Tuesday 14 February 2012

Secretary/Receptionist Jobs at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV)

Job Title: Secretary/Receptionist


About this Job:

Background: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is an international knowledge and expertise centre on tuberculosis based in the Netherlands. The organization is committed to reducing tuberculosis worldwide and works in over 30 countries. KNCV stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context through: policy development, technical assistance, advisory services, training programs, capacity building, as well as epidemiological and operational research.

In Uganda, KNGV is implementing TBCARE I, a 15 month USAID funded project. TBCAREI works in close collaboration with the National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP). TBCAREI will support the NTLP and TB control in Kampala. KNCV is seeking to recruit the following staff:

Position: Secretary/Receptionist

Reports to: Finance and Operations Manager

Duties and responsibilities
 Receiving and handling guests visiting KNCV offices
 Maintaining a customer-friendly reception area
 Operating and maintaining telephone switchboard
 Handling in-coming and out-going mails, messages and parcels
 Handling and maintenance of front office equipments
 Assisting finance and operations manager in making staff travel arrangements
 Any other duty that may be allocated by the supervisor from time to time


Requirement:

Minimum requirements
 Diploma in Business Administration/Management, Secretarial studies or any related field from a recognized institution.
 Additional training in customer care will be an advantage
 Demonstrates good understanding of front office management, and coordination of internal and external customers
 Must have good oral and written communication skills and possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
 Must have clear speech and be able to create good rapport with guests and be extremely courteous and friendly at all times
 Must be confident, eloquent and able to multi-task with good communication and public relations
 Computer skills including the use of MS Office
 At least two years experience in a busy working environment.


Salary:
- USD/month

How to apply:

KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer To apply for these positions please send by email clearly indicating the job title applied for a cover letter and CV with names of three (3) references to: uganda@kncvtbc.nl on or before February 27, 2012. For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and TBCARE I, visit; www.kncvtbc.nl and www.TBCTA.org.