Personal Assistant & Operations Coordinator at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls to ensure optimal time management and seamless daily operations
• Liaise effectively with U-based collaborators and other international partners, ensuring clear communication across time zones and timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate emerging needs, track priorities, and ensure meetings, deliverables, and key engagements are well-prepared in advance
• Coordinate local travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements, and develop detailed itineraries
• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality correspondence, presentations, briefs, and reports, ensuring professionalism and accuracy

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent    Mandatory
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; understanding of research and KEMRI operations    Mandatory
• Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently    Mandatory
• Tech Savvy: Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools    Mandatory
• Professionalism: Discreet, reliable, and adaptable    Mandatory
• Bonus: Experience in academic writing or social media management    Added Advantage