Social Health Authority (SHA) is hiring Office Assistants to join their supportive administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the organization’s operational efficiency in a permanent and pensionable position.

Position Details

• – Position Title: Office Assistant
• – Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable
• – Position Level: SHA 10
• – Number of Positions: 7

Competitive Remuneration Package

• – Basic Salary: Kes.56,080 x 2,880 – 58,960 x 2,890 – 61,850 x 3,760 – 65,610 x 3,750 – 69,360 x 3,755 – 73,115 x 3,745 -76,860 x 4,260 – 81,120 x 4,255 – 85,375 per annum
• – House Allowance: Kes 24,000 monthly
• – Commuter Allowance: Kes 8,000 monthly

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• – Six (6) years’ cumulative work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Office Assistant II or comparable position in the public or private sector
• – KCSE mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• – Proficiency in computer applications
• – Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• – Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• – Strong analytical skills for effective task prioritization
• – Good communication skills for interacting with staff and stakeholders
• – Excellent interpersonal skills for workplace collaboration

Core Responsibilities

The Office Assistant will be responsible for:

Hospitality and Office Management

• – Facilitating hospitality for members of staff, staff meetings and high-level stakeholders’ meetings
• – Ensuring orderly arrangement of office equipment and furniture
• – Dispatching letters and documents efficiently
• – Preparing meeting venues professionally and in a timely manner

Administrative Support

• – Keeping detailed inventory of kitchen equipment
• – Performing various office duties as assigned
• – Carrying out messengerial duties as required

Application Procedure

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• – A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position
• – A detailed curriculum vitae
• – Copies of academic and professional certificates
• – Contacts of at least three professional referees

Chapter Six Compliance Documents

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• – Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• – Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• – Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• – Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• – Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.