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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.

Key Purpose Statement:

The primary role of the HSE Project Coordinator is to coordinate and manage the EOSH system inclusive of all internal as well as external audits and corrective action across all functions, capabilities, and sites within the organisation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop a project Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the project to ensure a safe work environment for all engaged contractors as well as employees and visitors whose safety may potentially be impacted by the project.
• Provide fulltime support to the project by maintaining constant and visible presence at project work sites and enforcing safe behaviour, including permit and PPE compliance among contractors.
• Identify, regularly review and be familiar with all legislation and Company standards applicable to Project to ensure full compliance.
• Verify relevant contractor HSE training and competencies as necessary prior to on boarding.
• Assist contractors with carrying out risk assessments and agreeing controls (method statements) for all Project jobs.
• Provide Site contractor induction and daily HSE briefings to ensure the right level of HSE awareness among contractors.
• Directly issue all necessary permits to work to ensure that adequate controls are applied prior to authorizing any high-risk activities.
• Develop and post appropriate signage at all work sites of the project.
• Ensure that appropriate emergence response arrangements are established for the Project, including adequate first aid provision.
• Ensure that all incidents related to the Project are reported and appropriately investigated.
• Ensure that any agreed incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.
• Generate and maintain all HSE related records for all Site phases of the Project.
• Coordinate a regular HSE review meeting with the project team and Site HSSE Management.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, 
• Industrial hygiene, Engineering or related field.

Experience

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years working experience in a supervisory role, in Safety & Environmental field.
• Experience of work in Manufacturing, Projects and Construction is preferred.

General    
Competencies:

• Full-time hands on experience on a project or industrial site for at least three years.
• Good knowledge of local HSE legislation and best practices.
• Experience in delivering workplace HSE training.
• Knowledge of and experience with management systems and standards for HSE (ISO 14001 
• & OHSAS 18001) desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Have an understanding of behavioural safety.
• Good communication skills including ability to communicate at low levels of the workforce in Swahili.
• Good influencing skills.
• Hold relevant certification/ accreditation in Occupational Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH.
• Strong knowledge of up-to-date safety and environmental legislation and management systems.
• Qualifications and experience in conducting incident investigations.
• Experience with Human Operational Performance HOP principles and their application will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decisive and Risk Pragmatic- Understanding of safety risks, control processes and Strong attention to small details that may create dangerous situations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Competent in documentation and records management
• Crisis management skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.
• Ability to develop and sustain routine work for long periods of time.
• The ability to seek and consider all possible and relevant information conceptualise problems for problem solving and decision making with due regard to long- and short-term implications.

About You And The Role

• The Facilities & procurement specialist plays an essential role in keeping our distribution center operations well coordinated and running seamlessly. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and procurement processes at our distribution center. You will oversee facility management, including maintenance, security, and space utilization, as well as administration, procurement and managing external contracts and vendors. You will organize, project plan, and execute facilities, administrative, and procurement-related tasks.

This position will be based in Chemelil, Kisumu, Kenya.
What You'll Do
Facility Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the distribution center facilities, including the warehouse and fleet.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Support the team to develop and execute procurement plans for country operations.
• Collaborate on activities with employees related to facilities operations (from maintenance and procurement to security and cleaning
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to address facility-related issues promptly and effectively.

Procurement:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, including vendor selection, evaluation, and contract management.
• Experience with at least one procurement workflow tool.

Vendor Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors, negotiating contracts and service agreements to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and implement improvement plans as necessary to optimize supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential new suppliers and opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
• Source, onboard, and manage vendors.
• Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions as well as following up on their payments.

What You'll Bring

• At Least 4 years of experience in facility management, procurement, or related roles, preferably in logistics or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of facility management principles, procurement best practices, and supply chain processes.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Strong data gathering, analytics, and reporting skills. Ability to work efficiently with computing systems (Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Must have the legal right to work in Kenya
• Licensed Driver who is able to drive a manual vehicle

About Role 

• Reporting to the Business Development Associate, the Sales Representative - Partnerships is primarily responsible for coordinating sales activities across partner outlets and any other partnership roles assigned to him/her. The role is field-based and requires proper planning within the assigned region. The successful candidate should be keen on working in a thriving social impact business focused on small-scale farmers to transform livelihoods.  

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, towards achieving the set customer leads and sales targets allocated within the assigned partner outlets
• Report to the assigned outlet, ensure that our products are in proper working condition and pitch SunCulture products to customers visiting the outlets
• Monitor and push for sales closures by the partners per the set sales targets.
• Establish a rapport with partners and clients to ensure that they understand SunCulture products and act as a SunCulture brand ambassador 
• Collaborate with partners in field activities including but not limited to farmer events like ASK shows, market storms, door-to-door visits, and road shows to promote SunCulture products and services 
• Work closely with the Business Development team to facilitate weekly check-ins with our partner to ensure seamless partnership operations 
• Support the sales cycle process for acquired customers by ensuring that timely dispatch and installation is done.
• Contribute to enhancing customer experience for SunCulture’s customers by promptly reporting arising after-sales issues to ensure service and brand strength.
• Training partners on SunCulture products

