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Saturday 2 February 2013

PROCUREMENT OFFICER job at Uganda Telecom, Uganda



PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Uganda Telecom, Uganda
 
Are you a highly motivated, self-driven individual with ambition, character and right attitude? Are you a team player willing to grow through the ranks and advance your career? If you are out there, then Uganda Telecom, the leading Communications provider in Uganda is looking for you to fill one of the positions below.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
High integrity
Creative & Innovative
Negotiations skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Good team player
Organizations skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Computer literate
Strong relationship building skills
Result orientated
Strong commercial sense
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Reports to: Manager Supply Chain
Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of procurement policies and procedures
Liaise with the user department to ensure efficient and effective procurement of specified items/ services
Ensure that all procurement of items is in compliance with the set procurement procedures/policies.
Provide guidance and expertise to staff undertaking procurement of equipment, services and supplies
Source for offers from the approved suppliers and manage tendering procedures
Prepare tenders for the purchase or supply of equipment and services
Negotiate contracts with vendors and monitor suppliers’ compliance to agreed terms
Advise the user department on the appraisal and evaluation of tenders* on the basis of both the Financial and Non-Financial criteria
Monitor procurement activities so as to ensure compliance with the Company policies and procedures
Requirement:
Bachelors Degree in Commerce / Business Administration.
Member of Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS).
At least two year experience in stores management and also handling stores work.
Experience: 2
How to apply:
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer Uganda Telecom Telephone House P. O. Box 7171, Kampala. Or recruitment@utl.co.ug Closing Date: 4th February 2013 at 17.00hrs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE at Uganda Telecom


COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE

 
Are you a highly motivated, self-driven individual with ambition, character and right attitude? Are you a team player willing to grow through the ranks and advance your career? If you are out there, then Uganda Telecom, the leading Communications provider in Uganda is looking for you to fill one of the positions below.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
High integrity
Creative & Innovative
Negotiations skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Good team player
Organizations skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Computer literate
Strong relationship building skills
Result orientated
Strong commercial sense
COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Reports to: Brand & Communications Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Brand & Communications Manager in the formulation of the Uganda Telecom brand PR annual plan for both external and internal audiences
Prepare announcements, Press releases and Product and service FAQs
Liaise with radio stations across the country ensuring they are well briefed on Uganda telecom products and services and well versed with company promotions
Support the Brand & Communications Manager and other marketing staff in the design and production of print and advertising campaigns
Write and review the content on the Web ensuring it remains current at all times
Provide digital and film photography for publications and to record special events
Monitor Communications budget, maintains key media database and- provides budget reports to the Manager Marketing Communications
Perform a variety of editorial duties such as laying out, revising content of written materials in preparation for final layout and publication
Maintain a repository of internal communications materials
Requirement:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or Business Administration
3-5 years Media and marketing experience (agency or corporate)
Background in creating marketing communications materials and content.
Knowledge of principles of public communications and working knowledge of graphics packages will be an added advantage
How to apply:
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer Uganda Telecom Telephone House P. O. Box 7171, Kampala. Or recruitment@utl.co.ug Closing Date: 4th February 2013 at 17.00hrs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Communication Specialist Jobs Vacancy in Uganda at Tetra Tech



Job Title: Communication Specialist


Tetra Tech ARD an international consulting firm with projects across Africa is accepting applications from qualified Ugandan and regional candidates for specialist positions and managers.

Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred ) in a relevant field;
At least 7 years of experience in climate change management /adaptation, agricultural development or trade and policy;
Experience working on agriculture and/or policy projects funded by USAID or other donors;
Private sector agribusiness experience highly desirable, especially in Uganda;
Fluency in English and Ugandan Language skills essential.

How to apply
Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered .
To be considered applicants must supply a letter of application and current CV at: http://goo.gl/OkJEG.
Deadline: 31st March 2013.

Senior Climate Change Specialist Careers in Uganda at Tetra Tech i



Job Title: Senior Climate Change Specialist

Tetra Tech ARD an international consulting firm with projects across Africa is accepting applications from qualified Ugandan and regional candidates for specialist positions and managers.

Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred ) in a relevant field;
At least 7 years of experience in climate change management /adaptation, agricultural development or trade and policy;
Experience working on agriculture and/or policy projects funded by USAID or other donors;
Private sector agribusiness experience highly desirable, especially in Uganda;
Fluency in English and Ugandan Language skills essential.

How to apply
Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered .
To be considered applicants must supply a letter of application and current CV at: http://goo.gl/OkJEG.
Deadline: 31st March 2013.

