Jobs and Vacancies at UGANDA VIRUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

UGANDA VIRUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Job Title:  Administrative Assistant/ Logistician
 Job Location: Entebbe
Reports to Senior Administrator

Job Description
Assistant/Logistician will assist in the provision and delivery of administrative and logistical support services to the Program. The job holder will perform the stores function and assist in fleet and facilities management Specific functions: • Provide administrative support to staff and ongoing activities. • Assist in maintaining administrative systems and procedures • Assist in the management and maintenance of utilities, facilities and general program infrastructure • Updating monthly staff attendance register and generating time and effort reports • Assist with fleet management by drawing up periodic vehicle movement plans, monitoring fuel usage, routine service and maintenance and direct supervision of transport personnel • Make travel and hotel accommodation plans for staff and all Program visitors • Manage the stores through safe custody of all supplies, inspection and verification of all incoming materials, matching relevant documents, internal deliveries and maintaining adequate stocks, stock control and records. • Carry out any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience: 
• A Bachelors’ degree or higher diploma in management and administration • Professional certification in Stores Management & Logistics Management will be an added advantage. • Minimum of 2 years experience in administration, stores and logistics management. • Strong computer skills with knowledge of supplies/stock management software are an added advantage. • Effective communication and fluency in verbal and written English. • Proven supervisory skills • Positive personality with good interpersonal skills • Highly organized, with attention to detail and -self-motivated • Ability to generate timely reports and work on own initiative. Age: Not more than 35 years Start Date: As soon as possible Salary and allowances: The job has an attractive package based on qualifications and experience which will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to Apply
Written application along with academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae including day-time telephone contact numbers and names of three referees should be forwarded to: The Director Uganda Virus Research Institute P.O Box 49 Entebbe

Closing date: 20th December 2010