Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
or Western Region, Uganda
Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC
conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and
Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 150 publications and have impacted
on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over
41 grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May
2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of health
sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of
health.
- In
charge of the oversight of the Administrative operations - Manage
the transport function i.e. ensuring vehicles are serviced, planning for
journeys, monthly review of log books, issuing fuel and keeping vehicle
files. - Establish
a system to track fuel consumption and periodically review fuel statements
to ensure value for money. - Manage
the site HR function with support from the HR Manager - Actively
participate in staff orientation. - Communicate
salary changes at the end of the month to HR Manager. - Attend
to HR needs from the staff. - Participate
in the recruitment process for all project staff
by attending interviews and drafting reports. - Manage
the staff exit and handover process. - Management
of the Finance function with support from the Finance Manager - Ensure
that petty cash is kept in a secure place under key and lock. - Double
check for accuracy of all documents submitted before making payments to
suppliers. - Ensure
that all petty cash requests have supporting documentation, are approved
and are - within
budget. - Work
with the study coordinators to obtain timely cash requisitions and ensure
that accountabilities for advances are submitted. - Preparation
of monthly financial reports and petty cash counts. - Maintain
a sound filing system of all financial records and transactions. - Take
part in regular team meetings
- The
applicants for the Regional Administrator jobs must hold degrees in
Business Administration, Human Resource Management or any other relevant field
with 2-3 years progressive working experience in a similar position - Willing
to live and work upcountry in Eastern or Western Uganda - Ability
to speak at least one or more languages commonly spoken in Eastern or Western - Uganda
- Good
communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. - Good
knowledge of Microsoft programs including but not limited to Navision,
Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
interested candidates should send typed letters of application together with
current CV, two reference letters from past employers and copies of academic
certificates and deliver or post to:
Collaboration (IDRC),
Nakasero Hill Road OR IDRC Tororo office at the Tororo District Hospital OR
IDRC Mbarara Office opposite Lake View Hotel OR IDRC Mbale office on Plot 35
Masaba Road OR IDRC Busia Office at Masafu General Hospital
clearly indicate in your application letter “Application for the post of
Regional Administrator” and state your region of preference “Eastern
Region or Western Region.”
December, 2016
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