Job Title: Project Assistant/Coordinator
Organisation: Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakSPH)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Government of Uganda through MakRIF has provided funding for a project, Using the Internet to Incentivize Healthy Lifestyle Choices in Uganda. The aim of the project is to inform, educate and communicate about NCDs through the medium of a website which will provide well-researched, unbiased evidence-based information to motivate, empower and support readers to make healthy lifestyle choices targeting healthy weight, healthy eating, fitness and generally healthy lifestyle, to prevent NCDs.
Job Summary: The project is seeking a part-time Project Assistant/Coordinator to support project activities including a research study.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support
- File and manage records of all information related to the project
- Coordinate project activities and track progress of project activities
- Handle logistics related to the project
- Support event organisation
- Document/take minutes at meetings and other activities
- Research assistant
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the website by tracking users and through the pre-post survey
- Data analysis
- Report writing/presentation
- Support the Core Team in the management of the website
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should be registered for Masters in Applied Human Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. iii. Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills; blogging and social media (Twitter, Facebook) an added advantage
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should an application letter which reflects your motivation for the position, and your CV to; Dr Rhona Baingana: [email protected] and copy Dr Hedwig Acham: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday 11 February 2022 by 5 pm
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