Job Advertisement: LOCUM ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (1 Position only)

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Locum Administration Officer to be based in Kampala to provide office and clerical services in an efficient and effective manner.

The Successful candidate will be reporting to the Administrative Manager.

Job description:

• Provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the IDRC head Office

• Receive, direct and relay telephone calls and messages to the right persons

• Direct IDRC staff members and the general public to the appropriate office

• In charge of delivering postal mail to the right persons. Keep a register of all incoming and outgoing mail and direct it to rightful staff

• Receive and date stamp all IDRC general correspondences

• Participate in the planning and preparation of meetings, workshops, and conference calls • Respond to public inquiries

• Receive cash and travel requests from staff and upload on DocuSign. Follow up on all the completed/fully signed documents and forward them to Finance for processing. • Supervise office cleaners and general cleanliness.

• Coordinating of transport needs for all staff in and around Kampala

• Maintain an up-to-date vehicle movement spreadsheets and field trips allocation

• Raise requests for office supplies and monitor usage and distribution

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration & Management, Tourism, International Business, Marketing, and any other related field.

• Previous hands-on experience as a Front desk officer/ admin officer with a 2-year’s work experience is an added advantage.

• Excellent communication, people, Interpersonal and Computer Skills especially Microsoft packages

• Experience working in a busy environment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

How to apply:

Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:

1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 4th November 2022.

2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.

3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.

4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER

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