New Jobs at Uganda Aids Commission Secretariat

Job Title : Director – Human Resource and Administration
Salary Scale : UAC 2
Reports to : Director General
Responsible for : Human Resource Officers
Job Purpose: To provide leadership, professional guidance and support to Management of UAC in the execution of the administrative and human resource management functions.

Key Outputs
i. Appropriate Human Resource Management policies, procedures and guidelines developed for UAC;
ii. Adequate professional legal service provided to the UAC;
iii. Effective administrative services provided to UAC,
iv. Secretarial services effectively provided to the Board meetings;
v. UAC`s Human Resource Management strategies, plans and reports developed.
vi. Entry, stay and exit of the Human Resources of UAC effectively managed;

Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Coordinates the review, development and implementation of appropriate Human Resource Management policies, procedures and guidelines and programmes for UAC;
ii. Ensures provision of adequate professional legal service to the Commission;
iii. Oversees and ensures provision of effective administrative services to UAC,
iv. Provides administrative support to the Director General in organizing and facilitating the Board of Commission meetings;
v. Liaises with other Directors and departmental heads in the preparation of UAC’s Human Resource Management strategies, plans and reports for the attention of the Director General and UAC Board;
vi. Coordinates the provision of technical support and guidance on general administration, utilization and safety of UAC’s infrastructure, assets and equipment;
vii. Attends meetings, workshops and conferences to advocate and seek support for UAC;
viii. Supervises and appraises performance of the staff of the Directorate;
ix. Deputizes the DG as may be designated from time to time;
x. Coordinates the preparation and presents work plans, budgets and performance reports of the Directorate;
xi. Accounts for fiscal and other resources of the Directorate.

Person Specifications

Qualifications: An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or Management from a recognized awarding institution plus A Masters Degree in either Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology or Public Administration from a recognised awarding institution

Experience: Minimum of ten (12) years working experience five (5) of which must have been served at Senior Management level in Government or equivalent/ relevant level of experience in a reputable organization.

Competences: Communicating Effectively; Management of Organizational Environment; Information and Communications Technology; Accountability; Counseling, conflict management and Interpersonal skills; Problem solving and Decision Making; Team Work; Concern for quality and standards; and Ethics and integrity


How to apply:
If you believe that you meet our requirements, have the necessary skills and required experience, apply attaching copies of your academic and professional certificates/testimonials and your CV showing your postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact, to the Director General, using the address below so as to reach not later than 2nd December 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Submit application to:

Director General,
Uganda AIDS Commission,
Plot 1-3 Salim Bay Road, Ntinda;
P.O Box 10779, Kampala – Uganda.

Deadline: 2nd December 2011