Short-Term Employment Opportunity
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of a Conference Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be central in offering management and co-ordination to the conference secretariate during the organization for the 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care. The biennial Conference is Co-hosted by the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and the Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU). The details about the conference are available on the conference website: UCI-PCAU Conference – The 5th Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care
Position Description: Conference Coordinator (Short fixed term May – October 2025)
Department: Research and Information
The brief description of the ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented professional. He/she will have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a passion for events Management. He/she will support the PCAU Research Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing conference meetings, resources mobilisation efforts, communication execution, and logistics management. The coordinator will work closely with teams to ensure smooth execution of the overall conference schedules. He/she should have the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and maintain a calm demeanour under pressure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people.
The idea candidate will possess a post graduate qualification with a bias in marketing, events management with at least 2 years work experience. Proven experience in managing national or international conferences or events will be an added advantage.
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