Thursday, April 2, 2015

Clinical Research Associates

Africa Clinical Research Management Ltd (ClinicaIRM-Africa), an affiliate of Clinical Research Management Inc. Ohio, USA is a Pan-Africa full service Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in early to late stage clinical research and product development for biologics, drugs and devices.

Clinical Research Associates
 
Overview: We are seeking to hire motivated individuals with clinical research monitoring experience to fill positions of independent Clinical Research Associate (CRA) contractors for Phase Ill vaccine trial.

Working within a highly qualified team, the CRA will initiate and close-out investigational sites, monitor the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites, and ensure clinical trials are conducted, recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH/GCP and all applicable regulatory requirements.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Assess the qualification of potential investigative sites, initiate clinical trials at investigative sites, instruct site personnel on the proper conduct of clinical trials, and close clinical trials at investigative sites
  • Implement and monitor clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines
  • Review and verify accuracy of clinical trial data collected, either onsite or remotely
  • Provide regular site status information to team members, trial management and update trial management tools
  • Complete monitoring activity documents as required by ClinicaIRM-Africa’s SOPs or other contractual obligations
  • Work closely with clinical team members to facilitate timely resolution of trial and/or clinical issues
  • Assess IP accountability, dispensation and compliance at the investigative sites
  • Verify Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to trial specifications and ICH/GCP guidelines
  • Communicate with investigative sites
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma or its international equivalent ¡n clinical, science, or health-related field from an accredited institution
  • Clinical monitoring experience
  • Knowledge of ICH/GCP and local regulatory authority requirements

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications and CV electronically quoting the vacancy position on the subject line of email to oapollo@clinicalrm.com not later than Friday, 10th April 2015.

Finance Manager

A medium sized local company dealing with manufacturing of quality treated power transmission poles, building poles and fencing posts. 

Situated in Eldoret and Londiani with a labour force of between 800-1,000 employees seeks to recruit, a highly motivated staff to fill the following position:

Finance Manager
 
Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager will be responsible for:
  • Overall in-charge of the finance department and assisting with external audits
  • Instituting and maintaining adequate internal controls
  • Overseeing and managing the accounting and financial operations of the company
  • Ensuring statutory compliance in relevant areas of financial management and accounting
  • Advising on all legal undertaking of the company such as leases, sub agreements and contracts.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s degree in accounting finance, economics or statistics
  • Possess ACCA/ CPA(K)
  • Seven or more years auditing, budgeting and accounting with supervisory and management experience
  • Knowledge of principles of internal/ external finance administration including budgeting, reporting, taxation and revenue
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting
  • Ability to work with detail and accuracy
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, name and contact including emails of three (3) referees and indicating current remuneration to

DNA 1788
P.O Box 49010, 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

By Monday 6th April 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Driver Jobs in Nairobi

Position: Drivers
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Nature of Job: Full time
 
No. of Vacancies: 5

Job Summary: The drivers will work with a busy FMCG company to deliver goods within and around Nairobi. 

Duties
  • Liaise with warehouse and loading team to ensure the correct goods are loaded
  • Delivering the goods to the clients
  • Completing all required documentation before departure and after arrival
  • Fueling and maintaining the vehicle
  • Offloading the vehicle after delivery
  • Assisting the salesman to take orders
Requirements 
  • Good communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good knowledge of the city and it’s surroundings
  • A valid accident free class BCE driving license
  • Over five years’ experience driving sales vans or trucks in a busy FMCG company

If qualified please send CV only to info@royalagencies.co.ke

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Projects Assistant

A well-established organization with a multi-national presence seeks to engage with a professional, dynamic and self-respecting professional in the position of:-

Projects Assistant
 
Main Purpose of the Job: To support activities and operations in the areas of Regional Integration, Private Sector Development and Operations, and Financial Sector Development and Integration.
 

Main Responsibilities
  • Review and prepare summaries of research, analytical, and consultancy reports on relevant topical areas as assigned.
  • Undertake desk research and prepare reports on Bank-led initiatives as assigned
  • Collect data; prepare analysis and graphical presentations, as guided, on related issues.
  • Attend relevant meetings, prepare and distribute minutes of meetings to agreed parties.
  • Assist with processing project proposals for financing, including identification, evaluation and appraisal of transactions.
  • Support in developing a pipeline of infrastructure projects by screening ad-hoc funding requests from project sponsors.
  • Support in data collection and analysis, modelling, research and preparation of literature reviews
  • Provide editorial and presentation assistance in the preparation of reports, summaries, and policy notes as required,
  • Undertake follow-up of private sector operations, participate in meetings with clients of such operations, and support in the follow-up of their implementations.
Job Skills 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English; 
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment; 
  • Client and results oriented with a sense of accuracy and attention to details. 
  • Report writing
Qualifications  
  • Masters degree in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy or related disciplines from a recognized university 
  • Relevant professional experience related to private sector development and operations, regional integration and financial sector development.
Qualifying candidates to kindly send their detailed CVs on or before, 30th March, 2015 to the following address:

