East African Community EAHRC: Senior Personal Secretary Jobs in Tanzania

East African Community EAHRC: Senior Personal Secretary Jobs in Tanzania



Grade: G5

Reports to: Executive Secretary

Organ/Institution: East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC)

Station: Bujumbura, Burundi

Main purpose of the job:

To provide effective and efficient management and Secretarial services for the smooth running of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Executive Secretary’s Office and Diary
  • Provide secretarial support services to the staff of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC)
  • Receive and distribute incoming correspondence and download and route electronic mail of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC).
  • Type memos, letters, reports and other documents as may be required
  • Arrange meetings, take and prepare meeting minutes, draft letters
  • Design and develop administrative systems and policies of the Initiative
  • Coordinate provision of adequate and equitable allocation of support services (human resource, logistic and administrative support) to the staff of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC).
  • Maintain and update Human Resources records of the Commission.
  • Supervise the provision of administrative services and logistical support to staff i.e. vehicles and office consumables and welfare
  • Facilitate maintenance of vehicles, office equipment, plant and installations
  • Facilitate timely procurement and delivery of goods, services and works
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Management and Administration of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC).

    Qualifications and Experience:

  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent. Skills in typing of at least 50wpm, and Shorthand speed of 100 wpm.

  • 10 years of experience management a busy office at senior level.

    Skills and Competencies:

  • Proficiency in secretarial work; computing skills,
  • Knowledge of work processing and computer database programmers, administrative skills, basic accounting
    skills, customer care, public relations, front desk management,
  • Ability to take dictations; good command of Business English and Office practices

    Eligibility for applications:

  • Applicants from all Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position.

    Terms and Conditions of Service:

  • The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable.

  • This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

    Fringe Benefits:

  • The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

    Education Qualifications:

  • All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.

  • All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.

    Relevant Working Experience:

    Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience.

    Equal Opportunity:

    The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.


    How to Apply

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