Many Urgent Jobs at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Credit Officers (60)


About this Job:

BRAC, the largest non-governmental development organization in the world, is working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia, with a view to alleviate poverty. The organization implements integrated development approach combining education, health, agriculture, livestock, adolescent empowerment and micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.

BRAC Uganda invites applications from qualified Ugandan Nationals to fill up the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Credit Officers (Microflnance, Female Only positions 60)

Job Location: Any part of Uganda (BRAC Operational Areas)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
 Survey and sensitize the communities about the microfinance packages and offers
 Organize the registered members into small groups
 Regulate the activities of the group members
 Issue out loans and ensure the pay back of loan installments
 Carry out regular field visit, conduct group meetings, and assess potential borrowers
 Prepare weekly and monthly report on the activities and submit it to the Branch Manager


Requirement:

Qualifications/Requirements:
 Diploma in Business Administration/ Accountancy/ Economics/ Statistics/ Development Studies from a recognized Institution
 Strong communication and Interpersonal skills
 Ability to coordinate work with the community
 Computer literate
 Age must be within 30 years of Age.

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, must submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (including biography, date of birth, educational qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two references), photocopy of their academic papers and experience certificates, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC1 recommendation letter, and a day time contact number NOT later than Friday, March, 02 2012.

Apply to, Human Resource Department, BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road. Busingiri Zone, P. O. Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala-Uganda.

Victoria University Jobs in Uganda - Registered Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Reports to: Head Nurse
Main Purposes of Post
The Registered Nurse’s main duty will be to ensure the highest standards of patient care are followed, promote the standards and ethos of the clinic and aim for a flawless patient journey through the healthcare centre. They should be meticulous about record keeping and ensure infection control is a top priority. They should be a skilled professional who works within their scope of practice, in a safe and respectful manner, bringing their experience and knowledge to augment the clinics standing. They should be able to teach patients and staff in healthcare and counsel patients as necessary. They should also be able to work on their own initiative, not be afraid to perform duties, not traditionally nursing in nature, whilst maintaining patient safety. They should be the patient’s advocates and ensure patients are always treated with respect, dignity and care.
Person specification
The Registered Nurse should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A good Nursing Education, registered with the UNMC and preferably experience of working in a private clinic.
o An understanding of models of nursing care and current nursing issues.
o A particular field of interest or expertise.
o Experience in vaccinations, managements of long term and acute conditions, phlebotomy would be favourable
o Ability to liaise with the public, other professionals, in a personable and friendly manner
o Excellent interpersonal skills
o Has a strong sense of accountability and adaptability.
o Willingness to ‘fill the gap’ as necessary, in the pursuit of excellent patient care
o Caring
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Knowledge of medical procedures, equipment and terminology
o Good understanding of common infections and treatments
o Ability to apply good evidence based clinical judgement
o Ability to plan work and prioritise
o Ability to maintain confidentiality
o Willingness to continue professional development
o Ability to teach/instruct and counsel
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills, other languages an advantage.
o Competency in computer applications or ability and willingness to learn
o Good patient skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Be committed to health promotion
o Team player.
o Integrity and flexible approach to work.
Duties and Responsibilities
o Educates patients in the healthcare centre, responding to consultations made by the clinicians
o Performs patient histories, triaging and basic observations and tests and monitors treatment plans and maintains patient records, liaising with patients as necessary.
o Oversees patients appointments and procedures, attending and assisting as necessary
o Is committed to professional development and ‘lifelong learning’.
o Maintains registration and professional affiliations
o Will participate in patient, staff and student education as necessary
o Answering all incoming enquiries in a professional, caring and efficient manner
o Greeting all patients and visitors on arrival and ensuring the patient journey is completed in a satisfactory manner, encouraging patient understanding using verbal and/or written information
o Ensure that the healthcare centre is neat and clean at all times by coordinating with the cleaners.
o Encourage and follow infection control guidelines
o Observe stock levels and alert the relevant person to reorder as necessary
o Uphold and promote the healthcare centre’s mission, vision and values.
o Monitor staff movements as required.
o Be involved in the sterilisation of equipment.
o Perform other appropriate duties as may be allocated to you or as necessary.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T:               +256 417 727100      , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline : 2nd March

 

