VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT KEMRI/CDC PROGRAM

Opening date: 19/04/2012                                             Vacancy No.K48/04/12

Program description: This program is 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 TB program has a vacancy for a temporary Administrative Assistant.

POSITION:   ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LOCATION:   KEMRI/CDC- Kisian/New Nyanza Provincial Hospital

Essential Requirements:

·         Diploma in Business Management, Human Resource Management, Finance, or accounting

·         Fluency in written and oral English and Kiswahili

·         Computer literacy (Word, emails, PowerPoint)

Desirable Qualifications

·         Proficiency in Excel, Access or other database application, and internet research.

·         Meticulous and detail oriented

·         Outstanding skills in record keeping and balancing finance books.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and Microsoft Outlook. 

·         Excellent social, communication and listening skills.

·         Fluency in English, Swahili

·         Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

·         Attention to detail

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Activities and responsibilities:

The employee will:

·         Perform routine administrative duties, including typing, copying, faxing, filing and preparation of learning resources.

·         Facilitate the conduct of periodic retesting exercises

·         Arrange for the use of facilities like meeting venues, the resource centre and accommodation for training sessions.

·         Obtain quotes and place requisitions for items to be purchased

·         Perform other administrative and computer related duties as determined by site management.

·         Liaise with KEMRI/CDC in Kisian and study site at NPGH for administration issues, supplies, and petty cash.

·         Organize a payment schedule with NPGH accounts.

·         Attend meetings related to the study.

·         Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary for 3(three months) as per KEMRI scheme of service.  Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

·         Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)

·         3 letters of reference

·         Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)

·         Copies of Certificates or transcripts

Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded

Applications are due no later than: 28^TH April 2012 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.  IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.