Software Application Developer

Software Application Developer
IBM
Job description
IBM Research Africa is IBM’s newest global research lab and is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Teams of research scientists at the lab are working on various projects to tackle Africa’s grand challenges and impact 1 billion people by developing commercially viable innovations. We are searching for top- software developers who will help develop technical solutions around our innovations.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to drive software development projects leveraging leading edge technologies and execute innovative development projects. As a Software developer in Research you will design and develop state-of-the-art mobile, web, and desktop applications across multiple platforms and devices. You will be expected to define and develop innovative technical solutions, and work with business & development teams to ensure these solutions have a significant impact.Required

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• At least 2 years experience in Software development skills, time management and ability to multi task
  
• English: Fluent
  Preferred
  

• Social Sciences
  
• At least 4 years experience in Software development skills, time management and ability to multi task
  Additional information
  Ideal candidates must have:
  • A solid grounding in Computer Science
  • At least three years of work experience in a top-tier software development position.
  Some of the skills desired, include but are not limited to:
  • Object oriented programming
  • Mobile development
  • Databases
  • Web technologies
  • Backend enablement through APIs and web services
  • Networking
  
  IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Immunization Specialist vacancy

Immunization Specialist, P-4,Somalia Support Centre (USSC), Nairobi, Kenya
UNICEF Nairobi
Job description
The incumbent is responsible for the overall development, management, planning delivery and monitoring of Routine EPI program and other relevant strategies for improving immunization coverage within the Accelerated Child Survival and Development (ACSD) program of UNICEF Somalia, one of the three program thrusts of UNICEF in Somalia for 2011-15. Only 5% of Somali children are fully immunized and 19% are vaccinated against measles as per MICS 2006. The overall objective is to increase and sustain levels of immunization coverage through the combined strategies of CHDs, RED (outreach), acceleration and routine fixed site EPI activities and through linkages with other programs.The results expected by the end of 2015 is a progressive increase of measles immunization to >65% and fully immunization coverage to >50%.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information about the required qualifications and competencies for this position, and instructions on how to apply, please click link below. Application deadline of 22 August 2014.
Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced university degree in medicine or related field i.e. public health.
  
• Knowledge of latest development and technology in the health and specifically immunization field.
  
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programs as well as transfer of skills to others. Drive for results.
  
• Leadership skills, effective communication and negotiation including advocacy skills.
  
• Analytical ability, maturity, ability to work in a team, copes under stressful and difficult work condition. Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
  
• Knowledge of common computer applications, i.e. work processing, spreadsheet and database.
  
• Eight years of relevant work experience at national and international level in program management and planning and specifically in immunization. Previous experience in fragile states desirable.
  
• Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.
  

Please click below on the link
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTNERDYyODY3NEFDMjkyREUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X 

Assistant underwriter, Medical vacancy

Assistant underwriter, Medical
JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure that underwriting guidelines are met through accurate membership data capture, timely processing of medical cards, prompt dispatch of policy documents and endorsements.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The position reports to the UNDERWRITING SUPERVISOR - MEDICAL.
The jobholder is responsible for:

• Compliance to underwriting guidelines.
  
• Processing and issuing of endorsements & membership cards
  
• Dispatch of endorsements, policy documents & cards
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Underwriting of medical application forms
  
• Accurate capture and maintenance of client data
  
• Prompt processing and dispatch of policy documents, new business and renewal debits.
  
• Processing of endorsements within set time frames,
  
• Timely issuance and dispatch of debit and credit notes
  
• Preparation and issuance of medical cards within set time frames
  
• Process renewal of policies in the system within set time frame
  
• Attend to correspondences and client queries within set time lines
  
• Capture policy terms and conditions for reference
  

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (Educational)
  
• Pursuing Insurance Professional qualifications
  
• A minimum of two years experience in medical insurance
  
• Relevant Computer skills – MS Word, MS Excel
  

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Timely dispatch of policy documents, policy debits and endorsements within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely process and dispatch of cards within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely processing of endorsements on IN&OUTPATIENT within agreed Service Level Agreements
  
• Timely response to all client queries.
  
• Satisfied internal and external customers
  

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Key Skills/Specialization: DIPLOMA IN INSURANCE

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