Program
Description:
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP
is seeking motivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in
the Sustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study.
SEARCH
is a five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can
improve health, Educational, and economic outcomes.
We
are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual
multi-disease diagnostic health campaigns.
We
will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
Job Title: Office Assistant (1 Position)
Reports to: Administration Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba / Mbita
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Vacancy Number: FN-053-07-2013
Duties and responsibilities
Job Title: Office Assistant (1 Position)
Reports to: Administration Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba / Mbita
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Vacancy Number: FN-053-07-2013
Duties and responsibilities
- Cleaning the
office
- Receiving
visitors and directing them to respective offices
- Operate office
equipment e.g. photocopier
- Purchasing
simple and urgent office requirements from nearby supermarkets or shops
- Making sure the
office is open and securely closed in time
- Keeping the
office organized and clean at all times
- Carrying heavy
office suppliers to different offices upon need.
Minimum
Qualifications
- O-Level School
Certificate.
- 2 years
experience working with a reputable organization
Skills
and Specifications
- Good
communication skills.
- Good
Interpersonal relations.
- Capable of
working for long hours and sometimes at odd situations.
Applications
must include the following:
- A cover letter
stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to
start work on the project
- A current CV
with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All
applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by
hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following
address by 12th July 2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human
Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Note: Please write the
Position and Vacancy Number indicated in the advert on the envelope and in the
subject Line for electronic applications.
