Not for Profit Careers - Project Assistant at Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH)
Organisation: Benedictine Eye Hospital (BEH) Funding Source: Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust FundBenedictine Eye Hospital (BEH) is a Specialised Private Not-For-Profit Hospital of the Benedictine Fathers of Uganda offering high quality Eye Care Services and Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities. Benedictine Eye Hospital is implementing a five year project for the elimination of blinding trachoma. This project is funded by Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund through a number of partners including CBM, an international NGO committed to Building an Inclusive Society. Benedictine Eye Hospital will be implementing the project in the districts of Bugiri, Namayingo, Namutumba and supervising project operations in Nakapiripirit district on behalf of CBM. The aim of the project is to reduce the burden of Blinding Trachoma in these districts by at least 65%.Job Summary: The Project Assistant will oversee the Project Financial and Activity records and produce accurate and timely reports and also carry out the Project day-to-day administrative duties.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Manage Project SuppliesResponsible for Project Financial records and reporting, includingIn charge of Bookkeeping for the project Compilation and preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.Responsible for budget ManagementCompiling and presentation of final accounts for Annual AuditingGuide Management on any finance related matters.In charge of managing all Project Records and production of Reports as necessitated Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Project Assistant should preferably hold a Degree in Accounting and Finance or Commerce/Business Administration (accounting option) or Project Planning and Management with additional training in accounts.Good working knowledge of Records Management or Office Practice or Health Services Management will be an added advantage.A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position in a reputable organization.All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications apply to the address below: The Medical Director Benedictine Eye Hospital P. 0. Box 923, Tororo, Uganda.Or e-mail your applications and CV to: prosarach@yahoo.comNB: Please indicate your telephone numbers; we shall only contact you via e-mail and telephone.Deadline: 17th September 2014 by 5.00pm.
