Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Manage inventory
  • The Facilities assistant will play a key role in tracking and managing inventory of supplies, equipment, and assets. This involves regularly checking inventory levels and ensuring all equipment is in good working order.
  • Oversee security
  • Working closely with the services and security team, the facilities assistant will help to ensure a safe and secure work environment. This includes assisting with safety protocols, key holder management, and monitoring access to the premise.
  • Coordinate maintenance work
  • He will supervise and coordinate maintenance work to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the premises. This includes overseeing repairs, and managing preventative maintenance tasks.
  • coordinating maintenance tasks to managing office space and supervising cleaning schedules.
  • liaising with external contractors and maintaining a solid rapport with staff members

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Uganda Advanced certificate (UACE)
• Certificate in store keeping
• Person Specification
• Working closely with the services and security team, the facilities assistant will help to ensure a safe and secure work environment. This includes assisting with safety protocols, key holder management, and monitoring access to the premise.
• Should be a Kalangala native.