Sanitary Officer (2 O’ Level Jobs) – Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Job Title:  Sanitary Officer (2 O’ Level Jobs) 

Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Duty Station: Luweero and Nakasongola, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research Organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, healthcare and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza- like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also epidemiological, basic and implementation research in HIV treatment, care and prevention programs in the Districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean floors by sweeping and mopping.
• Dust, damp wipe, wash, or polish furniture, ledges, and windowsills.
• Maintain records of sundries and replenish consumable items like soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels if needed.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, and dispose of bio-waste twice a week.
• Monitor cleaning stock levels and report low stock levels to the supervisor.
• Keep storage areas tidy and organized.
• Provide support to study participants by offering chairs, snacks, and drinks as requested.
• Report any required repairs to the supervisor.
• Handle cleaning solutions appropriately, including mixing and disposal.
• Apply insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
• Assist in loading and unloading supplies and equipment when necessary.
• Make weekly requests/refills for sanitary supplies and drinking water.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• At least an ‘O’ Level Certificate
• Physical and mental fitness
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Time Management
• Follow Safety and Health standards.

Personal Attributes & Physical Ability:

• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• High level of responsibility in handling project property
• Communicate efficiently.
• Willingness to put in extra time and effort when required is essential.
• Willingness to be trained in the Standard Operating procedures of jurisdiction.
• Must have a recommendation letter from a MUWRP staff or acceptable responsible person.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Note:

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their daytime telephone contacts and email addresses.
• Please specify location preference location
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 9th July 2024

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