Radiographer Job Vacancy at Victoria University Kampala

Job Title: Radiographer
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Main Purposes of Post
The Radiographer will be responsible for producing quality diagnostic images using digital X-ray technology, influencing the direct care of patients. They will assist other clinicians to help manage patients enabling the diagnosis and treatment plans to be formulated. There will be an expectation to be involved in and learn about all imaging (including Ultrasound) within the clinic.
Person specification
The Radiographer should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
o Independence in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations.
o Possession of a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray and imaging devices.
o Advice giving to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image
o Ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work
o Good professional standing
o The required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Ability to teach
o Understanding of Audit and Quality Assurance
o A willingness to be involved in policy development such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Flexibility.
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Expert in X-ray imaging (and ideally Ultrasound)
o X-ray interpretation skills an advantage
o Proactive approach.
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills, other languages desirable.
o Competency in computer applications
o Good Customer care skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Strong communication.
o Capable of building up positive relationships with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and outside agencies
o Team player.
o Flexible
o Integrity.Duties and Responsibilities
o Act independently in the assessment of referrals for examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of examinations especially with regard to reducing unnecessary ionising radiation exposure of patients
o Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray (and ultrasound) equipment and manage faults effectively
o Provide advice to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image to identify possible pathology
o Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
o Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management
o Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients
o Maintain the required knowledge and skills, to keeping up to date with current advances in technology and diagnostic techniques
o Teach staff and patients as necessary
o Be actively involved in Audit and Quality Assurance to maintain effective Clinical Governance
o Maintain knowledge of technological and technical advances in methods of diagnostic Imaging in order to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the healthcare centre
o Be involved in Orthopantomogram for dental and Maxillo Facial/orthodontic referral and Intra Oral Dental work.
o Comply and contribute to the implementation of healthcare centre and professional policies and procedures such as: Health and safety, COSHH, radiation protection, quality assurance
o Ability to liaise with other professionals, healthcare centre staff and other medical organisations in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills
o Be prepared to perform other duties, as the service requires.
o Take initiative to ensure your work area is clean and adequately stocked. Attend to patients, visitors and staff in a punctual and professional manner.
o Respond to patients’ needs, special requests and complaints and alert the appropriate manager as needed.
o Order through the Chief Operating Officer
o Uphold and promote the healthcare centre’s mission, vision and values.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T:               +256 417 727100      , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline : 2nd March

Jobs at Victoria University - Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Reports to: Dentist
Main Purposes of Post
To Assist the Dentist in all treatment of patients and assist patients in order for them to receive quality care at all times.
Person specification
The Assistant should have, or be able to demonstrate:
 A qualification in Dental Assisting or
 At least 3 years’ experience in Dental assisting
 Friendly
 Patient
 Good with children
 Trustworthy
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Reliable and Enjoys working with patients from all walks of life
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills.
o Competency in computer applications, preferably MS Office
o Good Customer care skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Strong communication and presentation skills.
o Capable of building up positive relationships with fellow staff
o Team player.
o Integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
 Preparing and maintaining dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
 Collecting and recording patient health histories
 Patient management during dental procedures
 Instrument transfer
 Dental procedure isolation techniques
 Preparation of dental materials: cements, amalgam, composite, impression materials, etc.
 Dental charting
 Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies
 Inventory control and management
 Reception duties as necessary
 Dental Radiography assistance
 Performs other work-related duties as assigned
 Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
 Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
 Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
 Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T:               +256 417 727100      , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline : 2nd March

Clinic Assistant/Cleaner Job Vacancy at Victoria University Kampala

Job Title: Clinic Assistant/Cleaner
Reports to: Administrator
Main Purposes of Post
The Clinic Assistant/Cleaner’s main duty will be to ensure the clinic is clean, tidy and welcoming to the standards required. Your role will be vital, in ensuring that hygiene and infection control are of the highest importance. You will also be expected to provide an adequate supply of clean linen and uniforms and you will be involved in the sterilisation of instruments. You will assist in transporting specimens, requests and supplies to the correct departments. You will be part of our dedicated team and willing to perform tasks as necessary in a helpful and efficient manner, showing care to your work and attention to detail.
Person specification
The Clinic Assistant/Cleaner should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A clean and smart appearance, ideally with experience of working in the medical environment.
o An understanding of the importance of speed and efficiency.
o Ability to communicate with the patients, visitors, other staff in a personable and respectful manner
o Helpfulness, kindness and friendliness.
o Honest and integrity
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Hard working and physically fit
o Capable of building up positive relationships with other staff particularly the Nursing staff
o Able to take and understand instructions
o Team player.
o Integrity.
o Ability to cope under pressure
Duties and Responsibilities
o Cleaning, sterilisation and laundry services
o Maintain all areas to look clean, welcoming and neat at all times.
o Remove rubbish
o Order relevant cleaning supplies through the Chief Operating Officer
o Be involved in infection control and cleaning of equipment.
o Uphold and promote the Healthcare Centre’s mission, vision and values.
o You will at times be requested to assist with direct patient care
o Perform other appropriate duties as may be allocated to you.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T:               +256 417 727100      , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug
Deadline: 2nd March

