Vacancy No. FN-066-07-2013
Program
Description: Research
Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical
Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and
University of Washington (UW).
RCTP is seeking
motivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in the
Sustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study.
SEARCH is a
five-year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve
health, Educational, and economic outcomes.
We are going to
be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease
diagnostic health campaigns.
We will also be
supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.
Position: Admin Assistant (Logistics)
1 Position
Duty Station:
Suba/Mbita with frequent
visits to Rongo and Uriri
Reports to:
Administration Coordinator
Duties and
responsibilities
- Coordinate and allocate duties to
drivers and riders.
- Ensure all supplies are in place
before and after each health campaign
- Management of vehicle, Motor cycle
and Motor Boats inventory and related accessories.
- Ensure Vehicles, Motor Boats and
Motor cycles are maintained and kept in good working conditions and are
clean.
- Assesses and organizes logistics in
terms of transport requirements, receipt, handling, storage and
distribution of office and health campaign supplies
- Supervises and coordinates the work
of locally recruited staff
Education and Qualifications
- Possess a Diploma in logistics,
business administration or related business study
- O-Level School Certificate.
- At least a Certificate in either
Business Administration, project management or purchasing and procurement
- At least one year’s experience in a
busy, preferably research setting
- Proficiency in MS Office software
Skills and Specifications
- Thorough method of working with
ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to
successful conclusions;
- Ability to live and work in a fairly
isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort;
- Excellent written and spoken English
essential
- Good management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good Interpersonal relations.
- Capable of working for long hours
and sometimes at odd situations.
- Working Knowledge of Ms Office
package.
- Capable of working for long hours
and sometimes at odd situations.
Applications must include the following:
- Cover letter stating current
position of employment with responsibilities (if applicable), current
salary and date of availability to begin work on the project
- A current CV with names and
telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of academic and professional
certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two recommendation letters,
preferably from previous employers
All applications must be sent to the
address below by 26th July 2013:
Human Resources
Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Note:
Please write the
Position and Vacancy Number indicated in the advert on the envelope.
