Study Nurse Needed at The Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute

 Study Nurse (1 )

The Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on IDS is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on a trial of Adjunctive Dexamethasone in HIV infected Adults with • Cryptococcal Meningitis. The posts will be based at the Unit’s stations in Entebbe and Masaka.
Terms: These positions will be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit systems. The initial appointments will be for a period of up to 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Duty Station: Masaka Reports to: Project Leader.
Key roles and responsibilities;
Carry out medical procedures related to the clinical trial.
Provide in-patient and out-patients medical care to study patients.
Provide detailed study information to patients or their acceptable representatives and obtain informed consent from them.
Completion and maintenance of screening and enrollment logs.
Participate in data collection through administration of study questionnaires.
Perform phlebotomy, collection and handling of laboratory samples in the hospital wards and ensure their safe and timely transportation to MRC Laboratories.
Perform simple rapid screening tests in the wards and track laboratory results to ensure timely feedback to clinicians and patients.
Dispense prescribed study drugs and other treatment according to study protocol guidelines.
Report adverse events to study clinicians/Coordinator, store patient folders and resolution of data queries.
Review and update clinic supplies and make requisitions appropriately.
Track participants by phone or through field workers to ensure attendance of study visits.
Offer appropriate health education and counselling to patients and their attendants.
Prepare regular clinic/ward reports and suggest improvement in clinic management.
Requirement:
Diploma in Nursing or comprehensive Nursing.
Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council.
A minimum of 4 years working hospital experience including care for in-patients and the critically ill.
Certificate in HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and ICP/ GCP training is added advantage.
Fluency in English and Luganda
Experience: 4
How to apply:
Start date: As soon as possible Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone and email contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS P.O. Box 49 Entebbe OR send by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org Closing date is 8th March 2013 at 05:00pm

Communication Specialist Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

at Mildmay in Kampala

Communication Specialist 

Mildmay Uganda is an HIV/AIDS treatment and training centre also providing technical support for the Ministry of Health.
Requirements
• The successful applicant will be a strong practicing Christian with a good reputation who will uphold the Christian ethos of the organization.
• She must have Bachelors and Masters degree in a relevant field, including public relations, journalism, communication , or marketing .
• She must have at least 5 years relevant professional experience preferably NGO exposure.
• Successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, as well as demonstrable skills in net working and collaboration
How to apply
Interested persons who meet the requirements should send their letters of interest to Executive Director at Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road , Lweza at hr@mildmay.or.ug or through P. O. Box 24985, Kampala
Deadline: 08-03-2013

Office Assistant Jobs Vacancy in Uganda

at United Nations Unies in Entebbe

 Office Assistant 

United Nations Unies is seeking to seeking to employ qualified suitable applicants to fill the above post vacant.
Duties
• Performs a wide range of office support and administrative functions
• Responds or drafts responses to routine and administrative functions
• Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports , work orders ,e.t.c, using various databases.
Skills
• Staff in related organizational units at the Regional Services Centre Entebbe.
• Effectively delivers of a wide range of administrative and office support functions under moderate supervision.
• Accurately and in a timely manner , produces a range of documents , reports and other outputs
How to apply
Post opened for Ugandan Nationals only. Women are strongly encouraged to apply Equally qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection
Hand deliver to; RSCE- Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road,
P. O. Box 710
Deadline 15-03-2013

Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Uganda

at United Nations Unies in Entebbe

Human Resources Assistant 

United Nations Unies is seeking to seeking to employ qualified suitable applicants to fill the above post vacant.
Duties
• Assist in filling of posts for all categories, including initiating and following -up on reference checks and academic verifications , ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities , calculating salaries and related benefits and preparing and dispartching offers of appointment and statement of Emoluments.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating competitive recruitment examinations.
• Advise staff administrative matters.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• A certificate in business administration , finance or human resources is an added advantage
Experience
• At least four years of progressively relevant experience in human resources management , administrative services or related area.
How to apply
Post opened for Ugandan Nationals only. Women are strongly encouraged to apply Equally qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection
Hand deliver to; RSCE- Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road,
P. O. Box 710
Deadline 15-03-2013

: Finance Assistant needed at Unies in Entebbe Uganda

 Finance Assistant Jobs Vacancy in Uganda
at United Nations Unies in Entebbe Uganda

Job Title: Finance Assistant
United Nations Unies is seeking to employ qualified suitable applicants to fill the above post.
Duties
• Record, analyze and reconcile complex accounting transactions;
• Examine and record financial transactions and prepare remittances for disbursement
• Reconcile bank accounts held USD and other currencies ;

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent . Post –secondary education at college /university level or professional qualification from recognized training institution in Accounting , Business Administration and/or Financial Management especially ACCA/CPA is an asset.
Experience
• At least six years of progressively relevant experience in a recognized large private or public organization .
• Knowledge of IFRS/IPSAS and skills in finance ERP systems are desirable.

