Chief Finance Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Martyrs University

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Job Description


Uganda Martyrs University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in the University.
This is a senior full time position to be held on a five year contract term, renewable. The incumbent is a member of the management committee.
Qualification/Experience:
The applicant should posses:-
• A bachelors Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accountancy
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• CPA or ACCA and be a member of ICPAU
• Ten (10) years of working experience in finance or accounts
• At least five (5) of the 10 years experience must have been in a senior position in a reputable organization
• Excellent command of various computer packages
• Work experience in a University in the finance and/or accounting departments is an added advantage.
Personal specifications:
• The candidate should be mature with a clean record
• Have good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead, guide and supervise staff in his/her department
• Able to display professional confidence and competence
• Knowledgeable in computerized accounting packages and spreadsheets
Accountability Profile:
• Be answerable to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration, subject to the overall authority of the Vice Chancellor
• Be responsible for the day to day financial and management accounting functions of the University
• Supervise the accounting, finance, procurement and stores staff of the University
• Be responsible for financial management of the University in coordination with the DVC FA
• Be responsible for liaising with and following up all dealings with banks and other financial institutions
• Be responsible for the budgeting process of the University
• Be responsible for managing and controlling the budget
• Be responsible for the preparation and production of the financial and management accounting reports of the University
• Be responsible for managing the debtors and creditors of the University and preparing appropriate reports for the DVC FA and management
• Be responsible for the external auditing of UMU’s financial statements in coordination with the DVC FA and the accountants
• Be responsible for presenting financial and management reports to management, Council and the respective Council Committees
• Be responsible for resource mobilization in collaboration with other university officers
• Liaise with any office of the University and outside the University so as to fulfill the requirements of the position
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the DVC FA or management in the service of the University.




How to Apply


Candidates should submit their applications to the Director, Human Resources, Uganda Martyrs University, P.O.Box 5498, Kampala.
OR
Deliver them by hand to Uganda Martyrs University main campus at Nkozi, or to Rubaga Campus A or B.
OR
Send by email to directorhr@umu.ac.ug

Dead line: 20th April 2012

Applications should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of all supporting documents and contact details of three (3) referees in responsible positions.

Epidemiologist Job Vacancy at Uganda Health Service commission

Job Title: Epidemiologist – (1 Post)

Job Description

Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Epidemiologist

Qualifications:
MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessment of disease emergencies including
epidemiological mapping of epidemic prone diseases and disasters.
• Provides feedback on epidemic prone diseases and disasters.

• Participates in epidemic and disaster
investigations.
• Assists the Senior Epidemiologist in the
management of the operations of the HMIS.
• Provides support supervision to District Staff.
• Compiles periodic Epidemiological reports
and submits to Senior Epidemiologist.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time,

How to Apply:




How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the vacant
posts as specified hereunder. The job descriptions, where not indicated, or
any other details, can be obtained from the Health Service Commission
offices located at Workers House, 3rd Floor (Northern Wing), Plot No. 1,
Pilkington Road. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3
(Revised 2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission
P.O. Box 7452, Kampala, to be received not later than April 17th, 2012. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices,
Ministry of Health Headquarters, Mulago and Butabika National Referral
Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative
Officers. The form and advert can also be down loaded from the Commission
website; www.hsc.go.ug.

Hand written applications are also acceptable.
It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and
the application forms are free of charge.
In regard to choices, an applicant may apply for a maximum of two (2)
relevant posts which must be filled in two separate sets of application forms
and by labeling the 1st choice as No.1 and the 2nd choice as No. 2.
All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference
number and the name of the Institution where it is tenable.
Candidates have been given a choice to directly apply for posts tenable at
Mubende, Kabale and Moroto Regional Referral Hospitals. Candidates so
applying will be specifically shortlisted, interviewed and selected for those
posts. Details of the posts are provided in the relevant table.
For the rest of the Regional Referral Hospitals, an applicant should clearly
indicate two names of preferred Hospitals by stating the 1st choice as No. 1
and the 2nd choice as No.2. These Hospitals are; Arua, Gulu, Lira, Soroti,
Hoima, Fort Portal, Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja and Mbale,
Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through
their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to
avoid delay. Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective
Institution of the Applicant. Applications found to be in contravention of this
requirement will not be accepted.
Note that short listed candidates will be required to bring their original
certificates unlaminated. Candidates who will present forged certificates
shall be handed to the Police for appropriate action. Applicants must also
fulfill the following conditions:
2
i Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and
copies of their academic and professional certificates and
testimonials.
ii Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and
promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from
non Public Health Service.
iii In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with
the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and
therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration.
Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess
practicing license must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.
iv State clearly their contact physical addresses and telephone
number (s) or the nearest contactable person on the application
forms.

