Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Makerere University Jobs 2022
Organisation: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Makerere University School of Public Health Profile:
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the four Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University. Established, in 1922, Makerere University is one of the oldest Universities in Africa and is currently ranked the 2nd best in research in Africa. It was the first university in East Africa to offer degrees in public health and it remains the leading School of Public Health in the region.
MakSPH conducts research and provides consultation services to the Government of Uganda and various national and international health organizations as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies involved in health.
It has four major departments of
- Health Policy, Planning and Management
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Disease Control and Environmental Health
- Community Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Job Summary:
Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health (MakSPH) received funding from USAID through University of California San Diego (UCSD) for 5 years to support an international network to promote and sustain improved health and agency in low- and middle-income countries: (Agency for All Project). The project is seeking applications for the recruitment of an Administrative Assistant.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for day-to-day administration of the project activities and facilitating the efficient operation of the project by performing the following clerical and administrative tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordination of project meetings including preparing agendas and meeting minutes thereof.
- Coordinating and scheduling travel, meetings and appointments for project staff.
- Tracking the project budget including initiating requisitions and working with the finance team to ensure proper accountability of advanced funds
- Keeping proper records of all information related to the project.
- Ensuring that all project logistics (materials supplies and equipment) are available at the right time and in the right quantities. Maintaining office supplies and coordinating maintenance of office equipment.
- Responding to and resolving administrative inquiries and questions.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Team Lead.
Minimum Qualifications for Makerere University Jobs 2022:
- Suitable applicants must possess a relevant first degree in Business Administration or related disciplines, with at least one year of working experience.
- He/she should have knowledge and skills in project administration, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with managing USAID grants is an added advantage.
How To Apply for Makerere University Jobs 2022
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Deadline: 19th August 2022
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