Job Vacancies at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Stores Assistant (Re-Advertised)


Job Description
Stores Assistant (Re-Advertised)

DEPARTMENT:     Operations

LOCATION:     Mbarara

Job Summary

The primary duty of the Stores Assistant is to assist in managing the stock/Supplies, Inventory and upholding good general store practices. The job holder will play a key role in stock receiving, Physical counting, record keeping, preparation of dispatches, maintaining order and cleanliness, and keeping the general safety of stocks, staff and the facility, in a way that contributes directly to efficiency and effective management of stock.

This position requires a person who has capacity in the areas of basic stock and store management, system maintenance, supplies and customer handling knowledge with emphasis on Pharmaceutical products with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The person should have the capacity to work under minimum supervision, be proactive, high sense of integrity and honesty with demonstrated sense of organizing skills.  Knowledge in logistics and fleet management will be of an added advantage.

Reporting Relationships:

The Stores Assistant reports to the Senior Office Administrator

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and record all  procurements and disbursements

Track all items dispatched to ensure that that they reach their final destinations and also track  the incoming goods throughout the way to Mbarara to ensure timely delivery

Monitor Stock level and maintain these at the required level

Issue stocks on request against  official and approved documentation

Ensure that only authorised staff are given access to stores

Maintain orderly and up to date documentation and filling system of stores items

Keep up to date inventory of  Stock/ supplies, Equipment and furniture and any other assets of EGPAF, review the same and report on these on quarterly basis

Make stock variance reports

Post receipts and issues in the  Inventory control  system

Any other duties as will be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


 ◦Diploma in Stores Management from  recognised Institution
 ◦Additional knowledge in fleet/logistics management is required
 ◦Knowledge of Computer applications like Word, Access, Excel
 ◦Application of supply chain management



How to Apply
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to:
 The Country Director/COP
 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
 Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
 P.O. Box 21127
 Kampala, Uganda
 E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
 EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is March, 28th 2011
 www.pedaids.org
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Finance Jobs at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Finance Assistant


Job Description

Location: Mbarara

 Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the disbursement of funds  for direct program implementation in the districts supported by the STAR SW project. The Finance Assistant will also ensure the timely and accurate reporting of STAR-SW financial and accounting information.

Core Duties and Responsibilities


 ◦In liaison with the program officers, support the District Health Officer and/or designated district health office staff with the District Based Teams (DBTs) in coming up with the monthly / quarterly cash requests
 ◦Disburse funds to the District Health Officer/designated district health office staff or project-supported activities.
 ◦Ensure timely replenishment of funds to the districts and month end close after review by the  Finance Manager and ensure that all requests from the districts rhyme with the district approved budgets
 ◦Participate in monitoring of the implementation of the project funded activities and ensure that   they are implemented in line with the agreed upon implementation plan.
 ◦Together with the DBTs, make cash disbursements during program activities/events e.g. Trainings as may be indicated in the project work plan.
 ◦Do the initial coding of all district expenses following the identified program areas in liaison with the responsible Program Officer.
 ◦Prepare monthly activity financial reports.
 ◦Assist the Senior Finance Officer with accurate data entry and ensure that all accountabilities are properly captured.
 ◦In liaison with the Senior Finance Officer, he / she will track monthly advances to the project staff and district teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

University Degree in Business Administration and Accounting or any other relevant degree. Part qualification with a Professional Accounting / Audit e.g. CPA, ACCA, ICSA will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Working experience of at least 2 years in a similar position, preferably with a USAID funded agency or non governmental organization.

Prospective candidates should have experience working with Local Government partners and have knowledge of their operations.

Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage

Abilities.

1. Sound working knowledge on financial management;

2. Excellent interpersonal,

3. Excellent management skills and ability to attend to detail

4. Strong skills in teamwork, networking, facilitation oral and written communication

5. Willingness to travel to the project districts up to 60% of the month.



How to Apply
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please send cover letter and CV to:
 The Country Director/COP
 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
 Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
 P.O. Box 21127
 Kampala, Uganda
 E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
 EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is March, 28th 2011
 www.pedaids.org
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancies at IntraHealth International

Job Title : FINANCE ASSISTANT


Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Finance and Administration Manager in carrying out day to day financial responsibilities of the Uganda Capacity Program.
KEY OUTPUTS

The job holder will assist the Finance and Administration Manager to accomplish the following key project outputs:
 ◦Up to date, accurate and complete financial records and other reports for the Project prepared.
 ◦Accountability for financial resources maintained;
 ◦Timely financial guidance and back up support to all project staff provided.



