• Commencement: July 2024
• Long term role up to 31 December 2024
• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to PNG Citizens only
• Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply.


About the Program Activity

The PNG Health Education and Clinical Services Program (HECS) Phase III is a five-year Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) funded program with the objective of strengthening the institutional capacity of the University of PNG School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). This program supports the implementation of the SMHS 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, and in doing so, the contribution to the further development of the health workforce in PNG and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries.

About the Opportunity

1. Work under the immediate supervisors which are the Program Manager and the Director of Post Graduate Studies and Research Centre to provide administrative assistance with the following:

• Ensure Postgraduate Students are fully registered for their programs.
• Maintain annual calendar of events for Postgraduates – Registration, Research activities and examinations.
• Book venues and appointments for Training programs and workshops
• Print, copy and circulate information approved for distribution.
• Liaise with Postgraduate Students conducting research.
• Liaise and support Chairman, SMHS research Committee.
• Procure Office Stationaries and materials required for the Centre.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any office management and administrative issues.
• Liaise with students and staff to reschedule activities as required.
• Organize group representative meetings, arrange travels and logistics for TAPREC Office
• Develop Standard Filing Index for the Centre
• Maintain Office Management of the Postgraduate Studies and Research Centre
• Update regularly and monitor internal and external office correspondence.

2. Observe and abide by values and polices of HECS and SMHS
3.Other duties as delegated by the Program Manager and the TAPREC Director.


About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided:

• Bachelor's in administration, office management, business management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an administrative or Clerical role.
• Able to work under challenging and dynamic work environments.
• Demonstrated track record in providing effective administrative and operational support to meet operational and program timelines.
• Well-developed organizational and coordination skills with a proven record of ability to effectively manage office operations and activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as word, excel and power point.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

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