Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, university and teaching hospital
system, committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery
and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service.
AKU seeks to prepare
individuals for constructive and exemplary leadership roles, and shaping public
and private policies, through strength in research and excellence in education,
all dedicated to providing meaningful contributions to society.
First established in
Pakistan in 1983, AKU now includes 13 campuses, seven hospitals and 217
outreach centers across eight countries. The University invites applications
for the following position:
Executive Assistant
Provost’s Office (Based In
Nairobi)
- The
Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing effective
secretarial support to the Provost including coordinating and facilitating
all administrative aspects of planned workshops and conferences within and
sometimes out of Nairobi.
- S/he will
organize the Provost’s diary by effectively planning and scheduling
appointments as well as ensuring suitable travel arrangements are made for
the Provost and the Provost’s guests including visa processing,
invitations, accommodation, ground transport and travel related
expenses.
- Working
closely with the Executive Liaison Officer/HR the incumbent will ensure
that advertisements for all faculty positions are placed in the media on
time.
- The incumbent
will also be responsible for ensuring all equipment in the Provost’s
office is functioning and is well maintained as well following through all
issues that are related to the Provost’s office to completion according to
set deadlines
- Applicants
should hold a degree in Administration or equivalent and have at least 5
years working experience in a senior secretarial role.
- S/he should
be proficient in Microsoft Application packages specially Word,
PowerPoint, Excel and use of Windows and Outlook, have excellent
communication, public relations and interpersonal skills, superior
organization and management ability, demonstrate initiative and the
ability to act as a role model and promote personal and professional
development.
Candidates meeting the above requirements, and seeking
professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their
applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional
certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to
The Manager, Recruitment,
Aga Khan University
Hospital, Nairobi
P.O. Box 30270-00100,
NAIROBI
or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than June
29th 2012. Applications by email are preferred.
Please visit www.aku.edu for more details on application procedure
