NRHS Anza Mapema Study Receptionists Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Job Vacancy: Receptionists

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. It runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention.
NRHS will be undertaking research to assess HIV prevention, treatment and care among a key population in Kisumu. The specific study activities include HIV testing and counseling, care and treatment, behavioral assessments and promotion of adherence to treatment. NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following position in the Anza Mapema Study

Reporting To:  Project Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities:

Receive, register and escort study participants to counseling and clinic services and receive and direct MSM in return visits; Place phone reminders to clients to return for appointments; Receive and direct official correspondence including maintaining Anza Mapema’s telephone; Maintain, at the Reception, Staff Appointment Diaries; Provide clinic technical support in client enrolment, registration, appointments management, follow ups and defaulter tracing, and support in maintaining client files, making linkages and scoring client activity against peer educator recruitmentsReceive office Visitors and incoming calls and forward them to the appropriate officers.File data and perform other routine clerical tasks as assigned for other departments.Order and maintain relevant office supplies for effectiveness of office duties.Operate a variety of standard office machines including computers, phone, fax, photocopying machines among others.Qualifications and CompetenciesA diploma in secretarial/administrative studies or equivalent professional level experience.Minimum of 3 years experience as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant in a busy clinical or research environment.Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. MSM friendly or member of key populationCover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contactCurrent CVNames, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional refereesApply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title "Receptionist" on the subject line. Applications submitted on or before 31st January, 2015 will receive preference.