KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening date: September 9,
2021
Vacancy No: CGHR/208/09/21
Program description:
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in Collaboration
with the University of Washington, Seattle is conducting research in
Azithromycin Enterics. The study is aimed at assessing the role of enteric
pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in driving clinical and nutritional
deterioration, and azithromycin’s potential effect, among children discharged
from hospital in Kenya. The study is looking for a self-motivated and proactive
individual to fill the following vacancy at KEMRI-CGHR
Position: Administrative Officer – KMR 6 Open Position: One (1)
Location: Kisumu
Job Description
The administrative officer will report to the Study Site-Principal
investigator and will be responsible for conducting administrative and support
financial management duties as described below:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business
Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets and ensure all expenses are within
the approved budget
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services
through the ERP system
- Keeping records of study supplies and assets,
monitoring equipment maintenance and service contracts
- Prepare invoices and submit to donors as
appropriate
- Prepare project bill and present them to the
relevant office for payment e.g. Telephones bills, courier services and
taxis among
- Review project staff payroll including benefits on
monthly basis
- Coordinate trainings and study related travels
- Identifying and processing procurement of venues
for project meetings
Key Skills and Competencies
- Planning and Organizational skills
- Communication and reporting skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract for one (1)
year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service. Salary is as per the stipulated
job group.
How To Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone
number and e-mail address
- Three letters of reference with contact telephone
numbers
- Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- KRA tax compliance certificate
- Certificate of Good Conduct
How To Apply
Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100, Kisumu no
later than September 29, 2021
and submit your application via email address cghr@kemri.org
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION
PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF
ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted