Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. The Program has a vacancy in the Base administration branch.
- POSITION: Administrative Assistant (1 position) MR 7/1
Essential Requirements:
- Diploma in Business Administration, project planning, Human Resource Management, Finance, accounting, supplies management or any other relevant Business Qualification
- At least 1 years work experience in administrative work.
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of budgets and budgetary work
- Fluency in written and oral English and Kiswahili
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Meticulous and detail oriented
- Outstanding skills in record keeping.
- Excellent social, communication and listening skills.
- Be willing to work on holidays and weekends if required..
- The employee will:
- Perform routine administrative duties, including typing, copying, faxing, filing and preparation of learning/office resources.
- Perform general secretarial functions for the central base officers (training, communication, community liaison and safety) including taking messages and taking and distributing minutes of base officers meetings, etc.
- Originate and track purchase orders and supplies for the base officers.
- Liaise with accounts department in updating the central officer’s budgets.
- Obtain quotes and place requisitions for items to be purchased for the base officers.
- Administer the central base officer’s petty cash where applicable.
- Perform other administrative and computer related duties as determined by the base officers.
- Will be oriented to support the Communications, training, Space and Safety, Community Liaison offices in carrying out specific tasks.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A 6 (six) 1 year Renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first three months
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- 3 letters of reference
- Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information
- Copies of Certificates or transcripts
To: The Human Resources Manager KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. BOX 1578-40100, 40100, KISUMU or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
