Project Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating to conduct research on malaria, HIV, TB and other diseases of public health importance. An opportunity is currently in a project Titled: Measuring the medium-term impact of school-based interventions as girls transition into adulthood (CCG2)
Vacancy No. CGHR/307/08/22
POSITION: Administrative Assistant, KMR 8 (1 position)
REPORTS TO: Research Administrator
LOCATION: Kisumu
Qualifications
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
Business Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration,
or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
- Proficiency in written and verbal English &
Kiswahili
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a
recognized institution.
Desired Qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible to work within the existing
structure.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Position Summary:
The purpose of the job is to handle project resource management
information systems, assist in the implementation and operations functions in
the program.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- To effectively plan, organize, and administer the
activities of the projects.
- Making orders for clinical, laboratory and
logistical study supplies and equipment using the appropriate methods
- Maintain study records and ensure integrity of data
and information.
- Keeping and tracking staff leave schedule
- Booking for facilities to be used for training,
meetings and writing minutes during meetings
- Keep accurate records of financial transactions for
money advanced for project use and submit expenditure documents for
accounting purposes.
- Ensuring availability of adequate supplies in the
field sites
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment as
appropriate
- Organize transport and logistics operations
including booking travel and processing allowances for project staff as
appropriate
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the immediate
supervisor
Terms of Employment: This is a one- year
(1) contract as per KEMRI scheme of service
Remuneration: Compensation is
negotiable within a relevant grade, salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.
How to Apply
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy
Number)
- Current Resume or Curriculum
Vitae (not more than four pages) with telephone number and e-mail address
- Two letters of reference with contact telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses
All the applications to be done through KEMRI
Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment portal-on or before October 6,
2022, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on
the advertisement.
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.
