US CDC Project Logistics Assistant Jobs – Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

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Job Title:        Logistics Assistant  
Organisation: Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Uganda
Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is one of the constituent research institutions
under the Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO). UVRI’s mission
is to carry out scientific investigations concerning communicable diseases of
public health importance and to advise the Uganda government on strategies for
their control and prevention.
About ICAP Project:
Uganda
Virus Research Institute has signed a MoU with the International Center for
AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) of Columbia University to conduct a
national Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) in Uganda. This survey
will provide critical information on the state of the HIV epidemic in Uganda
and help shape policies and programs to address the epidemic.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • The Logistics Assistant will be in charge of
    the day-to-day coordination of administrative activities like transport
    and management of the stores stock to ensure safe custody and full
    documentation.
  • Send timely responses to all requests for
    supplies and transport
  • Work in liaison with the Senior Accountant,
    Grants Manager, Grants Assistant and UPHIA team lead.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on
    transport and stores.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
    in Business Administration, 
    Logistics, or Stores Management from a recognizable university
  • A minimum of three to five years’ experience
  • Computer literacy i.e. well versed with all
    basic computer applications like (MS office excel, word and power point)
How to Apply:  
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, updated CVs,
including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with
e-mail and phone numbers to the address below;
The
Director,
Uganda
Virus Research Institute
P.O.
Box 49 Entebbe. Uganda
Or
hand deliver to the office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
Deadline: Wednesday 8th June 2016 by 5pm
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