Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:34 AM PST Jobs at: Uganda Management Institute (UMI) Vacancy title: STORES ASSISTANT Deadline of this Job: Friday, 29th November, 2013 Job details: Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity”. It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certifi cate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale. In order to carry out its functions effi ciently and effectively, the Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualifi ed persons in the following full time posts: 8. STORES ASSISTANT (1 POSITION) Reports to: Institute BursarØ Salary Scale: UM6Ø DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Receive and take charge of goods ordered by the Institute Check quality and quantity of goods supplied against specifications as per Purchase Orders Issue stores as authorized by the Institute Bursar Maintain an accurate record of goods received and issued using the Navision financials inventory module Closely monitor material usage and advise the Institute Bursar and Procurement Officer on stock levels Ensure that the stores are kept clean, accessible and safe to minimize the risk of loss of any form Prepare and submit monthly Institute and departmental consumption reports and any other reports as required by the Institute Bursar Facilitate the inspection of stores by Auditors, Board of Survey and other authorized persons Prepare stores for monthly stock taking and ensure that the stock taking exercise is done at the end of every month Advise the Institute Bursar and Management of any losses, obsolescence and damage to stock Requirement: Person specifi cations: (a) Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent. Those with Diploma in Stores Management or Logistics and Supply Chain Management will have added advantage (b) Two years’ experience in stores Management in a reputable organization (c) Competence in computer-based accounting/inventory management systems, preferably Navision fi nancials will have added advantage (d) Self-motivation with keen interest to detail, meeting tight deadlines and ability to work with minimum supervision (e) Should have self-drive, be results-oriented, versatile, customerfocused, innovative and a team player; (f) Those with higher qualifi cations need not apply. Job application procedure REWARDS AND OTHER TERMS OF SERVICE Successful candidates will, on being confi rmed in appointment, be offered fi ve-year renewable contracts, a competitive basic salary complemented by housing allowance, medical allowance, transport allowance and an attractive gratuity scheme. Staff are also provided with support for continuous personal development. MODE OF APPLICATION: Hard copies of applications with comprehensive typed CVs, two passport size photos, certifi ed copies of transcripts and certifi cates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received at the address below not later than 5.00 pm Friday 6, December 2013. NB: Please visit our website: umi.ac.ug, for more details pertaining to the advertised positions. Those who responded to an earlier advert for the re-advertised positions need not to re-apply. The Human Resource Manager Uganda Management Institute Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road P. O. Box 20131 KAMPALA Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138
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