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VACANCY - HOUSE OFFICER
nwamaina
#1 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 12:31:59 PM
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Guys anyone with a serious friend or relative who can seriously do the job of house officer (I detest the term mboch which to me is derogatory).

Job Description:

1.Looking after a young 10 month baby
2.Daily chores (Laundry & Cleaning the house)
3.Ensure that high level of cleanliness is maintained.
4.Feeding of the young baby.(Thrice a day and when need arises)
5.Preparing meal ingredients for preparation by the first lady.(Will only be expected to cook for the family in rare circumstances)
6.Looking after the home in the absence of the owners.
7.Any other duties as may be assigned by the employer.

Qualifications:

1.Smart and intelligent female.
2.Over 18 years with ID and other documents.
3.Not more than 30 years in age.
4.Passport photo of applicant.
5.Those with KCSE will have an added advantage.

Remuneration:

Starting salary of 3,000/= P.M

NB-This will be reviewed quarterly and will be commensurate with performance.

Benefits:

1.All meals provided for free (Breakfast/Lunch/Supper)
2.Free Accomodation.
3.Free Utilities.
4.Free Entertainment.
5.Off when needed and as possible.Should apply in advance.
6.Transport allowance.When job related travel is needed.
7.Reasonable and Considerate employers.


Terms & Conditions:

1.You are expected to be honest,open-minded and flexible in your thinking.
2.All Channels of communication are open.
3.Rudeness and other negative behavior will not be tolerated.
4.Termination of employment by the employee is through one months notice and pay will be received.Otherwise if no notice,pay will automatically be cancelled.


For those interested please forward applications to suluhisho@gmail.com

GGK
#2 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:00:49 PM
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Your terms and conditions are void ab-initio because you are already breaking the law by offering to pay way below the KSh7,586 set by govt as the minimum wage for domestic workers.

"..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
Gordon Gekko
#3 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:07:49 PM
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GGK wrote:
You terms and conditions are void ab-initio because you are already breaking the law by offering to pay way below the KSh7,586 set by govt as the minimum wage for domestic workers.



"NB-This will be reviewed quarterly and will be commensurate with performance."

And it could go further downSad
For Sport
#4 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:32:46 PM
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Your domestic worker is also entitled to:
o A weekly break of 48 hours (note that this does not mean when they’re sleeping). Failure to grant the break means that you’re required to compensate the worker at the rate of 365 per day.
o You will be required to make statutory contributions for your employee (NSSF @200 per month and NHIF @ 320 per month
o Paid annual leave
o Also, that minimum monthly wage is exclusive of house allowance. You cannot therefore argue that you’re paying less because you’re housing them.

ALSO note that failure to adhere these rules could result in you being jailed for 3 months or fined 50k (or both)
nwamaina
#5 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:00:17 PM
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@For Sport,@Gordon Gekko,@GGK.......please forward the laws you are quoting into the inbox at the provided mail..you seem to further notions of conformance to laws that seek to hinder job growth and promote unemployment,there are several forms of jobs that do and do not conform to "laws" not forgetting that you are in a third world country with 42% unemployment rate...
For Sport
#6 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:27:32 PM
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nwamaina wrote:
@For Sport,@Gordon Gekko,@GGK.......please forward the laws you are quoting into the inbox at the provided mail..you seem to further notions of conformance to laws that seek to hinder job growth and promote unemployment,there are several forms of jobs that do and do not conform to "laws" not forgetting that you are in a third world country with 42% unemployment rate...


...and how did you arrive at this conclusion? Did I give you my opinion on the issue?
GGK
#7 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:49:17 PM
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Check Legal Notice No. 64 of 10th June 2011

We are only informing you of your legal obligations and we are out to further notions of conformance to laws that seek to hinder job growth and promote unemployment as you state.

I never even said I support the said ministerial directive.
"..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
For Sport
#8 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:01:53 PM
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GGK wrote:
Check Legal Notice No. 64 of 10th June 2011

We are only informing you of your legal obligations and we are NOT out to further notions of conformance to laws that seek to hinder job growth and promote unemployment as you state.

I never even said I support the said ministerial directive.


