Kenya Medical Research Institute is a government agency
established by an act of parliament and woks in collaboration with US Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and
other partners in human health research. The Institute has an opportunity in
the following field:
POSITION: Administrative Officer
KMR 6 (1 position) Reports to: Head of Accounts, CGHR
LOCATION: Kisumu
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution with specialization in Finance or Accounts
- Minimum
4 years’ experience in finance, accounting and
- Knowledge
of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and
- High
level of proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfill
the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong
communication and reporting skills
- Good
interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills
- Strong
organizational, office and time management skills
- Ability
to multi-task and take initiatives with minimal supervision
- Ability
to manage complex assignments, plan and monitor budget expenditures
Responsibilities
- Work
with various sections on activities related to COAg budgets for new
funding, preparation and submissions of budgets, progress reports and
forecasting future resource
- Track
COAg expenditure and prepare and submit reports to management, partners
and donors
- Manage
COAg office and maintenance expenses, track and highlight concerns
- Liaise
with Human Resource on personnel costs.
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate
supervisor
Applications MUST 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 Certificates, or Transcripts
- Certificate
of good conduct
- KRA
Certificate of Tax compliance
- Clearance
Certificate from HELB
- Credit
Reference Bureau Certificate
Terms of Employment: Employment is on
a one year renewable contract with probation for the first 3 months.
Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels,
relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on
the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged
to send in their applications through email; cghr@kemri.org.
Applications are due no later than: May 7, 2020
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.