Deadline:17th April 2012

Deputy Registrar Uganda Nurses and Midwives Job Vacancies at Health Service Commission

Job Title: Deputy Registrar Uganda Nurses and Midwives

Job Description

Council (1Post) re-advertised.
Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Registrar Nurses and Midwives Council
Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or Public Health.
Must be a holder of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from a recognized University/Institution.
Must have at least a Diploma in Health Services Management or General Management
Experience: Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Principal Nursing Officer level.

Other Requirements:
Good communication, interpersonal, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Compiles, maintains and analyses the database for all qualified Nurses and
Midwives, Health Units and Nursing Training Schools.
• Take minutes during meetings of Committees of the Council.
• Carries out preliminary investigations of alleged professional/ethical misconduct.
• Carries out regular supervision/inspection of all Health Units and Nursing Training Schools.
• Liaises with the District Health Officers to ensure implementation of Council related activities such as the licensing process, verification of qualifications and supervision of professional practice.
• Implements decisions of the Council.
• Performs any other duties that may be
required under the Nurses and Midwives Act.
• Supervises the Council’s Support Staff.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.




How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the vacant posts as specified hereunder. The job descriptions, where not indicated, or any other details, can be obtained from the Health Service Commission offices located at Workers House, 3rd Floor (Northern Wing), Plot No. 1, Pilkington Road. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission P.O. Box 7452, Kampala, to be received not later than April 17th, 2012. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers. The form and advert can also be down loaded from the Commission
website; www.hsc.go.ug.

Hand written applications are also acceptable. It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and the application forms are free of charge.
In regard to choices, an applicant may apply for a maximum of two (2) relevant posts which must be filled in two separate sets of application forms and by labeling the 1st choice as No.1 and the 2nd choice as No. 2.
All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference number and the name of the Institution where it is tenable.
Candidates have been given a choice to directly apply for posts tenable at Mubende, Kabale and Moroto Regional Referral Hospitals. Candidates so applying will be specifically shortlisted, interviewed and selected for those posts. Details of the posts are provided in the relevant table.
For the rest of the Regional Referral Hospitals, an applicant should clearly indicate two names of preferred Hospitals by stating the 1st choice as No. 1 and the 2nd choice as No.2. These Hospitals are; Arua, Gulu, Lira, Soroti, Hoima, Fort Portal, Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja and Mbale,
Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective Institution of the Applicant. Applications found to be in contravention of this
requirement will not be accepted.
Note that short listed candidates will be required to bring their original certificates unlaminated. Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed to the Police for appropriate action. Applicants must also fulfill the following conditions:
2
i Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and
copies of their academic and professional certificates and
testimonials.
ii Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and
promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from
non Public Health Service.
iii In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with
the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and
therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration.
Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess
practicing license must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.
iv State clearly their contact physical addresses and telephone
number (s) or the nearest contactable person on the application
forms.

Deadline: 17th April 2012

Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy In Uganda at Oxfam Novib

Job Title:Programme Coordinator Internet Now!

Description


Oxfam Novib is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve Dutch men and women also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.

Programme Coordinator Internet Now! International Position, based in Gulu, Uganda Duration three years (initial contract 1 year with possibility for extension) 40 hours per week

The context In February this year, the Dutch National Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) approved a large and innovative Dreamfund project, to be implemented in Uganda: Internet Now! Oxfam Novib will roll-out the project Internet Now! in northern Uganda to provide rural communities with reliable, affordable and high-speed connection to the Internet. The project has a direct focus on services providing work and income to community members through Internet. One hundred centres in northern Uganda will form a social enterprise following an innovative business model. Each centre offers solar-powered workstations housed in shipping containers together with daily support and training by company staff and volunteers. The centres will be interconnected to the Internet through Wi-Fi technology. Oxfam Novib will implement the project together with 3 other Project partners in the field: Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), Inveneo and Samasource.

