John Snow, Inc. (jsi) Recruiting Receptionist

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) recruiting Receptionist in Abuja

Job Position: Receptionist
Location: Abuja, NG
Job Status: Full time
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based international public health firm that implements two large supply chain management related projects funded by the US Government through its Integrated Supply Chain Field Office in Abuja Nigeria: the SCMS Project funded by PEPFAR and the USAID / DELIVER Project funded by USAID. The principal purpose of the SCMS Project is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed to provide care and treatment for persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections. The purpose of the USAID I DELIVER PROJECT is to increase the availability of essential health supplies, including reproductive health, malaria control, and TB commodities, through procurement services and technical assistance.

JSI is seeking a Receptionist to provide both secretarial and receptionist services, typing, receiving visitors, answering calls, as
well as receiving and distributing official mails.

We are recruiting for the position below:

Essential Personal Qualities

• Relevant work experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities in an office setting.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple task.
• Skilled with computer word processing (Word, Excel) and spreadsheet applications; willing to learn additional computer skills

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years work experience as Secretary/Receptionist
• OND preferred but not mandatory
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use internet and Microsoft Outlook
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Office Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Act as a receptionist: receives all incoming calls in an appropriate, clear and friendly manner.
• Takes and relays messages/queries by forwarding to the appropriate person(s) or department.
• Maintain a clean reception area.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance and polite demeanor as prescribed by professional and local standards
• Perform other duties identified and assigned by the supervisor.
• Greets and directs office visitors.
• Receives and distributes all correspondence and maintains a log of all correspondence.
• Assist the Office Administrator in managing the procurement process, by distributing RFQs to vendors and receiving/collating all quotations and invoices receive.

Remuneration

• JSI offers excellent benefits, salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

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Application Deadline 30th April, 2013