CLINICAL ASSISTANCE

The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to the community-based clinic in an effective and efficient manner that the clinic operations are maintained to high standards.This position will also provide full support administrative to the Medical Officer. Bachelor's degree in English language/Secretarial studies,Administration or closely related field with at least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience(with 1+ year of administration) or a satisfactory combination of education and relevant experience desirable. Proficiency with office systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,Power point) Knowledge of graphics is useful Proficiency in wrtiten and oral English Excellent communication skills.(e.g interpersonal, writng, presentation,negotiation) Organized and results-oriented Ability to work in complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. Ability to work independently and effectively with all levels of employees with minimal supervision,in addition to also functioning well as part of a team. Problem solving and decision-making skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. The Population Concil is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane,equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical,social science and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countires.The Council's major program areas are HIV&AIDS,reproductive health and poverty,gender, and youth.