USAID Project Jobs – Administrative Assistant – Program Support at University Research Co LLC

Organisation: University Research Co LLC
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About URC:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected referral and general hospitals. URC is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions based in Kampala at SUSTAIN offices (unless stated otherwise):
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant for Program Support will work under the direction of the Director of Operations to support coordination and implementation of project activities, including on-site mentorship support to hospitals, trainings and workshops, and hospital-based activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops, and meetings, including identification of venue, distribution of invitations, preparation of materials
·         Arrange all project transport needs for workshops, meetings and site visits
·         Maintain the project library, setting up new files as necessary and ensuring that documents are filed appropriately on a regular basis
·         Under the direction of the Director of Operations, provide administrative support for hospital-based activities, including coordination of outreaches, facilitation of volunteers, completion of required documentation for activities.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business Administration.
·         Minimum of 2 years of project administrative support experience, preferred experience with USAID-funded programs
·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
·         Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references & indicate the position your applying for in the subject line through our website;www.urc-chs.com/job_listings  addressed to:
University Research Co., LLC –
Centre for Human Services, SUSTAIN Project,
Kampala, UGANDA.
Deadline: 11th March 2013
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