Qualifications

• A minimum of a diploma in a relevant field. A degree is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in a sales role in the energy sector
• Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quota
• Strong leadership abilities and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, plan, manage, and act to achieve set outcomes.
• Ability to work under high pressure and meet set targets
• Independent thinker with proactive decision-making capabilities
• Experience working in a dynamic environment
• Effective organization and time management skills

Job Objective/Purpose

The Chronic Care Lead Nurse performs care management for chronically ill patients with chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and/or congestive heart failure. The Chronic Care nurse works in collaboration and continuous partnership with chronically ill patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic providers and community resources in a team approach to increase patients’ ability for self-management and shared decision- making.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill the Avenue health care mission to provide high quality care that exceeds our client expectation with the goal to deliver through courteous, respect and compassionate manner.
• Responsible for registry of chronic care management (CCM) to patients.
• Validates enrollment of CCM patients based on provider request
• Comply with documentation requirements of the Chronic Care Management program by carrying out the care plan with the patient, family/caregiver(s) and providers and recording in the EMR.
• Monitors adherence to care plans, evaluates effectiveness, monitors patient progress in a timely manner, and facilitates changes as needed.
• Creates an ongoing process for patient and family/caregivers(s) to determine and request the level of care coordination support they desire.
• Facilitates patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers.
• Coordinates transition of inpatient to outpatient care in an effort to decrease readmission rates
• Work closely with in-office providers to manage the day to day calls involving: symptom control, medication management, and provide patient and family education
• Educates patient and family/caregiver(s) about relevant community resources.
• Assist with the identification of “high-risk” patients (the chronically ill and those with special health care needs), and assist on the enrollment of these to the patient registry.
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations and facilities including from the primary care provider to a specialty care provider.
• Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions.
• Provides patient health counseling, education and instruction.
• Any other duty assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school as a Registered Nurse with a valid license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Updated BLS, ACLS/ATLS certificate
• Minimum of 3-6 years work experience in a healthcare setting involving patients with complex chronic disease states preferred.
• Customer focus, empathetic and emotional intelligence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational awareness and attention to detail
• Team work and result oriented
• Ethical and reliable

Job Description

• This role investigates new initiatives, assists in developing / designing a suitable response and ensuring that an appropriate solution is approved and implemented. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.
• Takes responsibility for investigating new initiatives for a particular segment or a particular identified opportunity Does background research, assists in developing a suitable response and conducts viability assessments of a range of potential solutions Compiles business case for new initiatives, which includes all business imperatives such as systems and other resources, distribution models, marketing plans, etc Ensures that the approved solution is effectively implemented and refined over medium term after initial launch Conducts presentations to introduce new initiatives and ensures buy-in

Position Description 

• In coordination with the KPLP National Office in Nairobi, the Regional Education Advisor leads technical assistance and collaboration at the regional level for the KPLP activity. This role involves managing the regional technical teams and will collaborate closely with county-level education and Teacher Service Commission (TSC) staff to plan activities, such as teacher professional development, support to grantees, annual work planning and the review of capacity building through the County Program Coordination Committees. The Regional Education Advisor will report to the Chief of Party or his/her designee. This position will be based in Kisumu. 

The Regional Education Advisor’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• In collaboration with the KPLP National Office, manage the regional team, including the Professional Development Officer, Family and Community Participation Officer, Special Needs Education Officer, Capacity Building Officer, Grant Officer, MEL Assistant, Accountant, Driver and Janitor.  
• Provide high-level technical assistance and support collaboration at the regional, county, and sub-county level, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives. 
• Work closely with county-level education authorities and TSC staff to plan and implement activities, ensuring local educational needs and standards are met. 
• Support the annual work planning process and review the effectiveness of capacity building initiatives through the County Program Coordination Committees.  
• Lead delivery of training and professional development programs for teachers, including school-based initiatives, ensuring they are effective and meet regional needs. 
• Ensure that training, technical assistance, and follow-up for special needs education are appropriately provided and integrated within regional educational programs. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local governments, community organizations, and educational institutions to enhance the impact of the KPLP activity. 
• Support the administration and oversight of grant expenditures in accordance with EDC and USAID guidelines. 
• Regularly report to the COP and/or DCOP on program progress, challenges, and strategic opportunities, ensuring high levels of accountability and program quality. 
• Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required. 

Qualifications

• The candidate for the position of Regional Education Advisor shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 

Education:  

• Master’s degree in Education, Early Grade Reading, Literacy, Curriculum Development, or related field. 

Skills and Experience: 

• 8 to 9 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience required. 
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including cross-cultural team dynamics. 
• Demonstrated technical expertise in education programming including in key areas such as capacity building, professional development, and community and family engagement.  
• Experience in program planning, annual work planning, and evaluation, including the ability to set realistic goals and objectives.  
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing educational data, with experience in ensuring data quality and utilizing data for program improvement and decision-making.  
• Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders including government officials, community leaders, and international partners.  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Must be able to work within a cross-cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure. 
• Experience in materials development preferred. 
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred. 

Language:  

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. 

Other: 

• Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.