AFENET Non-profit Jobs – Head Administration

Organisation: African
Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About AFENET:
The African Field Epidemiology
Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in
2005 with a mission to improve
human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology
and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-
Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other
public health agencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with
operations in more than 16 countries.
Job Summary: The AFENET
Head of Administration will be responsible for supporting the operations and
prevail over the administration function of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Managing
    people and performance
  • Responsible
    for operations support and services function to the various current and
    upcoming organization’s local and country programs and projects.
  • In
    charge of the coordination of the Human Resource function for the
    Organization.
  • Work
    closely with the country offices, coordinate the administration budget
    process, and program work plan implementation;
  • Offer
    guidance to management on appropriate Property Development plans.
  • Coordinating
    AFENET biennial conferences and support other regional and network
    meetings/conferences
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    candidate should hold a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration, Human
    Resource management, and or Management with proven experience in
    Administration and people management at senior level.
  • Five
    or more years’ of post graduate experience in similar responsibilities.
  • Membership
    to Professional organizations and certification is added advantage.
  • Computer
    literacy skills i.e. proficiency in the use of relevant Microsoft Office
    computer applications
  • Building
    staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation,
    promoting enabling environment for open communication and good client
    relationship.
  • Development
    and advocacy of viable strategic plans and concepts for Improving
    organizational performance results, Challenging the ‘Status Quo’, Solving
    Problems and Encouraging Creativity.
  • Proven
    excellence at planning, organizing and monitoring and must exhibit high
    level of analytical skills.
  • Good
    working knowledge and understanding of global social security, knowledge
    of procurement and supply processes and employee insurance requirements.
  • Ability
    to speak French and or Portuguese is an added advantage
Remuneration:
Competitive based on qualification and experience.
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their updated resumes, application letters,
and relevant documentation to: AFENET Country Program Directors and to the Administration
and HR Office email to; sec@afenet.net
Deadline: November 24, 2014

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