QA/QC Assistant Engineer at Sanergy

Job description

The QA/QC Assistant shall support the QA/QC Lead to help in the Quality Assessment of the construction site. The candidate shall work towards ensuring the end-to-end optimal quality compliance of the raw materials and structures at the construction site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that QA/QC records are maintained and stored correctly on BIM 360 according to quality procedures.
• To be responsible for the inspection of the workmanship and practices of contractors and/or crews engaged in construction.
• Conduct on-site observation and spot-checks of work in progress.
• To assist in setting up and populating an Index and maintain files for all quality and turnover documentation.
• Assist in setting up a QA/QC inspections test schedule based on construction work packages issued.
• Assist in developing timeline for handover activities as per the agreed upon project schedule and commissioning schedule.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the QA QC lead.

Must-haves

• An undergraduate in a relevant field such as mechanical/ civil/ electrical engineering.
• Basic technical knowledge of construction material or construction processes.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize action items based on the needs and urgency into short, mid-term, and long term.
• Full-time or internship experience working in a QA/QC role either at a construction site, a manufacturing facility, etc.

Nice-to-have

• Experience working with BIM 360.
• Collaborative – willing to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders and able to effectively communicate action points to the required stakeholders for their action

Culture Fit

• Great communicator- who is able to manage multi-stakeholder relationships across the organization. Great oratory and writing skills as most of the communication in the organization are on email. 
• Agility- The organization is fast-paced and dynamic, things move really fast and one has to keep up.
• Someone who is teachable and collaborative- willing and able to learn from others, willing to ask for help, and approach others when necessary. Able to communicate action points to the required parties for their action.
• Able to take ownership of their work and decisions.
• Proactive, able to contribute ideas and suggestions to improvements and processes.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2Ply2is

Programme Officer (Nairobi, Kenya) at Xavier Project (KES 60,000 - 80,000)

Xavier Project is looking to recruit for the position of Programme Officer in our Kenya office. Corona Virus pandemic has had adverse impact on the education of millions of children across the world. While schools remain closed, learning cannot be suspended without profound consequences on the children’s psychosocial wellbeing and continuity of learning when schools resume. Alternative approaches must therefore be adopted to not only keep children engaged but to offer them Mental Health and Psychosocial Support during this challenging times.

During this season, Xavier Project is offering innovative, adaptive and robust education opportunities to refugee children in Kenya’s urban areas. These education interventions will not only ensure sustained learning during the school break but also seamless transition when schools re-open among the targeted groups. Furthermore, Xavier Project in consultation with other key education actors such as the Ministry of Education, the Kenya Education in Emergencies Working Group (EiE) and the Education Development Partners Coordination Group (EDPCG) will work with School Heads and Boards of Management to achieve post- COVID safe-back-to school.

Closing date for applications: MONDAY 24th AUGUST

Duties

Under the Education department Xavier Project runs a sponsorship programme for ECD , primary and secondary students besides an Accelerated Education Program that targets older youth. To supplement the radio and television lessons offered by the Ministry of Education, Xavier Project team has been involved in production and dissemination of educational podcasts and will be running a mobile library to support the students’ remote learning. The Programme Officer’s role will be to support the implementation of these education projects in Nairobi and other locations when the need arises.

The Programme Officer will be expected to:

• Implement education activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans 
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the projects, document lessons learnt and improvement strategies
• Mediate and improve Xavier Project’s relationships with various donors and partners including Refugee Led Organisations (RLOs)
• Contribute to the growth of the Education Department by initiating innovative approaches
• Take part in preparing fundraising proposals
• Actively participate in promoting Xavier Project’s vision and mission
• Represent FXP in various stakeholder forums
• Any other duties assigned. Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Advanced understanding and experience working in the education sector.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills including for proposals and reports particularly in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities
• Ability to work effectively with other people both as an individual and as a member of a group
• Experience or ability to work with people from various background
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Experience in managing budgets
• Willing to travel within Kenya

How to apply

Applications

In place of the cover letter, interested candidates should submit complete the google forms On this link: https://bit.ly/30k3ELA and submit their CVs ONLY to jobs@xavierproject.org.

Applicants are urged to apply as soon as they can and not wait until the deadline of 24th August 2020 if possible. Candidates should use email title Kenya Programme Officer and include their name in the email title. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. Successful candidates will be expected to produce a Certificate of Good Conduct. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on what we do please visit www.xavierproject.org

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, colour, origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates should use email title Kenya Programme Officer with their name in the title. Successful candidates will be expected to produce a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Senior Raw Material Manager at PVH Corp.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Raw Material Manager is responsible for managing the overall process of developing and innovating new and seasonal fabrics that meet designer's aesthetic vision while balancing quality, cost and speed. He/She will maintain and develop a supply chain that supports the overarching strategic vision, collaborating with mills, NY Raw Material team, and Global Supply Chain Partners.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fabric Development and Sourcing