KEY FUNCTIONS
 ◦Assists in the development of monthly, quarterly and annual program budgets in consultation with Project management team
 ◦Assists in the maintenance of up to date, accurate and complete financial records of the program.
 ◦ Assists in the preparation of financial reports in accordance with the required timelines
 ◦Manage and account for the program petty cash on monthly basis.
◦Assists in tracking of monthly expenses against the budget and monitor and communicate budget performance
 ◦Prepare bank reconciliations for all IntraHealth bank accounts in Uganda
 ◦Executing payment processes, preparing vouchers, recording payments, preparing cash advance requests, and preparing expense reports
 ◦Assists in the maintenance of the payroll system including tracking benefits and allowances and tax payments and processing of the staff payroll.
◦Assists in ensuring compliance with financial policies (e.g. travel policy, per diem policy, etc.)
 ◦Conducting analyses of financial data to inform project management as required
 ◦Handling other financial duties as may be required by the Finance and Administration Manager



QUALIFICATIONS

i) Education
 ◦Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field with specialty in accounting



ii) Work experience
 ◦Minimum of five years of relevant financial management experience
 ◦Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft office software
◦Experience working with USAID-funded projects is an added advantage



iii) Competencies
 ◦Excellent customer service skills
 ◦Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
 ◦Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
◦Computer literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point; Outlook
 ·         Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse people, clients and consultants.


WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 ◦Willingness and ability to work independently with all stakeholders.
 ◦Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
 ◦Willingness to work overtime as required.
 ◦Willingness to travel throughout Uganda to work with partners and key stakeholders, and potentially internationally, as required.


How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than Friday 24th February 2012. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for.

Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Finance Jobs at IntraHealth International

Job Title: HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ADVISOR


Job Description
POST: HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING ADVISOR



BACKGROUND:  The goal of the Northern Uganda – Health Integration To Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project is to establish improved and sustained health and nutrition status of the northern Uganda population through a district-based integrated package of quality health services.  NU-HITES will support and strengthen public and private sector health systems while at the same time improving integration of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition services at facility and community levels.



RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor reports to the Project Director on a day-to-day basis and to the IntraHealth Uganda Capacity Program Chief of Party representing IntraHealth. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing implementation of NU-HITES Project Objective 2 Health Systems Strengthening, in collaboration with other staff and partner organizations.  H/she provides leadership on the project in developing strategies and implementation plans for meeting the HSS sub-objectives and oversees the activities that are designed to meet the sub-objectives.  H/she plays a key role in assuring that the specific deliverables assigned to IntraHealth on the project are achieved, with particular focus on strengthening systems for effective and sustainable delivery of quality health services. 


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS


 ◦Advanced degree in public health, a clinical discipline, or a social sciences field related to human resources for health (e.g., management, public policy)
 ◦Strong knowledge of, and experience in applying state-of-the-art interventions designed to address HSS challenges in developing countries.
 ◦Familiarity and experience working with the Uganda health care system, the Ministry of Health, and other development organizations in Uganda is a plus.
 ◦Minimum of five years’ experience implementing or managing HSS projects in/for developing countries, including involvement in several of the following areas:

National HRH assessment; workforce policy and planning; human resource development and management; development and deployment of human resource information systems; leadership development; workforce projections and costing; performance improvement; delivering or evaluating education for health professionals; pharmaceutical logistics; and managing health-workforce programs at the national or international level.
◦Experience with HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH, FP and nutrition initiatives highly desirable
 ◦Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and management skills and ability to manage and provide technical guidance to complex multi-site activities.
 ◦Experience working with a variety of sectors (e.g., public, NGO, private for-profit) preferred.
 ◦Experience advocating for and overseeing HSS intervention replication and scale-up.
 ◦Ability to achieve results in a timely manner and within a specified budget.
 ◦Experience working on USAID-funded projects highly desirable
 ◦Clear commitment and record of achievement to building the capacity of local partners.
 ◦Fluency in English, including excellent English written and oral presentation skills; proficiency in Luo highly desirable.



