Office Assistant

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The New-born Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) program at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHEs) continues to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Malawi, in implementing and scaling up comprehensive small and sick new-born care (SSNC) through innovative lifesaving technologies, provision of both technical and clinical capacity-building, implementation of clinical and technical educational programs, and building of a sustainable distribution network. The main purpose and focus of NEST360 Phase 2 program is on sustainability. The program seeks to employ an Office Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain office and surrounding areas cleanness which includes cleaning the offices, bathrooms, common areas, mopping floors, and dusting workstations on daily basis;
  • Keeping kitchens, toilets in hygienic condition and replenish sanitary items as deemed necessary;
  • Advise supervisor about cleaning material needs;
  • Notify supervisor about any repairs that she/he deems necessary
  • Deliver documents, mail and other related office supplies to the concerned staff members;
  • Perform any other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Core Competencies:

  • Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details;
  • Learn Continuously: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback;
  • Ability to sustain good working relations with colleague.

Qualifications

Malawi School Certificate of Education.

Experience

At least two years of experience in an office environment with similar duties.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications including cover letter, CV with names of three traceable professional referees and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus
P/Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Indicate the position title on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions.

Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 25th October, 2024. Only short-listed candidates shall be acknowledged.