The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research,
Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global
Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
DI wishes to recruit motivated and competent individuals to fill the vacancies below:

Job Title: 2 Office Assistant
Vacancy Code: OA X001
Classification: Full Time
Reporting: Finance and Administrative Assistant
Duty Station: Arua and Masindi

General Description:
The Office Assistant assists in providing support for general office operations, including maintaining the office premises clean (including the compound).

Main Duties:
• Photocopying documents and materials
• Delivers and collects documents, supplies and paper work as directed
• Keep office area clean and tidy
• Switch off electrical appliances when not in use
• Maintain a clean compound
• Maintain the offices and rooms immaculately clean

• Perform work related errands as requested
• And any other duties as may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications:
• UCE Certificate
• First aid certificate is added advantage.

Working Experience and skills
• Minimum of three years’ office management experience
• Competent computer skills including MS office or equivalent
• Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Good/Excellent skills in: work management and prioritizing, verbal and written communication, problem solving ability, paying attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility, reliability and teamwork

Method of Application

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in this position should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration,
Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 20th, September 2021. Please follow this link
https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms to apply for the position above.

Key Notes:
• IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one PDF document.
• Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
• Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences,
Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda