The National Empowerment Network of
People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites
people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through
community based organizations such as post-test clubs, support groups, men’s
associations, carers associations, women groups, youth groups and non-governmental
organizations including PLHIV networks.
NEPHAK is currently looking for
qualified professionals to join its management and support team in the
implementation of an expanded institutional strengthening and programming
initiatives to achieve sustained improvement of community health in
Kenya.
The qualified and experienced
professionals are being looked for to join NEPHAK team in the following
management, programming and support positions:
Office Assistant (for Kakamega and Machakos offices).
Kindly state your County of
preference.
Purpose of Job: To provide quality, efficient and proactive hospitality
and office support services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the administration, programming and
handle front office duties such as receiving calls and visitors.
- Manage communication and send out mails
through DHL, EMS or any other approved courier as required.
- Observe general cleanliness of the office
include sanitary facility and empting of dustbins.
- Carry out office errands as directed including
photocopying, binding etc.
- Prepare and serve tea and other beverages to
staff and visitors
- Ensure the office is clean, neat and tidy at
all times
- Ensure the office, kitchen and toilets are
clean and tidy at all times
- Receive, register and forward to the officer
concerned letters, documents and parcels received by the organization.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The
knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal
schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: At
least KCSE certificate. Diploma will be added advantage.
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications: Certificate in front office management/customer
care, Basic computer skills (word, excel),
Competencies / Abilities / Skills Required
- Must have ability to work and relate well with
people from diverse backgrounds, and deal with people in respectful
manner.
- Ability to read, write and communicate well in
English and Kiswahili.
- Must be a well-organized individual who is
able to coordinate tasks well and complies with given instructions.
- Sufficient knowledge of office procedures and
regulations.
Relevant Job Experience: At
least one (1) year in similar position
NEPHAK Working Conditions: The positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There may be periods that require the
jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to
specific situations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
should send an Application Letter and CV to
NEPHAK National Secretariat,
3rd Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood
Avenue,
off Lenana/Argwings Kodhek
Roads.
P. O. Box 75654 00200
Nairobi
and/or email: info@nephak.or.ke
by Thursday 16th July 2015.
NEPHAK is an equal opportunity
employer.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.