1. Office Assistant (1 Position) K MR 10 Vacancy No. FN-07-08-2023
Reports to: Study Administrator Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides efficient messenger service
- Collection and delivery of mail and other materials as required from and to the post office, courier and other institutions like Kenya power and Safaricom/Zain within town.
- Sorting, delivery and pick up of mail from various offices on the premises at regular intervals and maintenance of records as required
- Photocopying and duplicating services;
- Ensuring that tea, water and refreshments are served and provided to the study staff and official meetings as requested;
- Provides efficient organization and cleaning services
- Keeping clean the offices, kitchen, corridors, washroom, and training venues and the office environment at all the times;
- Keeps office room floors, surfaces, furniture, walls, doors, windows, and curtains clean and hygienic;
- Report on the stock status of toilet rolls, soaps, washing liquid
- Maintaining the organization of paper, documents, and clean desks and offices;
- Supporting office hospitality in the presence of guests;
Required Qualifications
- Certificate in front office, secretarial, business management, social work or any related
Other Required Skills
- At least 1 year experience working as an administrative assistant or similar role in a busy set-
- Must have worked in a sexual and reproductive health setting in particular cervical cancer screening
- Previous experience working in a research setting (added advantage)
- Honest and of high
- Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Luo.
- Very flexible and adaptable to the set tasks.
How to Apply
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
- Indicate the Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the
- Must include a current CV with the names of at least three
- Must include copies of academic and professional
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of the documents listed above should be sent to: [email protected] not later than 30th August 2023
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH, AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
