Job Description
The U.S. Mission in Cairo, Egypt is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. Final grade/step will be determined by Washington. The work schedule for this position is: Full-Time 40 Hours/week.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
The incumbent acts as Administrative Assistant to the US Embassy in Cairo Health Unit (HU).
The HU is a major service center for 800 American Embassy employees and their families from 47 U.S. Government agencies, and has regional oversight for 11 regional posts in the Middle East.
The incumbent will be the first to greet patients visiting the HU.
The critical activities range from welcoming and orienting new arrivals, providing administrative support and assisting with emergency medical care for critically ill patients when needed.
The complexities and emotional aspects of the medical and administrative support to personal illnesses in a foreign country require extraordinary energy, talent, and tact, and keen customer service skills are essential.
Job Requirements
Completion of Secondary school is required
Two years of Administrative experience is required
English, Level IV (fluent), speaking and reading. Applicant must identify English language proficiency level in the application to be eligible for the job
Must be able to lift small boxes of supplies. Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Outlook and Excel) and Windows operating programs.
Excellent knowledge of English grammar and spelling is required.
Job Details
Company/Organization: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Salary/Compensation: USD $36,218
Application Deadline: 12 February 2019
