Office Manager Non-profit Jobs – Management Sciences for Health (MSH)



Job Title:       Office Manager
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Job ID: 13-9102
About MSH:
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization
composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over
50 countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the
world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge
and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping
managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management
systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Job Summary: The Office Manager will mainly be responsible for
overseeing facilities and office operations. The incumbent works to ensure a
safe, clean, workplace; managing all general office services and supplies,
inventory management. From time to time s/he will be called upon to assist with
meeting and workshop logistics. S/he ensures that the department operates as a
cohesive, unit providing high-quality service to the project within the
framework of local laws, MSH policies and standard operating procedures, and
donor requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Facilities Services:
  • Regularly carry out and monitor office and
    administrative activities to ensure smooth support is provided, and in
    accordance with defined procedures and processes.
  • Manage building and generator maintenance,
    and general office security.
  • Ensure staff safety including fire and safety
    checks and plans; arrange emergency drills and practice evacuation;
    respond to office emergencies appropriately.
  • The incumbent will identify any office
    repairs needed and coordinate proper repair work, including fumigation
  • Manage cleaning and security vendor
    agreements and relationships to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Update and maintain office files, ensures
    that all correspondence are properly copied and filed in accordance with
    filling system and records retention policy.
  • Ensure office supplies are procured timely
    and stocks properly monitored; that payments to office service providers
    and vendors are processed timely in order to avoid service interruptions
  • Ensure all office facilities functions are
    supervised accordingly including reception, cleaners and guards.
  • Ensure the yard is kept in good state of
    maintenance at all times
  • The jobholder will support HR as delegated to
    ensure job requisitions, interview planning are handled properly as well
    as managing project staff orientation process.
  • Assist in welcoming visitors and orientation
    of new employees, setting up work space and addressing any issues that
    arise
  • Working with the leadership team, plan
    periodic staff and other meetings
2. Asset, Property and
Inventory Management:
  • In charge of property management and office
    inventory; ensuring that complete record of assets, equipment and
    inventories (asset register) are maintained in accordance with MSH
    policies and donor regulations. Ensure assets are allocated and signed for
    properly as well as perform periodic asset verification.
  • Carry out inventory reviews and update
    inventory tracking records and reports quarterly
  • Manage system to ensure safe keeping and
    usage of all in-country property under MSH stewardship, including proper insurance
    of assets.
  • Assist with coordinating inventory
    dispositions as approved.
  • Ensure equipment is available and serviced
    regularly
  • Ensure that adequate security and oversight
    is in place to safeguard all assets on the premises.
  • Assist in the coordination of any insurance
    claims for damaged, lost, stolen property.
3. Stores and Stock
Management:
  • Oversee management of Stores for office
    consumables, program supplies including monitoring stock levels and
    ascertaining re-order levels .
  • Inspect goods at receipt, including issuing
    GRVs and recording receipts in stock cards.. This includes ensuring that
    goods are not damaged at the time of receipt, and that everything ordered
    is present and accounted for.
  • Keep track of movement of the items in and
    out of the stores and to the final destination(s).
  • Ensure the availability of adequate amount of
    supplies and materials regularly required for smooth operation of project
    activities.
  • Coordinate with Procurement Unit to assist in
    the procurement of goods and services when stocks run low
  • Maintaining an inventory tracker for items
    tagged and labeled in the stores, ensuring that items do not leave the
    stores until they have been tagged and labeled accordingly.
  • Ensure the safety and security of the stock,
    ensuring that there are adequate security systems in place to guard
    against theft, fire or any form of destruction.
  • Capture data and update stock orders in a
    computerized inventory system; prepare monthly stock reports for review by
    the Director, Finance and Operations.
  • Overseeing and supervising staff who maybe
    requested to support your area of implementation.
4. Meeting Space and
Workshop Logistics:
  • Maintain calendar for booking office
    boardrooms, and ensure setup for meetings is provided timely (tea, meals,
    supplies, phone, etc.)
  • Offer support in arranging and planning of
    internal events and conferences (holiday parties, team building events,
    etc.)
  • Assist with bookings for project specific
    workshops and events as needed; identify external venues, caterers,
    transporters, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Office Manager should preferably hold a Degree
    in Administration or equivalent
  • A minimum of three years of administrative
    experience.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and
    written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated
    ability to interact professionally with diverse clients and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated competence to assess priorities
    and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and
    meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to work independently, take
    initiative and learn complex procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience with managing an
    office and ability to work as an effective team player
  • Working knowledge of donor regulations
    preferred.
  • Computer skills in word processing, database,
    presentation, and spreadsheet applications; Microsoft Office preferred,
    along with ability to learn new software packages.
  • Good supervisory and conflict resolution
    skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the Management
Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply
Online by clicking on the link below.
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