Secretary (OPS/SS 2)

Organisation
Institute of Jamaica
Reference
VAC-59090
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Secretarial Administrative & Clerical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,439,455.00 - $1,935,907.00 per annum
Date Posted
10/09/2025
Expiry Date
03/10/2025
Under the supervision of the Administrator the Secretary is to provide secretarial, clerical and receptionist support to the Division.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Types letters, memoranda, press releases, manuscripts, notices, audio-visual forms and library forms
  • Takes and reproduces minutes of monthly staff meetings. 
  • Receive visitors courteously, ascertain purpose of visit and escorted them accordingly.
  • Answers the telephone and places calls. 
  • Logs all telephone calls from the Division 
  • Processes telephone bills for the Division 
  • Maintains the general filing system in collaboration with the Senior Secretary
  • Updates leave register 
  • Prepares requisitions, processes invoices and receives goods and deliveries. 
  • Receives logs and dispatches incoming and outgoing mail. 
  • Assists with collating information for the preparation of reports 
  • Distributes stationery and updates stationery record 
  • Assists with photocopying of documents 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Four (4) GCE Ordinary level or CXC Subjects including English Language and Mathematics or Accounts 
  • Certificate in secretarial training 
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity 
  • Shorthand at a speed of 80-100 words per minute 

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Office Procedures 
  • Typewriting at a speed of 40-45 words per minute 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB 

  • May be asked to assist with preparation of materials for exhibitions and lectures on non-Christian religious ceremonies and rituals, and work outside the normal working hours.
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