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25.8.2015
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Project Manager
Group/Department: University of Global Health
Equity (UGHE)
Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda.
Organizational Profile:
The University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that will train
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. UGHE is an
initiative of Partners In Health, an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. PIH has operated alongside public sectors in countries around the
world for over three decades, and over 10 years in Rwanda with its sister
organization Inshuti Mu Buzima and government partners. UGHE seeks individuals
committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
(UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that will train
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. UGHE is an
initiative of Partners In Health, an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. PIH has operated alongside public sectors in countries around the
world for over three decades, and over 10 years in Rwanda with its sister
organization Inshuti Mu Buzima and government partners. UGHE seeks individuals
committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
General Responsibilities: The Administrative
Assistant will be responsible for performing all administrative matters for the
UGHE office as needed. This person will play a key role in supporting the
scale-up of this university project.
Assistant will be responsible for performing all administrative matters for the
UGHE office as needed. This person will play a key role in supporting the
scale-up of this university project.
Responsibilities:
- Serving as the first point of contact for the UGHE office space
- Managing the office space, including monthly expenses
- Procuring and paying for office/administrative supplies
- Facilitating visas for UGHE staff and visitors
- Printing, distributing, organizing and drafting documents and
materials
- Organizing and managing academic and non-academic files
- Supporting event management including reservations/bookings
- Liaising with guests and visitors
- Triaging incoming requests, queries, phone calls, and invitations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, business
management, or related field
- Experienceworkingin an international NGO and/or academic
environment(s)
- Work experience in administrative, executive assistant, and/or
personal assistant role(s) in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize projects with high attention to
detail
- Experience processing financial transactions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and
Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an advantage
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, PowerPoint
- High level of organization and communication skills
- Availability to travel as needed and work irregular hours
- Commitment to social justice and health care equity
How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right
candidate for the above positions, please submit your Cover Letter and CV by
email to: recruitment@ughe.org
candidate for the above positions, please submit your Cover Letter and CV by
email to: recruitment@ughe.org
The deadline for submission of applications
is 25th August 2015.
is 25th August 2015.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interviews.
will be contacted for interviews.