Program/Administrative Assistant – University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Job: Program/Administrative Assistant (Fresher USAID Project Jobs)

Organization: University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor (with operational supervision of Regional Manager)

About US:

University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.

About USAID Project:

University Research Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in East Central Uganda Activity (USAID’s RHITES EC). The purpose of this project is to support the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated investment in regional health, HIV/AIDS and nutrition assistance. This five-year activity targets 12 districts in East-Central Uganda with an estimated total population of 4.1 million through a district-based integrated package of quality health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and child development services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support (Trainings/Workshops/Events)

• Prepare invitations for trainings/workshops/events and follow-up with participants as needed.
• Support preparation of materials and logistics for outside trainings/workshops/events.
• Develop checklist for required training materials and equipment with technical lead and prepare corresponding requests.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for program communications, materials, and health unit specific documents.
• Organize regular team meetings and conference calls including the preparation and distribution of documents and providing the necessary technical devices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management, Business, Social Science, or other relevant field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in office administration.

How to Apply:

All qualified applicants should hand deliver OR send via E-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references addressed to:

Snr. Human Resource Officer,

University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services,

Plot 1 Bridge Lane, Mpumudde Division,

P.O. Box 5053, Jinja, Uganda

E-mail: HR-RHITES-EC@urc-chs.com

Deadline: 30^th December 2020