Victoria University Careers in Uganda

JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Administrator
Main Purposes of Post
The Administrator’s main duty will be to assist with the financial aspects of the clinic recording ICD10 codes and NAPPI codes, assist with patient records on the computer system, answer telephones, record and deliver messages, return and follow-up telephone calls, greet patients and visitors, courteously, working with the multidisciplinary team, to direct them to the respective departments for help and treatment and perform appropriate administrative duties. They will also be able to oversee good customer service and experience.
Person specification
The Administrator should have, or be able to demonstrate:
o A good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications and preferably some good experience of working in a professional (medical) administrative environment.
o Must have financial background
o An understanding of medical treatments and coding will be an advantage.
o Service sector experience
o Ability to liaise with the patients, visitors, other health related services and health staff in a personable and friendly manner
o Good interpersonal skills essential.
Skills and Personal Requirements
o Proactive approach.
o Strong written and spoken English language communication skills. Other languages are an advantage.
o Competency in computer applications, preferably medically related
o Good Customer care skills and commitment to quality customer care.
o Strong communication and presentation skills.
o Capable of building up positive relationships with other staff, especially the nursing staff and related professionals
o Team player.
o Integrity.
o Ability to cope under pressure
Duties and Responsibilities
o Answering all incoming calls in a pleasant manner and directing them appropriately
o Greeting all patients and visitors who come to the clinic and arranging for them to be seen, in a timely manner, with involvement of the nursing staff.
o Be a ‘Champion’ of customer care.
o Taking messages and relaying them to the intended persons in a timely way, returning telephone calls if necessary.
o Handle all incoming and outgoing mails, ensure posted mails are received and forwarded to the addressees appropriately.
o Ensure patient’s accounts are dealt with efficiently and receipts are provided.
o Ensure patients are booked in correctly, with all relevant information.
o Ensure patient records are completed and the relevant codes are applied.
o Maintain the reception area and waiting areas to look welcoming and neat at all times with adequate supplies of magazines, toys and full water dispensers.
o Take initiative to ensure the reception area is run efficiently. Attend to patients and visitors professionally and efficiently.
o Respond to patients and visitors’ needs, special requests and complaints and alert the manager as needed.
o Order relevant supplies through the Chief Operating Officer
o Ensure posters, patient information leaflets are available.
o Uphold and promote the Healthcare Centre’s mission, vision and values.
o Monitor staff movements as required.
o Perform other appropriate duties as may be allocated to you.
To Apply;
Victoria University Healthcare Centre, Kira Road, Plot 54B, P.O.Box 72587, Kampala, Uganda
T:               +256 417 727100      , E: admin@vuhc.ug, W: www.vu.ac.ug

Area Coordinator Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Area Coordinator (Agriculture)


About this Job:

BRAC, the largest non-governmental development organization in the world, is working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia, with a view to alleviate poverty. The organization implements integrated development approach combining education, health, agriculture, livestock, adolescent empowerment and micro finance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.

BRAC Uganda invites applications from qualified Ugandan Nationals to fill up the following vacant positions:

Job Title: Area Coordinator (Agriculture) Females are encouraged to apply

Job Location: Any part of Uganda (BRAC Operational Areas) but require extensive field visit for monitoring, supervision and staff development

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
 Identify the local cropping patterns.
 Final selection of Model farmers, Community agriculture promoters, General farmers and Block farmers.
 Prepare the training module considering local cropping patterns, irrigation, seed rate, local pests and control methods.
 Regularly visit the Branch office as well as farmers’ fields and advise them on good practices for better productivity.
 Coordination with the local government, non government organization and other development partners under his/ her jurisdiction.
 Prepare monthly action plan for Project Assistants (Agriculture) and regular follow up the progress of activities.
 Prepare the report, consolidate and send to the Regional/ Country office.


Requirement:

Qualifications/Requirements:
 Bachelors of Science in Agriculture/ Crop Science.
 Minimum 1year working experience in the field of Agriculture
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 Riding a Motorcycle is a must with a valid permit license
 Age must be within 30 years

Experience: 1

How to apply:

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, must submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (including biography, date of birth, educational qualification, language proficiency, work experience and at least two references), photocopy of their academic papers and experience certificates, 2 copies of colored passport size photographs, LC1 recommendation letter, and a day time contact number NOT later than Friday, March, 02 2012.

