Job Title: Office Attendant (2 Positions)

• Job ID: BAMA-OFF_2026_01_015
• Project Title: Integrated Action for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Rwenzori and Busoga regions (WeCare)
• Reports To: Project Administrative Officer
• Duty Station: Fort Portal (1), and Jinja or Kamuli (1), with frequent travel to project districts
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Duration: Annual, renewable
• Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility as required

Position Purpose

• Ensure a clean, safe, well-organized, and welcoming office environment to enable the project team to work efficiently and professionally.
• Support staff productivity, maintain hygiene standards, and uphold BAMA Foundation’s professional image to staff, visitors, and partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

a) Office Cleanliness, Hygiene, and Maintenance

• Perform daily cleaning of all office spaces, including workstations, meeting rooms, corridors, washrooms, and kitchen areas.
• Properly manage waste through collection, segregation, and disposal according to organizational and local guidelines, focusing on infection prevention.
• Ensure office furniture, windows, floors, and fixtures are clean and well-maintained; report maintenance needs promptly.

b) Meeting Support and Hospitality

• Prepare and serve tea, coffee, water, and light refreshments for staff and visitors courteously.
• Set up and arrange meeting rooms before workshops, trainings, or meetings, and tidy them afterward.
• Assist with basic preparation for office events or visits.

c) Supplies Management and Inventory Support

• Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials, kitchen supplies, and hygiene consumables.
• Report supply needs promptly to avoid shortages.
• Support the safe storage and organized use of cleaning equipment and materials.

d) Health, Safety, and Professional Conduct

• Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety procedures, including safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding office discussions and documents.
• Uphold a professional, respectful, and courteous demeanor with staff and visitors.
• Comply with BAMA Foundation’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and values.

e) Other Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support office operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) certificate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of proven experience in a similar role (office attendant, cleaner, or support staff); experience in an office, NGO, school, or healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Basic training in cleaning, hygiene, or hospitality is highly desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks thoroughly and maintain consistent standards.
• Work with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and proactively identify needs.
• Basic verbal communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Physically capable of performing cleaning duties, including standing, bending, and lifting moderate loads.

Personal Attributes

• Honest, trustworthy, and demonstrates high integrity.
• Respectful, punctual, and possesses a positive attitude.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Committed to supporting the team and the mission of the organization.

Babies and Mothers Alive Foundation (BAMA) is a Ugandan-led NGO founded in 2004. Our mission is to create partnerships that transform the quality of reproductive, maternal, and newborn health in Uganda.

We work hand in hand with the Ministry of Health in Uganda, district local governments, local communities, and other partners to co-design and implement sustainable, evidence-based interventions. Our collaborative approach focuses on strengthening health systems, building local capacity, and addressing the social and structural barriers that contribute to preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

We seek to recruit qualified and motivated individuals for the following key positions to support BAMA Foundation’s core Maternal and Newborn Health program and the Integrated Action for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Rwenzori and Busoga regions (WeCare Project).

• Interested candidates should submit one (1) combined PDF document (duly signed) containing: application and motivation letter for the position, most recent Resume/CV, copies of relevant academic documents and certificates, copies of valid practicing licenses and professional accreditation documents where applicable, copy of the National ID. Include the reference number (below for each position). Address applications to the Human Resource Officer, BAMA Foundation, and send them to the following email addresses: hr@babiesandmothersalive.org and CC: info@babiesandmothersalive.org
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the posting date, please consider your application unsuccessful. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and consent to BAMA Foundation conducting due diligence checks, including verification of academic documents, reference checks, background checks, and confirmation of prior employment. Applicants must use the job title as the subject line of their email application (Job Title Reference Number BAMA).
• Applications will be shortlisted on rolling basis (advert to be closed Friday 16th January 2025).

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