September 17, 2008
NGO – Part-Time Assistant to the Manager
Date Posted: 2008-09-15
Website:
www.cnis.ca
Do you want to join a team of people that are working towards improving the health of people in Africa?
The Canadian Network for International Surgery is searching for a part-time person for our office located in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Come Contribute to CNIS Success in Canada:
Our success will be the template upon which networks in other countries can be modeled and helped to come to fruition. Events such as the Bethune Round Table, an annual international surgery gathering; can be used to help mobilize these embryonic networks.
CNIS saves lives by “empowering people to reduce injury and death through sustainable educational programs.”
Help support the life-saving work of the CNIS by preparing for surgeons and others to complete work on the African continent. Everything from complex organizing of the work to detailed sewing is required.
We require a person with flexibility with regard to last-minute changes as well as a multi-tasker able to deal with the vast array of work.
General hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (more hours may be required during busier times)
Specific Responsibilities:
Assisting in preparation for our workshops
Filing, general office work, completion of paperwork
Writing receipts, creating membership cards and writing thank you notes
Data input
Monitor changes to list-serves, contact and mailing lists, etc ….
Answering telephones; dealing with public inquiries and writing down messages
Providing general administrative support to the Office Manager and CNIS President & Vice-President
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Computer literacy & efficiency required for Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
Resourceful
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work independently & with staff
Strong analytical skills
Self-motivator
General office experience, an asset
Good organizational skills to meet deadlines, a must
Ability to sew is an asset (this is for our surgical instructional workshops)
This is a part-time position, with the first three months serving as a probationary period. Probation may be extended due to learning curve.
- Location: West Broadway & Maple Street
- Compensation: $15 Canadian per hour
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization
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