Job title: Facilities Attendant
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Employment type: Full-time
Company Description
Amref International University focuses on training, research and extension in health sciences, emphasizing promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. AmIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed for its over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions, training, and education. It is committed to progressively developing innovative programmes catering to the present and future African and global health needs.
The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma· and certificate programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resources for health to serve throughout the health system. AmIU will become the Pan African University in Primary Health care and seeks to train transformational leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. For more on Amref International University, please visit https://amref.ac.ke
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To support the safety, security, and general upkeep of institutional facilities, including student residences, through routine inspections, maintenance reporting, and housekeeping and event support.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enforce hostel policies on visiting hours, ensuring strict adherence to timekeeping.
- Uphold safety and security standards in the hostels to protect students and their property, monitor compliance with security protocols.
- Patrol hostel premises regularly, checking for running water left on, misplaced items, hazards or property requiring maintenance and repair.
- Ensure all security lights are in proper working condition, promptly report and follow up on repairs or replacement.
- Manage the issuing and tracking of keys, safe return of keys and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct daily inspections of operational areas and facilities to identify maintenance, safety or cleanliness issues.
- Coordinate and supervise cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain hygiene standards within the hostels.
- Coordinate and oversee the movement, storage and proper use of equipment and furniture.
- Prepare meeting rooms by arranging tables, chairs, equipment, and other requirements as needed.
- Assist in events before, during, and after including setup, on-the-day support and breakdown.
- Ensure all emergency readiness equipment like first aid kits, fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures are in place and functional .
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, knowledge and experience
- Certificate in Housekeeping, administration, facilities managament or equivalent; a diploma in the related field will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 years of experience in hostel, facilities or property management.
- Knowledge of the operations of a university will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations.
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be result oriented, self-driven, articulate, and pro-active.
- Flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, work with speed and under pressure .
- Quick learner willing to go the extra mile .
Additional Information
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 8th October 2026.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.