About US:
Center for Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD) is an indigenous, non-profit, research and advocacy organization, whose vision is “To realize social justice in public health systems.” CEHURD works with public, private and civil society organisations to ensure that public health laws are used as principle tools for the promotion and protection of public health of the vulnerable populations in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistant will carry out a wide range of administrative tasks for the effective and efficient operations of CEHURD.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer timely administrative support to ensure that CEHURD operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
Manage all aspects of publication orders including inventory and maintenance of inventory
Render support in bookkeeping/accounting functions as appropriate
Support in developing and instituting methods for quality control and accuracy in meetings, conferences and other databases
The Administrative Assistant will offer courteous receptionist services
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Administrative Assistant for CEHURD should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, Office Management or Business Administration majoring in Management
Attained formal training in office procedures and use of office equipment.
A minimum of three years of administrative support experience in a busy environment, preferably with an NGO.
The Administrative Assistant should have working knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures
Possess the ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing; and pleasant telephone manner
Computer literacy skills; specifically the ability to operate spreadsheet, word processing and desktop publishing programs
Possess the ability to be proactive, prioritize, multitask, and perform efficiently and effectively with individuals in a fast paced working environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Keen attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation)
Warm personality with a good sense of humor.
How to Apply:
All ideal candidates for this position should submit your curriculum vitae, copies of your academic documents and a cover letter in a sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope” to:
The Executive Director Center for Health, Human Rights and Development Plot 833, Old Kiira Road, Ntinda P.O. Box 16617, Wandegeya Kampala – Uganda, OR
Email to: info@cehurd.org clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: 31st July, 2015 by 12:00 noon