Head Administration at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public health-agencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with operations in more than 16 countries.

AFENET seeks to fill position of Head Administration which is based at the Secretariat in Kampala-Uganda with a competent person to support her operations and prevail over the administration function of the organization.

We are recruiting to fill position of

Job Title: Head Administration

Location: Kampala-Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing people and performance
• In charge of the operations support function and services to the Organization’s programs and projects.
• Coordinate the Human Resource function of the Organization.
• In consultation with the country offices, coordinate the budget process, and program work plan implementation;
• Provide advice to management on appropriate Property Development plans.
• Coordinating AFENET biennial conferences and other meetings/conferences

Key Competencies:

• Building staff competence, Creating an environment of creativity and innovation, Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication and good Client Relationship
• Improving Results, Challenging the ‘Status Quo’, Solving Problems and Encouraging Creativity.
• Good understanding of social security and employees’ insurance requirements of Uganda and other African countries

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters' Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration and or Management with proven experience in Administration and people management at senior level.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in similar duties.
• Membership to Professional organizations and certification is added advantage.
• Excellence in relevant Ms. Office computer applications
• Ability to speak French and or Portuguese is an added advantage

Remuneration

• Competitive based on qualification and experience.
• Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to:

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to the "Administration and HR Office" at: [email protected]

Note: ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.