Position Title: Office Administrative Assistant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive Volunteers/Visitors and put them in contact with appropriate person/department.
Receive incoming calls cheerfully and courteously and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
Take messages accurately and refer to person/department involved.
Keep written log of all messages, visitors, deliveries etc
Receive mail, packages etc and refer to designated locations.
Maintain an awareness of the location of personnel and activities of the Project so as to be able to make accurate referrals.
Maintenance of the reception area in a clean and professional manner.
Assist in preparation of meetings and trainings when requested.
Assist in up-dating the office notice board.
Assist MUWRP staff with photocopying services.
Ensure that Laboratory and clinic coats are cleaned and delivered on time.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisors.
Job requirement
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
A degree in humanitarian studies, or it’s equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years experience at the Front Desk.
Excellent telephone manners.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, sensitive to detail and self motivated.
High level of integrity
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
How to apply
Applications, including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and letters from two referees should be addressed to the;
The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
(MUWRP)
Plot 42, Nakasero Road
P.o Box 16524, Kampala
Not later than May 25, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
