Administrative Officer – School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences

About the role

The Administrative Officer for the School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences provides central administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. The role ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations, accurate record‑keeping, and effective communication across the school.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate submission, processing, and follow‑up of routine administrative requests for faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate school‑wide meetings, events, workshops, examinations, orientations and other academic programs.
• Maintain physical and electronic records, ensuring accuracy, completeness and proper organization.
• Provide administrative support for office supplies, equipment, facilities and workspace requests.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail and packages.
• Support communication between the school, university departments and external contacts using word‑processing, spreadsheet and email applications.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong time‑management, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and undertake self‑directed tasks when needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Experience using data and information management software.
• Competent typing/word‑processing and general PC skills.