Programmes Assistant Intern - School of Nursing and Midwifery

Launch your career as a Programmes Assistant Intern at the prestigious Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. This vital Intern role offers driven young Kenyan professionals the opportunity to master essential administrative and logistical functions, directly supporting the smooth coordination of academic programs and high-stakes examination processes within the School of Nursing.

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Programmes Assistant Intern – School of Nursing

Job Purpose

To provide administrative and logistical support to the Programmes and Examinations Offices in ensuring efficient coordination of academic and assessment processes.

Key responsibilities:

Examinations Office Support

• Assisting in scheduling classrooms and examination venues.
• Taking minutes during departmental meetings.
• Supporting the preparation and organization of examination materials.
• Assisting in compiling attendance lists and filing of examination-related records.
• Providing logistical support during examinations and moderation sessions. 6. Performing any other related duties as assigned by the Examinations Officer.

Programmes Office Support

• Photocopying and printing of academic materials and administrative documents.
• Running office errands, including delivery of letters and official documents.
• Assisting faculty with urgent requests, such as printing and copying of teaching materials.
• Maintaining and organizing departmental filing systems.
• Conducting early morning classroom checks to ensure a clean, organized, and conducive learning environment.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Education, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior experience working in an academic institution (school, college, or university) in an administrative or clerical capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to handle student inquiries and support academic operations.