Sikri Technical & Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
Admin & Office
Rest of Kenya Full Time
Education
KSh Confidential
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the provision of efficient office support and administrative assistance to the Principal
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf(STVCBD) is one of the greatest Institutions in tertiary training for persons with disability and special needs offering creative and innovative courses from Artisan to Diploma Levels.
Mission
Transfer competence-based skills to persons with special needs in technical & entrepreneurial training areas, carrying out research and focusing on innovation
Vision
A world-class Centre for Technical & Entrepreneurial Training, Research and Innovation for persons with special needs
Core Values
STVCBD upholds the following core values;
Professionalism – the College shall uphold high-quality academic status, ethical and quality Standards in terms of recruitment, admission and services provided to enhance professional competence by providing the highest level of training to all.
Integrity – We are committed to acting with honesty, fairness, accountability and transparency in all our operations.
Teamwork – We promote respect and unity of purpose among staff.
Cohesion- the College will promote coexistence among stakeholders.
The organization seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly committed staff to fill the following vacant positions
SECRETARY – REF: STVCBD/2022/003 (1 POST)
Purpose of the job
This position is responsible for the provision of efficient office support and administrative assistance to the Principal
Responsibilities:
a) Supervise, mentor and monitor their performance junior secretarial staff and clerical officers.
b) Maintain the diary and appointments/meetings for the Principal to ensure appointments are well planned and timely
c) Organize administration records and correspondence to ensure quick access to required information/ documents
d) Ensure the availability of well-managed office services including cleaning and tidying office to ensure a conducive working environment.
e) Maintain an efficient, smooth and easily accessible filing system to ensure the security of information and to limit access to unauthorised persons
f) Receive telephone calls to ensure calls are transferred to respective office
g) Maintain security and confidentiality of office records, documents and equipment
h) Manage office protocol and receive incoming calls, and correspondences and act as the link between executive offices, to ensure efficient response time to inquiries
i) Record dictation in shorthand and transcribe it into a written comprehensive form
j) Receive visitors and clients in a professional and courteous manner and direct them to the Principal/Deputy Principal office
k) Undertake correspondence for the principal as requested and as appropriate
l) Maintain an inventory of office equipment and supplies for the Principal and Deputy Principal offices
m) Prepare for committee meetings such as the Council/BOG meetings
Minimum Qualification
Kenya National Examination Council exams in Shorthand III, Typewriting III, Business English III, Office Practice II, Commerce II, Secretarial II OR Diploma in Secretarial Studies and 3 years relevant work experience
The details of each of the advertised positions are available on the College’s website www.sikriblinddeaf.ac.ke. Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, day time telephone number and should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 31st October 2022.
Principal/BOG Secretary
Sikri Technical & Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
P.O. Box 194 – 40222
OYUGIS.
STVCBD is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disability, women and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.