Principal Office Administrator Job PSASB

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REF: PSASB/8/2025 PRINCIPAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR ASB 5 – ONE (1) POSITION

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Purpose

To coordinate managing the daily operations of the office.

Reports to: Deputy Director Human Resource and Administration

Job Specification

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have-

• A cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which in the grade of Senior Office Administrator or in an equivalent or comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies/Business Office Management or equivalent qualifications from an accredited and recognized Institution;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from an accredited and recognized institution or Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council;
• Certificate in Secretarial Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Public relations course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Taking oral dictation;
• Using e-office to research and process data;
• Operating office equipment;
• Attending to visitors and clients;
• Managing office protocol and etiquette;
• Handling telephone calls;
• Handling customer inquiries and complaints;
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings and appointments;
• Coordinating travel arrangements;
• Maintain security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials;
• Maintaining security, integrity and confidentiality of data
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system in the office;
• Preparing responses to routine correspondence; and
• Guiding and supervising other office administrative personnel.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specified criteria should submit their job applications through jobs.psasb.go.ke

All applications should be received on or before Monday, 4^th May, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• PSASB is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge any fee at any stage in the recruitment process.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates and documents.
• Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the relevant institutions.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic DISQUALIFICATION.