Job Description- Administrative and Operations Assistant - The Center for Health Promotion and Research

Background: The Center for Health Promotion and Research provides high quality laboratory diagnostic services, undertakes programs to strengthen the health system, and engages in research to increase knowledge and inform policy change.
Position summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative and Operations Assistant to support key functions including grant management, human resources, accounting and general administration without the organization. Full-time position in Bamenda, with ~5-15% travel
Key responsibilities
The selected candidate will assist with a variety of tasks, depending on their skill set, including:
• Assist in administration of grants to ensure implementation and reporting in line with funder requirements
• Assist to ensure that timely and accurate transactions are made
• Ensure completeness and proper filing of supporting documentation for project activities
• Assist in procurement processes and inventory management
• Advise personnel on new or updated policies and procedures and monitor to ensure they are taken into consideration when designing and implementing projects
• Review and contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and systems to increase the effectiveness of service delivery and administration of projects
• Use accounting software (eg. QuickBooks) and data analysis software (eg. Excel) to perform work
• Provide general financial, administrative or logistics support as required for office management and for projects
• Participate in development and maintenance of the quality management system in accordance with ISO 15189 standards
• Other duties as assigned, depending on the needs of the organization
Job Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Management, Business, or related area
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Preferred: 1+ year work experience in related area
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Excellent organizational skills
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Strong interest to work as part of team to improve public health
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Highly self-motivated and ready to work independently as well as in a team
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Effective verbal and written communications skills in English, good working knowledge of French preferred
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Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and willingness to learn new programs as needed
This position is planned for 6 months with the possibility for renewal depending on funding availability. If interested, please prepare a complete application including a motivation letter, current CV, copies of certificates and diplomas and (preferred) two recommendation letters. Please send your application as one or more PDF document(s) attached to a single email. Please note that only applications submitted by email will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit all documents by email to recruitment@chprhealth.org and indicate "Administrative and Operations Officer” in the subject line.
The deadline for applying is January 3, 2026.