Career Opportunities at Dorbe-Leit Consulting

Job Purpose/Summary

• The General Manager will be responsible for managing the day to day performance and operations of the laboratory delivering a cost effective, process efficient and timely output in support of clients while adhering to quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing, monitoring and evaluating the mechanism for ensuring the implementation of the company’s strategic plan and achievement of laboratory’s performances targets in terms of profitability, cost management and revenue generation.
• Evaluates, develops and implements laboratory process and system improvement initiatives to
• include industry best practices.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring the performance of the laboratory personnel by providing leadership towards achieving team goals and financial targets.
• Responsible for developing effective, professional work relationship, integration and utilization of the laboratory team with the sales team.
• Manages the planning and scheduling of the laboratory operations and output through staff and equipment utilization and operational excellence for quality output.
• Manage laboratory productivity and performance achieving operating expense budget targets and other KPI’s as assigned.
• Conducts one-on- one review with all staff to build more effective communications to understand the training and development needs.
• Responsible for preparation and distribution of consolidated monthly and weekly reporting process for management, financial reporting and any other company communications processes as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety initiatives and enforcement, calibration program, internal quality audits, preventative maintenance, KPI metrics, purchasing and any other projects.
• Developing and facilitating capacity building of staff to achieve optimal performance and motivational levels.
• Determining and coordinating the reporting and communication requirements and review the financial and operational reports.
• Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices and standards in business management.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and updating strategy plans with senior management.
• Manage the implementation of multi laboratory operations guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, and monitors compliance.
• Researching and analysing new business opportunities and managing the development of these opportunities with stakeholders while keeping abreast with the market trends.
• Managing key external stakeholders and business relationships that relate to company’s strategy and growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post graduate studies in Biology, Chemistry or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• 7- 10 years of commercial or scientific laboratory experience in a multinational organization or a research center.
• Technical qualification in biotechnology will be an added advantage.
• A recognized authority in research, ground breaking scientific theories and solutions
• Has extensively undertaken broad scientific research and publication.
• Proven experience in wet chemistry, bacteriology, virology, food and dairy hygiene.
• Extensive experience in laboratory testing of food and milk samples.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook)

Required skills and key competencies

• Financial Management skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends in laboratory proficiencies and competencies.
• Strong people leadership skills to develop and drive performance teams.
• Proven analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Strong qualitative and analytical skills, logical and objective.
• High level of business intelligence and technical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job Purpose/Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Managing Director, family and employees by providing safe competent driving services locally and on frequent fieldwork.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide transport to the Managing Director and MD’s family members
• Transportation of colleagues on work related business
• Ensuring the team vehicle is safe and complies with all safety regulations of the country
• Undertake routine checks on the vehicle including cooling, oil, electrical, brake systems and tyre pressure
• Advising of any repairs and upkeep to the vehicle, e.g. tyres, servicing, etc
• Ensuring that passengers in the vehicle adhere to safety precautions, e.g. use of seatbelts
• Delivery of equipment, material to respective sites countrywide as assigned when MD’s schedule allows
• If necessary, carrying out general office duties, e.g. filing, photocopying, printing, post, typing reports and leaflets etc.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner adhering to local and legal requirements
• Flexible enough to work on weekends
• Any other duty assigned from time to time by the Managing Director

Minimum Requirements
• KCSE Certificate
• Kenya driving license
• 2 – 3 years’ solid experience driving in Nairobi as a personal driver
• Experience of working with people from different national backgrounds
• Knowledge of the driving safety laws and regulations of Kenya
• Good geographical knowledge of Nairobi and the wider country
• Demonstrate a confident, enthusiastic, positive and energetic approach, with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the project
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Willing to work long hours
• Ability to multi task
• Flexible