Also, read together with the Employment Act. A domestic worker is an employee like any other and is entitled to the same rights and protections as any other employee.
If you are going to conduct a public recruitment like this one, it should at least conform to legal requirements...

nwamaina
#9 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:10:11 PM
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Who said "...The Law is an Ass"
For Sport
#10 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:27:00 PM
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nwamaina wrote:
Who said "...The Law is an Ass"


Charles Dickens in oliver Twist...actually said it "...the law is a ass.."
Djinn
#11 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:30:42 PM
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Very low. That's exploitation - even if the househelp is kin and under 18 years...
For Sport
#12 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:35:50 PM
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Djinn wrote:
Very low. That's exploitation - even if the househelp is kin and under 18 years...


Try walking in someone else's shoes before you make statements like this one.
I'm thinking about the lowest paid workers in formal employment....what does the lowest paid government messenger, tea girl etc earn? Does it mean that they have to opt between remaining in formal employment and quitting work to babysit because they cannot afford to pay the minimum wage?
ventura
#13 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:41:56 PM
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I suppose if you can get a house officer for 3000 per month you will do it, in the full knowledge that you are exploiting someone. I do not think I would do that as I would treat others as I would be expect to be treated myself. I would expect treating someone as a commodity means they will treat you and your family the same, and leave at the first opportunity for a few shillings more.
accelriskconsult
#14 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 3:57:38 PM
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nwamaina wrote:
Guys anyone with a serious friend or relative who can seriously do the job of house officer (I detest the term mboch which to me is derogatory).

Job Description:

1.Looking after a young 10 month baby
2.Daily chores (Laundry & Cleaning the house)
3.Ensure that high level of cleanliness is maintained.
4.Feeding of the young baby.(Thrice a day and when need arises)
5.Preparing meal ingredients for preparation by the first lady.(Will only be expected to cook for the family in rare circumstances)
6.Looking after the home in the absence of the owners.
7.Any other duties as may be assigned by the employer.

Qualifications:

1.Smart and intelligent female.
2.Over 18 years with ID and other documents.
3.Not more than 30 years in age.
4.Passport photo of applicant.
5.Those with KCSE will have an added advantage.

Remuneration:

Starting salary of 3,000/= P.M

NB-This will be reviewed quarterly and will be commensurate with performance.

Benefits:

1.All meals provided for free (Breakfast/Lunch/Supper)
2.Free Accomodation.
3.Free Utilities.
4.Free Entertainment.
5.Off when needed and as possible.Should apply in advance.
6.Transport allowance.When job related travel is needed.
7.Reasonable and Considerate employers.


Terms & Conditions:

1.You are expected to be honest,open-minded and flexible in your thinking.
2.All Channels of communication are open.
3.Rudeness and other negative behavior will not be tolerated.
4.Termination of employment by the employee is through one months notice and pay will be received.Otherwise if no notice,pay will automatically be cancelled.


For those interested please forward applications to suluhisho@gmail.com



Are you not overstepping your mandate? It would seem to me that the first lady makes the calls about who to employ, the duties and at what rate. But then again not all republics are run like Rome.
For Sport
#15 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:03:03 PM
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Remember this payslip?
http://groups.yahoo.com/...rica-oped/message/37171

The owner cant take care of himself and family...let alone pay a DM the prescribed minimum wage.
GGK
#16 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:06:37 PM
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I would have thought of this..... but was shy to point the anomaly because I thought @nwamaina is actually the First Lady. But as you say... not all dogs have a long tail


accelriskconsult wrote:


Are you not overstepping your mandate? It would seem to me that the first lady makes the calls about who to employ, the duties and at what rate. But then again not all republics are run like Rome.

"..I am because we are. "― Ubuntu, Umtu,
Ndaragwa
#17 Posted : Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:55:33 PM
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GGK wrote:
Check Legal Notice No. 64 of 10th June 2011

We are only informing you of your legal obligations and we are out to further notions of conformance to laws that seek to hinder job growth and promote unemployment as you state.

I never even said I support the said ministerial directive.


Thank you GGK - this Legal Notice is a good reminder. I had to check it too! Its available as a download at http://www.labour.go.ke/
Cde Monomotapa
#18 Posted : Wednesday, October 26, 2011 5:39:39 AM
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Requirement 7 is vague & ambigous. Open to abuse Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
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