Office Assistant

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Office Assistant DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

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Job Title: Office Assistant

Hiring Organization:

  • Name: Ministry of Health
  • Industry: Government
  • Department: Health
  • Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

  • Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/021
  • Job Grade: DUH9
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Number of posts: 2 (two)
  • Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

  • Date Posted: March 25, 2025
  • Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

  • Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

  • Organizing for general cleanliness of the office, machines, equipment and apparatus;
  • Ensuring orderly arrangement of office equipment and furniture;
  • Locking and open office premises;
  • Assisting in organizing and arranging for meeting venues;
  • Recording and dispatching letters, files and documents to ensure proper filing and traceability;
  • Keeping an inventory of kitchen and cleaning tools and equipment.
  • Participating in arranging for collection and disposal of waste;
  • Maintaining Institute’s gardens and compound
  • Carrying out photocopying and document binding;
  • Preparing and serve office tea and other refreshments;
  • Collecting and deliver office items, documents, mail, parcels and postage;
  • Providing guidance to all outsourced cleaning providers and also report on their work performance; and
  • Maintaining general cleanliness of offices, machines, equipment and apparatus.

Qualifications:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in business management or any relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
  • Ability to organize work and manage time well.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal accessible on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships, on or before 8th April, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accountant

Job Description:

Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Accountant DHA. If you are interested to join MoH then please read the details job description carefully before submitting application.

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Job Title: Accountant

Hiring Organization:

  • Name: Ministry of Health
  • Industry: Government
  • Department: Health
  • Website: www.health.go.ke

Job Details:

  • Reference No.: SDMS/ DHP/014
  • Job Grade: DUH6
  • Schedule: Full Time
  • Number of posts: 1 (one)
  • Duty Station: Digital Health Agency Head Quarters
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Term of services: Two (2) Years Contract (Renewable)

Important Dates:

  • Date Posted: March 25, 2025
  • Valid Through: April 08, 2025

Salary:

  • Competitive Package for the Successful Candidate

Responsibilities:

  • Implementing all Decisions on matters pertaining to accounts;
  • preparing annual reports and financial statements for presentation to the relevant authorities;
  • Enforcing compliance to existing legal and policy framework guiding financial and accounting matters in the public service;
  • preparing annual budget and work plan for the Division;
  • Supervising all staff assigned to the accounts Unit and ensure that they have been assigned performance targets and are appraised promptly in accordance to the performance guidelines for the Institute.
  • Guiding the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPS) including the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) techniques in accounting for Institute’s finances, assets, revenue, expenditure and costs;
  • Coordinating the development of departmental annual work plans and budgets and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;
  • Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable on a regular basis so that smooth functioning of the finances of the project can take place;
  • Participate in the Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls established through normal Treasury regulations and procedures;
  • Promoting good governance, providing leadership and fostering teamwork among employees and play a key role in managing and motivating staff;
  • Validating final accounts prepared within time frame provided by legislations;
  • Fostering a culture that promotes ethical practice within the Accounts unit;
  • Facilitating operational accountability and team building; and
  • Participating diligently in various committees as shall be appointed or tasked from time to time.
  • Handle all financial transactions, financial records and accounts of the project;
  • Process all bills in a timely manner to avoid inconveniences;
  • fill out all the tax related forms for the project and also deposit the tax regularly;
  • prepare journals, reconciliation statements and other such documents so as to make sure that all the financial activities of the project are kept in check and in a timely and regular basis.

Qualifications:

  • At least six (6) years’ experience in handling financial accounting matters preferably in a project setting;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body such as Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;
  • Proficiency in computer application skills;
  • Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and managerial ability;

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their applications online through the recruitment portal accessible on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.health.go.ke/vacancies-internships, on or before 8th April, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.