University of Nairobi Senior Project Administrator Jobs in Kenya

University of Nairobi Senior Project Administrator Jobs in Kenya

Background

The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences (UoN-FHS) received a Sub-Award from
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) following a successful collaborative application for funding to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the project entitled “Health Information Systems Technical Assistance Consortium (HISTAC) Project”.

This project aims to develop OpenMRS system for the program entitled “HQ Supported Development, Implementation, Use and Evaluation of Interoperable Health Information Systems to Achieve HIV/AIDS and TB Epidemic Control through Improved Health Informatics Policy, Governance, Workforce Capacity, and Systems under PEPFAR” in at least five countries in Africa.

The Position

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, or his delegated authority appointee, the Study
Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day personnel and operations administration.

He/she will handle all official correspondence, procurement, maintenance of equipment, control of issue and usage of office supplies, record keeping, vehicle maintenance, communication and general running of the project activities.

Responsibilities

Maintain personnel, facilities, supplies and equipment records

Ordering of supplies and liaising with suppliers.

Keep inventories of facilities, supplies and equipment.

Review transport/vehicle records from the driver on a daily basis

Review of office running expense records (from the receptionist)

Administration of transport, meetings and training sessions

Liaise with relevant offices to facilitate contracts and grant management.

Ensure employee welfare and safety

Keep the Program Coordinator informed of all decisions regarding personnel, supplies, facilities and equipment

Secretary to the Project Technical Team

Any other duties as may be assigned from

time to time to support the program by the Principal Investigator.

Required Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university preferably in business administration, management, Information Computer Technology or an equivalent.
OR

Higher Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Required Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

At least three (3) years of experience using computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher

Minimum three (3) years working experience in a similar position preferably in a donor funded project in a research institute or an institution of higher learning for degree holders

Minimum Four (4) years working experience in a similar position preferably in a donor funded project in a research institute or an institution of higher learning for higher diploma holders

High level computer and internet skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills, Skilled group leader, organizational skills, ability to multi-task, ability to proactively identify and solve problems.

Prior experience in health-related projects will be an advantage

How to Apply

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