Wednesday 15 February 2012

Job Vacancies at Montrose Africa


Job Title: Compliance Officers. (2 posts)

Job Description

Funded by UKAid and managed by Health Partners International and Montrose, Northern Uganda Health aims to improve access to health care for the poor in Northern Uganda. The vision of the programme is to strengthen local and national mechanisms for governance and accountability to improve access to health care particularly for the most vulnerable populations in the Acholi region. This will be done by improving the supply of essential medicines to Private Not-for Profit (PNPF) facilities and by reducing user fees through a Results-Based Financing (RBF) approach. For this programme, Montrose is currently seeking to contract
 
Being part of the M&E Team, both CO are full time positions based in Gulu requiring a substantial amount of travelling within the Acholi sub-region.

CO SERVICE DELIVERY will be responsible for

• monitoring the level of services and the quality of care provided by PNFP facilities; and

• training and capacity building of various stakeholders.

CO PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT will be responsible for • monitoring the pharmaceutical management of essential medicines by PNFP facilities; and • training and capacity building of various stakeholders.

Required skills and experience:

• Medically qualified (CO Service Delivery);

• Degree in pharmaceutical management or equivalent (CO Pharmaceutical Mgt);

• At least five years relevant professional experience in health-related M&E in Uganda;

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis;

• Experience in capacity building with government officials at district level;

• Highly computer literate including data software;

• Good interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills and attention to detail;

• Excellent writing and English language skills, and knowledge of Luo an advantage.



How to Apply
Candidates (only Ugandans) who fully meet the above requirements should submit a CV together with a covering letter explaining how they are suited for the position. Documents must include a daytime telephone contact and email address, the availability and the expected monthly fee rate, inclusive of all fringe benefits and taxes. Applications should be emailed to hr@montroseafrica.com by Tuesday 21 February 2012 at 10am.

Jobs at Nile Hotel International in Uganda

Job Title: Manager

Reports to: The Board of Directors.

Job Description
Nile Hotel International Ltd [NHIL] is an Asset Holding Company that concessioned all its assets to Ms TPS (Uganda) Ltd in 2004.

The Company is seeking to recruit a dynamic, inspired and results oriented individual to fill the position of Manager.


Key Responsibilities
 ◦Manage an end-to-end process for the Company
 ◦Spearhead the monitoring the Company’s concessioned assets;
 ◦Monitor the concession in accordance with the Lease and Concession Agreement
 ◦Initiate, develop and coordinate and make reports on other projects as approved by the Board;
 ◦Prepare and manage NHIL’s budgets and forecasts;
 ◦Coordinate the preparation of the company’s financial statements and management reports
 ◦Execute the strategies, policies and plans of the Company;
 ◦Ensure timely compliance to statutory and company requirements
 ◦Maintain proper internal control and monitoring systems / procedures.
 ◦Lead the staff and ensure high productivity;

Qualifications and Experience:
 ◦A good degree in business management or related discipline.
 ◦Masters degree or other professional related course is an added advantage.
 ◦A minimum of 5 years experience in corporate/business management, planning and financial oversight.
 ◦High integrity and attention to details;

Knowledge and Personal Competencies
 ◦Understanding of statutory and company requirements;
 ◦Understanding of concession monitoring;
 ◦Ability to analyze data and make tactical and strategic recommendations based on the analysis;
 ◦Strong management capability;
 ◦Ability to manage tight deadlines;
 ◦Excellent presentation and communication skills including written and oral.



How to Apply
If you believe you have the required qualifications and experience, please send your application and detailed CV including present position, names of 3 referees, copies of professional and academic testimonials and day time contact to:

The Administrative Assistant,

Nile Hotel International Ltd

5th Floor, Crested Towers, Short Tower,

P O Box 7075,

Kampala.

The closing date for submission of applications is 05th March 2012

Medical Officer Job Vacancy for Rakai Health Sciences Program

Job Title: Medical Officer (1 Position)

Job Description
Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical Service Delivery. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community-based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the district of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute-Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

The program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research activities. Applications are therefore invited from qualified and competent Ugandans to fill vacant position based at Rakai Health sciences Program-KALISIZO, RAKAI DISTRICT as indicated below