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Job Purpose/Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out general cleaning duties to the agreed standards and work schedules and maintaining a flexible, quality service to the standards and frequency within the cleaning specification.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the office.
• To vacuum, dust, polish furniture, fixtures and fittings (this may include light fittings, blinds etc.)
• Develop routines to ensure that the assigned areas maintained to high standards of cleanliness.
• Clean windows and walls as required
• Wash dishes in the kitchen
• Empty and wash out bins in designated areas.
• Tidy, dust and wash the office and storage areas.
• Vacuum the carpets.
• Prepare tea/coffee for the office staff
• To sweep, mop and floor polish designated areas
• Clean the staff toilets and washroom basins.
• Maintain and sweep the company compound
• To replenish towels, soap and toilet rolls as and when required
• Keep a check on the cleaning material and re-order via the supervisor.
• Track the office cleaning supplies
• Maintain stock of kitchen items and consumables
• To daily clean all sanitary appliances, fittings and areas
• To ensure the safe use of all equipment and safety precaution times at all times
• Dusting and cleaning office desks and furniture that are not cluttered
• Deliver documents among departments on request
• To report all faults to the supervisor
• To provide cover for colleagues as may be occasionally required
• To promote and comply with company policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others
• Undertake any other duties assigned from time to time by the Managing Director

Minimum Requirements
• At least a form 4 KCSE Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in general office assistance
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to the team’s success through a positive attitude to work.
• Self-driven and motivated.
• Quick in execution of tasks.
• Fluency in English and Swahili languages (both written and spoken).
• People living in Thika and its environs are encouraged to apply.

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Job Purpose/Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for accomplishing department objectives by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring work process

Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards; adhering to legal regulations.
• Completes operations by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; gathering resources; implementing productivity standards; resolving operations problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing new procedures.
• Reporting to the Operational Manager in cases of shortage of material at the work station or replacements
• Advise on the replenishment and control of materials
• Controls expenses by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Reporting to the Human Resource Manager in cases of disciplinary issues among the employees.
• Assist in replacing of the employees/ Relievers where there is shortage of stewards and conducting orientation to the new employees joining the stations.
• Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Give accurate feedback to the Head office of the happenings of different stations
• Prepare reports and coordinate projects with other department leaders.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other duty assigned from time to time by the Managing Director

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum ‘O’ level certificate.
• Certificate in housekeeping and laundry form reputable institution
• 3 Years’ experience working in a manufacturing industry
• Possess a valid certificate of good conduct
• Effective written and verbal communication
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to delegate and also oversee work in a supervisory capacity
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing
• People living in Thika and its environs are encouraged to apply

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Job Purpose/Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project and ensuring safety

Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure that quality, safety, health and environment issues are properly managed and addressed according to the clients and Cityscape Trends ltd policies and procedures
• Establish and co-ordinate the formal and informal communication structure and procedures for the construction process.
• Establish effective project governance, including establishing procedures in accordance with quality guidelines, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project delivery stage
• Project planning, including monitoring and review
• Advising on project resourcing requirements and the procurement of resources
• Co-ordinating, controlling and directing the activities of all staff and project team members to ensure the project success criteria are met
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques
• Respond promptly and efficiently to the clients’ needs, changes and requests within the context of the project
• Managing the change control process, including the implementation of change control procedures
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Ensuring the project team complies with these agreed systems and procedures
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports in order to provide timely and accurate project information.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other team members
• Coordinate and monitor the project completion process, including the issue of all relevant completion certificates, manuals, completion of defects and formal hand-over to the client
• Carry out safety and health inspections for identification of hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and suggest actions for improvement;
• Carry out safety and health audits;
• Undertake incident investigations and compile reports;
• Maintain data base of all safety incidents reported;
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual safety and health reports
• Coordinate and monitor the preparation and agreement of the final account and review and adjudicate any contractual claims
• Any other duty assigned from time to time by the Managing Director

Minimum Requirements
• Degree in project management or related field
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or a higher safety and health qualification will be an added advantage
• Min 4 years’ experience in delivering successful projects in the manufacturing sector
• An additional qualification in ISO 22000, HACCP or any recognized food safety management system will be an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring of a food safety management systems in a large and busy organization will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in workplace safety and health audits will be an added advantage
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Travel to site will be required