Business Partner Consulting - (BPC Africa www.bpc.co.ke)
Email address: talentsearch@bpc.co.ke 

Tel: +254 712 316 888

NGO Finance Manager

Vacancy: Finance Manager - Uraia Trust
 
Uraia Trust is a premier national organization whose mission is to facilitate the provision of quality civic education and practical mechanisms for citizen engagement in public affairs. 

Uraia seeks to recruit a highly competent individual for the position of Finance Manager. 

The jobholder will provide managerial support to the Finance unit which will include improving financial management and procedures that support the Trust’s operations. 

In addition, this role is responsible for the implementation of policies, processes and procedures to ensure internal efficiencies and effective preparation and dissemination of financial information for management decision making and reporting purposes.

The key responsibilities of this position will include:
  • Development and implementation of effective financial strategies, procedures in order to achieve compliance requirements, optimal efficiency, and efficient resource utilization.
  • Management of the grant management process including contracting with sub-grantees, contracts administration and reporting.
  • Maintenance of efficient financial management systems in accordance with the Trust’s financial procedures and in line with local and International Accounting Standards and best practices.
  • Monitoring of unit and programme budgets in liaison with the unit heads.
  • Cash flow management and review of reconciliations for submission to unit head.
  • Facilitate annual financial audits and any other periodic reviews.
  • Preparation of periodic financial reports for review and discussion with management.
  • Review and approval of payments and disbursements within established limits.
For more details on the above job description and profile, please refer to the Uraia Trust website
www.uraia.or.ke

The jobholder will report to the Head of Finance and Support Services.

Position qualifications:

 
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
  • At the minimum a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance from a recognized University. Those with business related postgraduate qualification such as a Masters degree in Business Administration will have an added advantage.
  • Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA (K) or ACCA.
  • Additional relevant training and qualifications in grants management will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 6 years’ overall relevant work experience in project/grants accounting with at least 3 years at management level.
  • Demonstrated work experience in computerized accounting is essential. Those with competence in Navision financial software will have an added advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The engagement for this position will be for an initial contract of two years that is renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. 

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details and quoting reference number UT/03/15/01 by 5 pm on 9th April 2015 addressed to:

The Recruitment Manager
Sheer Logic Management Consultants
P O Box 53026-00200
Nairobi

Tel; 2247983/0737607699/0728607699

E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke or sheerlogic@swiftkenya.com


For more details about Uraia, please see the Uraia Trust website www.uraia.or.ke.

Receptionist / Personal Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job: Receptionist / Personal Assistant
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Company: A leader in supply of quality wines from all over the world.
 
Gender: Female
 
Age: Between 25-35 yrs

Requirements

  • Must know how to use PABX system
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in Similar Position
  • Must know how to maintain a database
  • Ideally educated to degree level (A’ level education considered)
  • A minimum of one year’s PA/secretarial experience at a senior level
  • Shorthand and excellent typing skills, speed and accuracy essential
  • Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Bright, confident personality
  • Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
ONLY those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line "Receptionist/Personal Assistant 1684". 

Ensure to include ALL the details on the subject line as directed. 

Also include your NAME and PHONE NUMBER in the message body. 


Applicants who fail to adhere to the instructions given will automatically be disqualified.

Front Office Clerk / Receptionist Job in Kenya (25K - 30K)

Our Client is currently recruiting a Front Office Clerk / Receptionist
 
Job Description
  • Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax messages
  • Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls
  • Make preparations for Executive committee meetings & other meetings
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies
  • Provide secretarial support
  • Re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required
  • Greet, assist and/or tenants, visitors and the general public
  • Assist the Managing Directors and other staff as requested
  • Provide administrative services for the Managing Directors
  • Perform other related duties as required
  • Deliver excellent customer service, at all times
  • Make sure office is kept clean & tidy throughout the day.
  • Report any maintenance issues immediately to line manager, including all furniture, fittings and equipment
  • Provide administrative support to Admin Department in maintain routine employee lists/reports, as required
  • Carry out instructions given by the Administration
Requirements
  • Preferably Diploma/Degree holder with 2-4 years of working experience
  • Must possess good communication skills
  • Should have pleasant personality
Salary: Shs 25,000 - 30,000

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.


For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor) Monday to Friday- 3pm- 5.30pm ONLY.