About MUWRP:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.

Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will be responsible for facilities maintenance, stores and supplies activities as they relate to stores and logistics function in the administration department

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Stock and Supplies:
· The incumbent will maintain and update a filling system for all procurement and supply records in line with set departmental and administrative guidelines.
· Solicit for quotations for local purchases
· Render support in converting requisitions that have been approved into purchase orders especially for local supplies.
· Make outside deliveries and pick – ups when necessary.
· Implement logistical support process in the receipt and distribution of products in accordance with the set reporting guidelines.
· Technically support and assist the logistics supervisor on all issues related to the procurement procedures for goods, works and services.
· Render support in monitoring materials availability to avoid stock outs.
· Ensure safety of the project premises, assets and materials.
· The incumbent will receive requests for goods and services from user departments.
· Ensure that supplies are appropriately stored for easy identification and retrieval.
· Ensure appropriate stores documentation for receipt and release of materials: Supplies
· receiving reports, stores requisitions, delivery notes and records of the same.
2. Facilities Maintenance:
· Generator –ensure adequate fuel and maintenance
· Office, lab and clinic premises – to coordinate with cleaners and gardeners to ensure
· cleanliness and to recommend renovations when necessary
· Project house – to coordinate with housekeeper to ensure adequate food supplies, water flow,
· electrification, DSTV subscription and cleanliness of house and compound especially when
· visitors are expected.
· Ensure that all new staff are issued with Identity Cards.
· Motor Vehicles – to coordinate with drivers to ensure licensure and maintenance.
· Tag furniture and equipment with HMJF or MUWRP labels appropriately.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by administration.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant for the aforementioned vacancy should hold a Degree in Purchases and Supplies/ Procurement or related field from a recognized University.
· At least three years’ experience in stores and logistics environment.
· Excellent computer skills with knowledge of supplies/stock management software like Microsoft
· Dynamics is an added advantage.
· Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Ability to work independently and in a team.
· Fluency in both verbal and written English.

How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should download application forms, and attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic qualifications and Resume with three referees to: The Human Resource Administrator, Makerere University Walter Reed Project, Plot 42 Nakasero Road., P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 27th July 2015