Fresh Jobs at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The position

Aga Khan Schools (AKS) comprises a network of over 200 schools, more than 100 non-formal education programme centres, and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students from the age of 18 months to adulthood each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff. The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South, and Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

AKES, Kenya has an opening for the following position starting in the academic year 2024/2025:

HEAD OF ACADEMY-Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi

The role of overall Head is a new position and reflects the Academy's strategic commitment to educational excellence including the development of a new campus, and to whole-school leadership. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi comprises the Aga Khan Nursery School, Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi -Junior School and the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi -Senior School with a total enrolment of over 1100 students. The Nursery is currently on a separate site from the Junior/Senior schools.

The Head of Academy (HoA) will be responsible for the overall educational and financial performance of Aga Khan Academy Nairobi (AKA), Nairobi. S/he will take a leadership role in strategy formulation and execution, moving the Academy to the next level and driving a change agenda by strengthening the quality of teaching and learning, bringing efficiencies to the management of the schools and raising the profile of (AKA), Nairobi as a whole.

To this extent, the Head of Academy will be responsible for:

• Policy & Strategy
  • Work collaboratively with the Head Office, the Kenya support office and the Board to develop a sustainable school improvement plan and oversee its implementation.
  • Consult with the AKES, Kenya Senior Leadership Team and make recommendations to the AKES, Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on policy, programmes, resource allocation and management based on a clear understanding of AKES, Kenya’s portfolio and market intelligence.
• Academic Leadership
  • Ensure the IB programmes, and the overall continuum, meet and go beyond the IB’s authorisation requirements, and are customised to the vision and mission of AKES, Kenya.
  • Establish curriculum framework and guidelines in collaboration with the other school leaders and faculty under the regulations, mission and vision for the schools.
  • Supervise and oversee the quality of teaching, and evaluate teaching and learning to encourage the effective use of pedagogy.
• Management
  • Oversee the communications function for the schools to ensure appropriate messaging and positive and accurate information is shared about (AKA), Nairobi in alignment with guidelines set by the AKES Head Office and the AKDN Communication Department.
  • Facilitate the recruitment, development and retention of the highest quality staff throughout the Academy in liaison with and as guided by the AKES, Kenya Human Resources (HR) Department.
  • Ensure adherence to the AKES, Kenya HR and other staff policies, processes, documentation and labor laws of Kenya in liaison with the AKES, Kenya HR Department and the CEO.
  • Participate in the annual budget cycle in liaison with the AKES, Kenya Finance Department and CEO on sound and informed knowledge, in line with agreed strategic and operating plans, solid performance data and market intelligence.

The requirements

The preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s or Higher Degree in Education or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in successfully managing and leading IB schools as Head of School, Executive Principal, Head of Education, Academic Director, or similar whole school leadership role.
• Excellent understanding of and experience in curriculum design, implementation, management and evaluation.
• Excellent understanding of 21st-century education practices, more widely, the integration of technology in learning and teaching, as well as strategies for raising students‘ achievement and effective frameworks for school improvement planning and self-evaluation.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in senior positions in schools with reputations for educational excellence.
• Proven ability to develop effective management structures and build, lead and develop high-performance teams.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain strong relationships with parents, students, teaching and support staff, alumni and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial planning and preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Passionate about providing high-quality education to children and their families.
• Substantial senior leadership experience at a strategic level and a reputation as a respected educational leader and thinker with a record of improving teaching and learning, and introducing new techniques and approaches.
• Experience in successfully managing school operations and human resources.
• Experience in successfully reinforcing the financial sustainability of schools, with an entrepreneurial mindset, and establishing sustainable budgets and successfully implementing them.
• Demonstrable experience in change leadership and management.
• Experience in living and working internationally, ideally including Africa and the global south.

Job Expires

03-Nov-2023

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Purpose of the role 

• AKF Kenya’s HR Manager will drive the strategic HR agenda and ensure that HR practices and processes are efficient, up to date and satisfactory to both employees and Organisation.
• The HR Manager will manage and oversee the work of Kenya’s HR team for the Mombasa region.

Key responsibilities

• HR Strategy and organizational culture: develop an HR Strategy and ensure that AKF Kenya is resourced to deliver on its strategic objectives; ensure that all aspects of the HR function promote an organisational culture of collaboration, teamwork, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness. Participate in driving forward the creation of a healthy work culture through AKF’s Bora Pamoja initiative.
• HR policies and procedures: Ensure continuous improvement of HR systems and policies, in line with internal and external best practices and Kenya’s legislation and regulations.
• Workforce planning and recruitment: Lead and facilitate the workforce management and recruitment processes, ensuring that all hirings are in accordance with budget, projects and organisational directions; ensure people with the right skills, experiences and attitudes are appointed in key positions.
• Induction and orientation: Develop and supports a comprehensive induction process for all employees during their first months of employment and support hiring managers and new hires during the probation period.
• Compensation and Benefits: Work with internal stakeholders to build AKF Kenya’s remuneration framework, promoting attraction, motivation, and retention of employees in accordance with budget availability.
• Duty of Care: Ensure that AKF Kenya meets its Duty of Care towards all employees including building awareness on well-being and implementation of safeguarding measures amongst AKF Kenya staff.
• Staff development, engagement, and career progression: Develop and support staff development, through the regular processes of staff appraisal and feedback, goal setting, professional development, and career development to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to fulfil their career potential.
• Improving performance: Ensure the effective and timely implementation of the appraisal process, including mid and end of year reviews and support of the ongoing monthly meetings.
• Supporting HR implementation: Guide and coach managers on employee relationship and HR issues in line with company policies and best practices, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management
• Administration: Support the HR Team in Mombasa to ensure contracts are managed as per the law and are up to date; provide payroll processing backup support; partner with accounting and payroll to maintain the payroll database.
• Team building: Build the capacity of the HR Team ensuring technical and soft skill gaps are addressed.
• HR Systems: Drive and support the implementation and use of MyAKF, our newly implemented HRIS (Oracle). Support managers and employees in getting acquainted with the platform and build capacity to reach maximum efficiency.

The requirements

Core Competencies

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
• Ability to deliver high-level quality work consistently.
• Ability to interact with high-level leadership and position the HR function as a strategic component of the organisation.
• Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge, Education and Experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other business related field from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) qualifications or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution will be an advantage.
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a generalist human resource management role and/or as an HR business partner role, including experience in the development of HR strategy, HR policy development, recruitment, performance management and appraisals, culture, learning and development, compensation and benefits, staff engagement and exit processes.
• Experience in the administration of Human Resources.
• Experience working with Oracle is an advantage. 

Job Expires

28-Oct-2023

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of effective, efficient, and quality clinical laboratory services in the hospital.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and receive laboratory specimens following laid down procedures.
• Process laboratory specimens and communicate accurate results in a timely manner.
• Maintain and control laboratory equipment.
• Participate in proficiency testing and other quality assurance programs.
• Create and review laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory records and specimen archives.
• Sustain laboratory accreditation status.

The requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a busy medical laboratory
• Experience in an accredited laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Excellent skills and competency in clinical microbiology and molecular techniques.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board. A current practice license is mandatory.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.