Database Administrator Jobs at Mildmay Uganda

Job Description
Job Title: Database Administrator
Directorate : Quality Assurance
Reports to : Informantions systems Manager

Job Summary :
Successful  applicant will be responsible for developing and maintaing  the Mildmay  Uganda databases   ensuring that data is  made available to authorized  recipients , providing relevant  technical support  for activities of different   programs undertaken  by Mildmay Uganda.

Job Requirements;
Degree  in Computer Science,  Information  systems or Information Technology  with certification  training as a Certified Database  Administrator  and Computer  programming . S/he must have atleast  3 years experience  in database  administration . S/he   will have demonstrable  knowledge and understanding  relational database software



How to Apply

Interested persons should apply to
The Human Resource Manager at mildmay Uganda . Entebbe Road , Lweza at hr@mildmay.or.ug clearly indicating the subject of the email , the position applid for or through P O Box 24985 ,Kampala not later than , Friday 3rd August 2012.

Logistics Officer Jobs in Uganda at Joint Medical Store

Job Title: Logistics Officer
     

Joint Medical Store (JMS) is a Church founded private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to supply medicines, medical equipment and related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of Uganda at affordable prices.
Following internal staff changes coupled with plans to implement some initiatives aimed at increasing access to quality medicines and medical supplies to beneficiary health units served by JMS, we are seeking to recruit qualified, competent and motivated candidates to fill the following vacancies.
Logistics Officer
This opening will be available for a one-year contract with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funding.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Post holder will among other things:
Receive customer enquiries and orders in. a systematic manner, track them, respond and process them sequentially in such a way that maintains a high standard of customer service.
Supervise the order entry activities by the Sales officers in line with the laid down procedures in order to achieve a turn round of maximum eight working hours.
In liaison with the Head of Stores and Logistics, ensure that all orders sent to the store meet the delivery schedules.
Receive customer concerns and channel them to the responsible officers in line with laid down procedures in order to ensure that they are addressed efficiently
Enforce the system for screening customer orders in order to minimize JMS exposure to acts of fraud.
Ensure that all relevant laws, regulations and policies (National or JMS) regarding sale of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies & medical equipment are complied with.
Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Stores and Logistics Management, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Nursing or any other relevant field.
At least two year's working experience at supervisory level in a busy pharmaceutical/medical or business setting.
Proficiency in MS Office and Enterprise Resource Planning applications
Skills and Competencies
High level of integrity
Good interpersonal skills, able to work with others/ lead a team
Good oral and written communication skills
Able to take initiative, prioritize work load and meet strict deadlines.
Innovative and able to identify strategies for improving service delivery.
Knowledge of other local and or International languages will be an advantage.

How to apply:
Interested applicants should send their applications enclosing photocopies of their academic certificates, CV with three names of referees (who are not relatives), and day-time telephone contacts to the address below not later than Friday 3rdAugust 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Head of Human Resource and Administration Joint Medical Store P.O. Box 4501, Kampala
Or store@jms.co.ug

Jobs at Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS)

Job Title: Executive Secretary


The Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) is an autonomous, honorific and service organization that compromises a diverse group of scientists from the physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences. These scientists work together in an inter-displinary and trans- displinary manner to achieve their main goal of promoting excellence in sciences by offering independent, evidence- based advice by prosperity of Uganda. The Academy, established in 2000, was recognized by a Chartered granted by HE. the president in 2009. UNAS seeks to recruit an Executive Secretary to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Academy. The position, to be based in Kampala, will be full time, for a 3-year contract.
Specific Responsibilities:
The UNAS Executive Secretary is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the council as the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy. In particular, the Executive Secretary is responsible for the following:
Management and Administration of the Academy programs, staff and assets.
Provide leadership in implementation of Academy Strategic Plan.
Provide leadership on implementation of policy, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of programs.
Participate in mobilization of resources for the Academy
Present quarterly and annual financial reports to council
Preparation of annual budget, annual report and other reports of the academy
Provide leadership for Human Resource Management including formation of effective teams.
Management of UNAS Funds/Approval of expenditure requests.
Act as Academy’s Accounting Officer.
Link and represent the Academy to academic, government, international research, business organizations and other academies.
Provide accountability for all Academy funds
Assist the Secretary General in his/her functions to council.
Active participation in regular staff team and one-to- one individual meetings, sharing of research and/or administrative best practices, learning experiences and ideas
Carry-out any other duties as directed by the Secretary General.
Requirement:
Ugandan citizen with PhD degree in any field relevant to Academy work or equivalent knowledge.
At least 5 years' experience in management of an organization, human resources and related programmes.
Demonstrate proficiency in conveying scientific/ technical/policy information in oral and written form.
Experience in Financial Management at an organizational level.
Ability to communicate and network at national and international levels.
Ability to write fundable proposals.
Ability to meet timelines.
Ability to galvanize team work.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Good Information Technology.
How to apply:
Application process: Please send application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae and indicate names of three referees.
Application should be submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS), A4 Lincoln Flats, Makerere. University, P.O. Box 23911 Kampala – Uganda Or Email to unas@unas.or.ug.
The closing date for the receipt of application is 6th August, 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Technical Advisory Services Job Vacancy in Uganda at GIZ

