Job Description
Background Information:
The Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Study (CCSP) is a collaboration between the Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Duke University. The CCSP study conducts various
clinical, behavioral and implementation studies to provide evidence-based information in women’s
health care.
The study is currently looking for mature, motivated individual to fill in the following position:
Position: Office Assistant (1 Position) K MR 8 Vacancy No. FN-18-02-2023
Reports to: Study Administrator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months
is a probation period
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Photocopying and filing of office/study documents.
2. Maintaining office (compound) cleanliness. Includes cleaning the office, kitchen and bathroom.
3. Cleaning and Autoclaving speculums and Biopsy forceps.
4. Keeping stock of office supplies (keeping track of things that are running low).
5. Running office errands e.g. collecting and sending parcels, purchasing office supplies, etc.
6. Supporting project tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Certificate in front office, secretarial, business management, social work or any related field.
Other Required Skills
• At least 1 year experience working as an administrative assistant or similar role in a busy set-up.
• Must have worked in a sexual and reproductive health setting in particular cervical cancer screening
program.
• Previous experience working in a research setting (added advantage)
• Honest and of high integrity.
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Luo.
• Very flexible and adaptable to the set tasks.