
Administrative support
- Abuja, FCT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate daily administrative activities, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Manage appointment scheduling and meetings for department heads and senior staff.
- Organize and maintain office records and files, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Ensure timely ordering of office supplies and monitor inventory levels.
- Coordinate logistics for hospital events, meetings, and conferences.
- Serve as the point of contact for internal and external communication, both in person and via phone/email.
- Prepare, proofread, and edit correspondence such as emails, memos, and reports.
- Relay messages between different departments and ensure proper follow-up.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and vendors.
- Develop and manage communication protocols for internal staff.
- Assist in processing invoices, tracking departmental expenses, and managing budgets.
- Provide support to senior finance staff in preparation of financial reports and documentation.
- Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and maintain records of financial transactions.
- Assist in tracking and reconciling departmental budgets.
- Help prepare reports for audits and assist in the internal auditing process.
- Support the scheduling of meetings, appointments, and surgeries for healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure effective scheduling.
- Prepare necessary documentation and materials for meetings or patient visits.
- Facilitate the preparation and organization of patient intake forms and reports.
- Ensure that all documentation is properly filed and readily accessible when needed.
- Ensure that all operational activities adhere to healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with medical records and patient confidentiality standards.
- Support the audit processes and provide required documentation for legal and regulatory audits.
- Keep up-to-date with healthcare policies, legislation, and best practices.
- Ensure proper document control, including storage and retrieval of sensitive patient records.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field is an added advantage.
- Any administrative or healthcare-related certification is a plus (e.g., Medical Office Administration, Health Services Administration).
- 1-4 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working in a medical environment or hospital is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage administrative functions, including scheduling, billing, and office management.
- Experience with healthcare management software or similar systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of office procedures and best practices.
- Familiarity with various software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
- Understanding of basic accounting and procurement principles.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in data entry and record keeping.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Positive attitude and customer service orientation.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Proactive and resourceful.