FACILITIES ASSISTANT (1)

General Summary

The Facilities Assistant is a member of the Site Services & Security Management Team within the Operations Unit of the Finance and Administration Department. The position is responsible for supporting the effective management of facilities by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality across the organization's premises. The Facilities Assistant ensures that all assigned areas provide a safe, clean, and conducive environment for staff, visitors, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, and environmental standards

Key Responsibilities

  1. Supervise cleaning activities to ensure facilities are clean and hygienic.
  2. Ensure washrooms, kitchens and common areas are maintained to required standards
  3. Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, offices and surrounding premises.
  4. Prepare training rooms before each session according to the training schedule and arrange chairs and tables based on the required seating arrangement
  5. Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and report defects.
  6. Coordinate repairs with contractors and service providers
  7. Monitor the condition of furniture, fixtures and equipment
  8. Coordinate waste collection and disposal services
  9. Ensure proper waste segregation and compliance with environmental and health regulations
  10. Maintain an inventory of office furniture, equipment and facilities assets
  11. Report damaged or missing assets and assist in asset verification
  12. Manage the firefighting equipment and fire detection devices available on the premises
  13. Perform other related duties as assigned
  14. Respond to emergencies when called upon.

Academic Qualifications

  • a) The ideal candidate for this role should hold a Diploma from a recognized institution in any field
  • b) Good training in facilities management-related procedures and practices
  • c) Computer skills and Knowledge of MS Word, Excel

Person Specification

  1. The ideal candidate for this role should hold a Diploma from a recognized institution in any field
  2. Good training in facilities management-related procedures and practices
  3. A minimum of five (3) years of experience in managing facilities in any reputable organization/ industry
  4. Good written and verbal communication skills
  5. Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  6. A sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success
  7. At least Class “A” Valid Driving/riding permit
  8. A Self-starter with leadership, supervisory, and negotiation skills
  9. Notable record-keeping for key facilities maintenance-related tasks
  10. Computer skills and Knowledge of MS Word, Excel
  11. Knowledge of report writing skills and ability to interact with all levels of management
  12. Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of meeting deadlines


More Details
FAA - X001
1
MKC
Full-time
10 Months
SITE SERV & SECURITY TEAM LEAD
2026-08-17 18:39:52.000







SITE SERV & SECURITY TEAM LEAD


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  • Department: Global Health Security
  • Project: Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Program in Africa
  • Reports To: Program Area Lead, Epidemic Intelligence, Surveillance & Com. Health
  • Duration: One year, renewable
  • Location: IDI-McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus
  • Application Deadline:  Three weeks after the Advert date

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We are seeking a highly motivated and recently graduated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in epidemics intelligence to join our global health security program. The successful candidate will apply advanced scientific approaches to address critical challenges in emerging infectious disease outbreaks, neglected tropical diseases, vaccinology, and/or virology. This role combines cutting-edge science, innovation with practical contributions to program delivery, business development, and scientific documentation in the global health domain.

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  • Position Title: Graduate Trainee- Master's Level (Health Security)
  • Department / Program: Global Health Security
  • Project: Professor Sewankambo Training Program for Global Health Security in Africa
  • Reports To: Program Area Leads
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Location: IDI-McKinnell MKC, Makerere University Campus
  • Application Deadline:  Two weeks after the Advert date

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The Professor Sewankambo Programme is a multidisciplinary leadership and experiential learning initiative established to strengthen Africa's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The programme provides structured mentorship, practical training, operational research opportunities, and hands-on participation in national and regional Global Health Security initiatives.

Following the successful launch of Cohort I, which comprises PhD scholars undertaking advanced Global Health Security research, the programme is expanding to include Graduate Fellows who will undertake intensive placements within IDI's Global Health Security Programme.

Successful fellows will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation.

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  • Foster research, innovation, scientific writing, and leadership in Global Health Security.
  • Develop a network of young professionals committed to strengthening health security in Africa.