It offers emergency medical services, which include 24-hour ambulance services, pre-hospital care training
and the sale of first aid kits. The company is looking to fill the following positions:
Operations Manager (1)
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
• Formulating and synchronizing departmental strategies in line with the overall organizational strategy within EMS.
• Preparation and implementation of the Department’s budget.
• Managing ambulance revenues and cost control measures.
• Management of all ambulance fleet and dispatch operations within the organisation.
• Ensure availability of medical supplies as well as overseeing ambulance stock management.
• Implement ambulance quality control measures.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure brand visibility and awareness.
• Generation of departmental reports.
• Manage critical incident stress debrief sessions in liaison with the Human Resource Department.
• Managing and ensuring compliance of the staff duty Rota by all department staff.
• Actively participate in drafting client’s contracts/MOU preparation by advising the concerned parties.
• Actively participate in mentoring and coaching of staff.
Key Competencies
• Ability to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback as well as providing support for professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports
Minimum Requirements
• Undergraduate Degree in Critical Care Nursing
• Masters degree in Critical Care Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Life, Support.
• Over (6) years experience in Critical Care Management in a senior position with (3) years experience in an emergency response field.
• Trainer of Trainees (TOT) certificate plus experience in establishment of a Critical Care Department will be an added advantage.
Finance Manager (1)
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure that cash flow is managed in line with set financial commitments.
• Ensure all credit transactions are invoiced and debt collected within the agreed credit period.
• Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use.
• Prepare financial accounts, narratives and presentation on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval.
• Ensure that EMS products & services are priced correctly at competitive rates.
• Stocks Management: Set up sound inventory Management policies to ensure all stock is accounted for.
• Provide overall oversight on the EMS Procurement process.
• Oversee the internal and external Audit process.
• Develop and train the EMS finance team.
• Ensure proper implementation of the company’s budget.
Minimun Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field plus CPA-K or ACCA qualifications.
• A Masters degree in a Business field will be an added advantage.
• Over (6) years experience in Financial Management coupled with (4) years Senior Management.
• Experience in the Health industry especially in developing EMS price policies will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports
• Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, as well as project planning and budgeting
Sales & Marketing Manager (1)
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop Annual Sales and Marketing plans and strategies.
• Schedule activities which focus on meeting organizational objectives for the fiscal year.
• Develop budgets and manage the Sales and Marketing Departments.
• Delivery of all marketing activities within the agreed budget.
• Specifying market requirements for current and future products & services.
• Contribute in the selling of EMS products and services, generating sales targets, and mentoring the sales and marketing team to achieve the set targets.
• Responsible for overall Business development within the organisation.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Sales and Marketing or equivalent).
• Masters degree in equivalent field will be an added advantage
• Over (5) years experience in Sales & Marketing management. EMS/Health industry will be an added advantage.
• A proven track record in developing sales strategies and driving sales.
Key Competencies
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports
• Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, as well as project planning and budgeting
• Ability to empower staff through coaching and counseling by emphasizing accountability and results oriented management
Applications must contain:
• Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Friday, 6th April 2012