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GLORIA TARIMO

Dar Es Salaam,TANZANIA

Summary

A highly skilled professional with excellent interpersonal communication abilities, fluent in both English and Swahili. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, alongside strong internet web browsing capabilities. Experienced in both paper-based and digital data collection, maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Adept at report writing, presentations, facilitation, training, influencing, creative thinking, office administration, and document management. Proven track record of building patience, trust, and effective relationships within organisations. Career goals include leveraging these skills to enhance organisational efficiency and foster positive workplace environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Office administrator

WFA HEARING CENTER
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA
11.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing effective filing systems.
  • Coordinated meetings and appointments, ensuring effective time management.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
  • Ensured smooth functioning of the office with regular equipment checks.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with clear communication skills.
  • Completed data entry tasks accurately, ensuring error-free records were maintained.
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Maintained office supplies, reducing downtime due to lack of resources.
  • Oversaw invoicing and billing tasks, maintaining financial transparency in the office.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace through regular upkeep activities.
  • Organised filing systems and maintained records and documentation in alignment with company policies and data security protocols.

Receptionist

Rabininsia Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Welcoming patients and visitors, answering the telephone and answering any inquiries
  • Schedule appointment and keep those appointment on time
  • Assisting patients with completing necessary forms and documentations
  • Keeping a clean and calm reception area
  • Processing billing and payment, using medical software
  • Faxing, scanning, filing and mailing documentation
  • Monitoring and ordering stationery and clinical supplies
  • Maintaining information confidentiality at all times
  • Handling Emergencies, Knowing the emergency procedures and being able to act quickly and efficiently in case of an emergency, such as a fire or medical situation
  • Liaising with other medical departments such as radiologists, medical specialists or psychologists with professionalism and discretion

Human Resource Officer

Rabininsia Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2022
  • Supervises entry-level and/or support employees
  • Provides basic guidance, coaching and training to support employees
  • Provide basic employee guidance, to ensure relationship between the organization and its people is managed through transparent practices and relevant law
  • Proficient in HR and payroll systems, ensuring up to date and accurate data
  • Supports the recruitment strategy to ensure the identification, screening and employment of preferred candidates, to meet business needs
  • Provides input to job requirement process, enabling candidates selection against job descriptions and specifications
  • Supports the job interview process, ensuring the identification and selection of the top talent
  • Supports the process of onboarding, ensuring a smooth employee introduction experience
  • Confirm successful completion of probationary periods and/or monitor underperformance in collaboration with the line manager per performance management policy
  • Resolving disputes between employees in the workplace and creating a safe environment for them
  • And also solving disputes between employees and customers

Executive Assistant to CEO

Lucas Construction Company
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Managing CEO's daily schedule
  • Booking meetings, conference calls and travels for CEO
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the management team, ensuring smooth daily operations
  • Writing reports, Taking meeting minutes
  • Manage filing, storage and maintenance of data, both in hard copy and soft copies
  • Represent the organization at local events, ensuring a professional presence
  • Preparing correspondences on behalf of CEO
  • Anticipating CEO's needs and proactively bringing together appropriate people and resources to support addressing of the issues
  • Undertaking assignments assigned by supervisor

Internship In HR Department

Swissport Tanzania PLC
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Worked in the Human resource department as an assistant to the head of department and I helped with organizing files and employee documents, helping in writing minutes and other reports
  • Helped in the preparation of payrolls
  • Adhered to strict security protocols to protect confidentiality of all data
  • Money returns for investments on training and learning by the Company
  • Developing, keeping and evaluating training and learning plans and maintaining calendars thereof
  • Maintaining training and learning records
  • Coordinating programs to induct newly recruited employees

Education

Bachelor's degree - Political Science and Public Administration, majoring in international relations

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
01.2013 - 01.2016

Advanced Certificate - secondary school education (ACSE)

ZANAKI HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2013

Certificate - Secondary Education (CSSE)

LORD BADEN POWEL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2010

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Fluent in Swahili
  • Ability to work effectively with superiors
  • Building effective relationships
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Internet web browsing
  • Experience in paper-based data collection
  • Experience in digital data collection
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Report writing
  • Good working experience with organizations
  • Good report writing
  • Presentations
  • Facilitation
  • Training skills
  • Influencing
  • Creative Thinking
  • Office Administration
  • Document Management

REFEREES

  • CPA (T) Happiness A Bongole, Accountant, SportPesa Tanzania, bongolehappiness@gmail.com, +255 654 024 189
  • Tumwebaze Joseline, Director of Human Resources and Administration, Rabininsia Memorial Hospital, sylviafchuwa@gmail.com, +255 766 449549
  • Jimmy Frank, Managing Director, WFA Hearing Center, jimmyfranktarimo@gmail.com, +255 766695018

Timeline

Office administrator

WFA HEARING CENTER
11.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Rabininsia Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2024

Human Resource Officer

Rabininsia Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant to CEO

Lucas Construction Company
01.2016 - 07.2016

Internship In HR Department

Swissport Tanzania PLC
07.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor's degree - Political Science and Public Administration, majoring in international relations

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
01.2013 - 01.2016

Advanced Certificate - secondary school education (ACSE)

ZANAKI HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2013

Certificate - Secondary Education (CSSE)

LORD BADEN POWEL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2010
GLORIA TARIMO