Marketing Director
Infrastructure Manager
Procurement Manager
Mason
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Vice Chancellor
Personal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Internal Audit & Risk Management Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing articulation of the University’s bundle
of programmes, attributes, and value proposition to bring in new students, and
enhancing the student journey, brand touchpoints and environments to satisfy
existing students.
Responsibilities
·
Develop and monitor integrated
marketing strategy, program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
·
Spearhead the strategic and tactical
execution of marketing campaigns, including design of test/control segmentation,
results reporting, analysis, and recommendations
·
Establish the University’s brand book
including brand features and unique selling proposition. Align and manage brand
projection and positioning for the University. Monitor brand impact and growth for
improvement
·
Direct market studies to identify
customer needs, target groups and demographic segments.
·
Develop go to market approaches
·
Lead the development of customer
expectation standards and collection tools for the University.
·
Continuously review customer needs
and university offerings
·
Identify new frontiers and potential
markets for growth. Lead feasibility studies in the identified markets for
suitability
·
Manage independent recruiters,
agencies, and outsourced parties
·
Contribute to the pricing model of
the university program offering based on the market trends and internal cost
drivers
·
Develop key marketing performance
metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive
analyses, campaign results, and consumer trends in order to translate results
into actionable insights for marketing team
·
Coordinate advertising efforts for
the University
·
Lead business intelligence/ research
end to end process
·
Mentor and coach subordinate staff
·
Develop and monitor the department
annual plan and budget
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Departmental budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
comfortable office environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Relevant professional qualification
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
Work experience required
·
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant
experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial position
Skills and Competencies
·
Executive disposition, and
demonstrate high levels of integrity
·
Ability to develop long term
integrated and cross-functional operational plans
·
Ability to operationalise strategy
into action for the function
·
Ability to sell the vision of the
university
·
Business/Financial acumen, business
savvy, innovative
·
Strategic management skills
·
Communication skills
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Organising and planning skills
Infrastructure Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for ensuring that the University has adequate buildings,
transport and related services, and that these sufficiently meet the needs of
the employees and students.
Responsibilities
·
Develop infrastructure strategy,
program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
·
Oversee the inspection, general
upkeep and maintenance/ refurbishments/ renovations/ addition of buildings and
related services (electrical installations, plumbing, masonry, carpentry,
custodial, grounds) to ensure that they meet health, safety, and CUE standards
and requirements
·
Oversee the planning, coordination,
and facilitation of the movement of students, staff or goods from one place to
another
·
Work with procurement to obtain
quotes and tenders from service providers/ vendors/ suppliers, negotiate
contracts to optimize delivery and cost saving, and manage these relationships
to ensure infrastructure management needs are being met
·
Coordinate and monitor activities of
service providers/ vendors/ suppliers ensuring delivery schedules, quantity and
quality criteria are met
·
Coordinate the storage and
maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles
·
Coordinate allocation of office and
parking space according to needs. Coordinate any intra office moves
·
Schedule and coordinate government
statutory requirements and regulations with regards to buildings, permits,
licenses, inspections, audit and environmental waste management.
Handle related insurance plans
·
Coordinate the record keeping process
of the department. Generate informative reports when required
·
Implement best practice processes to
increase efficiency and cost savings
·
Mentor and coach subordinate staff
·
Develop and monitor the department
annual plan and budget
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Departmental budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
construction environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Relevant professional qualification
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
Work experience required
·
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Executive disposition, and
demonstrate high levels of integrity
·
Ability to develop long term
integrated and cross-functional operational plans
·
Ability to operationalise strategy
into action for the function
·
Business/Financial acumen, business
savvy, innovative
·
Strategic management skills
·
Communication skills
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Organising and planning skills
·
Negotiation skills
Procurement Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for the finding, agreeing terms, and acquiring of
quality goods, services or works often via a tendering or competitive bidding
process, to support the University’s delivery of services to both its external
and internal customers.
