The Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID) is a local trust which develops and implements innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services in Zimbabwe, providing enhanced access for communities to comprehensive HIV prevention and care. OPHID Trust works with the Ministry of Health and Child Care in implementing these interventions.

RECEPTIONIST VACANCY

OPHID Trust is looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to fill in the position of Receptionist that has fallen vacant in its Bulawayo office.

The Receptionist will be responsible for manning the reception, receiving and directing visitors and calls in a professional manner, providing information about OPHID to callers, receiving, sorting and delivering mail. She/he will also be responsible for managing the office stationery and booking local accommodation. The receptionist will be responsible for ensuring the general upkeep of the office, ensuring cleanliness and functioning of office utilities

Main responsibilities

ü  Answer, screen and direct telephone calls to the relevant departments in a professional manner

ü  Make calls for and relay messages to all members of staff timeously

ü  Receive visitors, provide information to callers and deal with queries over the phone and by the reception area

ü  Receive, sort and deliver mail as well as send mail to various stakeholders

ü  Manage office stationery through purchasing, recording and controlling usage

ü  Cleaning the office and ensuring the functioning of office utilities such as water , electricity and office equipment

Requirements

ü  Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

ü  Knowledge of switchboard; computers and relevant software applications

ü  Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

ü  Good written and verbal communication skills

ü  Diploma in Secretarial Studies

ü  Ability to communicate(read; write and speak) in IsiNdebele is a strong requirement

ü  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position within a related organisation.

Please submit your application letter and CV as soon as possible to recruitments@ophid.co.zw, including 3 contactable references. Please note that this vacancy is urgent, therefore applications will be considered as soon as they are received. Preference will be given to Bulawayo based applicants