John Snow, Inc. (JSI), - Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Calabar)

John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US based international public health consulting firm that manages four projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria.
Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceutical and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID /DELIVER PROJECT, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.
JSI is looking to employ qualified individuals for the below position:

Position: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (Calabar)

The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will be based in Calabar and will work under the guidance of the Zonal Director to provide oversight for the day-to-day general administrative functioning of the office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Answer telephone calls appropriately, clearly and in a friendly manner
2. Take and relay messages or forward calls, direct office visitors, receive/send correspondence, and keep fax log and any correspondence
3. Perform office equipment tasks such as arranging for telephone and e-mail services, obtaining quotations for required services, and arranging for repair of office equipment
4. Oversee maintenance of all office supplies and equipment, including scheduling of routine maintenance of the office as well as inventory and oversight of procurements
5. Assist in organizing workshop, training and meeting requests
6. Maintain a neat personal appearance and polite demeanor as prescribed by professional and local standards as well as a clean office space
7. Work with the drivers to ensure regular maintenance of all vehicles and ensure that vehicle logbooks are up-to-date

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Relations/Administration or related discipline with at least 2-3 years experience in the areas outlined
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in office management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with inventory management
• Ability to work in a team and exhibit traits of courtesy, cooperation, respect and customer service
• Ability to use internet and emails
• Good interpersonal relationships

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: receptionist@ng.jsi.com


Instructions to Applicants
The above position is full-time position. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume with the job location and salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume on or before 7^th August, 2012. Please ensure that you write the position and location applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.

John Snow, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer