Administrative Officer at a Pioneering Healthcare Research Centre

We are a pioneering research centre committed to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge clinical trials and implementation science research. Based in Nigeria, we strive to develop innovative tools and products that improve the quality of life for all of humanity. The mission is to build a strong multi-specialty network of researchers in Nigeria and across Africa, providing comprehensive services to research sponsors from study site identification to successful enrollment. We prioritize professional development and offer opportunities for learning and growth within the field of clinical trials and implementation science research.

We are recruiting a dynamic and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Location: Idi-Araba, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 years in the first instance but may be reviewed

Job Summary

• The Admin Officer will play an essential role in organizing and overseeing all administrative and clerical functions to ensure our operations runefficiently.
• The candidate should be willing to travel anywhere in Nigeria and other destinations as required from time to time.
• The candidate will be based in Lagos and must have experience in administration in a healthcare setting.

Main Duties / Responsibilties

• Manage office supplies stock and place orders.
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets.
• Maintain and update company databases.
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Update office policies as needed.
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments.
• Book meetings as required.
• Distribute and store correspondence (eg. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned.
• Arrange travel and accommodations.
• Schedule in-house and external events

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum Qualification is BSc.
• Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer or similar role
• Solid knowledge of office procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word specifically)
• Strong organization and administrative skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management and scheduling skills.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.