How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than Friday 24th February 2012. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for.

Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Careers at Marie Stopes Uganda

Job Title: Marketing and BCC Officer

Job Description
Job Title – Marketing and BCC Officer
 Reporting to the Senior Manager: Integrated marketing and communications

The Marketing and BCC officer’s (MBCC) main role is to implement the Marketing and Communication strategies for Bluestar, Centres and outreach to ensure increased knowledge, and improved attitude and behaviour towards the use of Sexual and Reproductive Health services in Uganda. A key performance indicator will be increased uptake of Long-term and permanent FP methods and SRH services accessed from BlueStar, Centres and Outreach.  This person is expected to have strong blend of Marketing, Behaviour Change Communication and community mobilization skills and experience.

The Marketing and BCC officer will be required to work productively with the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations and Social Franchising teams to ensure that programme activities serve the indicators in MSU’s M&E framework.

Your role will be:

4)    To manage marketing and demand generation for MSU’s Bluestar social franchise. Key activities will include:
     Conduct a market audit to identify the key benefits and selling points for BlueStar
     Co-ordinate development of IEC and promotional materials for BlueStar
     Co-ordinate the launch of BlueStar
     Conduct promotional events for BlueStar to increase both paying and voucher clients
     Co-ordinate the full branding of BlueStar service providers
     Work with the advertising agency to manage mass media campaigns to promote BlueStar services
     Provide technical support to community based interventions to create demand for BlueStar clients including monitoring CBDs and BCC teams to ensure they are generating demand for BlueStar
 5)    To plan, implement and manage demand generation for Centres and Outreach to increase uptake of long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs). Key activities will include:
     Provide technical support to BCC teams to ensure that they conduct effective community based interventions leading to increased demand for LAPM
     Oversee marketing and BCC activities of Centres and outreach based on MSU’s overall integrated marketing strategy, leading to increased visibility and uptake of MSU promoted FP services
     Develop marketing and BCC messages for Centres and Outreach for LAPM
     Manage community mobilization for outreach including media planning and scheduling leading to effective media buying
     Manage all Marketing and BCC components for community health workers including provision of technical assistance to CHWs on marketing techniques
     Coordinate development of promotional and  I.E.C materials for centre staff and community health workers to increase knowledge on and uptake of LAPM
     In collaboration with service delivery teams, strengthen and cultivate beneficial relationships with district officials leading to district based mobilization for outreach

Qualifications:
 •    Degree in Marketing, social sciences. public health or related discipline
 •    Desirable: Masters or equivalent in Marketing or  relevant discipline
 Experience:

•    Managed marketing and promotion of a successful brand or service
 •    Managed community mobilisation activities, including development of community level BCC materials and working with community-based volunteers
 •    Co-ordinated production of work through an advertising agency
 •    Worked on marketing and BCC campaigns/activities for health products or services (desirable)
 Skills:
 •    Proven excellent technical oral, written, and editing abilities; ability to present and write influentially for multiple audiences
 •    World class marketing skills
 •    Ability to work well with others in team environments; must be able to satisfy stakeholders; should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
 •    Strong people management skills
 •    Able to work as part of a team, building consensus and driving change
 •    Able to think strategically
 •    Good planner
 Attitude / Motivation:
 •    Pro-choice  and interested in reproductive health
 •    Driven to deliver on project goals to achieve MSU’s mission
 •    Keen interest in people and making a difference in the World
 •    Motivated personally and professionally to develop as a leader within MSI



How to Apply
Application Details: Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with their detailed curriculum vitae only to the postal or email addresses below. This MUST reach MSU by close of business 29 February 2012. Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resource and Administration Manager
 Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P. O. Box 10431, Kampala – Uganda
 jobs@mariestopes.or.ug quoting ‘the desired job title’
 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
 No Telephone Calls Please.

Marketing Jobs at Marie Stopes Uganda

Job Title: Marketing and Brands Officer
Job Description
Job Title: Marketing and Brands Officer

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Integrated marketing and communications

The Marketing and Brand officer’s (MB) main role is to build MSU product branding to ensure that MSU brands such as Misoclear and Lifeguard are the preferred brands for health providers, traders and targeted population groups in Uganda. This will be achieved through implementing Marketing and Communication strategies for these products to ensure increased brand awareness and product sales.  Key performance indicators will include; 1) successful strengthening of Misoclear as Uganda’s preferred brand for managing post-partum haemorrhage (PPH); 2) Establish Lifeguard as the preferred condom brand leading to increase in sales; 3) Establish an MSU SRH Hotline.  This person is expected to have strong blend of marketing and brand promotions skills and experience.

