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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full time
Job Responsibilities
- Provide logistics support for program training and field activities
- Support the Administrator in compiling periodic program reports and updates.
- Support the program office in a variety of Administrative, financial and operational duties
- Performs a variety of routine to moderately skilled clerical support functions, including word processing, data entry, financial management, and other related duties as assigned;
- Works with Administrator to prepare and reconcile travel and operational expenses for program staff, residents and NSTOPers field activities related to polio response. Ensure payments are made timely and vouchers for reimbursement are accurate;
- Support Administrator in coordinating travel plans for program staff, residents and NSTOPers assigned to polio response activities;
- Support in maintaining field reports from residents and graduates assigned to polio response activities.
- May receive and process information of a confidential nature; ensures such information is maintained in strict confidentiality;
- Keep appointment book accurately filled in with name, phone number and exact procedures;
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- First University Degree in Social Science fields
- At least one year experience
Knowledge Requirements
- Language Proficiency: Working knowledge of English Language to be able to communicate with staff in the course of his/her work
- Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities
- Job Knowledge: Proven knowledge of modem office procedures
- Skills and Abilities: Ms Word, Ms Excel.
Application Closing Date
24th April, 2015
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected]
Note: Only short-listed ppIicants will be contacted.