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.