NGO Jobs in Uganda - Administrative Assistant at MRC/UVRI

NGO Jobs - Administrative Assistant at MRC/UVRI

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Organisation: The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Clinical Research Coordinator

About MRC/UVRI:

The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Virus

Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency). The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely renewal of Annual Practicing Licenses and registration certificates of researchers
• Ensure proper filing of study documents and receipts in properly labelled files
• Obtain clearance for manuscripts from UNHRO
• Render support with printing and assembling of documents for submission to the various regulatory bodies
• Keep a record of documents coming and leaving the office
• In charge of ensuring GCP of all personnel involved in research
• Archiving of completed studies documents
• Works closely with the CRC, ensure payments are made to the regulatory authorities in a timely manner.
• Provide administrative support as advised by the Communications and Engagement officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Administrative Assistant should preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years’ experience performing administrative duties
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised, flexible and dependable

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the subject line of the email.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Deadline: 29th May, 2015