Administrative Assistant
Amref Health Africa in Kenya is seeking to recruit two (2) Administrative Assistants for APHIAplus IMARISHA and AFYA TIMIZA projects funded by USAID. APHIAplus IMARISHA seeks to support health system strengthening towards provision of quality HIV/AIDs care for 15 months (April 2018–June 2019) in Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa and Tana River while AFYA TIMIZA seeks to sustainably improve health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu and Turkana counties over a five year period (October 2016 – September 2021).
The project supports enhanced access to and utilization of quality
Family Planning/Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
(FP/RMNCAH) services in selected Sub-Counties in Samburu and Turkana Counties.
Qualifications
Amref Health Africa in Kenya is seeking to recruit two (2) Administrative Assistants for APHIAplus IMARISHA and AFYA TIMIZA projects funded by USAID. APHIAplus IMARISHA seeks to support health system strengthening towards provision of quality HIV/AIDs care for 15 months (April 2018–June 2019) in Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa and Tana River while AFYA TIMIZA seeks to sustainably improve health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu and Turkana counties over a five year period (October 2016 – September 2021).
Main Purpose of Job
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the jobholder will
perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities to ensure
the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of the respective project.
Qualifications
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Degree in a business management/Administration
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Good Communications skills
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Values of teamwork, diversity and integrity must also be present
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Strong organisation & planning skills with the ability to
multi-task in a high-paced environment
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Ability to work interdependently and with minimal supervision
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Attention to detail
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Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize
work
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Possess creative problem solving abilities with an orientation
towards results.
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Strong skills in use of Microsoft Excel and Word
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Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as an administrative assistant;
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Experience in USAID funded projects and processing of DA1 will be
an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their motivation
letter and CV to recruitment@amref.org by Tuesday 2nd July 2018. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to
pay any fees at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.