ICRC Jobs in Kenya. Health Assistant

Job Description

Health Assistant Jobs at ICRC, Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.

The Health assistant will support the Health Department operations and its evolution, and to ensure implementation and follow up of Administrative and Logistics processes for Somalia Health Department.

Health Assistant Job Main Responsibilities:

Facilitate general day-to-day office administration and provide administrative support to all SOK Health department staff to ensure that office activities are maintained effectively and efficiently

Advise and assist other staff in the areas of office management which includes filing and maintaining office and stationery stock

Carry out administrative and HR procedures to assist field staff, consultants and visitors [arrange flights with

Air Operations, process Travel Request Forms (TRFs) and liaise with Administration staff to arrange accommodation and visa applications]

Channel all relevant information for the department

Brief interlocutors and newcomers on ICRC activities in general and administrative procedures for SOK Health in particular

Report regularly to the Senior Health Administrator about changes, problems and suggestions

Participate to internal meetings, draft letters, takes minutes of meetings, arranges meetings and assists visitors

Generate Requisition Orders (ROs) under the guidance of the Health Program Managers

Follow-up on ROs with the field, liaise with SOK Logistics Department ensuring good communication flow to ensure medical consignments are tracked from point of order to delivery.

Track/follow up the dispatch of Health/Nutrition supplies and equipment and ensure that packing lists are communicated promptly to the receiver

Work closely and communicate with the Health Field Officers (HFOs) team in their respective regions and programs to ensure consignments are delivered and accounted for

Provide Logistic reports /summaries as required on ROs status, dispatches and pending orders

Ensure all Logistics files are maintained properly in respect to the given procedures and deadlines
Minimum Requirements for Health Assistant Jobs in Kenya


High Education (University or Institute)

3 year experience in Administrative and Logistics

Fluent in written and spoken English

Very good computer literacy. Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint,

Good understanding of Health stock management and logistics follow-up

Strong office and organizational skills

Good analytical skills, attention to detail and with proven ability to follow up on operational matters

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good working knowledge of Field Supply System (FSS) or other Logistics programs

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resource Department of Somalia Delegation on the below mentioned address/email address before 22nd May 2015.

Please indicate the position title on the subject line of your application letter.
International Committee of the Red Cross
Somalia Delegation
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail address: sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.