Administrative Assistant Job at Amref Health Africa

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.

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 for the Administrative Assistant Job

• Degree in a business management/Administration
• Good Communications skills
• Values of teamwork, diversity and integrity must also be present
• Strong organisation & planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
• Ability to work interdependently and with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Possess creative problem solving abilities with an orientation towards results.
• Strong skills in use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as an administrative assistant;
• 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.