Vacancy title:
Principal Personal Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Business Operations, Education, Management]

Jobs at:
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 28 2026

Duty Station:
Arua | Arua

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

PRINCIPAL'S PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Job Purpose

To provide high-level administrative, organisational and secretarial support to the Principal, ensuring efficient coordination of the Principal's office and timely follow-up of institutional activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Principal's diary, appointments and official engagements.
• Receive, screen and respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the Principal.
• Prepare letters, memos, reports, minutes and other official documents.
• Maintain confidential records and files in the Principal's office.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare meeting agendas and relevant documentation.
• Take minutes during meetings when required.
• Follow up on action points arising from meetings.
• Receive and direct visitors to the Principal's office.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and other official communications.
• Coordinate communication between the Principal and staff, students, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Organise travel arrangements and official programmes for the Principal.
• Maintain an effective filing and document-management system.
• Handle confidential institutional information with discretion.
• Support preparation for inspections, meetings, events and official visits.
• Assist the Principal in monitoring implementation of assigned administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Secretarial Studies, Office Administration, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Relevant experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary or Administrative Assistant is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Professional appearance and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Application letter addressed to the Principal, Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Copies of academic and professional certificates;
• Copy of National Identity Card;
• Contact details of three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Principal
Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
P.O. Box 78, Arua, Uganda

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