Ministry of Health Administrative Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Administrative Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of Service: 18-Month Contract

Station: Nairobi/NBTTS HQ

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Hold at least a university degree or its equivalent, in Organizational Development, Policy and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Sector Management or related discipline.

Demonstrated knowledge and competence in provision of administrative support, monitoring, coordination of administrative functions.

5-year work experience in administrative functions

Proactive with demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, follow up, multitask and prioritize under pressure with minimal supervision.

Specific Duties

Reports to Administrator

Support the office of the Director in monitoring Performance Management of the NBTTS including implementation of performance contracts and adherence to work

plans and reporting for the Service.

Support the office of the administrator in implementation of administrative systems

Liaise with the management team, regions and administrator for implementation of administrative systems

To support the office of the Director in coordination and monitoring of the strategic
plan

Liaise with the MoH leaderships, partners, associations, external stakeholders and other operational offices to improve efficiency

Support the office of the Director during the Transition into a Semi-autonomous agency in administrative functions to develop the agency

Work with ICT to ensure enhanced use of technology for performance tracking and information dissemination.

To coordinate and support implementation of administration systems including registry, asset maintenance between the Department and the regional offices.

Note: The best administrative officer will be selected based on qualifications and relevant
experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



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