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Research Technologist: Community Liaison Officer at South African Medical Research Council (MRC)

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HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT

(DURBAN OFFICE)

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST: COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

Duration: One-Year Contract

The HIV and Other infectious Diseases Research Unit (HIDRU) requires a skilled and experience Community Liaison Officer (CLO) to work at their research sites which are based around Durban, KZN. The CLO will actively collaborate with internal/external Stakeholders to coordinate and conduct community outreach and education programmes to support the various Clinical trials / projects that the unit is involved in whilst advocating for participant involvement and retention.

Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate community engagement of the research as per local, national, and international community guidelines.
  • Coordinate and conduct results dissemination and research updates meetings as per sponsor’s requirement
  • Support referral and care activities by coordinating meetings with Hospital Managers, with support from PI, Site Managers and Community Manager.
  • Active participation and contribution in Provincial AIDS Council, District AIDS Council, KZN Civil Society and Provincial DoH and DoE Partners and Nerve Centre meetings.
  • Develop Community Engagement Work Plan (CEWP) and monitor achievement of targets/outcomes.
  • Support Community Advisory Board (CAB) members, stakeholders, and peer educators
  • Arrange and conduct community outreach sessions as per research goals and protocol specific studies. This should be done in liaison with the field workers and the site drivers.
  • Conduct education with key stakeholders, CWGs, diverse population groups including youth, men, and general community on these linked key topics i.e., clinical research, social research, HIV prevention, TB, COVID 19, and other infectious diseases, gender inequalities, ethics, regulatory, research procedures, clinical trials, and biomedical interventions.
  • Prepare need’s analysis by identifying community education and development programme needs and address these gaps.
  • Document and save signature logs, record keeping of events, completion of training attendance registers, minutes, reimbursement logs and other community activities.
  • Contribute to translation of documents as per translation SOP
  • Prepare and submit reports as per sponsor and unit requirements
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Core Requirements:

  • 3-year Diploma/Degree in Social Science or Community Development or similar relevant qualification or higher
  • 2-3 years relevant experience in coordinating community engagement, education, and networking for multiple concurrent research studies in research setting or specific to Clinical research
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal / external stakeholders.
  • Fluency in English and Zulu language understanding – Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Code 08 manual Driver’s License as the incumbent will be expected to drive a company vehicle
  • Computer literacy

Advantageous:

  • Registered for post grad diploma/ degree in Social Science or Community Development or other relevant qualification
  • 5 years relevant experience in coordinating community engagement, education, and networking for multiple concurrent research studies in a research setting.
  • 2-3 years’ experience with community-based advocacy related to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
  • A known presence or profile within the community and among local stakeholders.

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.

A salary in the region of R251 153 per annum, cost-to-company.

 

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R469A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

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Closing date: 13 March 2022

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Commercial Planning Supervisor at Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for optimizing inventory levels and ensuring efficient stock management through accurate demand forecasting, strategic planning, and collaboration with cross functional teams. The role aims to enhance operational efficiency, minimize carrying costs, and uphold product availability, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the organization’s supply chain and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities     

  • Adopt and implement planning vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying costs.
  • Generate and analyze inventory reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Generate regular reports on inventory performance, highlighting key metrics and trends
  • Leada team of inventory control staff provide training, support, and guidance to ensure effective performance and goal achievement.
  • Load, maintain and ensure integrity of item-level product forecasts in ERP Planning System
  • Monitor inventory turnover rates, identify slow moving or obsolete items, and recommend appropriate action
  • Create and track replenishment orders and shipments for continuous supply of stock to ensure availability.
  • Demand planning including review of historical consumption and forecasts with stakeholders
  • Coordinate with logistics and commercial warehouse teams to streamline inventory processes and improve overall efficiency
  • Review of NAS stores organization parameters in view of consumption trends and user decisions
  • Analysis of monthly inventory report from outstation to determine top-up quantities
  • Preparation of monthly stock status  and consumption index by product category
  • Conduct weekly stock review and flag any abnormal consumption
  • Implement and maintain best practices for inventory control, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing inventory planning procedures.

Job Requirements        

  • Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or other relevant business degree.
  • 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain environment. Preferable in inventory control & planning
  • Knowledge of inventory management.
  • Knowledge of Oracle ERP and other relevant IT tools
  • Professional certifications (e.g. CIPS, KSIM, APICS, CILT)
  • Member of Supply Chain Body CIPS, KISM, APICs, CILT

Closing Date : 8 April. 2024

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Sales Executives at M-KOPA Solar

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M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone. OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than 400,000 homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over 550 new homes being added every day.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and deliver set sales targets within the designated territory.
  • Achieve and surpass sales targets of M-KOPA products by developing local networks.
  • Uphold the brand values of M-KOPA, including ensuring the M-KOPA retail point standard and guidelines are adhered to.
  • Recruit, train, coach, mentor & supervise a field-based team of Direct Sales Representatives (DSR) to meet the set targets in line with M-KOPA business goals.
  • Keenly monitor and evaluate the performance of DSRs to meet the performance standards.
  • Manage DSR inventory and resolve audit recommendations in line with M-KOPA audit resolution guidelines.
  • Design Sales and Marketing Strategy for the team to ensure Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly sales targets are reached.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of Marketing campaigns.
  • Report writing

Requirements

  • B.Sc. or a Higher National Diploma Holder in any related field
  • 2 years of Sales experience in FinTech Microfinance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Mobile-Money, FMCG, or other products/services in Nigeria.
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  • Ability to motivate and lead a team.
  • Planning, Organization, and Conflict-resolution skills
  • Excellent Presentation, Communication, Coaching, and People Skills
  • Great at leading a wide array of people to perform.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Should have a process-oriented mindset.

Closing Date : 15 April. 2024

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