Office Assistant - Administration

The National Quality Control Laboratory are looking for a meticulous and proactive Office Assistant to ensure our workspace is top-notch. You’ll handle everything from maintaining a tidy environment to supporting daily office operations. If you have a KCSE cert or equivalent, computer skills, and a passion for organization, we want you on our team.

The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (CAP 244 of the Laws of Kenya). It is mandated to test, examine and ensure the quality control of drugs and medicinal substances.

NQCL is seeking applications to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Office Assistant III (Administration)
Advert No: NQCL NO. 20/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 12
No. of positions: 1

Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

i. Attending to general routine office services;
ii. Performing messengerial duties;
iii. Performing cleaning services;
iv. Collecting and disposing of general waste;
v. Ensuring tidiness of the working environment;
vi. Providing specifications for cleaning materials and equipment;
vii. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
viii. Keeping safe custody of cleaning materials and equipment;
ix. Preparing and serving refreshments;
x. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensure orderly arrangement; and
xi. Dispatching letters, files and other documents.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (plain) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
ii. Proficiency in computer applications.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.