Job
Title: Administrative Assistant
Title: Administrative Assistant
Organisation: The Medical
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Clinical
Research Coordinator
Research Coordinator
About MRC/UVRI:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute
(MRC/UVRI) Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a
request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for
collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection
and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency). The Unit is a center of excellence in
HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and
intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research
and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that
have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large
number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
(MRC/UVRI) Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a
request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for
collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection
and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency). The Unit is a center of excellence in
HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and
intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research
and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that
have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large
number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely renewal of Annual Practicing
Licenses and registration certificates of researchers - Ensure proper filing of study documents
and receipts in properly labelled files - Obtain clearance for manuscripts from
UNHRO - Render support with printing and
assembling of documents for submission to the various regulatory bodies - Keep a record of documents coming and
leaving the office - In charge of ensuring GCP of all personnel
involved in research - Archiving of completed studies documents
- Works closely with the CRC, ensure
payments are made to the regulatory authorities in a timely manner. - Provide administrative support as advised
by the Communications and Engagement officer
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Administrative Assistant should
preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in a related field - A minimum of two years’ experience
performing administrative duties - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills - Organised, flexible and dependable
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews
candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline: 29th May,
2015
2015
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