Senior Advisor Human Resources Jobs at Ministry of Health in Uganda

Job Title:    Senior Advisor Human Resources
Location:    Kampala
Employer:    Ministry of Health

Reports to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health

Job Purpose:
To provide technical support to the MOH on human resources management and development in the scale up of the implementation of prevention interventions of HIV&AIDS

Key Functions:
•    Supporting implementation and regular reviews of the Human Resources of Health (HRH) Policy for the attainment of AIDS Free Generation
•    Working with partners to develop costed proposals for recruitments oof critical staff for scale up of interventions for the attainment of AIDS free Generation
•    Promoting and enhancing Public Private Partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local Governments, Non-governmental organisations, regulatory bodies and the professional associations and development partners in ensuring that the HRH recruited is motivated, retained and absorbed in government payroll in a phased manner
•    Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting health workers at districts and facilities
•    Monitoring and evaluation of human resource interventions
•    Providing technical support in developing systems for managing staff performance and improved staff productivity
•    Developing periodic reports and submission to relevant authorities

Qualifications:
•    Must possess a honour's degree in human resources, SWASA, Social Sciences, arts or relevant field
•    Must possess a Master's Degree in human resource management, or public health or health services management or business administration or public administration

Experience:
•    At least seven (7) years' experience in HRH management at senior level
•    Experience working with multiple stakeholders at national, regional and district level is essential
•    Familiarity with the health sector policies, programs and systems is essential

Competencies:
•    Understanding of Uganda's policy environment and priorities related to human resource
•    Excellent knowledge of Ugandan health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations.
•    Demonstrated leadership and supervision team work, networking, communication and writing skills
•    Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programs

How to Apply:
Applications are invited for suitably qualified applicants for the above post in the Ministry of Health. Applicatiojns should be made in triplicate on Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008). The application forms can be downloaded from the public service Commission website.

Application Requirements:
All applications should bear the title and number of the post being applied for. Please include your telephone contact and email address on the application. Applicants should attach the following on each of the three application forms;
•    Recent pass-port size photograph
•    Detailed CV
•    Photocopies of Academic certificates and transcripts
•    Photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing certificates and where applicable
•    Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers
•    A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position


All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194



Deadline: 02-09-2013