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Job
Title:     Office
Assistant (OA PACT-005)

Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty
Station: 
Uganda

Reports
to: Finance and Administrative Assistant

About US:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute
(IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on
infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has six
operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,
Care and Treatment; Training, Global Health Security, Research and Laboratory
services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University- John
Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.

Job
Summary:  The Office
Assistant will provide support for general office operations, including
maintaining the office premises clean (including the compound).

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·      
Photocopying documents and materials

·      
Delivers and collects documents, supplies and paper
work as directed 

·       Keep office area clean and tidy 

·       Switch off electrical
appliances when not in use

·      
Maintain a clean compound

·      
Maintain the offices and rooms immaculately clean

·      
Perform work related errands as requested

·      
Maintain the offices and rooms immaculately clean

·      
Perform work related errands as requested

·      
And any other duties as may be reasonably assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·      
The ideal applicant should have UCE Certificate

·      
First aid certificate is added advantage

·      
At least three years experience in office management

·      
Excellent communication skills

·      
Ability to work within a team environment

·      
Computer skills including MS office or equivalent

·      
Internet skills including use of emails, group
messaging and data collection Numeracy and literacy skills

·      
Excellent skills in: work management and
prioritizing, verbal and written communication, problem solving ability, paying
attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, reliability and teamwork

How
to Apply:

All Candidates that meet the above criteria and have
what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including
details of email address, present position, current remuneration,
Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone
contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug
).

The Senior Human Resource Manager Infectious
Diseases Institute – IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University P. O. Box 22418, Kampala,
Uganda

Key
Notes:

·      
IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not
charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment
process

·      
Make sure that your application letter, CV and
certificates are attached as one document

·      
Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your
email

·      
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

·      
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification

Deadline:
31st January 2020

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