Secretary Jobs at KNCV in Uganda

Job Title: Secretary/Receptionist

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) FULL TIME
About this Job:

Background: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is an international knowledge and expertise centre on tuberculosis based in the Netherlands. The organization is committed to reducing tuberculosis worldwide and works in over 30 countries. KNCV stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context through: policy development, technical assistance, advisory services, training programs, capacity building, as well as epidemiological and operational research.

In Uganda, KNGV is implementing TBCARE I, a 15 month USAID funded project. TBCAREI works in close collaboration with the National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP). TBCAREI will support the NTLP and TB control in Kampala. KNCV is seeking to recruit the following staff:

Position: Secretary/Receptionist

Reports to: Finance and Operations Manager

Duties and responsibilities

* Receiving and handling guests visiting KNCV offices
* Maintaining a customer-friendly reception area
* Operating and maintaining telephone switchboard
* Handling in-coming and out-going mails, messages and parcels
* Handling and maintenance of front office equipments
* Assisting finance and operations manager in making staff travel arrangements
* Any other duty that may be allocated by the supervisor from time to time

Requirement:

Minimum requirements

* Diploma in Business Administration/Management, Secretarial studies or any related field from a recognized institution.
* Additional training in customer care will be an advantage
* Demonstrates good understanding of front office management, and coordination of internal and external customers
* Must have good oral and written communication skills and possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
* Must have clear speech and be able to create good rapport with guests and be extremely courteous and friendly at all times
* Must be confident, eloquent and able to multi-task with good communication and public relations
* Computer skills including the use of MS Office
* At least two years experience in a busy working environment.


How to apply:

KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer To apply for these positions please send by email clearly indicating the job title applied for a cover letter and CV with names of three (3) references to: uganda@kncvtbc.nl on or before February 27, 2012.

Deadline: 27th February 2012