KARABO EA BOPHELO at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho
The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Paediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free paediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions. Karabo ea Bophelo (KB) is a five-year USAID-funded activity to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Lesotho. All positions are based in Maseru, Lesotho on full-time, fixed term contracts.
- RECEPTIONIST
Position Description:
S/he is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing calls of the project; registration and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail of the project; dealing with inquiries of general public on the phone and face-to-face; providing secretarial and administration services to visitors, staff and management of BAYLOR/Karabo ea Bophelo.
Key Performance Areas:
- Manage and screens incoming and outgoing telephone calls;
- Handles public enquiries and direct them to relevant departments for action;
- Handles incoming visitors and guide them to meet with relevant offices of staff;
- Provide project related information to visitors;
- Receive, register and distribute incoming correspondence for appropriate action;
- Register and dispatch outgoing correspondence.
Qualifications, Experience & Required Skills:
Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent with one year experience; Basic computer skills will be an added advantage.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the Receptionist.
Performance Standard:
Quality of work as indicated by achievement of specific outputs detailed in the individual work plan.
Applicants must email application, including CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Citizens and residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 01 November 2019