Executive Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client, a pharmaceutical company in Nairobi, is seeking a polished and professional Executive Officer to support them.

This person should be detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and at least three prior years of work as an Executive Officer in a professional setting. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Able to interface with all levels of the Company and interact with contractors, consultants and vendors.
  • Proactively manages communication (emails, phone calls); screening telephone inquiries, communicating messages, redirecting calls, and appropriately responding to urgent inquiries.
  • Handles confidential information and documentation appropriately and effectively.
  • Establishes, updates and maintains files, inventories, and records (paper, electronic, and other platforms as needed).
  • Makes decisions within an established set of guidelines.
  • Tracks and helps drive completion of key deliverables, following up on outstanding items.
  • Generates and composes confidential, routine and non-routine documents. Proof read documents and materials and correct as necessary and/or composes routine correspondence using predetermined formats.
  • Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through with, specific tasks.
  • Ability to multi task and shift priorities quickly while working under tight/changing/challenging deadlines.
  • Acts as information source on departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Identifies administrative processes requiring improvement and engages process users in improvement efforts.
  • Interfaces effectively and respectfully with employees and internal and external contacts.
  • Be a team player and support colleagues as needed.
  • Provides general clerical support as necessary.
Job Requirements
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Business Management
  • Experience internship in a Healthcare or Pharmaceutical setting a PLUS!
  • Detail oriented, solid organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office -Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Assertive and outgoing personality
  • Must have ability to multitask and work independently
  • Professional attitude
  • Strong communication skills
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to marie.amanda@cdl.co.ke with the subject of your email being “EXECUTIVE OFFICER” 

Our client will offer a package of sh. 40,000 net with a petty cash float for office assignments.