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Time: Program Assistant
Gold Star Kenya through the APHIAplus Health, Communications and Marketing and Nuru ya Bonde projects, GoldStar Kenya is building the capacity of private practitioners to provide comprehensive and integrated HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment services that are in line with Government of Kenya health strategies and national standards. We seek qualified candidates for the following positions.
Program Assistant
Location: Gold Star Kenya Office – Nairobi
Requisition ID: GSKE-005
Basic Function: Provides Program, Administrative and Logistical support to the GS Kenya Director and staff
Key Responsibilities
Acts as primary support to the Senior Program Officer and backs-up other team members.
Provides front office management of the GS Kenya office – incoming/outgoing calls/mails and visitors.
Provides administrative and logistical support to field offices and regional staff; oversees logistics needs of assigned region.
Facilitates procurement of goods and services through quotation sourcing from pre-qualified GS Kenya vendors or per guidelines provided and following up on completion of the procurement cycle.
Manages conference and workshop logistics by preparing draft budgets, solicit pro forma invoices, making travel and hotel bookings, sending invitations, preparing workshop materials, arranging for participant per diems and assist in completion, collation of workshop reports as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, social sciences or a related field and at least 3 years’ experience preferably in a not-for-profit organization;
Program Administration experience plus above qualifications would also be an added advantage
Computer proficiency, especially in MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines
Detail-oriented individual with strong multi-tasking abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a program team
Familiarity with HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or private health care sector in addition to knowledge of USAID regulations or experience in working in a USAID funded program would be an added advantage.
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
GoldStar Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org
Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than December 11, 2013. Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
