Madison Insurance Company Sales and Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya (25 Vacancies)

Madison Insurance Company Limited a leading Composite Insurance Company intends to recruit a team of competent, self driven and highly motivated personnel for the following position to be stationed in its Head Office and Branches countrywide.
 

Sales and Marketing Executives
 

General Insurance Business 

25 Positions
 

Primary Responsibility

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the primary responsibility of this executive will be to ensure the production targets are achieved in line with production budgets assigned to them.

In addition the position will be responsible for creating and sustaining favorable relationships with business supporters including direct clients, in-house teams and independent intermediaries within their designated region.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure new business directly or through intermediaries, service existing business and follow up renewals within the service benchmarks and in line with the monthly renewal target.
• Conduct training for agents and intermediaries on all company products.
• Make presentations, visit clients and provide excellent after sales service to the clients
• Ensure premium collection is done within the Insurance Act requirements
• Collection and processing of Market Intelligence
• Generate, analyze and submit production and any other management report
• Perform any other duties assigned to you by Management

Education, Training and Experience

• University degree in Business related course with progress in Insurance and/or Marketing Professional Course (CII, IIK or CIM) and proficient in Ms Office
• Minimum 2 years experience in Sales and Marketing gained in a busy and highly performing organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 

You must be a team player with excellent communication skills, good interpersonal and analytical skills. 

You must also be able to establish and sustain profitable business relationships.
 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae on or before 4th February 2013 to: hr@madison.co.ke

KEMRI / Walter Reed Project Assistant Research Officer / Clinical Research Coordinator Job Vacancy

Position: Assistant Research Officer / Clinical Research Coordinator
 

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / Walter Reed Project, HIV Program is seeking to recruit a qualified person to fill the above vacant position.
 

Job Summary:
 

The incumbent will serve as the site Clinical Research Coordinator for research activities and patient care for a treatment clinical trial. Responsibilities include project management, research coordination, and patient consent/care.

Location: United States Naval Expeditionary Base, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
 

Essential Duties:

• Assure compliance with the approved protocol, consistency in data collection, and appropriate and ethical treatment of all volunteers and. In addition, the incumbent will ensure that all study forms and questionnaires are completed accurately in accordance with the protocol.
• Distribute study advertisements, place study advertisements in base newsletters, and provide information about the study to any interested potential subjects, including conducting formal or informal briefings.
• Set-up of site to include receiving of study drugs, supplies, and equipment needed to conduct the trial.
• Responsible for subject screening, enrollment, sample receipt, payment of participant incentives, completion of study materials, and study reporting.
• Responsible for maintaining the correct inventory of clinical and laboratory supplies.
• Ensure compliance with the study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Specimen handling, storage and shipment as per SOPs.
• Detailed onsite Lab QC and maintain the logs in an organized manner.
• Detailed recordkeeping to track and account for study drugs and cash used for study incentives.
• Regularly communicate with investigators, especially the PI concerning study progress.
• Submit protocol deviations/violations and adverse events according to Clinical Manual of Procedures.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the PI.

Qualifications:

• Completion of education at a Bachelor’s degree level.
• 2-4 years experience in project management, clinical and/or laboratory work, or work in clinic or research setting strongly recommended.
• Course work in research desirable, specifically certification in Good Clinical Practices.
• Basic clinical skills in medical interview, collection of vital signs desirable.
• Excellent English language and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well with others to assure consistency in data collection.
• Ability to supervise and provide additional training in study procedures for rotating study physicians.
• Ability to work well in an overseas (international) operational military setting.
• Basic bacteriology laboratory skills considered necessary.
• Previous experience with good lab practices (GLP) desirable.
• Prior experience working with US military populations desirable.

Terms of service: Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
 

To apply, submit your application letters, resumes, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than February 8, 2013 to:
 

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project” KEMRI
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200; Hospital Road; 

Kericho, Kenya
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Government Agency Protection Officers, ICT Officer, Procurement Officer, and Protection Psychosocial Officer Jobs in Kenya

A Government Agency in the Security and Administration of Justice Sector, seeks to recruit staff to fill various vacant positions in the Agency.

Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan professionals of high integrity, with strong managerial and administrative skills who are self-driven and committed to delivering results.

The applicants must have good communication and high conceptual skills, well developed in decision making and proficient in computer application packages.

The candidates must be team players who respect diversity, maintain confidentiality and willing to work for long hours. 

The Agency offers competitive packages to the successful candidates.

Chief Protection Officer JG – 3 

(Ref. 01/2013)

The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director (Operations). 

Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of witnesses and related persons nationally.

In addition, the officer will be responsible for

• coordination of risk and threat assessment programmes;
• gathering and dissemination of intelligence information;
• coordinating operational procedures and training programmes;
• supervising the conducting of special operations and investigations;
• ensure adequate security is provided to witness during court appearance.
• organizing and supervising the procurement, distribution, training, usage and management of protective equipments, reintegration and removal process of witnesses admitted to the protection programme as provided by law;
• managing offices, buildings, safe houses used by the Agency;
• dissemination of information and intelligence gathering;
• ensure effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services;
• coordinating the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the Agency and coordinating training programs;
• reviewing confidential documents and material for the purpose of expunging protected information, security of protected witnesses and classifying documents;
• In addition the officer will be required to coordinate the resettlement of foreign and local witnesses and related persons in liaison with other Agencies;

Qualification and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Master’s degree in law, criminology, public administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Must have served in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent position in the military, intelligence or other security services;
• Knowledge and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert operations;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and services;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Protection Officer 1 

(2No. Positions)
JG – 6 (Ref. 02/2013)

Protection Officer I will be reporting to the Senior Protection Officer. Work at this level will include:

• management of the covert and other protection related operations as provided for in the relevant legislations;
• responsible for the day to day management of operations;
• responsible for intake, management, re-integration and removal process of witnesses admitted to the protection program;
• conduct threat and risk assessment with regard to new application and protected people on the program;
• responsible for information and intelligence gathering, collation and dissemination;
• ensure provision of continued evaluation of processes and conduct technical training for all protection staff;
• managing a secure filing system for all classified materials and conduct special operations as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, business/ public administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Served in the rank of the Inspector of Police or equivalent in the military, intelligence or other security service;
• A valid driving license and must be aged 28 years and above;
• Knowledge of criminal justice system will an added advantage.

Senior Information and Communication Technology Officer 

JG – 5 (Ref. 03/2013)

Senior ICT Officer will be reporting to the Principal ICT Officer. Work at this level will include:

• carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• developing, implementing and maintaining ICT systems and standards;
• ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
• supervising and compiling overall systems documentation and advising on ICT related issues;
• supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• managing servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment;
• logging of problem, drawing and scheduling preventive maintenance and assisting in feasibility studies as assigned. In addition the officer will be responsible for organizing ICT training programmes.

Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• Served as an ICT Officer in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: computer science, information and communication technology or in electronics, electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• Demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work.

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer  

JG – 5 (Ref. 04/2013)

Senior Supply Chain Management Officer will be reporting to the Principal Supply Chain Management Officer. Work at this level will include:

• Planning and coordination of Supply Chain Management activities in such areas as procurement, distribution, disposal of stores and equipment, market surveys and research, procurement planning and inventory and stock control;
• The officer will be involved in Tender Committee Secretariat duties and implementation of Agency procurement policies;
• Interpretation and implementation of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and Regulations 2006;
• Develop, review and implement the supply chain policies and procedures.

Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• Served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following:- Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• A professional qualification in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Member of a professional body of Procurement and Supply Management;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Protection Psychosocial Officer 

JG – 5  (Ref. 04/2013)

Senior Protection Psychosocial Officer will be reporting to the Chief Protection Psychosocial Officer. Work at this level will include:

• Providing social support services and psychological assessments;
• Development of management plans and social work related services with minimum supervision;
• Designing protection and training programmes to address the needs of children and other vulnerable witnesses suffering from trauma and sexual violence;
• carryout counseling sessions and developing support services network with other Agencies;
• facilitate assimilation of the witnesses and their family members into the protection program;
• implement exit strategy and support programs for all protected witnesses and related persons;
• provide linkage with medical and psychosocial related service providers; ensure safe custody of witness record;
• facilitate the treatment of witnesses by a qualified medical practitioner and psycho-social needs;
• Assist witnesses attending court sessions.

Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a middle management position in social, psychological, clinical, forensic and counseling services or a comparable position in the Public or Private Sector.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the following fields: Social, Psychological, Clinical and Forensic science or their equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit their application attaching their Curriculum Vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and addresses of three referees, copies of their educational and professional qualifications and testimonials, National Identity Card and Certificate of Good Conduct to:

DNA 1446
P. O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

Quoting the Job title and Reference number on both the letter
and envelope, so as to be received on or before 14th February, 2013.

Vivo Energy Cards Sales Team Leader, and Aviation Superintendent Job in Kenya

Vivo Energy is the new company behind the Shell brand in Africa. 

A joint venture between Vitol, Helios Investment Partners and Shell, we are here to offer the very best of Shell’s products and services— including high quality differentiated fuels and lubricants, supply reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service — to customers across Africa. 

In doing so, we employ industry-leading health and safety standards, and are committed to delivering Shell’s products in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

We are looking for talented individuals to fill the following exciting roles within our organisation:

Cards Sales Team Leader 

(Job Ref: HR/VE/RET/1)

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Cards Sales Team Leader will be responsible for managing the cards business in Kenya, including developing and implementing the Cards marketing strategy.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Develop and implement the company’s Cards marketing and business growth strategy as per annual plan.
• Increase profitability of the Fuel Card business portfolio whilst meeting the challenges of a more competitive environment.
• Effectively manage company’s Card debtors to within agreed levels.
• Create a strong focus on customer profitability with respect to the Cards business.
• Plan and steer implementation of Cards sales & marketing activities in line with Country strategies.
• Sell and recruit Card customers through active prospecting.
• Ensure the reliable, properly-managed and efficient operation of existing Card centre infrastructure, with minimum down-time and reliable card services.
• Ensure Card centre business standards and procedures are applied (including incident reporting and management), and that client data and systems are properly protected.

Minimum requirements/competencies:

• Bachelor degree — preferably in Business, with at least four years’ selling experience in an FMCG/Banking/Card environment.
• Must have at least two years’ supervisory experience in a sales environment.
• Knowledge of Card marketing is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in implementing sales and marketing initiatives.

Aviation Superintendent 

(Job Ref: HR/VE/DIS/1)

Reporting to the Aviation Operations Manager, the Aviation Superintendent will be responsible for supervising the provision of fuelling operations, depot maintenance, engineering projects, inventory management and customer service at the assigned Aviation depot.

Key Performance areas for the role:

• Manage the daily depot operations, including fuelling operations, shift management, equipment management, etc. Ensure all operations in the depot are carried out strictly in accordance with operational procedures and Health Safety Security & Environmental (HSSE) standards.
• Provide HSSE Leadership during HSSE meetings/communications, airport inspections, walkabouts, incident and potential incident reporting, and emergency response.
• Ensure Aviation depot complies with all regulations (e.g. Kenya Revenue Authority guidelines), and that all non-compliance issues are closed out.
• Stock Management — ensure adequate stock and full stock reconciliation as per company guidelines.
• Customer focus — provide leadership in ensuring provision of quality customer service.
• Participate fully in sales — lead Sales/Supply/Ops initiative to ensure smooth communication across these interfaces within Aviation, with particular focus on maximising information sharing for key tenders.
• People management.

Minimum requirements

• Engineering or technical degree with at least three years’ experience in depot operations, preferably in the Petroleum or Aviation industry.
• Knowledge in at least two of the following areas: Aviation operations, depot engineering, maintenance. Project management is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of inventory management is essential.
• Knowledge of HSSE standards in oil industry.

If you are up to the challenge, and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please email your detailed résumé with your cell phone number to hrkenyavivoenergy.com. 

Please outline your experience/qualifications, and clearly quote the job title and reference. 

The deadline for applications is 31st Jan 2013.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Vivo Energy ¡s an equal opportunity employer!