Corporate Clients Sales Manager - StarTimes

Corporate Clients Sales Manager - StarTimes

StarTimes
StarTimes Media (Kenya) Co., Ltd, in partnership with the licenced Broadcasting Signal Distributor by the Communications Commission of Kenya,utilizes satellite and terrestrial digital video broadcasting technology to rapidly provide digital television services to Kenyan viewers across the country, and to enable every Kenyan family to afford digital TV, to watch digital TV, and to enjoy digital TV.
The main business scope of StarTimes includes: digital pay TV, radio & TV signal transmission, mobile TV, mobile phone TV, wireless Internet, building advertising TV, and value-added services based on the system mentioned above. In addition, the company will also sell digital TV terminal products, related maintenance and repair services, and technical consultation.
Job title: Corporate Clients Sales Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Kenya
City / Location: Nairobi
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: April 19, 2013 - 5pm
JOB OBJECTIVE: Develop/Manage Corporate Clients/Key Accounts of Digital TV (Decoder/Mobile TV)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sourcing for new business for startimes.
• Maintaining and retaining corporate clients.
• Act as a liaison for the company and the respective corporate clients.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Fast learner and Team player
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited University required.
• 2 Years + Sales/Marketing experience in a Government/Big Organizations/Company preferred.
• Prior experience working in the Pay TV/Digital TV Industry preferred.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Age 25-40.
Contact/How to apply:
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience.On the subject line, quote the position you are applying for.
Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. hr.kenya@startimes.com.cn

Programme Manager - AMREF

Programme Manager - AMREF

PURPOSE OF JOB
Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the Programe Manager SCHAP will provide technical and management leadership focusing on all the strategic and operational aspects of HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities in 7 districts with a population of 3.4 million, and to develop valuable networks with the districts, Ministry of Health and the CDC, the donor.


Job title: Programme Manager
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Project/Program Management
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: April 1, 2013 - 5pm

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Programme management: Spearhead the project strategy development and implementation within the 8 districts and ensure that all AMREF initiatives in the region are fully aligned to the Uganda country strategy
Provide leadership to the development and implementation of high quality projects in line with Amref’s values and principles.
Ensure that AMREF is represented at local and district levels that are relevant to the Foundation’s work.
Ensure integration and synergy across the SCHAP project in all areas of implementation.
Liaise and network with relevant AMREF partners and collaborators to improve AMREF visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda
Improve the visibility/credibility of AMREF among target communities, donors and government structures and ensure prudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budgets.
Ensure that the agreed project plans and budgets are monitored very closely and that high levels of quality, accountability, reporting and transparency are maintained throughout.
Ensures programme growth by participating in the development of new project initiatives.
Contribute to change management and strategic growth of the Uganda Country programme by actively participating in the management meetings and keeping the Country Director informed of developments and issues of interest to AMREF
Responsible for the management of assigned budgets and assets in the programme under the direction of the Country Director
Interface of all SCHAP activities in the 8 districts.
Link AMREF to the Ministry of health by interacting with the AIDS Control Programme (ACP) and other relevant departments and Committees
Provide support supervision to all SMC/STI health units in 8 districts on a quarterly basis and provide regular surgical guidance to the SMC teams
With support from the field team and health unit management, devise innovative models to increase the numbers of SMC.
2. Operations Research and knowledge management: Support the project teams to develop and conduct appropriate Operations Research in the programme
Responsible for maintaining confidential files and information regarding the project.
3. Accountability & Human Resource Management: Provide supervision to programme staff to ensure compliance with AMREF’s policies and procedures.
Conduct periodic staff performance appraisal in accordance with AMREF’ s appraisal policy
Develop a participatory and supportive AMREF team to ensure innovation and professional growth through Building team spirit to increase productivity.
4. Monitoring and evaluation: Responsible for programme data generation and analysis
Ensure that periodic project reviews are done with key stakeholders/partners
Guide the project teams while designing/preparing for project reviews/evaluations
5. Capacity and Team building : Oversee the training of Health workers, VHT and peer educators.
6. Technical support to AMREF: Regularly provide technical guidance to relevant AMREF projects and any other health-related functions.
7. Reports: Support quarterly, semi-annual and annual project implementation reports based on agreed priority areas, work plans and budgets and in collaboration with CDC.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant area is an added advantage.
• Degree in Public health, M.B.Ch.B
• Post graduate degree in public health or closely related field.
• Training or extensive experience in project management is desirable
Experience
• At least 5 years’ of direct experience of managing complex integrated and behavioural change programmes in Health development, with a reputable international NGO.
• Experience of advocacy, operations research and publications in the health field
• Evidence of documentation of project experiences to support programme development and evidence-based advocacy
• Producing high quality financial and activity reports for donors and organisational use in a timely fashion
• Experience in managing community health development programme and working for International NGOs
Skills
• Integrated health programme development
• Health strategy development, resource mobilization and proposal writing
• Interpersonal and people management
• Leadership and team building
Competences
• Strategic orientation
• Analytical
• Decisive
• Results oriented
• Team leadership
• Collaboration
• Integrity
Contact/How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday 1st April 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Human Resource Intern - Deloitte