• Effectively executes against design briefs Manage and train Mills across defined region
• Pushes newness within region
• Owns communication with mills, Hubs, Cross Function Team and US RM team.
• Communicates directly with US Design team if needed
• Create connections with applicable innovation suppliers in chemical finishes and yarns.
• Strategically bring suppliers into the office in order to drive future innovation
• Perform periodic SWOT analysis of mill performance and alignment to strategic sourcing needs. 
• Identify gaps, propose ideas to close gaps and work with mills to elevate
• Partner with mill on creative solutions to drive to the shortest lead times Guide US team on textile knowledge and mill specific processes and technology Educate the supply chain on PVH brands
• Analyze 4 lever costing information
• Provide macro trend information available from mill that may impact the negotiation strategy 
• Negotiate price
• Partner with mills on creative solutions to drive the shortest lead time while balancing cost and quality
• Negotiate to eliminate fabric liabilities wherever possible
• Collaborate with across brands to find out the cost leveraging opportunities

Quality

• Oversee fabric testing and ensure mills understand expectations and communicate as needed to QA to ensure final garment quality
• Resolve any fabric related issues on the escalation review
• Utilize technical expertise in collaboration with the mill to meet quality expectations. 
• Proactively resolve quality issues

Strategy and Process

• Proactively initiate support of strategic initiatives identifying where the overseas team can add the greatest value
• Proactively monitor and meet calendar deadlines for approvals and mill execution.
• Ensure capacity to meet deadlines and manage resources as needed
• Review and manage the process by analyzing metrics to determine the effectiveness of current process.
• Surface ideas for improvement and identify any threats

Leadership

• Provide Inspirational leadership to direct reports
• Work with direct reports to establish their goals; mentor and coach direct reports on performance expectations
• Influence peers and seek support from senior if difficulty in influencing upward

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor or above degree in related technical studies. 
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge in knits, woven, yarn, dyeing and finishing.
• Needs to have an understanding of the total supply chain from Concept to Consumer.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead the Raw Material Fabric team, and a positive optimistic with "can do" attitude.
• Be creative and technically savvy to respond to the requirements of newness and innovation as well as development of the brand teams’ needs.
• Able to operate in an environment of changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable Excellent English communication skills and the ability to manage through influence.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/33kWxVg

Regional Application Lead – Sub-Saharan Africa at Cepheid

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead the Application Specialists from Channel Partners with the following responsibilities: Plan, Develop, and Monitor Field Application Specialists activities for the defined region. Deliver training class to advanced customers and Channel Partner members and keep the records.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Train the trainer training to Advanced Customers from National Programs
• Advise Customers/ Channel Partners in setting up local guidelines and share other countries guidelines or roll-out experience regarding Xpert Integration.
• Coach and lead the Field Application members from Channel Partners to train and support Customers.
• Develop FAS capabilities and identify their training needs
• Oversee the Regional activities by ensuring indicators are monitored to evaluate Field Application Channel Partner performance.
• Contribute to assigned Cross functional projects (Training Documentation creation/ other...).
• Coordinate and improve Support to our customers by establishing communication with the Customer Care group.
• Support in the development or update of Channel Partners Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop key relationships with regional Business Managers to ensure alignment on key priorities, best practice sharing and achievement of operational goals.
• As needed, join or lead projects that will contribute to the development of the HBDC and Commercial business, such as GTM projects, elaboration of tactical plans with the Commercial team, channel partner development initiatives, etc…
• Knowledge and skills:
• 5+ years medical and/or technical experience in hospital, clinical laboratory
• Emerging Market dynamics and Deep knowledge in Public Health problems 
• Operates with transparency and humility 
• Acts as a role model for high ethical standards and code of conduct
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Enjoys working in multicultural environment and matrix structure
• Must be able to manage project scope, and schedule to achieve timely completion of project deliverables
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills
• Negotiating skills and a well-developed cost and quality awareness.
• Adept at building and maintain relationships with customers
• Training experience (desirable)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Languages: English (fluent). French or Portuguese (fluent).
• Video editing skills (desirable)

Other:

• Travel maximum 75% –mainly international travel is required.

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3k1jtyt

Multiple Career Opportunities at The Nairobi Hospital

The Nairobi Hospital, a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual improvement. The successful candidates will be team players with the ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.

THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL  DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE;
MEDICAL OFFICER: REF/THN/MO/07/20
(CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Team Leader, Internal Medicine, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Initial management, stabilization and treatment of all patients.
• Rotating in various wards and clinics as assigned.
• Facilitating patient admission and discharge.
• Ensuring patient referral to appropriate specialist.
• Facilitating customer complaint handling, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Championing evidence based practice, patient centered care, service excellence and continual improvement.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and working with professionalism.
• Undertaking clinical procedures.
• Undertaking staff clinic duties and ambulance duties.
• Participating in major disaster response.
• Facilitating Continuous Medical Education sessions and research.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Valid private practice and annual retention license from KMPDC
• One-year post-internship experience
• Valid certification in 1 life support course. i.e. ACLS, ATLS, BLS or PALS
• Sound diagnostic skills and judgment
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective communication skills
• Private practice experiences an added advantage
• Critical care knowledge an added advantage

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST: REF/TNH/PT/07/20
(CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Team Leader – Pharmacy, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Processing and dispensing prescriptions, treatment sheets and medication orders correctly and accurately.
• Giving accurate drug information to all doctors, nurses, patients and other user departments.
• Following the laid down security and safety systems and procedures in all transactions including not sharing computer log-in and password with other staff.
• Participating in the drug stocking process i.e. stock requisition, reception from stores, prompt shelving and keeping a tight control of pharmacy stock items.
• Following up to conclusion all stock issues requiring attention such as the pricing of drugs, patient credits, replacement of damaged or expired stocks.
• Participating in stock takes and actively take part in stock variance reconciliation.
• Checking the expiry dates of medicines, making sure that the short expiry drugs are tagged and returned back to the store in compliance with the Short Expiry Drug Policy
• Carrying out quarterly medicine storage areas inspection in all medicine storage areas including theatres, critical care areas and crash carts.
• Participating in the formulation and implementation of hospital policies on drug use, pharmacy standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Assisting the Senior Pharmacists in the training of new Pharmaceutical Technologists and students who come to the pharmacy unit for their internship.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
• Enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• Two (2) years working experience.
• Good communication skills, honest and good interpersonal skills.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST: REF/TNH/PT/07/20
(CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Conducting evaluation and assessment of patients having physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.
• Identifying treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve the goals.
• Planning for the most efficient and most effective treatment regime.
• Carrying out the rehabilitative program and designate the party to carry out treatment plan, e.g. patient, employee, ward staff, family members etc.
• Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program where necessary to achieve goals.
• Participating in treatment team meeting with Doctors, nurses and other physiotherapists in order to provide information regarding patient assessment and to further coordinate treatment goals and programs.
• Advising and recommending to referring doctors on necessary interventions and/or change of management,
• Developing treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge, advising the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge, and organizing their physiotherapy appointments.
• Instructing patient, families and other professionals in treatment techniques and exercises outlined in the program.
• Writing initial reports of results on evaluation of patient’s physical condition and preparing written treatment plan.
• Providing statistical information by preparing year-end summaries on patients treated and their conditions and progress.
• Conducting educational sessions on therapy treatment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• One (1) year work experience.
• Registered with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: REF/TNH/OT/07/20
(CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Developing individual treatment plans and administrating relevant therapy regimes
• Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy and revise treatment program as necessary.
• Participating in treatment team meetings to provide information regarding patient assessment and treatment program.
• Maintaining daily treatment evaluation notes of patient’s progress and discharge planning notes and summaries.
• Providing training to other disciplines inside the institution on occupation therapy and special techniques or equipment’s used in patient care.
• Instructing patients in the use of splints made and care of the same to avoid injuries like blisters.
• Adapting or modifying prefabricated equipment to meet individual needs, monitor use of adaptive equipment.
• Preparing written treatment plan and maintaining a record of patients treated.
• Providing training to other discipline inside or outside the institution on occupational therapy and treatment.
• Recommending and advising the Chief Physiotherapist on the appropriate equipment for procurement according to department needs.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Occupation Therapy
• Registered by the Kenya Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA)
• One (1) years working experience.
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.

RADIOGRAPHER/SONOGRAPHER: REF/TNH/RS/07/20(CONTRACT TERMS)

Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Providing leadership to the Radiographers in the assigned section including performance management, coaching and mentoring.
• Producing radiographic and sonographic images of high diagnostic quality.
• Ensuring provision of high quality, reliable radiology diagnostic services.
• Enabling high quality patient experience including quality of care and optimal turnaround time
• Participating in preparation of the duty rotas and leave plans.
• Actively Participating in departmental CME programmes.
• Facilitating adherence to set standard set standards for routine and special examinations.
• Producing images of high diagnostic quality.
• Performing radiographic examinations for diagnostic purposes according to the requirements of the referring physician.
• Performing routine and special radiological examinations including mobile radiography and image intensifier when required.
• Participating in customer complaint handling, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Effective use of picture archiving & radiological information systems.
• Championing patient centered care and continual improvement.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Higher national diploma in Ultrasound
• Valid practice licence.
• Three (3) years’ work experience.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Good customer service skills.

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number and to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 21st August 2020.

Your CV/Resume MUST include full names and contact details of 3 referees.

NOTE:

ONLY ONLINE applications will be accepted and ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted.

Candidates invited for interviews will be required to present both originals and clear copies (where applicable) of the following documents:

• National I.D.
• KRA PIN Certificate
• Current Colored Passport Photo
• NSSF Card
• NHIF Card
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Academic and Professional Certificates
• Certificates of Service from previous employers

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
P.O. BOX 30026 – 00100
Mail: recruitment@nbihosp.org

NAIROBI.