Basic purpose
Medical Officers will be required to perform Clinical and biomedical Research tasks and will also be involved in management of patients in the RHSP’s Clinics and other Program activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills  and abilities
 ◦MB.chB degree from a recognized University and must have completed internship.
 ◦Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental practioners’ Council.
 ◦Experience with provision of Anti-Retro Viral Therapy (ART) and Computer knowledge is an added advantage.
 ◦Fluency in both Luganda and English languages.
 ◦Pleasant, social, hardworking, with good interpersonal skills and spirit of team work/building.
 ◦Willingness to work and reside in a rural setting – Rakai District.
 ◦Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision
 ◦Willingness to work for longer hours.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters, detailed resume (CV) indicating 3 recognizable referees, physical addresses and functioning day-time telephone contacts or Mobile phone numbers to:
The Human Resource Manager
 Rakai Health Sciences Program
 P. O. Box 279, Kalisizo
 Not later than 29th February 2012
 Email: info@rhsp.org
 (Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted)

Nursing Jobs for Rakai Health Sciences Program

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse (1 Position)

Job Description
Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical Service Delivery. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community-based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the district of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute-Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

The program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research activities. Applications are therefore invited from qualified and competent Ugandans to fill vacant position based at Rakai Health sciences Program-KALISIZO, RAKAI DISTRICT as indicated below
 
Duties:


 ◦Giving nursing care and support to patients at the clinics or study communities when appropriate.
 ◦Seeking informed consent from potential study participants.
 ◦Provision of HIV counseling and testing (HCT) and health education when applicable.
 ◦Collection of quantitative and qualitative data by use of an administered questionnaire.
 ◦Collection of biological samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
 ◦Carry out a census of all study participants in all study communities.
 ◦Clinical evaluation and care of participants in consultation with study physicians or immediate supervisor..

Person specifications;
 ◦Successful candidates should have a certificate in general enrolled nursing from a reputable institution
 ◦Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization
 ◦Certificates in Good clinical practice and Human subjects Protection, plus experience doing research related work is an advantage but not a requirement.
 ◦Should be able and willing to reside in a rural setting – Rakai District and ready to work for long hours
 ◦Should be willing and available to start work immediately.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters, detailed resume (CV) indicating 3 recognizable referees, physical addresses and functioning day-time telephone contacts or Mobile phone numbers to:

The Human Resource Manager
 Rakai Health Sciences Program
 P. O. Box 279, Kalisizo
 Not later than 29th February 2012
 Email: info@rhsp.org
 (Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted)

Plan International Careers in Uganda

Job Title: RESOURCE MOBILISATION MANAGER

Job Description
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affi liations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer currently seeking to recruit a competent person to fill the following vacant position

RESOURCE MOBILISATION MANAGER

This position reports to the Country Director and is a member of the Country Management Team (CMT). The position has overall responsibility to manage the Grants and Sponsorship departments in the country.
 Job Purpose
 One of Plan’s global strategic priorities is to grow and diversify its sources of income, the successful candidate will therefore act as a resource to Plan Uganda and National Offi ces in resource mobilisation, including: resource mobilisation strategy development and planning, take a lead role in the strategic sourcing of funds from various donors like the EC, USAID, AusAID, NORAD, SIDA as well as private donors, facilitating the effective management of acquired resources, ensuring strict compliance to various donor requirements and reporting on respective grants, develop and achieve local fund raising targets, and manage the sponsorship department and its operations in the country, leading to the achievement of the overall sponsorship objectives of Plan Uganda.

Principle accountabilities include:
 • Ensure that Plan Uganda has capacity to attract and manage adequate resources from multiple streams to facilitate the achievement of programmatic goals as stipulated in Country Strategic plan
 • Proactively work with respective National Organisation ( NO) counterparts to identify and win appropriate grant opportunities
 • Oversee and coordinate the development, writing and packaging of successful grant proposals from concept through to award in
 line with donor requirements
 • Monitor grants from the perspective of donor requirements and develop a knowledge bank of donor requirements and systems by donor
 • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local actors, including bilateral, multilateral, and corporate donors and external
 networks.
 • Develop and strengthen areas of local and community based resource mobilisation including strengthening community based structures with youth to feed into the sponsorship programme
 • Strengthen program /sponsorship alignment and ensure the establishment of an effective working linkage with National Organisations

Educational Requirements:

University degree in any development profession; a masters degree will be an added advantage.
 Preferred Experience;
 • At least 3-6 years of professional experience of which at least 4 should have been spent in a managerial position in the development/NGO sector.
 • Demonstrated track record of writing project/program proposals and obtaining grant funding from institutional and other donors.
 • Demonstrated success in directly managing the implementation and reporting requirements of grant-funded projects and programs.
 • Experience in identifying and developing resource mobilisation strategies
 • Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related projects.
 • Experience in sponsorship management is an advantage



How to Apply
Suitably qualifi ed candidates should submit letters of application, together with a CV. Contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to the undersigned not later than 2nd March, 2012.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 10th April, 2012.