Human Resource Intern - Deloitte

Deloitte
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across four (4) countries of the region: Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Job title: Human Resource Intern
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Human Resources
Required languages: English
The Human Resource (HR) department is one of the Internal Client Service departments. Overall, the HR function is responsible for key strategies and programmes that will recruit, develop, motivate and retain our most important asset - People. The department is looking for a young undergraduate to fill the position of Intern based in the Kampala office for a period of 3 months.
The general purpose of this role is to provide administrative support under the direct supervision of the HR Officer.
Leverage your talent by applying for this exciting opportunity and get the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have aquired in school.
Main Areas of Responsities
Proper filing of staff related documents e.g. leave forms, DPMA forms, letters etc;
Photocopy and scan various HR documents;
Assist in coordinating the Annual Graduate Recruitment;
Provide other recruitment logistics e.g. follow up calls to candidates, prepare files and relevant documents;
Deliver and ensure acknowledgement receipt of PAYE, NSSF, LST and Payroll documents to relevant offices;
Prepare letters as required;
Prepare out-going HR mail; and
Assist in organising staff functions.
Profile of the Ideal Candidate:
A university second (2nd) year undergraduate;
Pursuing a degree in HR, Women's and Gender studies, Social Sciences, Administration or related field;
Second Class - Upper division degree per current exam results;
Have at least 17 points at 'A' Level;
Have not more than 28 points at 'O' level;
Have at least a credit 3 in English and a credit 4 in mathematics;
Ugandan citizen;
Computer literate;
Attention to detail;
Ability to perform repetitive tasks; and
High level of integrity.
Employer Job ID:
EAU-67010-HN
Job ID:
5121053
Click here to apply (external link)

Communication Manager - Plan International

Communication Manager - Plan International

Plan International
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Plan Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and would like to recruit a competent person to fill the above
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Public Relations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: April 5, 2013 - 5pm
Communication Manager - 1 position based at Country Office in Kampala
The position reports to the Country Director and is a member of the extended country management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership to Plan’s communication work in Uganda, ensuring that Country communication activities support Plan Uganda’s Country Strategic Plan, regional and global communication priorities. Plan Uganda is growing its programmes significantly and is increasing investment in advocacy, campaigning, programme communications and behaviour change communications. The Communications Manager will be responsible for leading development of a new Communications Strategy and establishment and supervision of a Communications Team at the country office that will handle all communications work for programmes covering 20 districts totaling $20 million annually.The selected candidate will travel frequently within the country.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Develop, deliver & monitor Plan Uganda’s Communication Strategy taking into account global and emerging Country programs and campaign priorities
• Orient senior staff/management on communication & media matters to enhance Plan Uganda‘s capacity to deliver high quality communication and media work
• Represent Plan Uganda on a regional internal network for communication staff and ensure fruitful collaboration between Plan Uganda Communications teams and the Plan Global world
• Provide leadership and supervision to Plan’s Country communication team
• Collaborate with the communication and program teams to ensure quality media reporting around our work
• Enhance Organizational visibility and profile by ensuring positive and regular reporting about Plan’s work in Uganda by Country, regional, and international media
• Regularly update Plan Uganda’s Website with high quality articles
• Ensure effective use of the social media to engage the public in Plan Uganda’s work and program & campaign goals.
• Professionally support Global and Regional accolades and award initiatives to help profile Plan Uganda as a major contributor to Plan’s global winning team
• Efficiently support fundraising efforts for Plan Uganda programmes
• Train Plan Uganda staff on Plan’s Global Identity and communication guidelines and ensure they are consistently complied with.
Qualifications /Skills/ Experience:
• Masters degree in communication, public relations or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a dynamic organization
• In-depth knowledge of current communications issues and trends, particularly in the humanitarian sector
• Good knowledge of how the media and journalists work nationally
• Demonstrated experience of working as a communication manager
• Proven experience to develop and implement communication and media advocacy strategies
• Good understanding of child rights and development work
• Exceptional conceptual and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues in different departments
• Fluency in English and very good working knowledge of local languages spoken in Uganda
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and demonstrate high levels of customer orientation
• Create strong sense of purpose within own part of the business and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour.
• Willing to have frequent travels within the country.
Contact/How to apply:
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail:application@ppg.co.ug

