Administrative Officer II (MR 9)
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Opening date: 11/08/2014
Vacancy No.K59/07/14
Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, DGHP Branch (RCER-EID 4P Project) has a vacancy in the admin section
Position: Administrative Officer II (MR 9)
Location: NAIROBI
Reporting to: DGHP Administrative Officer
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Disaster Management, Finance, Human Resource or equivalent discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Administration, Project Management, Business or closely related field.
Proficiency in computer usage especially Microsoft packages.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
Experience in research, disaster management work.
Strong writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Job Summary: The Administrative Officer will be responsible for coordinating administrative activities for the RCER - including Budgeting, accounting, procurement, and personnel issues.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Budget preparation and analysis, proper management of petty cash/imprest funds and facilitate request and receipt surrenders.
Manage and track program budgets.
Manage procurements and contract, and ensures that all contracts are achieved
Management of personnel issues in liaison with the Human Resource office.
Liaise with project managers, administrative sections at the field station.
Coordinate program and administrative activities in order to ensure achievement of objectives in time and within an agreed budget.
Supervise support services functions of RCER including transport, supplies and logistics, general and personnel administration.
Ensure dissemination and implementation of policies and procedures to staff including recruitment policy, health policy and induction procedures.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Letters of reference from your referees
Copies of Certificates and transcripts
Terms of Employment: 1(one) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months. Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
Applications are due not later than 22nd August 2014 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org
KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CDC AND 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 0704- 414 324.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Opening date: 11/08/2014
Vacancy No.K59/07/14
Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, DGHP Branch (RCER-EID 4P Project) has a vacancy in the admin section
Position: Administrative Officer II (MR 9)
Location: NAIROBI
Reporting to: DGHP Administrative Officer
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Disaster Management, Finance, Human Resource or equivalent discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Administration, Project Management, Business or closely related field.
Proficiency in computer usage especially Microsoft packages.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
Experience in research, disaster management work.
Strong writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, decision making and analytical skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Job Summary: The Administrative Officer will be responsible for coordinating administrative activities for the RCER - including Budgeting, accounting, procurement, and personnel issues.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Budget preparation and analysis, proper management of petty cash/imprest funds and facilitate request and receipt surrenders.
Manage and track program budgets.
Manage procurements and contract, and ensures that all contracts are achieved
Management of personnel issues in liaison with the Human Resource office.
Liaise with project managers, administrative sections at the field station.
Coordinate program and administrative activities in order to ensure achievement of objectives in time and within an agreed budget.
Supervise support services functions of RCER including transport, supplies and logistics, general and personnel administration.
Ensure dissemination and implementation of policies and procedures to staff including recruitment policy, health policy and induction procedures.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Letters of reference from your referees
Copies of Certificates and transcripts
Terms of Employment: 1(one) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months. Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
Applications are due not later than 22nd August 2014 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org
KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CDC AND 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 0704- 414 324.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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