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As a Bancassurance Relationship Officer, the incumbent will be charged with the responsibility of establishing and driving Bancassurance as a business line. In addition, the role holder will spearhead the growth of Bancassurance business across the Bank channels through supporting delivery channels, develop operating standards and grow revenues for this line of business.

REPORTING TO : SENIOR MANAGER – BANCASSURANCE

Key Responsibilities

•  Drive growth in Bancassurance business across and outside the bank channels-New Business and Cross selling
•  Execution of day to day Insurance operations at Branch level which entails New business development and cross-selling of insurance products, claims administration and documentation
•  Timely follow-up on renewals to ensure business retentions that would otherwise lead to income leakages.
•  Develop good working relationships with various Bank departments, working closely with branches, Relationship managers & Credit analysts to generate insurance business and leads through their customers.
•  Ensure customer inquiries are resolved promptly as per laid down policies and procedures.
•  Champion Insurance products training at the Branch level to sensitize both Staff and customers on insurance products.
•  Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures in regard to bancassurance business.
•  Ensure all collaterals and assets that have the Bank`s interest are properly and comprehensively insured and the Bank’s interest properly noted.
•  Ensuring that debt level is managed proactively and maintained minimally, and in line with laid down Credit policies and guidelines

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge Experience& Key Competencies

•  University Degree preferably in a business field from a recognized University.
•  At least one year working experience in bancassurance/insurance industry in the targeted regions.
•  Professional qualification in Certificate of Proficiency.
•  Experience in Bancassurance processes and procedures will be an added advantage.
•  Professional qualification in any Insurance related field will also be an added advantage.
•  Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network and generate new business and cross sells
•  Excellent business development and Client Relationship Management skills.
•  Exposure to Insurance products in the bank set-up with knowledge of the Bank’s set standards, policies and operating manual, with sound knowledge of bank products.

Method of Application

If you believe you meet the above requirements, send your application together with a detailed CV indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and indicate current position, current salary, names and contacts of three referees.

Please send your application on or before 18 th May 2024 on the following address [email protected]. Please put the position applied for in the application as the subject of the email. 

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on;

• Imprest reconciliations and management
• Petty cash management
• Bank reconciliations
• Budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
• Preparation of reports
• Payments for vendors
• Management of contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers
• Asset register management
• Inventory management
• Procurement processes and tracking of supplies

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (Finance/Accounting option), Business administration or equivalent
• CPA (II) or Equivalent
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software packages
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge and experience in Procurement and supplies
• Good presentation skill

Mission

To provide high quality care that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• IPC Program Management
  • Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate IPC Program management and communication
  • Make routine rounds/ audits to units for case findings, review and supervision of the implementation of Infection control standards.
  • Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease and report any potentially controversial findings or issues with widespread impact, including coordinating with PHOs in monitoring outbreaks.
  • Supervise waste management program, maintaining records of sharp injury register, culture reports, and nosocomial infection register. 
  • As directed, participate in and/or lead committees related to and directly impacted by infection control.
•  Clinical Quality and Patient Safety
  • Coordinate investigations of incidents/ complaints, sentinel events, and data collection for corrective actions, including RCAs and action plans.
  • Coordinate the collection, analysis and reporting of all quality indicators.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing infection forms, reports, evaluations, maintaining dashboards, etc. to support IPC and quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Oversee the Education of staff, including orientation and Training to ensure performance improvement on IPC and quality.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of, and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services.
• Adhere to Government and professional standards as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor. 

Person Specification

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  
• A valid Nursing License from NCK.
• Valid certification in BLS, ACLS. 
• Specialty training in Quality/ IPC is highly desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a busy hospital environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible.
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Searching for literature in electronic databases and other sources.
• Extracting data or information from selected primary studies using recommended tools.
• Resolving data discrepancies identified during data extraction and cleaning up of data sets.
• Quality assessment of included studies.
• Conducting preliminary meta-analyses under the guidance of the PI.
• Participate in the preparation and review of manuscript(s) for peer-review submission.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal investigator.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or any other human health science from a recognized Institution;
• Have at least one year of experience in public health research;
• Have experience with evidence synthesis, data collection /or meta-analysis;
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
• Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
• Conduct qualitative interviews among participants
• Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
• Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
• Participate in regular research team meetings
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public health or Social-Science-related field.
• Knowledge in facility and community entry strategies
• Knowledge in interviewing health workers and manager
• Knowledge in cleaning and coding, developing codebooks
• Knowledge working with Dedoose software
• Knowledge in tobacco cessation projects
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to travel and interview participants at a time and place of their convenience

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on:

• Hardware and software maintenance
• Data Recovery and Back up method
• Installation and configuration of authorized soft wares to the study Desktops and laptops
• Data and study system backups
• Trouble shooting PCs malfunction
• Resolving Internet downtime

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• Must be flexible and willing to undertake other duties
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on;

