PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passio...
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PATH Kenya is seeking a Receptionist who will serve as the first point of contact for the office, providing professional front-desk services while supporting administrative and stores-related functions at the PATH Kenya Kisumu Sub Office. The role ensures efficient reception operations, effective visitor management, and accurate handling of office supplies and inventory.
Key Responsibilities
Answer, screen, and direct phone calls in a polite and professional manner.
Welcome visitors warmly, determine the purpose of their visit, and direct them appropriately.
Maintain the reception area and common areas in a clean, orderly, and presentable condition.
Keep accurate records of visitors, calls received, and inquiries handled.
Receive all incoming mail, packages, and deliveries; sort, record, and distribute or dispatch accordingly.
Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing deliveries and correspondence.
Coordinate courier services and follow up on dispatches as required.
Provide general administrative support, including booking meeting rooms, coordinating meetings, scheduling travel, and ordering office supplies.
Support document management through photocopying, scanning, printing, filing, and archiving.
Report and follow up on faulty office equipment such as printers, copiers, air conditioners, and water dispensers.
Receive supplies from vendors and other offices and verify quantities against delivery notes, packing lists, or invoices.
Inspect received items to ensure they are in good condition and conform to approved specifications or requisitions.
Issue stock to authorized staff or partners and maintain accurate issuance records.
Maintain up-to-date stores records, stock cards, and inventory registers.
Participate in regular stock counts and reconciliations.
Prepare inventory reports, including stock balances, damages, losses, or spoilage, as required by Project Management.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of a Diploma in Customer Care, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in a busy office or front-desk environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).