, duties and responsibilities will involve:-

• Provision of health care services, including supervision in dispensaries and Health Centres. In addition the officer will be expected to assess the needs of patients with regard to nursing services;
• Verify and maintain information relating to patient admissions;
• Keep records of drugs and other supplies; and
• Guide, supervise and counsel staff performing routine clinical duties.

Requirements

For appointment to the grade of Registered Community Health Nurse, a candidate must:-

• Be in a possession of at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least a C in Biology, English or Kiswahili and a C- in any other two (2) science subjects: and
• Have successfully completed pre-service training at a recognized training institution and have been awarded Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse Certificate and been licensed by the Nursing Council to practice.

Interested candidates should forward their applications to the District Commissioner’s offices in the constituency where they hail from so as to reach him/her within fourteen (14) days from
the date of the advertisement.

Mark K. Bor, EBS
Permanent Secretary

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Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA) Jobs. Head of Finance

Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA) Careers & Jobs in Finance.

Our client, Kenya Tea Packers (KETEPA) Ltd is a leading private sector tea packaging and marketing company with a countrywide distribution network.

The company has over 30 year’s presence in the Kenyan and international markets and has a local market share estimated at over 70%.

In order to support its fast modernisation initiatives, talent development and enhancement of shareholder value, the company is seeking to recruit a talented and result-oriented individual.

The position will play a key role in ensuring that KETEPA meets its business objectives.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the purpose of this position is to formulate and implement financial strategies and policies that ensure achievement of business targets and increased shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advice the Board and management on financial matters.
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of sound financial management systems.
• Ensure integrity in financial and management reporting.
• Assess business risk and create financial awareness on resource allocation, cost reduction and financial discipline.
• Organise the business of the Board and provide company secretarial support.
• Lead and develop staff in the department.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors degree and an accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA). Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years experience in financial management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG company.
• Exposure and experience in the use of International Accounting Standards.
• Well developed IT skills with proficiency in computerised accounting applications and ERP systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, analytical and leadership skills.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number HOF/11.09 to reach us on or before 4th December 2009 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
“Kirungii”, Ring Road, Westlands
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi

E-mail: esd @ deloitte.co.ke

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