Youth and Gender Specialist Needed at Tetra Tech Uganda



 Job Title: Youth and Gender Specialist 

Tetra Tech ARD an international consulting firm with projects across Africa is accepting applications from qualified Ugandan and regional candidates for specialist positions and managers.

Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred ) in a relevant field;
At least 7 years of experience in climate change management /adaptation, agricultural development or trade and policy;
Experience working on agriculture and/or policy projects funded by USAID or other donors;
Private sector agribusiness experience highly desirable, especially in Uganda;
Fluency in English and Ugandan Language skills essential.

How to apply
Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered .
To be considered applicants must supply a letter of application and current CV at: http://goo.gl/OkJEG.
Deadline: 31st March 2013.

Senior Agricultural Specialist Jobs in Uganda at Tetra Tech Kampala


Job Title: Senior Agricultural Specialist


Tetra Tech ARD an international consulting firm with projects across Africa is accepting applications from qualified Ugandan and regional candidates for specialist positions and managers.

Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred ) in a relevant field;
At least 7 years of experience in climate change management /adaptation, agricultural development or trade and policy;
Experience working on agriculture and/or policy projects funded by USAID or other donors;
Private sector agribusiness experience highly desirable, especially in Uganda;
Fluency in English and Ugandan Language skills essential.

How to apply
Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered .
To be considered applicants must supply a letter of application and current CV at: http://goo.gl/OkJEG.
Deadline: 31st March 2013.

Senior Data Specialist Job Opportunity in Uganda at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)



Job Title:Senior Data Specialist, STAR-E LQAS


Reports to: Director, STAR-E LQAS

Location: Kampala, Uganda
The Senior Data Specialist will support the central LQAS database for capturing, managing and analyzing data resulting from community LQAS survey and health facility assessment. S/he will also provide support and training for data base design and maintenance, data transfer from district level, editing and data quality procedures, analysis and use at the central level. The Job holder is expected to maintain communications, coordination and data linkages with other USAID implementing partners (projects) supporting LQAS and HFA processes at the district level.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the management and maintenance of the central LQAS database and reporting system.

2. Oversee, LQAS and HFA data entry, cleaning and transfer to the central level database.

3. Evaluate the quality of data collected to ensure that it complies with the required standards.

4. Coordinate and provide technical guidance on the analysis and presentation of LQAS and HFA data.

5. Develop quantitative analysis plans in liaison with STAR-E LQAS Director and ensure timely implementation of the analysis plans.

6. Coordinate results from quantitative analysis to decide in consultation with STAR-E LQAS whether the set of indicators being monitored may need to be revised.

7. Oversee the routine and ad hoc data analysis and report generation stemming from the LQAS database.

8. Facilitating the use of LQAS and HFA data for central and district level monitoring, planning and policy assessment.

9. Establish and maintain communications and data sharing with other organizations at the national level.

10. Support the development of the GIS capability of the LQAS database.

11. Perform other duties as may be asked by the STAR-E LQAS Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A basic degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science and an MSc in Statistics, Epidemiology or Biostatistics

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE

· Five years in data management and analysis with at least two years in program monitoring and Evaluation.

· Exposure to LQAS community survey data.

KEY SKILLS:

· Database design and management using SQL or Ms Access database software

· Skills in collecting and sorting large volumes of data.

· Data analysis using STATA or R.

· Skills in monitoring and Evaluation

How to apply

All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org.

Deadline for submission: February 8, 2013.

Technical Officer Careers in Uganda at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Mbale


Job Title: Technical Officer


REPORTS TO: Technical Advisor- Kampala/Mbale

LOCATION: Kampala and Mbale

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Officer provides support to a number of districts under SURE for planning, implementing, and monitoring pharmaceutical management interventions in the assigned districts. He or she works closely with district health management teams to ensure that all SURE technical assistance, capacity building and pharmaceutical information system activities are adequately implemented; and that results are adequately documented. The Technical Officer will work closely with District and HSD Medicine Management supervisors to ensure that all public and NGO health facilities in the new SURE districts are supervised regularly. S/he will further ensure that performance assessment is done during a supervision visits and facility improvement plans are developed and implemented

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Under the guidance of the Technical Advisor develop and implement plan for roll out of SPARS for EMHS management and Pharmaceutical financial management in the new SURE districts in the region

2.In consultation with the training officer ensure proper coordination and implementation of training program for MMS in SCM, PFM, Motorcycle riding, M and E and computer use.

3.Support MMS to develop work plans and carry out supervision , performance assessment facility improvement plans of facilities in their area of jurisdiction.

