- Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
- Opportunity Type: Current Opening
Company Description
Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education. It is committed to progressively developing innovative programmes catering to the present and future African and global health needs.
The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma· and certificate programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resources for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU will become the Pan African University in Primary Health care and seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. For more on Amref International University, please visit https://amref.ac.ke
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Job
The Business Units Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing various business units within the university, ensuring efficiency, monitoring on the profitability and excellent service delivery. This role involves coordinating the business activities related to the conferencing services, mini-mart, wellness centre, cafeteria operations, student residences and managing students work study programme. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and financial management skills to enhance the overall business functions and ensure smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement pricing strategies to maintain profitability while being affordable for University’s community.
- Coordinate university conference facilities and manage bookings for all events and maintain calendar of events to ensure resource optimization.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract external clients to the university conference spaces, while tracking expenses, negotiate contracts, and find ways to maximize revenue generation
- Liaise with event organizers to understand requirements and ensure seamless event execution.
- Supervise event logistics, including seating arrangements, audiovisual needs, and catering services.
- Collaborate with health and wellness teams to promote programs that enhance student and staff well-being and report to the Chief Operations Office on the business unit effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Oversee the daily operations of the campus mini mart, ensuring efficient inventory management and stock replenishment.
- Analyse customer feedback and implement improvements in service and catering offerings.
- Work with the student residence staff to ensure optimal use of the facilities for sustainability.
- Design, implement, and manage the university’s work-study program including maintaining accurate records of student work hours and program expenditures to align with institutional goals and student needs, while monitoring work-study budgets and student payment allocations.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications or any related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in business operations, management, or university/collage/higher education administration will be highly preferred.
- Experience in retail, food service, event management, or students work study management is an added advantage.
- Strong background in vendor negotiation, budgeting, and reporting is as a plus.
Skills and Competences
- Ability to oversee multiple business functions efficiently.
- Understanding of financial reports, cost control, and revenue generation strategies.
- Strong experience in customer relations and ability to liaise with different stakeholders, including students, staff, vendors, and external clients.
- Capacity to handle challenges and implement solutions effectively while fostering teamwork.
- Commitment to providing high-quality services across all business units.
- Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of health, safety, and business operational laws.
Additional Information
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Friday, 11th April 2025.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