Job Title: Technical Advisory Services to Kitgum & Pader:
   

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) commissioned the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in 2002 to implement a programme to support in particular the Ministry of Water and Environment in its Reform of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sector (RUWASS). The current phase runs until May 2014.
The RUWASS programme seeks to contribute to an improved and more equitable access to sustainable water supply and sanitation. It aims at improving the policy and institutional framework conditions in the water sector, and addresses particularly urban drinking water supply and basic sanitation issues. RUWASS technical cooperation also concentrates on large and small towns with a regional orientation towards Northern Uganda. To complement national advisory services, GIZ supports selected small towns through locally based long-term technical advisors and tailor- made capacity building packages. The programme currently has long-term advisors supporting 5 small towns in Northern Uganda (Adjumani, Koboko and Yumbe, Nebbi and Paidha) and plans to extend support to other small towns.
Technical Advisory Services to Kitgum & Pader:
In line with its engagement in the urban water sector, the programme will extend support to the two towns Kitgum and Pader. This support is aiming at a comprehensive strengthening of the local capacities on the individual, organisational and institutional level. Technical advisory services to Kitgum and Pader Town shall include:
Working with the local water authorities, local Water Supply and Sanitation Boards (WSSB) and Private Water Operators to create an enabling environment and strengthen good governance for service delivery;
Promoting sustainable management of the recently rehabilitated piped water infrastructure according to best professional practice based on sound asset management, maintenance and business plans are to be developed;
Supporting interventions such as WASH sensitisation campaigns, measures to increase access to safe water in hitherto un-served areas including water quality monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Implementing on the ground the technical advisory services mentioned above
Working closely with the local authorities on improving service delivery
Strengthening the capacities of the local authorities including Town Council technical personnel, WSSBs, Private Water Operators and other key stakeholders
Supporting the Town Councils, GIZ and their partners in carrying out water and sanitation interventions
Being the local representative of GIZ
Regular communication and reporting to the GIZ programme and other stakeholders
Key Tasks:
Advise and work directly with the local authorities
Strengthening the capacities of the WSSBs/ TCs to procure and supervise the Private Water Operator and to effectively deliver and manage water supply services
Support the development and implementation of crucial plans for a sustainable operation of the piped systems (maintenance plans, asset management plans, business plans, etc.)
Support community awareness interventions and measures towards an improved sanitation situation
Support the implementation of sector strategies
Develop and implement tailor-made capacity development interventions (trainings, etc.) to address critical capacity gaps.
General Duties:
Willingness to live and work in Kitgum or Pader Town Council for the duration of the contract and to travel frequently to the other Town Council
Willingness to work on eye level with the Local Governments of Kitgum Town Council and Pader Town Council on a daily basis
Undertake trainings related to the position and duties. Specific training needs shall be identified and appropriate programmes selected jointly with the GIZ Programme Director
Requirement:
University education (Minimum BSc) in technical science/engineering (water/ environment/sanitation) or related field
Professional Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of professional working experience in the Ugandan water sector or related field in a similar position
Experience in sustainable management and maintenance of piped water systems (preferably in small towns)
Familiarity with high professional standards in the sustainable operation of urban water schemes including experience in the regulatory set-up of urban water supply in small towns
Experience in working with Local Government and national institutions in this field
Experience in combining engineering, management and institutional know-how in the water sector
Experience in project management
Experience in community sensitisation approaches
Other Qualifications:
Excellent reporting skills
Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems, IT-know-how (MS Office)
Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge
Openness to share information and knowledge ("communicator")
Team player in multi-cultural and inter-­disciplinary team
Language skills: Fluency in written and oral English; knowledge of Luo (Acholi) being an advantage
Driving license and driving experience

How to apply:
All Applications should be submitted to: The GIZ Human Resource Department, 23 Nakasero Road, Kampala. P.O. Box 10346 or to secretariat.giz.uganda@giz.de. The deadline for submission is Friday, 03 August 2012

Regional Monitoring &Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Uganda Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS)

Job Title:  Regional Monitoring &Evaluation Specialist

Job Description

Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) is a five year USAID funded programme now in its 2nd year. The SDS Program aims at improving results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on Health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through four objectives:
1. To Coordinate activities at the District and Sub-county level
2. To Strengthen management of resources and program results at District and Sub-country level
3. To Improve Local Government support for social sector service delivery
4. To Institute innovative approaches to sustain social sector service delivery
The Programme operates in 35 district Local Governments in the East, West and Central regions of Uganda. SDS is urgently seeking services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for its Western Region Office for the remaining three years.

Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The M&E Specialist will work as a technical advisor to Local Governments to strengthen the capacity and function of their MIS/M&E systems, and will work closely with other USAID Implementing Partners in the region. The M&E Specialist will report to the Regional Director and work closely with the M&E Manager at the head office to conduct activities that address the needs of technical assistance recipients within the Central region of Uganda. This position will require significant travel to the districts to implement and track activities related to SDS and other USAID Implementing Partner Programmes.
Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, development studies and other related fields
• 3+ years of experience working with USAID funded project specifically knowledge management is an added advantage
• Experience providing technical assistance in MIS/M&E to local governments.
• Excellent demonstrated team work and analytical skills.
• Experience communicating M&E results both orally and in writing




How to Apply

Interested candidates can hand deliver their applications, CV with three references and copies of their academic documents, clearly stating earliest possible start date and remuneration expectations to Human Resources, SDS Programme Offices at Plot 31, Nakasero Road or by email to recruitment@uganda-sds.org not later than August 10th 2012 at 2:00pm. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Research Specialist Job Vacancy at Monitor Publications Ltd

Job Title:  RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Job Description

Reports to: MARKETING MANAGER
Job Purpose: To provide key market insights and forecasting marketing behavior to inform business decisions and management reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
• Analyses data and produces customized reports for various management needs
• Monitors company revenue and market share performance
• Produces daily advertising sections performance reports reflecting market shares against competition
• Produces editorial and advertising ratios for own and competition publications
• Produces editorial content analysis for own and competition publications
• Supervises data collection Research assistants
• Produces monthly audience tracking research report
• Monthly marketing & circulation report by 3rd of the month
• Monitoring agents performance (quarterly)
• Forecasts for daily circulation sales and advertising revenue
• Tracking agents performance against targets (quarterly/Annual
• Custodian of all internal and external research
• Cascade research findings and highlight gaps to product development team
• Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
• Seek and provide information to help MPL determine their position in the marketplace.
• Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.
• Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
• Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.
Qualifications & Experience:
• A Bachelor of Statistics or Bachelor of commerce (at least lower second), with a strong mathematics background
• Excellent knowledge of Spread sheets and MS Access
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in a marketing and sales position is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Willing to work long hours.


How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 3rd August 2012 to: The Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O.Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Electrical Engineer Job Vacancy at Monitor Publications Ltd

Job Title:  ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Job Description

Reports to: PRODUCTION MANAGER
Job Purpose: To maintain the press and auxiliary equipment in the plant, install and commission new equipment and supervise service level providers.
Main Responsibilities:
• Plans production maintenance for weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks
• Ensures that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures
• Supervises service level providers to carry out proper maintenance on equipment when due
• Attends to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within the shortest time possible
• Installs and commissions new equipment including hardware and software
• Counter checks the work assigned to electrical Technician to ensure thoroughness
• Ensures the use of quality work practices
Qualifications & Experience:
• Basic university degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Engineer registration board certificate
• Experience: 3 to 5 years working experience
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Willing to work long hours.


How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 3rd August 2012 to: The Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O.Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Regional Sales Executive Jobs in Uganda at Monitor Publications Ltd

Job Title:  REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVES (06 Positions)

Job Description

Reports to: REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTAIVE
Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring market penetration in the given territory in order to generate revenue and achieve the business targets.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the field sales reps in terms of paper availability and shelf life as well as market penetration in the given territory
• Vendor supervision, vendor placement /vendor positioning to maximize sales
• Vendor intimacy /relationships and conflict resolution among vendors and agents
• Vendor Top ups during peak hours of selling papers and also determine stock levels at both agent and vendor level
• Advise both the sales rep as well as the distribution manager on the market feedback on the product
• Advise the department on the issues that concern vendors and agents majorly sales related
• Enforce record keeping among agents and vendors
• Product merchandising on all our stands and supermarkets in the allocated region/market
• Enforce paper display at least 70% among vendors
• Market intelligence majorly on the competition
Qualifications & Experience:
• A diploma and or a bachelor’s degree in any business-related course or equivalent business
• Basic Computer literacy.
• At least 2 years’ working experience in a sales related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High drive for results
• Very high personal standards
• Good Proposal writing skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Appreciation for numbers
• Strong customer focus
• Good planning and organizing skills


How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 3rd August 2012 to: The Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O.Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Many Jobs in Uganda at Monitor Publications Ltd

Job Title:  SALES EXECUTIVES

Job Description

Reports to: REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring market penetration in the given territory in order to generate revenue and achieve the business targets.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the field sales reps in terms of paper availability and shelf life as well as market penetration in the given territory
• Vendor supervision, vendor placement /vendor positioning to maximize sales
• Vendor intimacy /relationships and conflict resolution among vendors and agents
• Vendor Top ups during peak hours of selling papers and also determine stock levels at both agent and vendor level
• Advise both the sales rep as well as the distribution manager on the market feedback on the product
• Advise the department on the issues that concern vendors and agents majorly sales related
• Enforce record keeping among agents and vendors
• Product merchandising on all our stands and supermarkets in the allocated region/market
• Enforce paper display at least 70% among vendors
• Market intelligence majorly on the competition
Qualifications & Experience:
• A diploma and or a bachelor’s degree in any business-related course or equivalent business
• Basic Computer literacy.
• At least 2 years’ working experience in a sales related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High drive for results
• Very high personal standards
• Good Proposal writing skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Appreciation for numbers
• Strong customer focus
• Good planning and organizing skills


How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 3rd August 2012 to: The Human Resource Manager, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O.Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com
Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.