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Job Title:    Program/Administrative
Assistant (Fresher USAID Project Jobs)

Organisation: University
Research Co., LLC (URC)

Duty Station:  Jinja,
Uganda

Reports to:  Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor (with operational supervision
of Regional Manager)

About US:

University Research
Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health
care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit
affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45
countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965,
URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social
systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to
identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.
Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services
addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including
HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and
nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on
improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a
particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

About USAID Project:

University Research
Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to
Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID’s RHITES EC). The
purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive,
integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance.
This five-year activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an
estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated
package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and child development services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Program Support
(Trainings/Workshops/Events)

·       
Prepare
invitations for trainings/workshops/events and follow-up with participants as
needed.

·       
Support
preparation of materials and logistics for outside trainings/workshops/events.

·       
Develop
checklist for required training materials and equipment with technical lead and
prepare corresponding requests.

Operational and
Administrative Support

·       
Develop
and maintain an efficient filing system for program communications, materials,
and health unit specific documents.

·       
Organize
regular team meetings and conference calls including the preparation and
distribution of documents and providing the necessary technical devices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management,
Business, Social Science, or other relevant field.

·       
At least
two (2) years of relevant professional experience in office administration.

How to Apply:

All qualified
applicants should hand deliver OR send via E-mail their complete applications
with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and
contact information for 3 professional references addressed to:

Snr. Human Resource
Officer,

University Research
Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services,

Plot 1 Bridge Lane,
Mpumudde Division,

P.O. Box 5053,
Jinja, Uganda

E-mail:
HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com

Deadline: 30^th December 2020

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