The People & Culture Manager,
 Plan Uganda
 Email: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org.

As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confi rming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.

Jobs at Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited

Job Title: Manager, Procurement

Job Description
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy for the Procurement Unit in the Operations Department

Manager, Procurement (1 position)

Main purpose of the job: This is a managerial position (SBG 12), reporting to the Head of Operations. The role provides strategic input contributing to the values and objectives, and vision of the Bank by leading all activities to ensure fulfilment of commitments made throughout the supply chain management services (procurement) so as to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, initiative and cost containment.

Key accountabilities

* Implement the Bank’s procurement system, policies and procedures, and initiate reviews where necessary, taking advantage of applicable world-class supply chain management concepts and keeping a high level of integrity in the procurement function
 * Manage the evaluation, relationship and selection of suppliers in a professional and selfless manner
 * Execute the sourcing of goods and services through a supply chain management process that maximises value, provides excellent customer service and exceeds total cost of ownership (TCO) targets
 * Manage negotiations for service level agreements and lease agreements, and ensure timely renewal of service contracts
 * Manage the tendering process and secretariat for the Tender Committee
 * Maintain the records of Capex items, including monthly reports to the Center
 * Manage the asset disposal process
 * Maintain an up-to-date database of suppliers.
 * Monitor user-satisfaction.
 * Coordinate and participate in cross-function teams, negotiation teams and departmental committees.
 * Observe specified security policies, physical security, access control and systems control.

Requirement:

Qualifications/knowledge:

*  Bachelor’s degree in Management Sciences.
 * A degree or diploma in Materials Management/ Supply Chain Management.
 *  Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
 * Computer literacy, negotiation skills, SAP knowledge and e-Procurement software
 *  Understanding and hands-on experience of working with supply chain management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming supply inspection and inventory control.

Experience:

* 3 years in a procurement and supply chain management environment
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet is a must

Personal competencies:

* A structured and organised individual, with an eye for attention to detail
 * A strategic thinker who understands the business and is able to have an end to end perspective; hence be proactive and keenly put the banks interests first
 * A strong self confident character with ability to stand on his/her own 2 feet, able to push back, direct and have the right level of conversations and provide thought leadership (best practice) for the committee and suppliers.
 * Focused on continuous improvement\
 * Able to engage stakeholders and manage relationships
 * Take charge with a sense of ownership, and be decisive

 Experience:     3

How to Apply
If you believe you have the required qualifications and experience, please send your application and detailed CV and academic certificates to; Head of Human Resources, 6th Floor, Crested Towers, Short Tower,Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, P.O. Box 7131, Kampala Or send by email to sbicugrecruitment@stanbic.com Closing date is 20th February 2012

Environmental Alert (EA) Careers in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)
Job Description
Environmental Alert (EA) is a Ugandan Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1988 and promotes sustainable agriculture and natural resources management for sustainable livelihoods through supporting community development and policy lobbying and advocacy.

EA seeks to fill two vacant positions: Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)

Senior Programme Office Environment and Natural Resources (SPO-ENR)

Duty station: EA’s Kampala Office (Located in Kabalagala) with frequent (40% of time) travel to EA’s programme areas in the rest of the country

The SPO-ENR is responsible for the technical implementation of EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and climate change programme and reports to the Programme Manager. S/he is responsible for guiding, supervising and supporting the Programme and project Officers, Programme and Project Assistants in implementing the environment and natural resources programme. The SPO-ENR will specifically:

* Lead the implementation of the EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Programme.
 * Facilitate linkages in with government and non-governmental institutions and programmes.
 * Design and lead policy engagements in the Environment and Natural Resources Sector at local and national government levels.
 * Plan and implement an efficient environment and natural resources programme monitoring and evaluation regime.
 * Play an active role in developing EA’s Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change programme.
 * Assist the Programme Manager in planning and resource mobilisation for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change programme.

Requirement:

Essential requirements:

* Relevant Masters of Science Degree ( agriculture or natural resources) or a Bachelors Degree and long experience in environment and natural resources is a minimum requirement.
 * At least 5 years’ experience in programme implementation, with two years successful experience working with rural communities in management of natural resources.
 * A good understanding of Uganda’s environment and natural resources policies and policy process and excellent skills in policy analysis.
 * Strong conceptual ability, excellent writing and communication skills.
 * Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
 * Computer literacy and skills is a MUST.

 Experience:     5
 Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 8th March 2012.

