Personal Assistant Of The PI job at Makerere University School of Public Health
About the Organization
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the four Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University. Established, in 1922, Makerere University is one of the oldest Universities in Africa and is currently ranked the 2nd best in research in Africa. It was the first university in East Africa to offer degrees in public health and it remains the leading School of Public Health in the region.
MakSPH conducts research and provides consultation services to the Government of Uganda and various national and international health organizations as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies involved in health.
It has four major departments of
Health Policy, Planning and Management
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Disease Control and Environmental Health
Community Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Job Description
Makerere University School of Public Health through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in collaboration with Windsor laboratory Uganda Limited received funding from the Ministry of Science, technology and Innovations (STI/OP) to conduct an observation study titled Vitamin D as a therapy for chronic conditions: Covid-19, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Covid-19 and Malaria. The study will also offer training and mentorship sessions to selected medical doctors, nutrition scientists, laboratory technicians and clinical officers to equip them with knowledge about Vitamin D therapy, testing and diet supplementation
JOB DESCRIPTION
To support the activities of the pi, act as a primary point of contact for both internal and external clients/customers on all matters pertaining to the office and assist in communicating with them. Research, prioritize and follow up on multiple issues and concerns addressed to the pi
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Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of initial contact on any matter directed to the office of the pi and independently research
Prioritise incoming issues and determine appropriate course of action and independently formulate and disseminate written responses as appropriate
Assist the pi in gathering, investigating, researching, analysing and/or studying information that may be required by both internal and external stakeholders.
Co-ordinate and/or assist with establishing or recommending budget allocations for the office and review revised final budgets as specifically assigned.
Oversee and coordinate the day to day activities of the office and implementation of effective operating policies, procedures and systems
Provide assistance in understanding and interpretations of government policies and procedures as appropriate and ensure that the office operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards.
Oversee the planning, co-ordination of special key events for the office of the pi
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
PERSONAL ASSISTANT OF THE PI: a minimum of a diploma in business administration, secretarial studies, human resources or related discipline from a reputable institution
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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