Front Office / Receptionist Job in Embu Kenya

An upcoming Health & Nutrition Consultancy Firm in Embu County is looking for qualified persons to fill up the following position:

Front Office / Receptionist 

VA No: P002/14

Job Summary

• To assist our clients and staff efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office and related functions.
• To maintain our standards of service at all times.
• They have to reflect our atmosphere and convey a sincere welcome to all our clients and coordinate management with clients, staff and business.
• Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment and overall office cleanliness.
• General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Firm Office.
• Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - Essential
• Diploma in Secretarial / Front Office / Customer Services- Desired
• Secretarial Skills – Desired.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint & Ms Outlook.
• Ability to operate standard/modern office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, copiers and facsimile machines. Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Previous working experience in the health sector is an added advantage.
• Willing to relocate to Embu.
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and copies of your academic certificates and other relevant testimonials to:

The Director
P.O. Box 21725 – 00100
GPO. Nairobi

Clearly indicate the position applied for and  Vacancy Number on the envelope. 

Deadline for submitting applications (hard copies only) is March 6th 2014. 

Position to be filled ASAP.