How to Apply
Apply: EA is an equal opportunity employer and the two positions are available for filling at the earliest possible opportunity. Apply to the Executive Director, Environmental Alert, P.O. Box 11259, Kampala. Uganda. Or E-mail to Executive.Director@envalert.org or hand deliver to Plot 475/523, Sonko Lane, Kabalagala Behind ‘Kirabo Kya Maria’ Building (off Gaba Road).Applications should be delivered not later than 23rd February 2012. The application should include an application letter describing why you believe you are best suited for the job (no more than two pages), a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials, phone number, e-mail address and names of three referees.

Jobs at Makerere University School of Medicine/ MJAP

Job Title : Grants Officer
Job Description
MJAP is a program under Makerere University School of Medicine and is a collaborative partnership amongst Mula- go and Mbarara University Teaching-hospitals, the School of Medicine of Makerere University & the Faculty of Medicine of Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Estab­lished in November 2004 with funding from the US Presi­dent’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and techni­cal assistance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC), MJAP provides quality HIV testing, care and treatment at Mulago and Mbarara Teaching Hospitals and their catchment areas. MJAP recently received a five year Grant from PEPFAR to continue providing the excellent services they have been offering.  MJAP is an equal opportunity employer and is currently looking for a competent individual to fill the vacant Position of Grants Officer.

Reports to: Finance & Operations Manager

Main Purpose of the Job: To oversee partner sub-grants, support partners to account & ensure their compliance to donor regulations & requirements including overall responsibility for the contractual management of Sub-partner grants. Development of the program’s cost applications (budgets ac­companying resource mobilization proposals).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop Memoranda of Understanding/Agreements be­tween MJAP & Sub-partners
 * Administer sub-partner grants in line with Donor regulations & requirements
 * Monitor sub-partner financial activities to ensure compliance with MoU terms & conditions
 * Review sub-grantee budgets in line with their technical work plans
 * Assist sub-grantees to requisition -funds, track expense and prepare reports
 * Review sub-partner Accountabilities before submission to the Accountant
 * Ensure that sub-grantees comply with donor reporting requirements
 * Monitor sub-grantees by visiting their activity sites as necessary to assess performance and identify areas of weakness that require action on the part of the grantee or that require external technical assistance and follow up to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
 * Work closely with the M & E Coordinator as well as the Sub-partner technical contact to ensure disbursement of funds based on adequate technical reporting.
 * Prepares reports for grants related activities as necessary and any other information as required by the Finance & Operations Manager.
 * Develop budgets/cost applications for new program proposals.
 * Participates in Program Implementation Team meetings.

Requirement:

Person specifications:

* Degree in a financial discipline- B.Com, BBA OR its equiv­alent from a recognized University.
 * Significant experience in grants management and financial/operational systems is essential;

* Experience with performance based granting is strongly preferred.
 * Substantial experience working with CDC funded projects and knowledge of CDC regulations and procedures strongly preferred.
 * Principles of Accounting and Auditing
 * Knowledge of National taxation policies and regulations
 * Donor requirements and regulations
 * Interpersonal, communication and Negotiation skills
 * Computer skills with hands-on-experience using various accounting packages
 * Attention to detail
 * High integrity
 * Ability to meet tight deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned re­quirements should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of their academic docu­ments, day time contact telephone numbers, names and contact details of three references not later than the 24th February , 2012 to the: Human Resource Manager Mulago-Mbarara Teaching Hospitals’ Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) P.O Box 7072 KAMPALA, Uganda, Plot 4B Kololo Hill Drive Online applications can be sent to hr@mjap.or.ug

Job Vacancies at National Information Technology Authority

Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Description
The National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Finance Officer in the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (NITA-U) under the Finance and Administration Directorate.
 Requirement:

As a responsible and equal opportunity employer, NITA-U is committed to providing competitive employment terms, rich career development opportunities and a healthy working environment to deserving professionals with the right qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences.
 Salary:     - USD/month
 How to apply:

Interested applicants are advised to refer to the detailed job description and specifications in the National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) official website: www.nita.go.ug

or

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited and encouraged to submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae specifying day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below,. The deadline for applications is 24th February 2012 at 5 pm to:

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology Authority-Uganda

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)

Tel: 0417 801 038

Only successful candidates will be contacted and therefore applicants who will not have heard from us within 8 weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Furthermore, candidates are strongly advised that any form of solicitation, influence peddling and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in ones favour, will automatically lead to disqualification without any recourse.



How to Apply
Interested applicants are advised to refer to the detailed job description and specifications in the National Information Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) official website: www.nita.go.ug