Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria - With the support of USAID, the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AMLSN) has taken an innovative step towards developing online elearning courses for Medical Laboratory Scientists accredited by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits
Background:
Laboratory testing is the cornerstone of diagnosing HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and other diseases, with Africa carrying the largest and most overwhelming burden, In order to ensure reliability and accurate testing, laboratories must be properly equipped and laboratory workers must be properly trained. AMLSN seeks to hire the position listed below:
Job Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to The AMLSN eLearning Implementation team - Project Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Finance/Admin Manager, and Communication Officer - in a variety of tasks to ensure the success of the eLearning project activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and organizing meetings; this includes preparing materials for the meeting taking care of tea breaks and lunch, making sure all the appropriate equipment is available for the meeting, and taking notes.
- Conduct outreach to potential vendors as requested.
- Assist with implementing communications activities.
- Maintain a calendar of key events (meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.)
- Assist the Finance/Admin Manager in maintaining the equipment audit log and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Assist with filing and other office workflows.
- Other activities as necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 1-2 years related experience.
- Comfortable using a computer; proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Works well with others; proactive; interested in working on a wide range of tasks.
- Fluent in English, both-written and oral.
Application Closing Date
6th April, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter with copies (in PDF) of CV to:
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