Office Assistant Job Vacancy: AMREF Clinical / Outreach Programme

Ref. No. KCO/HR/IA/010/2010

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Reporting to the Outreach Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will be based in Nairobi.

Specific areas of responsibility will include:
• Preparing beverages for the staff and visitors
• Filing and performing routine clerical tasks
• Collecting office supplies from relevant offices
• Operating office machines - phones, faxes, photocopiers and spiral binding
• Carrying out postage/delivery and receiving of office documents
• Participating in planning of project activities
• Assisting in front office/reception duties
The ideal candidate should have ‘O’ level education, certificates in computers and office administration will be an added advantage, three (3) years experience in a similar position.

The candidate should demonstrate maturity, courtesy and team-work.

With the ability to work under minimal supervision.

If you feel that you meet the criteria please send your application and CV including details of your remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees to:-

The Human Resources Manager,
AMREF in Kenya
recruitment @ amref.org.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote the position and reference number provided in the email subject matter.

The closing date for submitting applications is February 01st 2010.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy




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