Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated persons for the JOOUST-USAID BORESHA JAMII Program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) in Kakamega & Kisumu Counties.
The aim of the program is to provide integrated activities to achieve the Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) goal and objectives, building on USAID’s investment in health systems strengthening and FP/RMNCAH/WASH and Nutrition through supporting the Ministry of Health in achieving journey to self-reliance (J2SR) in Cluster 5 Counties of Western Kenya Region.
The focus is to increase the use of Quality County led health and social services in Reproductive Health, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (FP/RHMNCAH), Water and Sanitation (WASH) in a bid to increase access, demand for quality services and Strengthened capacity of County Health Systems, Local Partners and Communities to deliver quality health services.
We are seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals to fill the following vacant positions
at JOOUST-USAID-Boresha Jamii Program:
POSITION: SUPPORT STAFF/ CLEANER
REF NO: UBJ/SS/1/9/2023
GRADE: GRADE 3
STATION: KISUMU (2) & KAKAMEGA (1)
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Human Resources & Administrator, the incumbent will support the Team by carrying out the following specific tasks:
- Clean all UBJ offices/ work stations and meeting rooms: floors, desks, shelves, glass doors, windows and office equipment.
- Refill accessories such as toiletries and hand washing soap in staff washrooms.
- Clean all common areas and corridors.
- Tidy & Set up conference room for different meetings as may be required;
- Empty all wastepaper bins and shredder trays to the designated places;
- Ensure that furniture in the offices are arranged in the right manner at all times.
- Prepare refreshments and servings to staff and other UBJ Visitors as guided;
- Provide services that include scanning, data entry, photocopying, shredding and laminating;
- Receive, refer and give direction to UBJ visitors.
- Collect and distribute couriers or parcels of employees and UBJ offices.
- Keep track of office consumables and notify immediate supervisor for replenishing.
- Perform any other programmatic duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Candidate must possess at least a minimum of KCSE certificate. Mean Grade of D (Plain) and above is desired;
- Certificate in Business Management/Administration, Front Office Operations, Public Relations, Computer Proficiency or related field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- At least one years’ experience in a similar capacity either in a Government or Donor- Funded Program.
- Excellent office management skills, organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literacy is desired.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to articulate oral and written information clearly and effectively.
Terms of Service
The successful candidates will be employed on an initial one year contract ending 30th September,2024 with a competitive remuneration package; contract renewal will be subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and need for the service.
NB: REF Numbers for the respective positions advertised MUST be captured as an application subject line. Please Quote:
UBJ/SS/1/9/2023 for the position of Support Staff/Cleaner
Candidates who satisfy the requirement stated above and interested, should forward their application in soft copy only including an up-to-date curriculum vitae, details of current remuneration, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials as well as names and contacts (including postal and email addresses, and daytime telephone numbers)of three referees to reach us on or before 12th October, 2023, 17:00PM Nairobi Time.
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After interviews, the successful candidates will be expected to submit the following as part of meeting the requirements of Chapter 6 of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya:
1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,
2. Loanee Compliance Certificate for HELB Loan Beneficiaries OR Non- Loanee Compliance Certificate for those who have never benefited from HELB Loan.
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA
4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
5. A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau CRB.
USAID Boresha Jamii Program is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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