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Assistant Director, Administration at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Nairobi Full-Time Administration

Posted: 3 hours ago Closes: December 1, 2026

Job Description

Description

  • Coordinating the insurance of assets and equipment for the agency
  • Supervising general and outsourced administrative services
  • Coordinating transport services of staff in the agency for efficient delivery of services
  • Overseeing the coordination of administrative activities at agency
  • Coordinating property management in the agency
  • Overseeing maintenance, a property profile including land details, lease terms, size of property, usage, income generated among other details
  • Guiding development and implementation of property maintenance schedules
  • Overseeing maintenance of the agency’s administration vehicles and office equipment
  • Supervising security services in the agency
  • Supervising maintenance of the administrative inventory register
  • Ensuring effective management and custody of the agency’s assets in order to have accurate record inventory and safety of all property
  • Guiding in the management of grounds maintenance and custodial services
  • Instituting transport services including repairs, maintenance, insurance and licensing of vehicles
  • Ensuring the administration of division staff to ensure efficient delivery of quality services through performance evaluation
  • Coordinating the preparation of the division’s annual budget
  • Ensuring timely response to administrative issues by communicating to stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Overseeing regular inspection of the agency’s property and ensure a report is done in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Cumulative period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Principal Administration Officer or in a comparable position
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: – Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Community Development, Education, Governance, Conflict Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) Weeks from a recognized institution
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing
  • Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Requirements

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate