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Job Title:
Executive Assistant Operations
Employer:
Smart Applications International Limited
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 18 June 2024

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Executive Assistant Operations job at Smart Applications International Limited | Apply Now

Jinja, Uganda

Smart Applications International Ltd is a leading technology solutions provider with a mission to simplify access to healthcare and financial services through innovative smart card and biometric systems. Established in 2004, the company has grown steadily, earning a strong reputation across Africa for revolutionizing health insurance administration with secure, efficient, and user-friendly platforms. Known for its professionalism, integrity, and client-centric approach, Smart Applications fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers employees through continuous learning, innovation, and impactful work.

The company offers a range of job opportunities across multiple African countries with flexible work arrangements, fostering both personal and professional growth. With operations in over 10 countries and serving millions of users, the company blends innovation with robust technology, enabling seamless healthcare access and data management. Driven by core values of innovation, integrity, accountability, and excellence, Smart Applications is also committed to giving back to the community through CSR initiatives focused on digital literacy, health awareness, and community development. For more information, visit their website at www.smartapplicationsgroup.com.

Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Executive Assistant Operations job at Smart Applications International Limited

Full-time

Deadline: 

18 Jun 2024

Executive Assistant Operations job at Smart Applications International Limited

Smart Applications International Limited

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To provide high-level administrative support, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the Country Manager's office and supporting the finance function.
Smart Applications International (Uganda) Ltd has strategically diversified to providing a robust Healthcare Facility Information Management system in line with our purpose of creating a healthy society of people through easy, fast and secure access to healthcare services. The Executive Assistant Operations provides vital administrative support to the Country Manager. This role involves coordinating meetings, managing programs, overseeing office operations, and assisting with finance tasks

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Administrative Support:

  • Manage the Country Manager's calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings

  • Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.

  • Handle Travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries

  • Organize and maintain files and records, ensuring confidentiality and security.

  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls.

  • Manage Supplier Contracts, Provider Contracts and Customer Contracts

  • Receiving visitors and directing them to the right departments.

  • Organize and schedule appointments.

  • Order office supplies and reach new deals with suppliers.

  • Coordinating all the departments' needs and having them escalated.

  • Support HR in recruitment process.

  • Receiving and dispatching documents and contracts.


Meeting Coordination:

  • Manage SmartHealth+ implementation project from start to go live, within the agreed project period.

  • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of meeting materials.

  • Manage and handle all executive engagements meeting including meetings with customers


Project Management:

  • Assist the Country Manager in planning and executing various projects.

  • Track project timelines and milestones, ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Provide research and support for special projects as needed.

  • Act as a point of contact between the Country Manager and employees, clients, and external partners.

  • Handle inquiries and requests, ensuring appropriate responses and follow-ups.

  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across different departments


Office Management:

  • Ensure the executive office is well-organized and operates efficiently.

  • Manage office supplies, equipment, and other resources.

  • Coordinate with facilities management for office maintenance and improvements.

  • Ensure security of office by limiting access to office premises by non-staff.


Finance Support:

  • Liase with all departments regarding weekly petty cash request and dispatch accordingly.

  • Maintaining proper filling system for incoming and outgoing invoices.

  • Performing weekly stock take and coordinating all the stock purchases.

  • Support finance department in weekly debt collection.

  • Management and updating of asset register.

  • Support finance with Audit.

  • Preparing supplier payments and seeking approval of the same.

  • Assist finance in handling customer and supplier requests including reconciliations of accounts and sharing statements accordingly.

  • Engage in monthly billing of customers.

Executive Assistant Operations job at Smart Applications International Limited

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  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or similar role.


Skills, knowledge, and abilities

  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

  • Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letter and detailed CV to cvs.ug@smartapplicationsgroup.com indicating the position on the subject line.
Smart Applications International Limited is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection as per the Kenya data protection law of 2019.
By providing us with your data, you hereby agree to Smart’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy available at https://smartapplicationsgroup.com/kenya/privacy

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