RECEPTIONIST

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health leaders and providers for the recently awarded United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded District Coverage of Health Services (USAID DISCOVER-H) Project.The five-year project, which will be led by JSI in collaboration with the Palladium Group, will support the efficient and effective control of the HIV epidemic, malaria, childhood illnesses, and unplanned pregnancies in order to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. The USAID DISCOVER-H vision is to improve the lives of Zambians by ensuring equitable access to and use of high quality health services and products at the district and community levels. Working towards this vision, USAID DISCOVER-H will develop and help sustain a health model that maximizes the relative strengths of the public and private (commercial and non-commercial) sectors, to deliver health products and services that reach all beneficiaries and consumer markets. Through a market-based approach, USAID DISCOVER-H will serve as a strategic partner and steward to the Government of the Republic of Zambia at national, provincial. and district levels in ensuring a conducive policy environment for a total market approach in service and product delivery; conducting and using market-based research to define market segments so that messages, services, and products can be appropriately targeted; and developing partnerships among and between various sectors to help grow and sustain the overall health market in Zambia and reach undeserved populations and areas. JSI is recruiting for the following positions:

Position: Receptionist(I)
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Lusaka

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk and welcome all visitors to USAID DISCOVER-H offices:
• Manage the PBX – incoming and outgoing calls and faxes;
• Provide logistical support and arrangements for meetings. including the setup of equipment;
• Assist technical support visitors to the project with office support facilities;
• Handle and account for Petty Cash advances and small office expenses:
• Distribution of internal office documentation;
• Perform errands on behalf of the protect within Lusaka.

Required Qualifications and skills

• Minimum grade 12 certificate with a related qualification;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar front office position:
• Knowledge of and ability to operate office equipment such as computer, scanners, copiers & projectors;
• Computer proficiency,including ability to use email and word processing:
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Presentable and able to interact professionally with partners and clients.

Application Process

Please send a written application either via email or through regular mail. Your application should consist of a cover letter and a detailed CV including full addresses and contact telephone numbers. Please indicate the position you are applying for In your cover letter and also give names, addresses and contact telephone numbers of three referees.

Please send e-mail applications.with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to: jobs_discoverh@zm.jsi.com

Please send hardcopy applications.with the position clearly marked on the envelope.to:

The Project Director, USAID DISCOVER-H,4515B Incito Office Complex, Reedbuck Road, Kabulonga, PO Box 51185, Lusaka, Zambia. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 25th January 2016.