Vacancy: CGHR 96/07/19
Project description
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research
Institute and the Stanford University, California, USA whose main purpose is to
conduct a research study titled “Disentangling the human vector relationship to
disrupt dengue and chikungunya virus outbreaks in Kenya”. The section has a
vacancy for an Office Assistant.
Position: Office Assistant MR 4 (1 position)
Location: Kisian
Reporting to: Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) D+ and above.
·
Certificate and experience in
computer application packages.
·
One year experience in office work.
·
Excellent interpersonal,
communication and highly effective multi-tasking skills with ability to
coordinate and prioritize workload.
·
Flexible and able to work with
minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
·
Perform general office management at
the office of project Principal Investigator.
·
Perform general clerical duties
including data entry, record keeping, organizing for meetings, requesting for
supplies, etc.
·
Operate office machines to make
copies of documents
·
Perform any other relate tasks as may
be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service
and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration
The 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
with telephone number and e-mail address.
·
Three letters of reference with
contact telephone numbers.
·
Copies of Academic Certificates and
Transcripts.
Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu not
later than August 13, 2019.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED
PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF
ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING
OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO
RELEVANT AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
