Glaxosmithkline Head of Pharmacy Channel Job in Kenya

GSK is one of the world’s leading research - based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. 

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enterprising individual to join our organisation as Head of Pharmacy Channel. 

This position reports to the General Manager - Pharmaceutical and the General Manager - Consumer Healthcare.

The successful candidate’s principal purpose will be to lead the development of the pharmacy channel strategy for GSK East Africa, including development of new sales, detailing, and distribution models to drive improved reach, productivity and commercial propositions across the Pharmaceutical and Consumer businesses.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• To successfully develop and lead the implementation of a pharmacy channel strategy, including improved sales, detailing, and distribution model
• To lead and inspire the pharmacy channel sales team to deliver against the KPIs and growth targets
• To adopt and Imbed an enterprise thinking mind set to effectively lead the organizational change process, integrating the new team and way of working into the business
• Gain buy-in and engagement from wider organisation and key external stakeholders to achieve ambition
• Lead cross functional teams to drive alignment and provide the environment for excellent execution
• Manage the P&L for brands and products sold as part of the pharmacy channel Initiative
• Structure sales Incentives for pharmacy channel sales force to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded and performance rewarded 
• Manage, coach and lead the pharmacy channel team to drive excellent execution, motivation and performance
• Drive and track delivery of KPIs and growth targets to monitor performance and progress of the pharmacy channel initiative. Implement course correction activities if required
• Define and ensure Implementation of pharmacy team capability improvement plan
• Effectively implement a talent management programme for existing and new team members
• Lead and manage distribution channel plans and activities including distributor contracts, negotiations and performance management
• Ensure compliance requirements with GSK policies and procedures are met and robust governance structures are in place to manage compliance
• To ensure IT and Business systems are aligned across Pharmaceutical and Consumer businesses to support performance monitoring and management.

Qualifications & Knowledge
 

The ideal candidate must have a strong commercial background, deep knowledge of in-country distribution activity and challenges as well as experience in strategy and execution with at least 8 years experience. 

The person must have ideally led teams within either Pharmaceutical or Consumer businesses and be a holder of a degree in either sciences, sales, commercial or marketing related discipline.
 

A Masters degree will be an added advantage. 

He /She should have strong influence skills, communication, leadership capability track record of delivery and coming up with Innovative, commercially viable solutions.

Interested candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position together with a detailed CV that dearly addresses the ability to perform the key responsibilities to: ea-hr.recruitment@gsk.com
 

The application deadline is 14th February 2014
 

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Glaxosmithkline is an equal opportunity employer

Geolog Mud Logger and Data Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Geolog is an independent and privately owned international oilfield Services Company which delivers field based solutions for the improvement of exploration, reservoir evaluation and drilling effectiveness.
 

You are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology, Drilling Engineering and you are looking for a challenging career in the oil industry that will broaden your horizons.
 

A Surface Logging Geologist (or Mud Logger) collects and monitors all information (geological samples; data from sensors) during drilling operations at an oil rig on shore or off shore. 

Mud Loggers work from a mobile laboratory (known as a unit) placed on the rig site. 

Inside the unit the Mud Logger collects; processes and analyses the samples. 

Inside the unit you will work under the expert guidance and supervision of the Data Engineer.
 

Mud Logger

Ref: KE-13-ML-001

The primary duties of a Mud Logger consist of:

• Analysis and interpretation of samples
• Real time monitoring of drilling activity onsite
• Contributing to maintain a safe working environment on the rig
• Lending onsite technical support in case of equipment failure
• Assisting the well site geologist during coring operations
• Creating lithological logs and written reports for company representatives

The requirements:
 

In order to be considered a successful candidate, Geolog seeks the following profile:

• A university degree in Geology
• Available and motivated to work internationally on a rotational basis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Team Player
• Fluent in English

You are a graduate in Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geology or a related discipline and already
have experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer and looking for a challenging career in the oil
industry that will broaden your horizons. 

We are expanding and have exciting career opportunities for:

Data Engineer
 

Ref: KE-13-DE-001

As Data Engineer you are responsible for analyzing all the drilling and geological data during the operations and preparing all final logs and reports for the Company Representatives both onsite and in the Company offices. 

A Data Engineer has strong communicative skills and liaises directly with client representative on-site and in town. 

As team leaders Data Engineers are responsible for the Quality, Safety and Health of all employees as well as maintaining a cohesion of the unit team.

