Administrative Assistant job at Uganda Cancer Society
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-May-27
Location: Kampala
Administrative Assistant 2026-05-27T09:05:17+00:00 Uganda Cancer Society https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3989/logo/Uganda%20Cancer%20Society.png https://www.ugandacancersociety.org/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit 2026-05-31T17:00:00+00:00 8 Uganda Cancer Society (UCS) is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to provide general office support. The successful candidate will report to the Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) and is expected to uphold UCSâs policies and workplace culture at all times. Key Responsibilities: - Greet visitors in person or by phone, answering or directing inquiries.
- Provide information regarding UCSâs work and personnel availability.
- Assist in scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments.
- Update employee attendance and maintain visitor records.
- Take and file minutes of meetings.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Manage and order office supplies and equipment.
- Support the delivery of letters and correspondence.
- Support all UCS staff in the different departments.
- Assist in field operations of the Secretariat in coordination with UCS members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Diploma in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial Studies.
- General knowledge and experience in the cancer sector is an added advantage.
- Membership in UCS is an added advantage.
Experience: - Minimum of 1 year of work experience in general office or program support.
Competencies/Personal Attributes: - Sensitivity to diversity in a busy work environment.
- Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Greet visitors in person or by phone, answering or directing inquiries.
- Provide information regarding UCSâs work and personnel availability.
- Assist in scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments.
- Update employee attendance and maintain visitor records.
- Take and file minutes of meetings.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Manage and order office supplies and equipment.
- Support the delivery of letters and correspondence.
- Support all UCS staff in the different departments.
- Assist in field operations of the Secretariat in coordination with UCS members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong coordination skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Diploma in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial Studies.
- General knowledge and experience in the cancer sector is an added advantage.
- Membership in UCS is an added advantage.
JOB-6a16b3cd14be2 Vacancy title: Administrative Assistant Jobs at: Uganda Cancer Society Deadline of this Job: Sunday, May 31 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Cancer Society (UCS) is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to provide general office support. The successful candidate will report to the Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) and is expected to uphold UCSâs policies and workplace culture at all times. Key Responsibilities: - Greet visitors in person or by phone, answering or directing inquiries.
- Provide information regarding UCSâs work and personnel availability.
- Assist in scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments.
- Update employee attendance and maintain visitor records.
- Take and file minutes of meetings.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Manage and order office supplies and equipment.
- Support the delivery of letters and correspondence.
- Support all UCS staff in the different departments.
- Assist in field operations of the Secretariat in coordination with UCS members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Diploma in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial Studies.
- General knowledge and experience in the cancer sector is an added advantage.
- Membership in UCS is an added advantage.
Experience: - Minimum of 1 year of work experience in general office or program support.
Competencies/Personal Attributes: - Sensitivity to diversity in a busy work environment.
- Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? ugandacancersociety.org&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Sunday,%20May%2031%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Interested candidates should send their resumes and application letters addressed to the Executive Director. Please include the position being applied for in the subject line. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on 31st May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
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