4.Implement a system to monitor performance of MMS and Health facilities and establish a structure for regular feedback to MMS and DHO

5.Coordinate with M and E staff at central office to implement data collection systems for health facilities and also ensure that all health commodities reporting activities are adequately carried out in the health facilities within districts.

6.In conjunction with computerization team ensure that MMS are capacitated to use electronic system in collection, submission, analysis and reporting of supervision data

7.In collaboration with Technical Advisor ensure the successful implementation of pharmaceutical financial management in HC IV and Hospitals in the new districts

8.Work closely with the SURE Accountants to ensure that all services, equipment and supplies planned for pharmaceutical management capacity building at district level are adequately managed and handled according to USAID and rules and regulations.

9.Work with the Technical Advisor to implement the GPP inspection in facilities that meet performance targets and implement the accreditation ceremonies and other recognition scheme at facility level

10. Work with the Kampala based management team and Kampala technical staff to assure that pharmaceutical and logistics reports related to essential medicines and to the different vertical programs are timely collected, compiled, analyzed and disseminated to key stakeholders.

11. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Should be Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, or degree in a health area with demonstrated experience in supply chain management

2. Work experience of not less than 3 years in health commodities supply chain.

3. Experience in supervision and performance monitoring of health facilities in health commodities logistics management

4. Long-term working experience in Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public health system.

5. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other stakeholders in developing creative and strategic solutions to achieve common goals.

6. Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines.

7. Demonstrated strong organizational, administrative and communications skills.

8. Strong teamwork and team-building skills

9. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

10. Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

11. Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the assigned region.


How to apply

All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org.

Deadline for submission: February 8, 2013

TECHNICAL ADVISOR JOB AT MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FOR HEALTH UGANDA


Job Title: Technical Advisor, District Medicines Management


REPORTS TO: District Pharmaceutical Strengthening Specialist

LOCATION: Kampala

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Advisor, District Medicines Management will work with relevant SURE staff, District staff, MOH staff and contractors to ensure effective implementation of SPARS in the new SURE districts, timely roll out of PFM in all program supported districts and smooth transportation and delivery of 2,465 shelving units to about 1,540 health facilities. S/he will coordinate supervision activities in the new districts to ensure that districts, sub-districts and facilities are able to adopt positive practices towards supply chain including the procurement, storage and distribution of essential medicines and supplies necessary for the basic health package thus assuring continuous availability of related commodities.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

1. Work closely with the District Pharmaceutical Strengthening Specialist to develop and implement plan to roll out SPARS for Medicines Management in the 14 New SURE districts

2. In collaboration with Training officer develop and implement program for training Medicines Management Supervisors (MMS) in EMHS management, PFM, motorcycle riding and M and E

3. Work closely with SURE regional field coordinators to support District Medicines Management Supervisors carry out implementation of PFM in Hospitals and HCIV in all program supported districts

4. In conjunction with the district computerization team develop and implement plan to train MMS in computer use and put in place a system for automated collection, analysis and reporting of SPARS data (SCM and PFM)

5. In collaboration with regional field coordinators design and implement a system to monitor and ensure effective and efficient implementation of SPARS in the 14 New SURE districts

6. Work with regional field coordinators and HQ staff to ensure successful implementation of the GPP and GFP accreditation in the 14 new districts

7. Develop action plan to ensure problem free transport and delivery of the shelving units to the health facility recipients.

8. Communicate and coordinate with all relevant parties (shelves supplier, in-country shelves transporter, SURE staff, USAID and government [national, district, sub district and health facility], etc.) for final delivery of shelves to health facilities.

9. Plan and coordinate a “shelving launch day” in at least one district in each of the five SURE regions.

10. Ensure that USAID rules and regulations are followed in regard to branding and marking and inventory of the shelving units.

11. Ensure that all shelves are properly tracked and inventoried at all times starting from point of entry into Uganda and that a clear and appropriate paper trail exists for their initial reception from the shelves supplier in each of the five regions up to final delivery and reception at each and every health facility.

12. Any other duties assigned by the supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Professional degree in a health area; including pharmacy, medicine, public health; pharmacist preferred.

2. Work experience in providing pharmaceutical management services especially in the area of supply chain of not less than 3 years

3. Comprehensive understanding of the Uganda public health system.

4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other stakeholders in developing creative and solutions to achieve common goals.

5. Proven technical and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in writing and in person with professional colleagues in a broad range of governmental organizations and within the SURE project.

6. Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

7. Fluency in oral and written English required.

How to apply

All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Partner – MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi, P O Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org.

Deadline for submission: February 8, 2013.