The primary duties of a Data Engineer consist of:

• To be responsible for the creation, interpretation and submittal of all reports and logs
• To report feedback on drilling activity to all necessary channels onsite
• To be the first point of contact for the client.
• To provide maintenance and on-site technical support in case of equipment failure
• To be responsible for and have a pro-active attitude towards the health and safety
• To manage and train all employees in the unit, such as Mud Loggers and/or Sample Catchers
• To report directly to the Unit Manager onsite

The requirements:

• You have a minimum of I 2-24 months international work experience as a Mud Logger / Data Engineer.
• You are a real team player
• You possess strong technical and computer expertise.
• Fluent in English
• Willing and able to travel extensively all over the world.

To apply please submit a cover letter stating your interest and why you believe you would be a good candidate to join Geolog, along with an updated copy of your CV and Credentials in English to geolog.kenya@geologinternational.com
 

Deadline: 10th February 2014 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Pipeline Chief Manager (Finance & Strategy) Job Vacancy

Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Chief Manager (Finance & Strategy) 

(1 Post)
 

Reporting to the Managing Director
 

Overall Job Purpose: Responsible for providing technical and professional leadership in corporate planning and risk management, commercial and customer relations, financial and accounting management. 

Other duties include, analyzing and interpreting policy issues and reports on financial and taxation issues affecting the oil industry.

Job Profile

• Develop and install sound accounting and financial management including procurement systems and procedures aimed at improving financial performance and effective control and custody of the company’s assets.
• Identify and evaluate organizational risk exposure in all Kenya Pipeline Company’s projects and activities in order to devise appropriate strategies and methods aimed at reducing potential loss.
• Develop tariffs and pricing strategies for petroleum transportation services and drive all business development initiatives.
• Advise the Chief Executive on all financial matters affecting the company
• Ensure compliance with tax, financial and other reporting and other statutory requirements.
• Develop tariffs and pricing strategies for petroleum transportation services and drive all business development initiatives.
• Ensure proper and timely coordination of the company’s strategic plans, compilation of the company’s annual budget and Monitoring & Evaluation of Company’s performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide professional leadership in the development and implementation of Financial and Corporate plans and budgets in order to ensure efficient and cost effective provision of services.
• Maintain effective communication between staff of all cadres to provide the right working environment for achievement of the Company’s goals.
• Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the Corporation’s objectives.

Person Profile

• Full professional qualifications in Finance such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent and membership to relevant professional bodies.
• Master’s degree in relevant area or equivalent from a recognized university in addition to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum twelve (12) years relevant experience 5 of which must have served at a senior management in a large and busy organization.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Considerable knowledge of economics, financial management and corporate planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international accounting standards including financial forecasting and monitoring of budgets.
• Strong communication skills including ability to develop proposals, position papers as well as write reports.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in an environment conducive to continuous learning, creativity and innovation.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages.
• A strategic thinker with an eye for detail.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below by 21th February 2014 enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, relevant experience and attaché copies of certificates. 

Applications may also be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, Ground Floor in the APPLICATION BOX 

or posted to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
Nairobi.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

FAWE Africa Executive Director Job in Nairobi, Kenya

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African non-governmental organisation that is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with a network of 34 National Chapters spread all over Africa, to promote gender equity and equality in education in Africa by fostering positive policies and attitude towards girl’s education. 

FAWE is seeking to recruit a high calibre, and results-oriented individual with integrity to partner with a dynamic professional team in the following position.

Executive Director (ED)

 

The Role
 

Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Executive Director (ED) will head the Regional Secretariat and oversee the day-to-day management of the organisation.

Specifically, the Executive Director will:

• Develop and implement programmatic and organisational strategies and goals in collaboration with the Executive Committee;
• Provide leadership and direction to FAWE’s National Chapters, setting the priorities of the organisation and creating a conducive environment for attracting, retaining and motivating professional staff;
• Advocate for the education of African girls and women in all appropriate circumstances;
• Develop innovative and effective resource mobilisation strategies to facilitate programme implementation and ensure the sustainability and stability of FAWE.

The Person
 

The successful candidate will have a Postgraduate degree with a bias in Strategic Management, Development or Education. 

S/he will possess at least ten to fifteen years experience in a senior management position, preferably in a development role. 

S/he will be a visionary leader with a demonstrated track record in strategic management, programme development, resource mobilisation, project implementation and monitoring and evaluation. 

The ED will possess well developed networking and negotiation skills with the ability to develop strong collaborative partnerships and relationships with donors, high profile government officials and international partners. 

S/he will have a passion for girl-child education and will provide focussed leadership and resolve conflict situations. 

S/he will possess excellent interpersonal communication skills preferably in English and/or French. 

S/he will command presence, demonstrate sound decision-making and judgement capabilities, integrity, resilience and will be self-driven.

The Offer
 

This is an extremely challenging and exciting role for which FAWE will provide a competitive package for the right candidate. 

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please apply online through www.fawe.org/recruitment/index.php and upload your CV no later than Friday 14 February 2014.

A detailed job profile can be accessed on www.fawe.org