This Marketing and Brands officer will be required to work productively with the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations, Social Marketing and Social Franchising teams to ensure that programme activities serve the indicators in MSU’s M&E framework.

Your role will be:

1)    To create new MSU product brands; for example, working to make Misoclear Uganda’s preferred brand for prevention and treatment of PPH among pregnant women through successful implementation of the Marketing and Communication strategy. Key activities for Misoclear brand development will include:
     Co-ordinate development of IEC and promotional materials for Misoclear
     Design trade promotions for Misoclear
     Manage BCC and mass media campaigns to promote Misoclear
     Work with the distributor to identify marketing support that is required and provide it on time within budgets
     Ensure that all pharmacies are branded with Misoclear and the product is well displayed by developing point of sale materials for retailers and wholesale shops
     Coordinate the development of IEC materials to increase knowledge on use among health providers and correct dosages among pharmacists
     Monitor detailing and CME materials to ensure that correct messages are sent out to the targeted groups
     Develop trade promotions to ensure that stock reaches the bottom of the pyramid from the major distributor
 2)    To maintain and strengthen existing MSU product brands, for example maintaining Lifeguard as the Number one preferred condom brand, leading to increased Lifeguard sales. Key activities for Lifeguard brand strengthening include:
     Design and implement a brand promotions campaign for Lifeguard
     Sponsor concerts and shows targeting sexually active people
     Develop high end promotional materials for Lifeguard
     Conduct promotional events on specific days such as Valentines to maintain brand awareness
     Conduct trade and consumer promotions to encourage trials and increase sales

3)    To set up and manage a new MSU SRH Hotline. Key activities will include:
     Spearhead the operation of MSU Hotline
     Conduct an assessment of available telephone hotlines in Uganda
     Develop and implement operational guidelines for the hotline
     Develop a marketing strategy for the Hotline
     Lobby MTN, UTL, WARID & AIRTEL for toll free lines
     Develop hotline data capture system and tools
     Form a hotline volunteer system
     Liaise with different partners to strengthen the hotline referral databases
     Draft the counselor’s code of conduct and standardization of responses to hotline Frequently Asked Questions
     Supervise and motivate a team of  counselors
 Qualifications:
 •    Degree in Marketing, social sciences. public health or related discipline
 •    Desirable: Masters or equivalent in Marketing, brand Management or  relevant discipline

Experience

•    Managed marketing and promotion of a successful brand or service
 •    Managed a successful brand
 •    Experience of working on hotline  or a call centre related activities
 •    Co-ordinated production of work through an advertising agency
 •    Background in health product/ service branding and/or promotions (desirable)
 Skills:
 •    Proven excellent technical oral, written, and editing abilities; ability to present and write influentially for multiple audiences
 •    World class marketing and brand promotion skills
 •    Ability to work well with others in team environments; must be able to satisfy stakeholders; should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
 •    Strong people management skills
 •    Able to work as part of a team, building consensus and driving change
 •    Able to think strategically
 •    Good planner
 Attitude / Motivation:
 •    Pro-choice  and interested in reproductive health
 •    Driven to deliver on project goals to achieve MSU’s mission
 •    Keen interest in people and making a difference in the World
 •    Motivated personally and professionally to develop as a leader within MSI
 •


How to Apply
Application Details: Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with their detailed curriculum vitae only to the postal or email addresses below. This MUST reach MSU by close of business 29 February 2012. Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resource and Administration Manager
 Plot 1020, Kisugu-Muyenga, P. O. Box 10431, Kampala – Uganda
 jobs@mariestopes.or.ug quoting ‘the desired job title’
 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
 No Telephone Calls Please.

Transport Officer Job Vacancy in Kampala

Job Title: Transport Officer

Job Description
An Environmental Management Consultancy firm in Kampala is seeking to recruit a dynamic and qualified individual to fill the following position as part of its team.

