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PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, finance, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales innovative solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

PATH Kenya is the lead implementing Partner for the USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto which is a USAID project funded by PEPFAR. The project’s focus is to increase use of high-quality, county-led health and social services, prevent new HIV infections, and reduce OVC and AGYW vulnerability. The project is implemented by PATH Kenya with ADS Nyanza as a consortium partner. The project is implemented at the county level, in the community and health facilities in the counties of Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisumu Nyamira, Vihiga, Migori, and Kisii, in close collaboration with and support of county health management teams, department of children and social services and the Ministry of Health of Kenya.

PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit an administrative assistant who will provide general office administrative, and facilities related support to the Kakamega sub office. The successful candidate and will be responsible for maintaining internal and external correspondences, electronic filing, maintenance staff records, office administration, tracking and maintenance of the office supplies and equipment inventory and ensuring that utilities bills and tracked and paid in time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the office is closed and opened in time, secure and always kept clean.
• Ensures that office equipment is working well and report any malfunctions in a timely manner to the administrative officer or his delegate.
• Maintains office supply inventories and may assist in procurement activities.
• Tracks and ensures prompt payment of office and other utility bills.
• Organizes and coordinates logistics for project meetings and workshops.
• Coordinates mail management such as arranging for post box pick-ups; sorting and distributing incoming mail; arranging for outgoing mail including courier services
• Acts as a backup to the office Receptionist.
• Coordinate and support travel logistics including venue and staff accommodation bookings
• Responsible for stationery and office supplies; ensuring adequate and timely replenishment of supplies
• Support stores material receipts and issuance.

Required Skills Required Experience

• A minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent.
• A least three years progressive hands-on experience in a similar role, preferable in a busy NGO set up.
• Proven experience in managing a variety of office functions.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cross-cultural environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and guidelines.
• Ability to recognize sensitive areas and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure
• Hands on experience with MS office suit/package.

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CANDIDATES MUST HAVE LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN KENYA.

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PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

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PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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• Master’s degree required, Doctoral degree preferred
• 5-8 years of experience

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