Personal Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Join KEMRI as Personal Assistant & Operations Coordinator and directly impact global health research! Use your impeccable organizational skills and tech savvy to support seamless operations and international collaborations. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where your professionalism and initiative are highly valued. Bonus points for academic writing or social media chops. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Personal Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Key responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls to ensure optimal time management and seamless daily operations
• Liaise effectively with U-based collaborators and other international partners, ensuring clear communication across time zones and timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate emerging needs, track priorities, and ensure meetings, deliverables, and key engagements are well-prepared in advance
• Coordinate local travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements, and develop detailed itineraries
• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality correspondence, presentations, briefs, and reports, ensuring professionalism and accuracy

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; understanding of research and KEMRI operations
• Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Tech Savvy: Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools
• Professionalism: Discreet, reliable, and adaptable
• Bonus: Experience in academic writing or social media management

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Personal Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Key responsibilities

• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate calls to ensure optimal time management and seamless daily operations
• Liaise effectively with U-based collaborators and other international partners, ensuring clear communication across time zones and timely follow-up on action items
• Anticipate emerging needs, track priorities, and ensure meetings, deliverables, and key engagements are well-prepared in advance
• Coordinate local travel logistics, including transport and accommodation arrangements, and develop detailed itineraries
• Draft, edit, and manage high-quality correspondence, presentations, briefs, and reports, ensuring professionalism and accuracy

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; understanding of research and KEMRI operations
• Organization: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Tech Savvy: Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools
• Professionalism: Discreet, reliable, and adaptable
• Bonus: Experience in academic writing or social media management