Receptionist Job in Kenya - School

A new co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District. It will offer both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It will strive to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The emphasis on both academic and co-curricular activities will aim at developing young men and women who value the culture of excellence and who are able to achieve their full potential in whatever they undertake. The school will commence in January 2012.

The institution is looking to fill several vacancies.

Job: School Receptionist

Reporting to: School Principal

Job Purpose: To manage the overall institution’s front office

Job  Responsibilities:

• Receive and direct telephone calls and relay conversation and pertinent messages to others while maintaining accuracy, clarity and confidentiality.
• Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: typing, emailing, reviewing and editing of documents, filing and record keeping.
• Perform primary contact and establish rapport with clients, visitors and people going in and out of the institution on a daily basis.
• Respond to queries made by the clients pertaining to the services provided by the institution.
• Maintain records and keep track of the institution’s supplies and the purchases made.
• Ensure the proper filing of pertinent documents.
• Plan, coordinate and organize meetings within the institution.
• Function as the receiver of official documents and important mail addressed to the institution

Job Skills and Requirements

• Must have excellent command of English spoken and competent in grammar
• Must be able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be very pleasant with a warm personality
• Must have Excellent people management skills
• Must be enthusiastic, vibrant and energetic.
• The candidate should have a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Must have knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods.
• Can perform with minimal supervision.

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma in Office Management/Business Administration
• Two years minimum working experience in a similar role preferably in a learning institution
• Proficient in MS Office (Must)
• Formal secretarial training will be an added advantage

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com by Friday, September 23rd, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Female applicants encouraged to apply

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