Graduate Front Desk Officers at Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University

Jhpiego, an Affiliate, of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. In collaboration with some of its partners, Save the Children International (SCI), Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), Nigeria Society of Neonatal Medicine (NISONM). Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (S0G0N) and National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), will be implementing a USAID funded global cooperative agreement called the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP). Ths programs goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal end child deaths (EPMCD) in Nigeria. The five year project which started in October 2014 will end in September 2019 and will be implemented in Kogi and Ebonyi States of Nigeria.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Front Desk Officer

Location: Abuja

Overview

• This is an entry level position reporting to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager or designee.
• The successful candidate wilt be responsible for the overall management of the front office which includes ensuring cleanliness of the front office, effective handling and documentation of incoming/outgoing mails, telephone. communication and visitors’ management.
• In addition S/he will ensure the reception area in professionally organized and will maintain records of conference room reservations and meetings.
• As the first contact for the organizations visitors s/he is expected to be very professional, courteous, prompt and pleasant.

Qualifications/Knowledge

• Must possess a B.SC/HND in Social or Management Sciences
• Minimum of one (1) year post NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO or private sector in a similar capacity.
• Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application.
• Ability to operate and use a PABX phone system

Abilities and Skills:

• Abroad variety of front office/receptionist skills.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, instilling trust end confidence.
• Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Beef high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality.
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application letter and a CV as one single word document to: [email protected] The title/subject of your email and application should be the position of what you have applied for.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview.
• Any successful candidate will be subject to a pro-employment background investigation.