Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Amref Health Africa is an international African organization founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programs in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Amref Health Africa in Uganda is seeking to hire Qualified, Competent, and Vibrant Ugandan Nationals to fill the following position.

Job Summary:
The Office Assistant will be responsible for safeguarding Amref Health Africa's office properties and provide administrative support to all departments in accordance with Amref Health Africa policies and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Plan for the purchase and delivery of office consumables in collaboration with the Administrative Assistant
2. Deliver official mails, messages, memos, and documents to respective destinations and ensure they are signed for or acknowledged by the recipient in line with departmental mission and HR policy.
3. Monitor and provide proper maintenance of office equipment (excluding computers, accessories and fax) in line with Amref Health Africa office maintenance procedures.
4. Photocopy or scan where necessary as support function to the different organization departments in accordance with the Amref Health Africa policies.
5. Type and file correspondences/letters and reports from written manuscripts for different officers in line with Amref Health Africa office maintenance procedures
6. Clean and maintain Amref Health Africa office premises in a clean, tidy and hygienic environment and as well as the kitchen in line with Amref Health Africa office maintenance procedures.
7. Monitor and follow-up payments for office utilities essential for the day to day operations of the organization in line with Amref Health Africa office maintenance procedures.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
1. The applicant must hold an O’ Level Certificate
2. Possession of a Certificate in Office Practice & Management will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of three years’ working experience, in an NGO environment or a recognized institution.
4. Good communications skills — interpersonal, written and verbal.
5. Good computer knowledge.
6. Highly innovative and flexible person.
7. Ability to work as team player in a stressful working environment
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
9. Good team work and excellent interpersonal skills
10. Written and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
11. A high level of integrity is required.
12. Team player, work under minimum supervision and demonstrate high integrity.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure

Please visit our website https://bit.ly/3kugcgs to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include an updated CV including three work related referees and a cover letter addressed to the Human Resource Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda.
The closing date for submitting applications is March 8th,2023. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Residents of Arua are encouraged to apply.
Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.


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