Advocacy and Accountability Specialist - Plan International

Advocacy and Accountability Specialist - Plan International

Plan International
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organizations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Plan Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and would like to recruit a competent person to fill the above
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Lira
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: April 5, 2013 - 5pm
Advocacy and Accountability Specialist – Based in Lira
Plan International Inc. in Uganda was awarded a 5-year Cooperative Agreement under the Northern Uganda-Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project to continue providing technical assistance and capacity building support for Northern Uganda in Malaria, AIDS and Tuberculosis, integrate additional support in Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Family Planning (FP) and nutrition; while prioritizing the strengthening of district-level health facilities. Under the NU-HITES project, Plan Uganda would like to recruit a competent candidate for the position of Community Advocacy and Accountability based in Lira.
Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the incumbent will be a member of the health services delivery team, serve as the project’s expert on Community Advocacy and Accountability for the NU-HITES program. S/he will provide technical and strategic support in strengthening community participation and ownership of health services in Northern Uganda.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Coordinating the community advocacy and accountability activities in the NU-HITES supported districts;
• The position holder will inform and educate community members about services offered, their entitlements and solicit opinions about accessibility, responsiveness and quality of services;
• Assist communities become aware of their health rights and available health services to be able to actively participate in advocating for better health services;
• Disseminate adequate health information to communities to enable them act upon entitlements and determine quality of health services;
• Support the engagement of the marginalized and vulnerable people in demanding for quality health services and realization of rights;
• Work with duty bearers to ensure responsiveness and actions are taken to address health delivery concerns raised by citizens;
• Work with CSOs (NGOs, CBOs, Private Not For Profit, Private-for-Profit) to initiate health services delivery to marginalized and vulnerable people;
• Work with CSOs in strengthening their capacity to advocate for issues affecting health services and delivery and to raise sensitive issues affecting marginalized people and promote a voice in health service delivery;
• Work in a professional manner and maintain good relationships with CSOs, Communities and health structures.
• Perform other duties as required by the Health Services Delivery Director and other supervisors
Qualifications /Skills/ Experience:
• Bachelor degree (Master’s preferred) in Development, Social Sciences, Public Health or related fields
• Professional training on or experience with Advocacy related field
• Knowledge of the socio-economic and political context in northern Uganda
• Familiar with current effective practices in Advocacy and Accountability, especially with qualitative tools
• At least 3 years’ experience in community advocacy and accountability of health (preferably USAID funded) projects
• Demonstrable abilities in planning and coordination
• Ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams
• Excellent communication skills, both in written English and in face-to-face presentations
• Computers skills - MS Office, Internet, database and data analysis software
Contact/How to apply:
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
As a child centered development organization, Plan strives to ensure that children are kept safe in all the areas we operate. The organization further has a child protection policy that every staff is required to sign. Potential candidates will be required to provide information confirming whether or not they have ever been convicted of any child abuse crimes.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail:application@ppg.co.ug

Clinical Officers Jobs - District Service Commission in Kampala

Clinical Officers Job - District Service Commission in Kampala

Yumbe District Service Commission is seeking to employ suitable qualified applicants for the vacant position above.
Job Purpose
• To diagnose , treat and manage patients in the Health Unit.
Key Functions
• Diagnosing , treating and managing patients ;
Qualifications
• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
How to apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacancy in Yumbe District. Applications in triplicate in the PSC Form 3 together with passport size photographs and copies of academic documents should reach the Secretary District Service Commission .
Application form (PSC Form 3) can be obtained from the Secretary DSC or any nearby district, or Public Service Commission , Kampala.
Deadline: 08 / 04 /2013

Orthopedic Officer Jobs - District Service Commission in Yumbe

Orthopedic Officer Jobs - District Service Commission in Yumbe

Yumbe District Service Commission is seeking to employ suitable qualified applicants for the vacant position above.
Job Purpose
• To participate in the management of patients with injuries , broken bones , muscles, joints and nerve problems .
Key Functions
• Carrying out clinical work and managing patients
• Providing pre and post-operative care to patients ;
Qualifications
• Must have a Diploma in Orthopedics from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
How to apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above vacancy in Yumbe District. Applications in triplicate in the PSC Form 3 together with passport size photographs and copies of academic documents should reach the Secretary District Service Commission .
Application form (PSC Form 3) can be obtained from the Secretary DSC or any nearby district, or Public Service Commission , Kampala.
Deadline: 08 / 04 /2013