Jr. Admin Officer

BRAC Institute of Global Health (BIGH) is an autonomous institute under BRAC University incorporating James P. Grant School of Public Health and Department of Midwifery and Nursing. BIGH is uniquely positioned to interact with the leaders and policy makers in the health sector as well as with the management people and the health seekers. We are inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Junior Admin Officer for the BRAC Institute of Global Health.

Overall responsibility is to provide support to BIGH to ensure effective and smooth operation of the regular and periodical administrative works.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to ensure day to day operation of the institute;
  • Provide support to arrange travel of the staff and guests including assistance in getting VISA, ticket and accommodation etc.
  • Communicate with BRAC, BRAC University, icddr,b Administration, SB office, passport office and other related offices for any administrative and related task;
  • Provide logistic support to all meetings, workshop, modules, short courses and ensure timely supply;
  • Implement the organization’s procurement plan and ensure timely procurement in coordination with Accounts and Procurement Department of BRACU;
  • Provide support to store in-charge in managing store of different supplies including verification of inventory;
  • Ensure effective management of fixed assets register, daily operation of the accessories to run the office, regular maintenance of office, updating and control on assets movement;
  • Ensure security and cleanliness of the office premises;
  • Daily transportation arrangement with the cars of BIGH pool and their proper maintenance including verification of log book;
  • Supervise junior staffs (Office Assistants, Drivers, etc) of the BIGH and ensure their services;
  • Carry out other tasks as and when assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification:

  • Masters in social science, or from Business discipline.
  • At least two years working experience in administration.

SALARY: Negotiable

DUTY STATION: Dhaka

HOW TO APPLY: Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete resume with contact telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph including two references and a cover letter in English with three references explaining the justification in support of his/ her candidature. Applications should be sent to: Director, Finance and Administration, BRAC Institute of Global Health, BRAC University, 5th floor, icddrb campus, 68 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sharani, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212 or at E mail: recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd. Date of receiving applications will be 7th September, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Please mention the position in the subject line of your email: Jr. Admin Officer.

Special information: BIGH is an equal opportunity institution.