Office Assistant III (Administration) at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Office Assistant III (Administration)
Advert No : NQCL NO. 20/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 12
No. of positions: 1
a) Job Specifications
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Attending to generalroutine office services;
ii. Performing messengerial duties;
iii. Performing cleaning services;
iv. Collecting and disposing of general waste;
v. Ensuring tidiness ofthe working environment;
vi. Providing specifications for cleaning materials and equipment;
vii. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
viii. Keeping safe custody of cleaningmaterials and equipment;
ix. Preparing and serving refreshments;
x. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensure orderly arrangement; and
xi. Dispatching letters, files and other documents.

b) Person Specifications
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (plain) or any other equivalent qualification froma recognized institution; and
ii. Proficiency in computer applications.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.