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. Amref8hi 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 Administration Officer for its country office.
Job Objective: To provide strategic as well as operational leadership to the Administration, Fleet, and Security functions and ensuring that administrative operations of the entire Amref Health Africa, Ethiopia country program support run efficiently and effectively in a cost effective manner.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
· Under the guidance of HR and Administration Manager, Spear head budget formulation and control for the entire department and provide support to projects.
· Develop and implement annual work plans for administrative functions with support to projects, and give technical support in administration related areas.
· Works with teams to implement continuous process improvement to ensure sustainability of operations at all levels.
· Manage the development and maintenance of administrative systems, policies and procedures.
· Oversee effective maintenance and insurance of all organizational assets and ensure staff conducive working environment with optimal use of organizational resources.
· Manage the development of clear disposal guidelines, policies and procedures for AMREF’s obsolete assets in line with the guideline of ChSA .
· Make sure vehicle management policies and procedures are complied across the organization.
· Establish fuel and vehicle maintenance monitoring system to promote efficiency and effectiveness in vehicle use.
· Provide oversight in the skills acquisition and development of transport support staff and on safety and security for AMREF assets and staff at all times.
· Oversee and follow up on contract management related to, house rent, legal cases and others that need the attention of administration unit.
· Implement and manage established security guidelines, policies and procedures and manage security guard’s functions in all operation areas of the country
· Oversee training of AMREF staff in safety procedures and first aid care giving and compliance to standard operation procedures by AMREF staff and high performance by security service providers.
· Make sure that all services of utility are properly delivered and payments to the services are effected
· Manage and oversee the services of cleaning and messenger
· Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management or other related fields.
· Minimum of five years’ experience in similar role, and working at least three years in an international NGO.
· Additional professional training in Administrative services and management, fleet management and etc are essential.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
· Skilled in Administration, organization development, strategic and team orientation; thorough understanding of the local labor laws; confidentiality, analytical with an eye for detail; good communication skills; good organization skills; working with people, drive for results, leading and supervising, persuading and influencing, commitment, and integrity.
· Fluency in English and Amharic required (excellent written, spoken and comprehension skills).
Place of Work: - Addis Ababa Country Office
No. of Positions: One
Terms of employment: This employment is for one year and renewable contract based on performance and budget
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position, reference number and place in the subject matter and send your CV, application letter and copy of your supporting documents which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, including your current supervisor and HR person to the Human Resources Department, Amref Health Africa by P.O Box 20855/1000, Addis Ababa or by Etrecruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is 4 August 2016. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note
Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.