• Study Data management and filling
• Updating participant link log
• Labeling data room, logs, books and files
• The archival process of study data and ensuring proper storage and maintenance of the same
• Setting up databases and systems
• Updating study databases
• Screening, enrolment and follow up files for daily schedules
• QA/QC of electronic Case report forms (eCRFs), chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Development of study analysis plan.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, mathematical sciences or any other related field and within 1 year following university graduation
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Description

Mascor is a Company consisting of franchised Automotive, agricultural mechanisation, construction, forestry and fuel. With more than 50 years in the industry, we offer prestige brands such as John Deere, Toyota and Warath while our highly skilled staff provides professional and high-quality service and standards of workmanship. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALES

• product knowledge within set timeframe
• parts in accordance with standard operating procedures
• to standard operating procedures and matrix reports
• to customers and process orders timeously

ADMINISTRATION

• that all parts are charged when issued
• all returns not invoice and ensure credit notes are issued timeously.
• that all communications are done timeously.

HOUSEKEEPING

• that parts department is neat and tidy and includes marketing displays
• that all parts are stored in accordance with standards.

RECEIVING AND BINNING

• that incoming goods are accurate, reporting all discrepancies and damages.
• all received parts accurately
• correct marking on parts to be binned
• that binned parts are in saleable condition

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Min: Grade 12

Experience:

• knowledge of low spec agricultural machines and equipment

The Role

• Connected Diagnostics projects aim to enhance the use of effective digital diagnostic tools to ensure better healthcare outcomes for patients and inform policy makers with semi-real time data. The project focuses on creating a digital ecosystem by a network of healthcare providers in Kisumu County and by digitalizing low-cost rapid diagnostic tests in the community, such as clinics, community healthcare workers and chemists. The primary goal is to support the Kisumu Department of Health by connecting both public and private healthcare facilities and providing digital support to key players involved in healthcare treatment decisions and outcomes, including patients, payers, doctors, lab staff, and policy makers.

Reporting lines: 

• The Western Kenya Project Manager (PM) will report to the Western Kenya Lead. The position is based in Kisumu.

Roles and responsibilities:

The responsibility of the PM is to manage the PharmAccess Connected Diagnostics Projects.

Operational

• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the projects to ensure that the key deliverables are met within the set timeframes:
• Developing and implementing workplans
• Supporting the teams to facilitate timely implementation and ensuring deliverables are met by collaborating with field teams, data team, research team.
• Conducting and reporting on field visits
• Co-ordinating  and assisting with facilitating in trainings in collaboration with Kisumu county
• Supporting and supervising timely submission of quality data entries by healthcare providers, community health promoters and chemists, support  data analysis and dissemination,  propose dashboard improvements
• Actively participating in internal strategic meetings, weekly and biweekly meetings
• Pro actively report on  barriers and opportunities for requisite actions
• Supporting the financial implementation of the project, including preparing the budget, payment processing, budget implementation and budget reporting according to organizational and donor requirements
• Supporting and ensuring timely reporting within the organization and as per the required donor guidelines
• Assisting with briefs and presentations in relation the the project
• Documenting successes, lessons learned in the implementation of the projects
• Co-ordinating and supporting research activities in relation to the projects which includes ensuring ethical approvals are obtained.

Stakeholder engagement

• Maintaining excellent working relationships with partners including county Government, KEMRI, universities, donors and other project partners
• Identifying potential stakeholders and actively reach out for engagement
• Actively responding to stakeholder inquiries and requests
• Attending key stakeholder meetings locally and internationally and presenting insights when requested
• Co-ordinating and facilitating periodic partnership review meetings
• Ensuring timely and periodic updates to the County Government, project partners and other key stakeholders

Specific  operational responsibility in relation to the implementation of the USAID PMI project: “Expansion of malaria case management activities in the private sector”:

• Work with USAID PMI, FHM Engage and NMCP to align on activity implementation and deliverables
• Attend the USAID PMI meetings to align on project mandate and, deliverables and lead project kick off activities including stakeholders sensitization
• Support set up of a data collection infrastructure including the digitization of an automatic incentive system on a payment platform
• Identify, train and connect providers, chemists, and CHPs on the Health Pulse app
• Support to finalize the research protocol and co-ordinate obtaining ethical clearance of research
• Attend USAID PMI Implementing partners events and provide progress update reports based on the milestones.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation activities
• Process monthly payments for field teams for project logistics and incentives

Profile:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare discipline; a master’s degree is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Kenya’s Public and Private Healthcare space including workexperience with county health system operations
• Senior role experience in project management that include project planning, design, implementation, and financial management
• He/she must be a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi cultural environment
• Open minded, self motivated personality, proactive
• Demonstrated ability to deliver successful complex project implementations
• Analytical skills in planning and budget review
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate at all levels of health spectrum
• Excellent problem-solving skills,
• Ability to work with Excell, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI is an added advantage
• Experience in working with digital technology tools and interpreting insights
• Some (operational) research experience or experience working with (operational) scientists an added advantage
• Prior experience with EU and USAID project implementation and budget regulations an added advantage

• In 2021, USAID Kenya awarded Abt Associates, the Kenya Vector Control Activity. It seeks to build on PMI investments under PMI AIRS and VectorLink. The purpose of the project is to plan, implement, provide technical assistance for, monitor and evaluate critical malaria vector control activities. This includes indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated net (ITN) activities for prevention of malaria in Kenya. The project has six objectives: (1) indoor residual spraying and other proven vector control interventions, (2) entomological monitoring and surveillance, (3) ITN durability monitoring (4) data driven decision making to inform strategic deployment of ITNs and IRS, (5) capacity building of Kenya national malaria program and selected counties and (6) continuous net distribution system in the community through multiple channels. In 2023, Abt Associates shall implement IRS in Busia and Migori Counties and other vector control activities in other counties thereafter as determined by USAID Kenya.