Apply to, Human Resource Department, BRAC Uganda located at Nyanama off Entebbe Road. Busingiri Zone, P. O. Box 31817 (Clock Tower), Kampala-Uganda.

Job Vacancies at Doshi Group of Companies

Job Title: Deputy General Manager/Senior Sales Manager


About this Job:

Doshi Group of Companies, is a leading and highly reputed business house with major presence in East Africa, wishes to appoint DGM/Senior Sales Professional to sell all kinds of Steel, Electrical and Hardware products.

Position: Deputy General Manager/Senior Sales Manager

Location: Kampala – Uganda

Job Profile:
 Provide leadership in planning and translating the sales and marketing strategies for growth in line with the company’s strategic plans /performance targets.Analyse and evaluate sales coverage .market size, competitors’ share and product preferences and spearhead products’ development/sales.
 Formulate and execute promotional strategies viz; exhibitions, sales campaigns, etc
 Producing, analyzing and maintaining all operational and strategic cost benefit analysis and documentations as may be required by management.
 Achieving overall sales performance indicators viz; Targets, Collections, Volumes and Profits.
 Establishing and maintaining good customer relations and customer care management systems
 Set up and constantly review sales, credit and collection policy.
 Promote Project/Export sales.


Requirement:

Person Profile
 AGE: Approximately 35yrs, a university graduate and MBA with marketing as a major.
 10 years and above of related work experience and passion to excel.
 Highly energetic & prepared to travel frequently in and out of country
 Excellent selling and negotiation skills
 A self starter, good leader, good communicator with sound administrative abilities
 Computer literacy essential


Experience: 10

How to apply:


Remuneration:
 Flexible for right candidate

To apply:
 Email your structured CV (before 05.03.2012)  To: apsdhul@hotmail.com
 Post the CV with 2 coloured photos indicating your present pay to:

The Chief Executive, P.O.Box 9387, Kampala-Uganda

Jobs at Habitat for Humanity -Uganda

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager


About this Job:

Finance and Administration Manager

Job Purpose: The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for overall professional and technical accounting and administrative services for HFH Uganda. This position ensures that monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements are prepared. The position also establishes procedures and oversees daily accounting operations, and supervises the Accountant, the National Office Administrator, Assistant Accountants and ICT Officer.

Reports to: National Director

Posted at: National Office

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures that the Mission, Vision, Goals and Policies of HFH Uganda are followed.

Ensures that the management of fixed assets, payroll, budgeting, grant and fund accounting, mortgages receivable, as well as the purchasing of assets and equipment are in compliance with HFH International and local policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Responsible for HFH Uganda’s accounting and reporting operations, including designing and implementation of financial and systems internal controls.

Responsible for ensuring that monthly financial statements, cash flow projections and analyses, management reports and quarterly reports are generated on time.

Reviews the monthly audit trail and reports and ensures that internal controls are in place.

Reviews and authorizes journal vouchers prior to posting in the Sun Systems.

Manages transfer of funds, requests for funds and all bank correspondence as needed.

Manage office premises including insurance of HFH Uganda’s assets.

Ensures that the annual External Audit is carried out, and the auditor’s report is submitted according to HFH International requirements


Requirement:

Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field, and 5 years of increasingly responsible professional, in the not-for- profit sector experience in accounting, budgeting or fiscal management including 5 years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Full Professional qualifications in CIMA, ACCA, N ICPAU required.

Abilities

Ability to train and supervise other financial staff on computer packages and other financial management.
 Self motivation with keen interest in detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
 Ability to take initiatives to advance the program.
 Ability to think strategically “outside the box”.
 Ability to work under a deadline and/or pressure.
 Ability to work on multiple projects.
 Ability to analyze and interpret financial and systems support requirements, and provide consultations and recommendations to management.
 Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify financial programs, information support systems and processes.
 Prioritize and schedule work. Assign and review the work of others.

Skills
 Computer literate and familiar with accounting packages on market, Sun System highly preferred but not required. Microsoft Word and Excel abilities are required. Microsoft Access abilities preferred but not required.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
 Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Other Characteristics
 Willing to uphold Christian principles of HFHU.
 High level of integrity combined with ability to make bold and timely decisions.
 Available to work between hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and sometimes after hours including weekends.


Experience:5

How to apply:

Apply to:

The National Director

Habitat for Humanity Uganda

P.O. Box 9873, Kampala.

e-mail: noffice@hfhuganda.org

Submission Deadline: Wednesday February 28th 2012