Responsibilities
·
Develop procurement strategy,
program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
·
Establish and manage a suppliers’
master data list by analyzing requests for quotation from various departments,
market conditions, present and future material availability and merchandise
price. Communicate list of approved preferred suppliers/vendors/ service
providers to the management and employees
·
Oversee the process of tendering by
chairing the bid evaluation committee and prepare a consolidated report on the
bid process. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and
awarding bids
·
Lead the contract negation and
contract signing with preferred suppliers for future procurement on agreed
terms and conditions. Review purchase order claims and contracts for
conformance to company policy and signing memorandum of understanding with
approved suppliers for term of delivery, payment and other supply related
matters
·
Manage vendor and supplier
relationships. Liaise with suppliers to clarify issues arising from the
supplied product, scope/description, pricing, service level duration stated on
contractual terms and conditions of purchase. Resolve vendor or contractor
grievances, and claims against the procurement amicably or by liaising with the
University’s legal team
·
Work with internal departments to
assess the performance of outsourced agencies/ vendors/ suppliers, and to
process the periodic settlement of fees as per pre-established terms and
conditions
·
Set overall methods to control
inventory levels including minimum/maximum levels, safety stocks and order
polices for various types of materials
·
Mentor and coach subordinate staff
·
Develop and monitor the department
annual plan and budget
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Departmental budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
comfortable office environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Relevant professional qualification
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
Work experience required
·
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Executive disposition, and
demonstrate high levels of integrity
·
Ability to develop long term
integrated and cross-functional operational plans
·
Ability to operationalise strategy
into action for the function
·
Business/Financial acumen, business
savvy, innovative
·
Strategic management skills
·
Communication skills
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Organising and planning skills
·
Negotiation skills
Mason
Job Purpose
Responsible for using various tools and techniques to shape,
lay, smooth, finish, construct and repair different building materials and
surfaces.
Responsibilities
·
Determine work requirements and
sequence through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
·
Operate equipment and machinery
required to perform masonry work
·
Prepare surfaces prior to beginning
work
·
Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing
equipment, and/or other hand tools
·
Cut or break bricks and concrete
using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or other
hand tools
·
Lay blocks or bricks following
blueprints, plans, or drawings
·
Fabricate, alter, repair, and
maintain floor tiles, walls, roofs, buildings, sidewalks, partitions, and other
related structures or surfaces
·
Record type and cost of maintenance
or repair work
·
Follow established safety rules and
regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment, escalating any issues
that may arise
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Participate in the development of the
department’s annual budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
construction environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
KCSE certificate plus technical
certificate in a relevant field
Work experience required
·
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Vice Chancellor
Job Purpose
Responsible for supporting the smooth functioning of the DVC’s
office by executing administrative tasks including scheduling of appointments,
secretarial support, and other office management duties.
Responsibilities
·
Maintain daily schedules/ diary/
calendar and coordination of the DVC’s commitments. This also includes
arranging and coordinating appointments and meetings for the DVC
·
Handle all logistical arrangements
for the office including travel, transport, accommodation, and catering
·
Perform clerical duties (e.g. typing
memos, letters), and maintain a fully confidential and efficient filing system
for the DVC’s office
·
Answer phone calls and direct calls
to appropriate parties or take messages when necessary
·
Attend meetings when required.
Record, compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of the meetings
·
Open, sort, and distribute incoming
correspondence, including faxes and email. Prepare responses to correspondence
containing routine inquiries
·
Greet visitors and determine whether
they should be given access to the DVC or other specific individuals
·
Manage office supplies
·
Record daily expenses and prepare
monthly reports/ summaries
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Participate in the development of the
office’s annual budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
comfortable office environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Work experience required
·
Minimum of three (3) years relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
·
Organising and time management skills
·
Team player
·
Detail oriented
·
Ability to prioritize
·
Discretion and confidentiality
·
Time flexibility
Personal Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Job Purpose
Responsible for supporting the smooth functioning of the VC’s
office by executing administrative tasks including scheduling of appointments,
secretarial support, and other office management duties.
