About this role
Programmes Assistant - Intern
School of Nursing
Entity
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.
Job Purpose
To provide administrative and logistical support to the Programmes and Examinations Offices in ensuring efficient coordination of academic and assessment processes.
Key responsibilities:
Examinations Office Support
· Assisting in scheduling classrooms and examination venues.
· Taking minutes during departmental meetings.
· Supporting the preparation and organization of examination materials.
· Assisting in compiling attendance lists and filing of examination-related records.
· Providing logistical support during examinations and moderation sessions. 6. Performing any other related duties as assigned by the Examinations Officer.
Programmes Office Support
· Photocopying and printing of academic materials and administrative documents.
· Running office errands, including delivery of letters and official documents.
· Assisting faculty with urgent requests, such as printing and copying of teaching materials.
· Maintaining and organizing departmental filing systems.
Conducting early morning classroom checks to ensure a clean, organized, and conducive learning environment.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:
Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Education, or a related field. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Prior experience working in an academic institution (school, college, or university) in an administrative or clerical capacity.
Demonstrated ability to handle student inquiries and support academic operations.
In case of any queries or requests for clarification, please direct them to [email protected].
Other facts
About Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services under one roof. In addition to the quaternary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of four off-campus hospitals, 19 Medical Centres, 300+ Clinical Laboratories, and 35 Pharmacies in 130+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital offers Zakat, Sadqah, and Welfare support for those patients who are eligible and are in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
What you'll do
- The Programme Assistant Intern will provide administrative and logistical support to the Programmes and Examinations Offices, ensuring efficient coordination of academic and assessment processes. Key tasks include assisting with examination scheduling, preparing materials, and supporting faculty with urgent requests.
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