Qualifications**
Language****
- MANDATORY; Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.
Education****
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Business studies or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Paramedic.
Experience**
- Previous experience in an administrative role within the healthcare sector is highly desirable; experience with other humanitarian NGOs is an added advantage.
Administration**
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Responsible for all the travel and administration aspects of medevac and referral cases in Nairobi in collaboration with the Travel team.
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Provide essential information to arriving staff, including visa processes (ETA), local shopping options, currency exchange and security briefings in collaboration with the ASA unit.
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Link with the MSF Sections and OC travel focal points for specific travel requirements and guidance.
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Prepare and update monthly reports in close coordination with the rest of SHU team.
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Ensure all travel-related activities, movements, and key data are consistently tracked and well-documented.
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Ensure timely and clear communication of administrative travel requirements (visas, air tickets), and that the welcome package is shared with staff in advance.
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Book and manage patient transportation (taxis to and from the airport) and provide briefings and support on local movements.
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Review of local accommodation and hotel requirements with the support of the travel/Finance/facilities/Procurement to ensure specification of administrative needs are considered.
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Ensure timely request and Process per diems, claim invoices for staff while ensuring proper documentation.
Medical Insurance and Local service Agreements****
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Support MSF staff to request MSH pre-certification for staff requiring hospital admission or planned hospital appointments.
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Assist the EA HQ staff/field staff with insurance-related queries.
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Prepare and dispatch letters of undertaking to healthcare providers (e.g., The Nairobi Hospital, check-up, or vaccination centers), as per request by SHU team.
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Ensure the invoice from service providers is printed, approved and scanned, to the Finance team for Payment.
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Liaise with Ambulance Companies in Nairobi when needed for events, or individual staff health support.
Guest House Management****
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Ensure comfort during the stay of the staff and Caregiver in the guest apartment, whilst providing seamless support for basic items, (Hygiene, electricity, water, internet and Gas).
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Coordinate with the Procurement Unit to ensure guest house supplies are ordered and stocked in a timely manner.
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Link with the person responsible to ensure any damage and broken items are fixed in a timely manner.
French Translation and Interpretation****
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Assist French-speaking staff during medical consultations and wellness programs to facilitate clear communication with healthcare professionals.
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Ensure the employee understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure before they sign consent forms.
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Support health officers in delivering sensitive or difficult health information in a way that is culturally appropriate and empathetic.
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Translate HR, health-related forms, consent documents, and medical documents from French to English and vice versa.
Data protection****
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Filter and Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical and personal information.
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Uphold ethical standards in all aspects of patient care and document handling.
Other Responsibilities**
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Assist in the organization of team events, meetings, and activities.
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Provide input during review/update of SHU HR/Admin policies & procedures
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Prepare handover documents and reports for follow up during absence.
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Ensure administrative work plans are updated and followed through regularly with the supervisor.