Administrative Assistant

• Ifakara Health Institute is seeking Administrative Assistant who will be stationed at Ifakara, Morogoro to support all day-to-day administrative functions to the project. Admimistrative Assistant is expected to provide crucial administrative and logistical support to project managers and teams, ensuring smooth daily operations by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, organizing documents, tracking tasks/budgets, handling communications, procurement of supplies, payment and Human Resource issues.

• Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, mailing, filing, making phone calls, and responding to emails.
• Liaise with Procurement Unit and make follow ups on project goods and service providers utility and bills, etc
• Liaise with Human Resources Unit and coordinate on human resources matters and keep records for project staff
• To ensure the study is done according to the working protocol and adherence to the ICH Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• To maintain close professional relationship with the government officials in the study area Order project supplies for office and research activities.
• Set up meetings and assist project staff with arrangements for conference attendance and other work-related travel.
• To oversee that the study site is properly arranged and has enough supplies for daily activities
• To work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing systems, including keeping up-to-date records for project activities, office space, and supplies
• Organize meetings, trainings and workshops, and manage payment issues.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

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