Objective of the position

• To manage the Internet Now! project in northern Uganda, ensuring a timely and successful roll-out of the network and services.

• Rolling out the network and services in such way that the project objectives can be reached, which includes ensuring that the social enterprise can be operated as a viable business

• Managing the contracts with the Project Partners in close collaboration with their Project Managers in Gulu on a daily basis.

• Ensuring that management systems and processes utilised in the Gulu Project Office support effective management of the project.

• Building strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders on behalf of Oxfam Novib in Uganda including national and local governments, other NGO’s and the private sector.

• To ensure appropriate monitoring and reporting takes place, in accordance with the approved project proposal. • Encourage synergy and leverage from the Internet Now! project to and with other Oxfam programs in the region.

Main tasks

• Provides high quality leadership for the Internet Now! project in northern Uganda.

• Chairs and supports the Project Management Team in Gulu consisting of all 4 Project Partners (incl. Oxfam Novib), this includes all HR responsibilities vis-à-vis the local staff team.

• Through ON’s Country Director in Uganda, ensures security management for the project staff and assets. Accountable for the delivery, effective management, monitoring, evaluation of the project.

• In a Consortium model, holds the Project Partners to account for delivery of their part of the project.

• Represents the Internet Now! project in Uganda, and where appropriate elsewhere and in consultation with the (Associate) Country Director.

• Works to ensure the establishment of a social enterprise and transfer of skills, knowledge and work procedures to its staff within 3 years.

• Identifies new funding sources locally and regionally and negotiates funding opportunities to support spin-off of the project into other areas.

• Relates with other Oxfam Novib Staff in Uganda in a way as to maximize synergy and knowledge exchange of the project with other programs.

You have

• Senior project management experience in rolling out telecom networks in one or more challenging locations preferably in a context of development work in Africa; • Proven analytical skills and a problem-solving approach;

• Demonstrable good judgment, and ability to practically steer for timely delivery of results;

• Experience and knowledge of security management;

• Understanding of ethics and codes of practice and IHL/ independence/impartiality, respect for Oxfam values;

• Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development; experience with people management;

• Experience of managing complex large projects. Experience in “dealing with” government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level locally and regionally in East Africa;

• An active commitment to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisation’s work;

• High level financial skills for Project Budget Management;

• Understanding of managing security and risks within an INGO context;

• Expert IT level and understanding of how new developments in technology can contribute to the aims of the project;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence, and negotiate;

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Location The aim is to have both local staff and the international Project Manager based in Gulu Region, northern Uganda. This may include an initial stationing in Kampala. This is not a family posting, but in consultation with the candidate an accompanied status may be agreed.
How to Apply


More information and application procedure Are you interested in this position? Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-130) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, Recruiter, no later than 13 April 2012. For more information about the procedure you can contact Shabinah Asgarali, +31 70 3421 868. Information on the job is available from Robbert van den Berg, +31 70 3421 836/663 or from Martin van der Steen (+31 70 3421 955)

Various Jobs at Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Job Description


Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing in the Human Resource and IT Departments of Bank of Uganda;


No. Job Title Department Rank Positions
1. IT Support and Liaison Officer Human Resource SBOII/I 1
2. Network Administrator Information Technology SBOII/I 1
3. User Support Specialist Information Technology BO/SBO 1
4. Applications Developer Information Technology BO/SBO 1
5. Security Administrator Information Technology BO/SBO 1



Details of these jobs are available on the BOU website http://www.bou.or.ug/ under Careers in BOU in the iRecruitment Application. Careers in BOU is located at the top right menu and bottom right menu of the BOU web page.
All applications should be forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment Application on the BOU website under Careers in BOU. Applications forwarded in any other form such as email or manual will NOT be considered.
Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their applications.
Scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.
The maximum size of attachments in the online application is 500Kb. Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names of 3(three) referees and their contacts.
A help manual to guide candidates through the application procedure is available on the BOU website under Careers in BOU using the hyperlink Bank of Uganda Irecruitment Instructions.

Please note that:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• The appointing authority reserves the right to appoint successful candidates to a higher or lower level than advertised, as deemed fit.

The remuneration packages for these positions are competitive and attractive.


How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to:
The Director,
Human Resource Department,
Bank of Uganda

To reach NOT later than 10th April 2012