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Office Assistant – Mtwapa
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage sign-in sheets, appointment logs, and visit or records
- Handle inquiries in person, via phone, or email, and direct them appropriately
- Assist in printing, photocopying, and organizing trial-related forms or documents
- Assist in distributing internal communications, meeting notices, or updates
- Maintain logs for participant visits, courier shipments, and general office supplies.
- Issue visitor badges and maintain security logs as required
- Assist in coordinating refreshments or logistics for study meetings or training sessions
- Cleaning of offices and compound
- Recording and dispatching letters, files and documents
- Coordinate participant transport reimbursement and keep meticulous records
- Planting, weeding and pruning/mowing gardens
- Collecting, assembling and disposing of waste
- Any other office work that may arise
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Proficiency in computer application; and | Mandatory |
| 3 | Organizational skills; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Public Relations skills | Mandatory |
| 5 | Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili | Mandatory |
| 6 | Interpersonal skills | Mandatory |
Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
3
Job Grade
KMR 12
Location
KEMRI field station, Mtwapa
Contact Email Address
Application Ends on: 08/30/25 5:00:00 PM
Application Procedure:
To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: “Apply for this job”.
- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
