Vacancy No. FN-066-07-2013
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.
Position: Admin Assistant
(Logistics)
1 Position
Duty Station: Suba/Mbita with frequent
visits to Rongo and Uriri
Reports to: Administration Coordinator
Duties and responsibilities
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Coordinate and allocate duties to drivers and riders.
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Ensure all supplies are in place before and after each health
campaign
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Management of vehicle, Motor cycle and Motor Boats inventory and
related accessories.
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Ensure Vehicles, Motor Boats and Motor cycles are maintained and
kept in good working conditions and are clean.
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Assesses and organizes logistics in terms of transport
requirements, receipt, handling, storage and distribution of office and health
campaign supplies
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Supervises and coordinates the work of locally recruited staff
Education and Qualifications
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Possess a Diploma in logistics, business administration or
related business study
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O-Level School Certificate.
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At least a Certificate in either Business Administration,
project management or purchasing and procurement
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At least one year’s experience in a busy, preferably research
setting
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Proficiency in MS Office software
Skills and Specifications
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Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure
to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
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Ability to live and work in a fairly isolated area and in
conditions of limited comfort;
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Excellent written and spoken English essential
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Good management skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Good Interpersonal relations.
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Capable of working for long hours and sometimes at odd
situations.
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Working Knowledge of Ms Office package.
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Capable of working for long hours and sometimes at odd
situations.
Applications must include the following:
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Cover letter stating current position of employment with
responsibilities (if applicable), current salary and date of availability to
begin work on the project
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A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2
referees
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Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the
latest pay slip
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At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous
employers
All applications must be sent to the address below by 26th July
2013:
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
