Records Assistant(Makerere University Kampala)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:   Records Assistant
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Job location:  Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st December 2013  
Reports to: Director Human Resources and College Principal

About MUK:
Established in 1922 as a humble technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. In January of that year, the school, which was later renamed Uganda Technical College, opened its doors to 14 day students who began studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics. The College soon began offering various other courses in Medical Care, Agriculture , Veterinary Sciences and Teacher Training. It expanded over the years to become a Center for Higher Education in East Africa in 1935. In 1937, the College started developing into an institution of higher education, offering post-school certificate courses. In 1949, it became a University College affiliated to the University College of London, offering courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Officer will implement, maintain and update programs, procedures and Strategies for the College in line with Human Resources Policies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•     Entering data as instructed
•     Data/file as required
•     Maintenance of file transit registers
•     Data collection as required
•     Perform any other specific duties related to records and information as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should hold a Diploma in Records Management or Equivalent
•     At least a year’s experience in Records and Information Management
•     Computer literacy skills;
•     Good interpersonal communication skills;
•     Data entry skills
•     Attention to detail
•     High sense of accuracy
•     Capacity to work with minimal supervision

Age: Less than 50 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancies above. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Appointments Board Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala. Uganda