How to apply
Post opened for Ugandan Nationals only. Women are strongly encouraged to apply Equally qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection
Hand deliver to; RSCE- Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road,
P. O. Box 710
Deadline 15-03-2013

Organisation development/monitoring and evaluation specialist needed at VSO Uganda

Organisation development/monitoring and evaluation specialist at VSO Uganda

VSO
VSO is an international development charity fighting poverty through volunteers.
Through secure livelihoods, VSO aims to ensure poor and marginalised people are able to access their right to a sustainable livelihood. This is particularly important in the context of Northern Uganda as the majority of youth either missed out on or had their formal education severely disrupted as a consequence of the conflict. The Youth Development Programme (YDP) seeks the support of volunteers to aid implementation and build capacity of NUYDC (Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre) and local Vocational Training Institutes (VTI's). The Centre was established as part of the Peace Recovery and Development Programme (PRDP) and reports directly to the Office of the Prime Minister.

Job title: Organisation development/monitoring and evaluation specialist
Employment type: Full time
Country: Ugandan
City / Location: Lira
Job category: Project/Program Management
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Responsibilities
Working with the Youth Development Programme of Uganda you'll build the capacity of NUYDC (Northern Uganda Youth Development Centre) and local Vocational Training Institutes (VTI's). To do this you will:
• carry out a general organizational assessment of the VTI's to determine their current and future needs
• support the development of Monitoring and Evaluation systems for VTI's participating in the DFID funded Youth Development Programme (YDP) within the Langi sub-region
• based on the organisational assessment and in agreement with the individual VTI's, build the capacity of the VTI's on financial management, data capturing, reporting and human resource development
• support VTI staff to implement the development plans, and to report to the program coordinators (NUYDC) on YDP programme and finance related issues
• highlight examples of good practice and share lessons learned amongst colleagues, other VTI's within the sub-region and throughout NUYDC's network of learning providers and with NUYDC.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
1- You'll have a relevant degree and at least 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation, programme management or another organisational development role.
2- Data analysis, reporting and programme management/implementation skills are essential, as well as strength in one or a combination of the following areas:
management, finance, M&E, organisational development.
3- You'll be a self-starter with good communication skills and experience of working with low capacity teams.
4- You must be able to ride a motorbike or willing to learn and staff development / people management skills would be an advantage.
5- You must be a team player and understand the challenges involved in working in a different environment.
And the rest.... You'll be based in the small, but busy town of Lira, Northern Uganda. Lira has basic services such as markets, hotels and banking institutions. We'll ask you to commit 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we'll provide you with training before your placement and a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
Contact/How to apply:
To find out more about volunteering with VSO visit www.vsointernational.org/volunteer and please use reference U0605/0010/0001 in your application. On average it takes a minimum of 4 months to go through the application process, so apply now for departure in 2013.

Program Officer needed at SOS Childrens Village

Program Officer (institutional Partnership Development) Job at the  SOS Childrens Village Entebbe Ugand

We seek to recruit a Socially Stable, mature person aged 28 - 45 years to lead the development and implementation of institutional partnerships strategies to support SOS Uganda increase it's local funding as well as establishment of strategic partnerships with government institutions and other private organizations. SOS Children's Village Uganda works to achieve the highest level of service delivery for children in our target group. The Programme Officer will be based at the national Office and reports to the National Programme Advisor.

Job title: Program Officer (institutional Partnership Development)

Resposibilities:
1- Identifying institutional partnership opportunities at the national local level ie bilateral, multilateral international organizations embassies and foundations to support the works of SOS
2- Leading proposal writing and coordinate the proposal development process and maintain regular contact with partners by organizing roundtable, face to face meetings and attending donor forums to support programme development
3- Coordinate, monitor and assess the quality of donor reporting, ensuring that donor requirement are met during the project implementation phase
4- Develop and maintain good relationships with donors through regular communication, knowledge exchange and efficient reporting
5- Develop and implement institutional partnership strategy in line with the needs of SOS Children’s villages Uganda and ensure that it is incorporated within the national plans
Position Requirements:
1- University degree in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Post graduate qualification in a programme development field will be a strong advantage.
2- Should have Knowledge/proven experience in a number of the following areas: Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Cycle Management, Proposal development, partnership development, child rights, networking, advocacy, public relations and working experience of relevant government policies
3- At least 2 years progressive work experience with NGO or other development organizations in Programme development work
4- Practical experience in Resource mobilization and implementation of programmes will be an added advantage
5- Knowledge and practical experience in fundraising and managing multi donor projects is required
6- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
7- Knowledge of log frame development, project design and management is desirable.

Country: Uganda
City / Location: Entebbe
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Contact/How to apply:
Application letters enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
Current salary information, copies of academic transcript and
certificates, a passport size photograph, telephone contact and
details of at least 3 references should be addressed to:
The Human Resource Coordinator,
SoS Children's Village Uganda,
P.O Box 27510
Kampala
Or
Physically drop off your application at the gate,
SoS National Office Entebbe, Abaita Ababiri - 25kms, Entebbe road.