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