EPN is a non-profit Christian member
organization registered in Kenya. Its mission is to support Churches and Church
Health Systems provide and promote just and compassionate quality
pharmaceutical services.
EPN is the only global church-based
organization that works specifically to increase access to medicines and to
strengthen pharmaceutical services.
The working languages for the Network
are French and English.
EPN is looking to recruit God fearing results oriented individuals to fill the following position:
EPN is looking to recruit God fearing results oriented individuals to fill the following position:
Administrative Assistant
To manage EPN’s front desk and in
liaison with the SSO, provide support across the organization in the area of
office management and administration
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Front office
- Manage EPN’s front desk ensuring that all
visitors and enquiries are handled courteously, efficiently and
professionally.
- Maintain relevant logs for guests, telephone
calls and other front desk activities as required.
Procurement
- Review procurement documentation, assess
quotations and procure materials from prequalified suppliers/vendors and
agents in compliance with the EPN procurement guidelines and in
consultation with the SSO as required. Undertake procurement of
other materials
- Administration and logistics
- Provide administrative and secretarial support
to EPN staff in such areas as typing, data management, correspondence,
minute taking, documentation and reporting.
- Provide support for EPN’s research and
information gathering activities including preparation of data collection
tools, data entry and data analysis.
- Provide logistical support in the organization
of local, national, regional or international meetings as required e.g.
travel and accommodation arrangements, venue booking, information to
participants and track meeting budgets and in consultation with the SSO
and in coordination with activity responsible officer
- Coordinate internal transport requirements
Other
- Perform any other duties assigned by the
Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in business administration,
secretarial studies, office management or equivalent.
- At least 1 years work experience in a
comparable position
- Able to handle an array of data management
tasks including data capture and analysis
- Excellent communication and presentations
skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with
statistical analysis software such as EPI Info will be an
advantage.
- Working language for the job is English but
knowledge of French will be an advantage.
Please note that Kenyan non-residents
applying for this position should be willing to relocate and obtain appropriate
visa and work permit.
No financial support will be provided
by the organization for costs incurred.
If you meet the above requirements, kindly submit your detailed CV and cover letter including the expected remuneration, indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees to:
If you meet the above requirements, kindly submit your detailed CV and cover letter including the expected remuneration, indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of three referees to:
The Executive Director
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
P.O Box 749-00606
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@epnetwork.org
Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 5th December 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
EPN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