Duty station:  Kampala but with frequent travels upcountry

Qualifications: 1-Diploma in fleet management

2-Skills in driving and knowledge of logistics management will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Age: Between 25-35 years


How to Apply
If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, please send your application strictly on line to the Administration Manager at dssemaganda@yahoo.com not later than 15th March 2012

Town Clerk Job Vacancy at Nakaseke District Service Commission

Job Title: Town Clerk


Job Description
Reports to: Chairperson L.C 111

Qualifications:
 • Hons. B (SS), Development Studies, Law, B.Com( Management Science or urban planning & Management from a recognized University
 • Certificate in Adm Law from a recognized university
 • A PGD in public Admn and Management or Urban Plnanning and Management, Development Studies, or finance and accounting
 • 6 years experience, 3 at senior township Officer or Sen. Assistant Town Clerk in government or equivalent from a reputable organization

Duties:
 • Managing and coordinating the implementation of national policies, regulations, programmes, projects and Council decisions in the town council.
 •

Deadline: 26th March 2012


How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for posts which exist in Nakaseke District Local Government. Applications in triplicate each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents on PSC form 3 ( revised 2008) obtainable from district Service Commission offices country wide and public service commission offices, kampala with 3 recent passport photographs should be submitted to the Secretary, Nakaseke District Service Commission P.O Box 451 Luweero not later than 26th March 2012.

Engineering Jobs at Nakaseke District Service Commission

Job Title : Town Engineer


Job Description
Reports to: Town Clerk

Qualifications:
 • Honors Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
 • PGD in Civil Works
 • Registered with UERB
 • 3 years experience at the level of a civil engineer

Duties:
 • Constructing and maintaining roads and other civil works

Deadline: 26th March 2012

How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for posts which exist in Nakaseke District Local Government. Applications in triplicate each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents on PSC form 3 ( revised 2008) obtainable from district Service Commission offices country wide and public service commission offices, kampala with 3 recent passport photographs should be submitted to the Secretary, Nakaseke District Service Commission P.O Box 451 Luweero not later than 26th March 2012

Nakaseke District Service Commission Job Vacancies

Job Title:Personnel Officer


Job Description
Reports to: Town Clerk

Qualifications:
 • Hons. SWASA, HRM, Management, BA(SS) (Personnel/ HRM), management science, BBA (Management), Arts(Personnel/HRM) from a recognized institution

Duties:
 • Planning and organizing the man power resource through recruitment, deployment, training, utilization and discharge as per schedule

Deadline: 26th March 2012


How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for posts which exist in Nakaseke District Local Government. Applications in triplicate each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents on PSC form 3 ( revised 2008) obtainable from district Service Commission offices country wide and public service commission offices, kampala with 3 recent passport photographs should be submitted to the Secretary, Nakaseke District Service Commission P.O Box 451 Luweero not later than 26th March 2012.

Accounting Jobs at Nakaseke District Service Commission

Job Title : Senior Accounts Assistant


Job Description
Reports to: Accountant

Qualifications:
 • A Diploma in Accounting, financial management, business studies,/ administration from a recognized institution
 • Or a pre-professional Accounting qualification (ATC or CAT) from recognized institution and accredited by (ICPAU)
 • 3 years experience as an Accounts Assistant in a reputable organization

Duties:
 Providing custody for accounting records and documents

Deadline: 26th March 2012

How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for posts which exist in Nakaseke District Local Government. Applications in triplicate each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents on PSC form 3 ( revised 2008) obtainable from district Service Commission offices country wide and public service commission offices, kampala with 3 recent passport photographs should be submitted to the Secretary, Nakaseke District Service Commission P.O Box 451 Luweero not later than 26th March 2012.

Jobs at Nakaseke District Local Government

Job Title: Office Typist
Job Description
Reports to: immediate Supervisor

Qualifications:
 • UCE with at least 2 credits including English language and 3 passes
 • UNEB certificate or Diploma in secretarial or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Duties:
 • Taking and transcribing dictation and producing error free work

Deadline: 26th March 2012


How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons for posts which exist in Nakaseke District Local Government. Applications in triplicate each with photocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents on PSC form 3 ( revised 2008) obtainable from district Service Commission offices country wide and public service commission offices, kampala with 3 recent passport photographs should be submitted to the Secretary, Nakaseke District Service Commission P.O Box 451 Luweero not later than 26th March 2012.