Responsibilities
·
Maintain daily schedules/ diary/
calendar and coordination of the VC’s commitments. This also includes arranging
and coordinating appointments and meetings for the VC
·
Handle all logistical arrangements
for the office including travel, transport, accommodation, and catering
·
Perform clerical duties (e.g. typing
memos, letters), and maintain a fully confidential and efficient filing system
for the VC’s office
·
Answer phone calls and direct calls
to appropriate parties or take messages when necessary
·
Attend meetings when required.
Record, compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of the meetings
·
Open, sort, and distribute incoming
correspondence, including faxes and email. Prepare responses to correspondence
containing routine inquiries
·
Greet visitors and determine whether
they should be given access to the VC or other specific individuals
·
Manage office supplies
·
Record daily expenses and prepare
monthly reports/ summaries
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Participate in the development of the
office’s annual budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
comfortable office environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Work experience required
·
Minimum of three (3) years relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
·
Organising and time management skills
·
Team player
·
Detail oriented
·
Ability to prioritize
·
Discretion and confidentiality
·
Time flexibility
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Job Purpose
Responsible for dispensing drugs prescribed by the Manager,
Clinical Services, Clinical Officers or other health practitioners and
providing information to patients about medications and their use.
Responsibilities
·
Receive written prescription or
refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
·
Dispense medications as per
prescriptions
·
Store and maintain adequate inventory
of drugs and monitor shelf life. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify
quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory,
and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages
·
Provide expertise about the
composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical
properties and their manufacture and use in the pharmacy
·
Ensure drug purity and strength and
make sure that drugs do not interact in a harmful way in the pharmacy
·
Summarize invoice for patience care
and prepare medical insurance claims forms where necessary
·
Maintain accurate, detailed reports
and records of patients
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Participate in the development of the
department’s annual budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a hospital
environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
·
Valid practicing license
Work experience required
·
Minimum of three (3) years relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
·
Organising and time management skills
·
Team player
·
Detail oriented
·
Discretion and confidentiality
Internal Audit & Risk Management Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of the University’svinternal controls and management processes and
systems. This involves conducting of financial,voperational, quality and
compliance audits and analysis.
Responsibilities
·
Develop internal audit and risk
management strategy, program, policy, procedures, plan and guidelines
·
Lead periodic internal reviews or
audits to ensure that controls are properly working and compliance procedures
are followed. Coordinate the gathering of pertinent documentation and
development of compliance and audit reports
·
Liaise with and support external
auditors in their activities. Follow-up on any findings with business units
·
Communicate/ train on risk management
objectives and policies
·
Identify and evaluate enterprise
risk. Consider alternatives and develop risk mitigating solutions. Implement,
monitor and evaluate the risk management solutions
·
Discuss emerging compliance issues
with management or employees. Advise internal management or business partners
on the implementation or operation of compliance programs
·
Collaborate with human resources
departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action
strategies in cases of repeated compliance standard violations. Consult with
corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues
·
Participate in investigations related
to financial and internal control matters
·
Identify any patterns or trends in
operating losses to help prevent fraudulent activities in the future
·
Store and archive internal audit,
risk management, and compliance records in line with regulations
·
Develop and monitor the department
annual plan and budget
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
·
Departmental budget
Working Conditions
·
Works predominantly within a
comfortable office environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Relevant professional qualification
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
Work experience required
·
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant
experience
Skills and Competencies
·
Executive disposition, and demonstrate
high levels of integrity
·
Ability to develop long term
integrated and cross-functional operational plans
·
Ability to operationalise strategy
into action for the function
·
Business/Financial acumen, business
savvy, innovative
·
Strategic management skills
·
Communication skills
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Organising and planning skills
·
Analytical skills
How To Apply
Applications giving full details of age, marital status,
education and professional qualifications, experience, current post, salary and
other financial benefits, copies of certificates, curriculum vitae,
transcripts, the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be
present or previous employer) should be addressed to: –
The Vice Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should reach the office not later than 8th October,
2019. Applications could also be dropped at the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the
Ongata Rongai Campus. Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Africa Nazarene University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer