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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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Graduate trainee - Administrative Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Institute
Infectious Diseases Institute
The ACE is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic recent graduate to join us as an administrative assistant. This graduate trainee position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in science administration. The role at the ACE requires an individual with strong communication skills and a keen ability to leverage technology effectively.
The ideal candidate should possess a background in either technology/science or journalism/communication, with an intention to pursue a science administration career. The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively to support various functions within the ACE. Key responsibilities include coordinating student activities, assisting with event planning and communications, managing social media platforms, and providing general administrative support.
Coordinating MSC/PhD Bioinformatics students and Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Immunology and Molecular Biology department.
Work together with the administrative officer to organize meetings and events at ACE
Work together with administrative officer in preparing ACE project powerpoint presentations, newsletters, ACE one-pagers
Maintaining and updating ACE social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter) and website
Writing meeting minutes
Provide general support to visitors
Support and coordinate grant writing teams
Any other duties assigned by Center Director and Deputy Director
Should be a recent graduate between 2023 and 2024
Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate with ACE collaborators, fellow employees, interns and other stakeholders
Being proficient in using technology e.g MS Office suite (MS word, powerpoint, excel) social media platforms, Artificial Intelligence assistants, collaborative platforms
Personal initiative
Having the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Having a willingness to learn
Good planning skills
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