Kabale University is a Public University pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 36 of 16th July 2015 under The Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001 (as amended). Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following posts that exist at Kabale University.

JOB TITLE:           SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/ GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Re advertised)

Salary Scale:           M6.1

No of Posts :          01

Serial. No.:         EXT AD 25/3/2022

Responsible to:          Deputy University Secretary

Responsible for:           Administrative Officer/ General Administration

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To support the coordination and supervise the provision of efficient and reliable administrative support services to the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets and provides guidance in the implementation of University administrative policies, regulations and procedures.
• Assists the Deputy University Secretary/ Administration and Council Affairs; in managing protocol affairs of visiting dignitaries or guests to the University.
• Takes, prepares and circulates minutes of management meetings as assigned.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of service providers for outsourced administrative services to the University.
• Manages travel arrangements for senior staff of the University.
• Coordinates the procurement, provision, proper use and maintenance of common user facilities and services.
• Participates in the organization of university events and ceremonies.
• Supervises support staff deployed to Finance and Administration.
• Prepares speeches as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS  

• Should have a Masters in Either Public Policy and Administration; Business Administration; Law or Development Studies.
• Should possess Administrative Officer’s Law Course Certificate
• Should have at least five (5) years’ experience in administration from a reputable institution, two (2) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
• Should be a person of high integrity
• Should have good leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Should be computer literate.

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number to the address below, including an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certified Transcripts and Certificates, Postal and Telephone Contacts, Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees:

Applications should reach the University through the following address

University Secretary,
Kabale University,
Kikungiri Campus,
P.O Box 317,
Kabale.

OR

Kabale University Kampala Liaison Office,
3rd Floor, Reev House, Plot 515,
Bombo Road, Wandegeya -Kampala.

Note:

• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants shall be subjected to background check.

Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization