Admin Careers – Executive Assistant – A Global Healthcare Public Foundation (AGHPF)
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Organisation: A Global Healthcare Public Foundation (AGHPF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
A Global Healthcare Public Foundation (AGHPF) is the premier non-profit organization that works to strengthen laboratory quality management systems leading to improved quality testing and accreditation of laboratories to internationally recognized standards. AGHPF works internationally providing technical assistance to develop effective diagnostic, research and public health laboratory systems and expand access to quality diagnostic testing services. A GHPF is a nonprofit dedicated to improving lives of children; women, men and their communities by enabling them reach their full health potential by providing humanitarian assistance to desperately needy people and communities most affected by HIV/AIDS.
Job Summary: The Executive Assistant will provide executive, administrative, and development support to the Project Director. He/She will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external correspondences and appointment regarding the Project Director as well as provide support to the senior management team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage schedules for the Project Director.
- Ensure that all travel details and logistics for Directors are managed properly
- Work closely with senior management and management team to schedule meetings and preparing materials.
- Compile and organize expense reports, prepare time sheets and track time off, and handle procurement items for the Project Director.
- Support the Project Director by reading and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information and initiating communication.
- Ensure that meeting information, agendas, and supporting material are available for all meetings.
- Maintain a filing system for the Project Director, for paper and electronic documents and other important information.
- Manages and prioritizes correspondence, incoming calls, phone messages, emails and mail and handles visitors with eloquence and professionalism.
- Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Project Directors office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
- Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature and determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, social sciences or a related discipline
- Five years of experience in providing administrative support to Executives and/or Senior Management teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
- A proven ability to act with discretion and diplomacy is essential.
- Excellent written and spoken English, including drafting and editing skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs to hr@aglobalhf.org. Address to:
A Global Healthcare Public Foundation
Plot 12 Makindu Lane, Kololo
P.O Box 7504, Kampala
Uganda East Africa
Deadline: Thursday, 12th July, 2018
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