Amref Health Africa is the largest international health
development organisation based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’[’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.
With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in
Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and West Africa
providing services to over 30 countries. Employing over 900 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $100 million, Amref Health Africa is a
knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information on Amref
Health Africa, please visit www.amref.org
Roles
Requirements
Responsibilities
Requirements
Responsibilities
Requirements
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’[’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.
Systems Administrator
Ref: Amref/AMIU/2018/07-01
Physical Location: Amref International University, Nairobi Campus
Main Purpose of Job:
Reporting to the ICT Director, the role holder will develop and
maintain Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Amref International University (AMIU) and
ensure appropriate use of the ERP in line with the AMIU’s policies and
regulations.
Roles
Systems Management
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Optimise Systems for efficiency in performance.
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Management of ERP within Amref international university
Stakeholders analysis
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Identify the stakeholders who will be impacted by change and
understand their influence and authority levels.
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Conduct usability tests and ensure that user interface meet user
requirements.
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Requirements Management
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Offer guidance on techniques to gather information at the right
level of detail and scope to represent all of the stakeholder’s needs, and the
ability to ask questions that lead to an understanding of the business need
rather than what they want.
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Work with corporate IT team to address networking and hardware
needs
Systems modelling
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Design new software by analyzing requirements, constructing
workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities and writing
specifications.
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Utilizing various modelling techniques such as process modelling,
data modelling, system modelling.
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Improve systems by studying current practices and designing
modifications.
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Systems Development
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Enhance and develop Microsoft Dynamics NAV modules within Amref
international university
Key Areas Main Tasks
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Monitor Software project progress by tracking
activity, resolve problems, publish progress reports and recommend actions.
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Systems documentation
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Implement controls by identifying problems and documenting
improved procedures.
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Facilitate documentation of systems using different approaches
such as use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams and state charts, data
dictionaries, class or entity relationship diagrams.
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Maintain system protocols by documenting and updating procedures.
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Provide reference for users by writing and maintaining user
documentation, providing level 2 and level 3 support and training users.
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Maintain user confidence and protect operations by keeping
information confidential.
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Prepare technical reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing
information and trends. Technology updates
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Prepare technical reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing
information and trends.
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Ensure systems are in conformity with the current technology
platforms.
Any Other Tasks
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Advisory on procurement and acquisition of information systems.
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Development of training material for Microsoft Dynamics NAV for
internal information system users.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field with a strong bias in
systems analysis, design and development.
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Extensive knowledge in large scale systems development on cloud,
mobile and web-based platforms.
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Certified in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Installation and
Configuration, and Development) and knowledge in other web developing languages
will be an added advantage.
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Must have knowledge in software development paradigms, especially
object and aspect oriented programming such as joint-point models, MVC, MVVM.
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Must have at least 3 years ERP implementation experience in Microsoft
Navision, using Microsoft Sure Step or equivalent implementation methodology.
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Extensive experience in user systems requirements management.
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Experience in C/SIDE Development and RTC
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Experience in Microsoft SQL server developing on MS SQL 2008/2012 and
Certification will be an added advantage.
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Extensive experience in developing applications and user
interfaces using Microsoft Visual Studio– C#, WCF, XSL, Web Services
interaction, HTML, Scripting, ASP.NET, XML, AJAX
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Experience in object-oriented programming.
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Must have a passion for software development and exposure to
diverse – multicultural environment.
Skills Required
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Must be influencing and demonstrate high level of creative
thinking
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Outstanding logical analysis, design and diagnostic skills
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Ability to exercise good judgement in design of software
solutions.
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Must be proactive and demonstrate good facilitation capabilities.
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Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with other
members.
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Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
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Excellent problem solving skills.
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Must be flexible to changes in the work environment
Competencies Required
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Must demonstrate high level of confidentiality, along with
integrity, and diplomacy to work effectively with colleagues.
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Must be reliable, ethical and ability to work within deadlines.
Work Environment
Normal office environment with occasional travel to African
Countries
Hours of Work
Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside
normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general
Head of Finance
The Finance Department provides support and advice to the
organization on all financial matters. Its mandate is to provide professional
financial management support and administrative efficiencies in pursuit of the
organisation’s vision and mission in a manner consistent with its values. Job
Purpose As a key member of the Senior Finance Team, the Head of
Finance-Enterprises will have oversight and leadership of the financial
management and reporting activities across the social enterprises within Amref
Health Africa.
S/he will provide strategic leadership to the function ensuring
financial viability of each of the activities within the enterprise portfolio
including oversight of budgeting and proposal development, pricing strategies
and risk management.
REF: Amref/HQ-HFE2/2018/07-02
Responsibilities
Financial management and reporting
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Ensures proper books of account are maintained and kept up to date
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Works with enterprise finance managers to ensure optimal financial
performance is achieved across the business area
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Works with the Senior Management Accountant to ensure reporting is
accurate and timely and that cashflows are optimized across the Amref Health
Africa group
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Ensures that accurate financial reports are submitted to
stakeholders on a timely basis
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Ensures that all statutory and best practice accounting
requirements are met in full
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Sets key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate
performance across the social enterprise areas
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Builds capacity within the financial management area Budgeting
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Oversees annual budget production within each social enterprise
area
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Ensures flex budgets are prepared in an efficient and timely
manner
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Manages longer term forward planning systems
Organizational Growth
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Oversees financial element of proposals developed for donors,
customers and students to ensure that they are competitive and generate
sufficient income to optimize financial returns for the organisation
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Works with senior enterprises staff to help achieve corporate
growth targets
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Ensures that viable strategies are in place to meet cash
obligations on a timely basis
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Assists in the consideration of the viability of new enterprise
opportunities
Risk management
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Reviews financial policies and procedures to
ensure they are fit for purpose
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Maintains an appropriate system of internal control across all
social enterprises
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Oversees the development of control systems across the social
enterprises that are well documented
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Ensures that mitigation strategies are in place to address
identified risks across the social enterprises
Skills and Competencies
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Integrity
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Strategic thinking
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Envisioning
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Business /Financial Acumen
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Business Savvy
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Innovative
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Creative and strong problem solving skills
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Ability to understand and interpret financial information and
principles
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Ability to enhance efficiency of business processes through the
use of technology
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Strong organizational, management and reporting skills
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Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced work environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage
well at all levels
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field
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Certified Public Accountant
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a busy commercial environment
across a wide range of functional business processes
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Significant experience in or knowledge of commercial enterprises
of non-profit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting,
compliance, and reporting
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Proven understanding of computerized financial systems
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Experience in international development or corporate sector
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Multi country experience in Africa will be an added advantage
HR Business Partner
Human Resource Business Partner (3 positions – HRBP Kenya and HQ
HRBP Enterprises and HRBP Regional Offices)
REF: Amref/HQ-HRBP1/2018/07-01
Job Purpose
As a senior member of the HR team, the HR Business Partner is an
agent of change in the department and the business at large. The HR Business
Partner takes full responsibility for design and delivery of HR solutions for
their areas of responsibility. Working across all aspects of the function’s
remit, the HR Business Partner is responsible for the implementation and
success of HR policies and initiatives.
Responsibilities
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Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and
leaders in the business
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Develop a coherent HR strategy for Country/ Region/ Business unit,
as may apply
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Providing strategic and day-to-day leadership to drive the
delivery of the business’ HR plans
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Using experience, skills and knowledge of the HR industry to make
an impact in key areas such as change management, organizational design,
employee engagement and succession planning
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Assisting in building strong talent pipelines and managing
recruitment up to c-suite level
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Supporting line managers across the business on organizational
structure and design
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Technical lead of at least one of the HR core areas; performance
management, talent management, Reward, Organization design, Resourcing for
Amref Health Africa and Strategic Business Units
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Coaching and mentoring HR team members
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Employee relations and oversight of the disciplinary process in
area of responsibility
Skills and Competencies
You will be expected to hold a university degree, with a
professional qualification from an accredited chartered institute such as IHRM
or the CIPD. The applicant will also be expected to have experience in a
leadership position, either as a HR Business Partner in another organization,
or as a HR Manager. You will also be required to have the following:
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Communication skills – delivering the strategies of the business
will require you to talk to stakeholders from around the business. As such, you
will need to be able to present effectively to different levels of seniority.
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General skills – a HR Business Partner will need to be a true
generalist, with a good understanding of the many different responsibilities of
the function (e.g. learning & development, reward, compensation &
benefits, performance management).
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Leadership – you will be working with line managers to deliver the
function’s strategy. As such, you must be able to lead in the day to day
operations of the business, and also on specific projects.
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Coaching skills – you will be seen as a mentor within the function
and the business at large. You must be comfortable in offering advice to both
your peers and junior employees.
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Strategic thinker – working closely with the HR Director to
deliver and implement new programmes and initiatives, experience of thinking
strategically is an absolute must.
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Industry knowledge – building a coherent and successful HR
strategy will require an extensive knowledge of the trends and changes in
policy that are affecting people at work.
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Performance management – provides the day-to-day
performance management guidance to the business’s management personnel through
coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions. In this capacity, the HR
Business Partner manages and resolves complex employee-relations issues.
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Workforce planning – creates a people plan for the business and
its various departments taking into account the wider HR agenda and any
specific people issues that may be existent within the business.
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Talent management – implements talent management processes for all
employees in all departments within the business and provides
thought-leadership on issues that may avail improved operation and performance
of the business as a whole as well as the HR department
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Collaboration – teams up with other HR departmental teams in
determining approaches to matters of recruitment, compensation, and other HR
functions in order to ensure that the programs in place are effective and
efficient. Incumbent will actively participate in HR department meetings and
contributes to the formulation of solutions for the HR department, business
department, and business-wide challenges.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in HR or business related course. Masters in
Human Resources or equivalent will be an added advantage § Professional
qualifications in HR
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Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in HR business partnering
position or Senior HR generalist in a leading international organization, last
three at a similar or senior level.
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Multi country experience in Africa will be an added advantage
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Experience in international development or corporate sector
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Proficiency in French is desirable
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application
letter and CV to ExecutiveSearch@amref.org by
Friday, 27 July 2018. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require
applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection
process.