Core Responsibilities

• Directly supervise an accountant and finance assistant.
• Manage project’s QuickBooks entries.
  • Review new vendor records or update existing vendors.
  • Review payment authorization form.
  • Review, compile and upload supporting documents into accounting system ensuring that the appropriate approvals are obtained, supporting documents package complete and up to Abt and USAID standards.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly bank and Mpesa Wallet reconciliations.
  • Record expenditures, income, and any other transactions in accounting system
  • Confirm that the expenditure types, descriptions, and charge codes are entered correctly.
  • Respond to all issue tracking comments.
• Update the project monthly projections and prepare site monthly funding request.
• Review and approve project activity and procurement requisitions against approved budget.
• Participate and support the project annual workplan and budgeting process.
• Review and assure all expenses and supporting documents are compliant with Abt and USAID policies and procedures, are filed in an orderly manner and are audit ready.
• Support in the recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal finance assistants.
• Oversee petty cash management and conduct periodic cash counts.
• Review travel reports and ensure all advances are cleared within 30 days of travel per Abt policies.
• Manage the DA1 process ensuring follow ups to vendors, correct recording and tracking of payments received and reporting to client.
• Generate community service providers and support staff timesheet and payroll to facilitate timely and accurate payments.
• Process all government taxes and other statutory payments monthly as per government schedule avoiding any tax penality in accordance with the local law.
• Ensure timely monthly preparation of staff payroll by applying the appropriate deductions.
• Track staff vacation and sick leave.
• Assist DCOP Finance and Administration to develop and implement sound internal controls.
• Conduct periodic inventory of the government property and update the inventory list(s).
• Support the startup, general operations, and closedown of the vector control program
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
What we Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + six years of relevant experience, or PhD+ four years of relevant experience
• CPA/ACCA qualifications.
• Experience in payroll management, petty cash management, financial reporting, and budget tracking.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and QuickBooks or Quicken

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, Acounting, Business Administration, or other relevant field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of international development projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment
• Significant experience managing and supervising financial and procurement management personnel.
• Familiarity with US Government Cost Accounting Standards.
• Experience supporting logistics, procurement, and supply chain management teams highly desirable.

Teaching environment

• English is the language of instruction, we have small class sizes, motivated students and high standards. Our vision is to develop confident individuals, responsible citizens and learners enjoying success.
• We have a friendly, caring and supportive environment, with excellent support staff and facilities; empowering our teachers to in turn create an exceptional learning environment for the students. With a community of nearly 100 different nationalities and cultures, we are proud to call ourselves international in every sense, as working in a diverse multicultural environment offers the opportunity to broaden knowledge and experience.

Supporting our teachers

• We offer a comprehensive professional development programme, with many local and international providers. We strive to identify potential in our staff and offer the appropriate training including both InSeT and leadership programmes, and back this up by actively promoting staff within the group. We also have links to a number of universities, both local and overseas; we are the local provider of the International Post Graduate Certificate of Educational (PGCEi) through the University of Nottingham.
• We belong to both the Kenyan and Tanzanian international schools associations, which allows for further opportunities for training and the sharing of good practice.

Outside the classroom

Our schools are located in international hubs. The opportunities for sport, socialising and travel are extensive, with white sandy beaches, game parks and Africa’s highest mountains all within easy reach.

Teaching environment

• English is the language of instruction, we have small class sizes, motivated students and high standards. Our vision is to develop confident individuals, responsible citizens and learners enjoying success.
• We have a friendly, caring and supportive environment, with excellent support staff and facilities; empowering our teachers to in turn create an exceptional learning environment for the students. With a community of nearly 100 different nationalities and cultures, we are proud to call ourselves international in every sense, as working in a diverse multicultural environment offers the opportunity to broaden knowledge and experience.

Supporting our teachers

• We offer a comprehensive professional development programme, with many local and international providers. We strive to identify potential in our staff and offer the appropriate training including both InSeT and leadership programmes, and back this up by actively promoting staff within the group. We also have links to a number of universities, both local and overseas; we are the local provider of the International Post Graduate Certificate of Educational (PGCEi) through the University of Nottingham.
• We belong to both the Kenyan and Tanzanian international schools associations, which allows for further opportunities for training and the sharing of good practice.

Outside the classroom

Our schools are located in international hubs. The opportunities for sport, socialising and travel are extensive, with white sandy beaches, game parks and Africa’s highest mountains all within easy reach.