Administrative Assistant

Job posted on 07 Dec, 2009 Apply before 18 Dec, 2009
HealthRight International

HealthRight International is a global health and human rights organization working to build lasting access to health for excluded communities. We work closely with communities and establish local partnerships to deliver health services. At the same time, we provide training and equipment and improve systems to enable our partners to deliver services on their own. Our goal is to create lasting change that supports access to health while strengthening human rights. HealthRight International was known as Doctors of the World-USA from 1990 to 2009. Our Mission Statement -------------------------------------------------- The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health� The right to equality before the law� The right to be free from torture�

Details / requirements:

JOB SUMMARY The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the program management team. S/he will be based in the Kathmandu office and will report to the Finance and Administrative Officer, PMNH Kathmandu. PRIMARY RESPONSIBI.LITIES Administrative • Draft/edit correspondence and memoranda, letters, and other documents as necessary; • Draft consultancy agreements, make payments and handle accounting; • Maintain and update files and databases; • Make logistical arrangements for internal and external meetings, and other special events or international conferences; • Maintain the Project Director’s calendar including scheduling appointments, conference calls and meetings; • Help manage travel and expense reports for project team; • Other tasks as assigned. Logistical • Procure equipment and goods as required by the project and provide all indicated receipts • Store, supervise and monitor official goods • Labeling office goods • Provide logistics and administrative support for trainings, meetings and other required activities of the DOW projects, • Arranging travel arrangements and hotel accommodation for HealthRight local staffs in districts and in central region and headquarter staff Program • Support Project Staff in training conduction by managing training halls, materials and participants’ correspondence; • Ensure logistic management of national and international visitors. • Facilitate communication with stakeholders as required by the project team Human Resource/Administration • Support staff recruitment procedures including vacancy announcements; • Maintain in-coming and out-going HealthRight official letters; • Maintain staff attendance and leave records; • Assist in the preparation of HR monthly reports. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree required; • Previous office experience with health related INGOs preferred; • Excellent communication and organizational skills; • Commitment to working as a member of a team; • Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure; • Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues; • Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and the general public; • Extensive computer skills (expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet required).

Overview

Category Administrative / Management
Openings 1
Salary Rs. 0 / Hour
Experience 2+ years
Education B. Com./BBS
Posted Date 07 Dec, 2009
Apply Before 18 Dec, 2009
City Kathmandu

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