Administrative Assistant - Operations

Reference Number: 
ADMIN120418
Employment Type: 
Full time
Category: 
Management and Administration
Job Grade: 
4.01
Country: 
Kenya
Location: 
Kilifi
JOB PURPOSE: 

To provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate smooth running of the COO’s office and its related activities.

Description: 

REPORTS TO:

  • Operations Departmental Manager.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

  • None

INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

  • None

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

  • None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support activities of the COO’s office by providing administrative support services and technical assistance to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Manage COO’s internal meetings calendar
  • Support all Operations local and international travel arrangements, including TAR filing, flight booking and other travel administration
  • Maintain Departmental Heads’ leave plans
  • Support Clinical Services Department with medical electives and medical licences as called for
  • Manage Professional Indemnity Insurance for doctors, clinical officers and nurses – ensuring insurance is up-to-date and that incoming staff are added to the cover
  • Support  Operations Departments’ visitors – ensuring sitting space, proper documentation, appropriate access to internal services and itineraries
  • Assist in compiling of operations reports, annual budgets and plans for submission under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Compliance Officer
  • Proofread and draft routine correspondence
  • Support filing and retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are secure and accessible.
  • Maintain an inventory of office equipment in COO’s office and raising requisitions for additional supplies
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration. Office Management or equivalent
  • At least 3 years’ experience in providing support to top executives and senior management teams
  • Considerable knowledge of office procedures and secretarial practices including organization, planning, records management and general administrative skills
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Strong report writing, proofreading and editing skills
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Tact, poise and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
  • Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews. 

The application closing date is 27 April, 2018. 

 KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.  KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).