Amref Health Africa (formerly African Medical Research Foundation) is the premier African-led international health development organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1957 as the Flying Doctors of East Africa to bring critical health services to remote communities, Amref Health Africa in the intervening years has broadened its mission to include training of some 500 thousand community health workers and managing the design and implementation of health development projects in more than 30 countries across Africa. With a focus on women and children, Amref Health Africa strives to overcome the most critical health challenges facing the continent: maternal and child health, HIV & TB, malaria, clean water and sanitation and surgical and clinical outreach. Amref Health Africa has offices in Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, South Sudan, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda as well as in Europe and North America. The organization employs over 1,000 people.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Amref Health Africa would like to recruit receptionist for its country office.
The job holder will be based in Addis Ababa, Country Office and reports to the HR and Admin Manager.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Receptionist Serve as Amref health Africa’s front line of contact with visitors, staff and customers at the country Office; represent maintain the image of Amref health Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide administrative as well as clerical service; maintain the image of Amref health Africa;
· Receive call, courteously handle callers and visitors, and immediately direct to the respective departments;
· Ensure timely collection, prompt distribution, and dispatch of incoming and outgoing letters;
· Maintain and update files and search and identify the required incoming mails to obtain the requested information;
· Handle clients/visitors, schedules appointments, coordinate logistic requests, and participate in the preparation of Amref health Africa’s special events;
· Maintain sufficient stock of toners, paper and other office supplies for the use of the Country director office;
· Ensure proper operation/functioning of and machines such as photocopier, printer, scanner, fax machine, telephone and computer (Microsoft office);
· Disseminate information accurately and immediately;
· Secure organized reception area at all times;
· Maintain organized and accessible filing at all times;
· Maintain cooperation among support staff at all times;
· Perform other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required Education and Experience:
· Diploma in Secretarial Science and Office Management, or related field;
· Minimum Two years of work in Hotel Experience or relevant field;
· Effective communication skills: good interpersonal skills;
· Exhibit the highest level of professionalism at the reception;
· Excellent customer handling skill, responsive to internal and external customers;
· Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality.
Terms of employment: one year with possible extension
Duty Station: Country Office
Required number: - 1
Interested applicants are invited to send their non–returnable application by quoting the position and reference number in the subject matter including updated CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work related referees, (including HR and Immediate supervisor) to Human Resources Department, Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia by P.O Box 20855/1000, Addis Ababa or you can submit your application through ETrecruitment@Amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is September 25, 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
Note
Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.