Office Assistant at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy: CGHR/245/01/22

Project description: Base is a platform created to serve collaborative projects with shared facilities and equipment in Kisumu, Siaya, Busia and Homabay Counties. Base has a vacancy in the Human Resource/Administration section as stated below:

Location: Kisumu, Kisian

Duration: One (1) year with a possibility of extension

Reporting to: Administrative Officer

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:–

1. Cleaning of offices and compound;
2. Recording and dispatching letters, files and documents;
3. Planting, weeding and pruning/mowing gardens;
4. Collecting, assembling and disposing waste.
5. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:–

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in computer application; and
3. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Organizational skills
2. Public Relations skills
3. Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
4. Interpersonal skills