Online Editor Jobs at Monitor Publications Limited in Uganda

Job Title:  Online  Editor
Monitor Publications Limited is seeking  for suitable  qualified  applicants  to fill the vacant post above.
Responsibilities
•    Re-copy  taste  editorial  content  from  the  monitor  , headlines and captions for  facts , accuracy , taste , house-style, language use, clarity, details and objectivity
•    Edits  copy to  appropriate  length, clarity  and  style  without  distorting facts  or dispensing  with salient points
•    Selects  and  edits pictures  and write /re-writes appropriate captions to enhance their  quality
Qualifications
•    Basic  University    Degree
•    Diploma in Journalism
•    3 to  5  years working  experience  in a newsroom
•    Excellent writing  and editing  skills  with good understanding  of online  writing  and editing   requirements  such as the use  of keywords , hyperlinks  and navigations

How to apply
If you believe  that you are  our ideal candidate , please submit  your applications , detailed  CV and academic  documents  with a daytime  telephone number .
Resourcing  and Talent Management  Specialist , Monitor  Publications  Ltd . P. O. Box  12141, Kampala , Uganda

Deadline: 08 / 04 / 2013

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Jobs at Monitor Publications Limited in Uganda - Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance  Manager
 Monitor Publications Limited is seeking  for suitable  qualified  applicants  to fill the vacant post above.
Responsibilities
•    Ensure  general maintenance and   repair of press  and  equipment  is carried  out  as  per  schedule.
•    Develops and  execute  preventative  maintenance plans for  the company  press  and  auxiliary equipment
•    Management  of maintenance staff. Participates  in performance  reviews  capacity gap analysis  and formal  staff development  initiatives

Qualifications
•    Basic  university   degree  in Mechanical / Electrical  Engineering  from  a recognized  institution
•    Engineer registration board certificate
•    At least  5 years  working  experience in an engineering  supervisory role
•    A strong  appreciation  of printing and  publications  business

How to apply
If you believe  that you are  our ideal candidate , please submit  your applications , detailed  CV and academic  documents  with a daytime  telephone number .
Resourcing  and Talent Management  Specialist , Monitor  Publications  Ltd . P. O. Box  12141, Kampala , Uganda


Deadline: 08 / 04 / 2013

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Internal Auditor Job Vacancy at Lwengo District Local Government in Uganda

Job Title:   Principal Internal  Auditor
Lwengo  District  Local Government  is seeking to employ qualified suitable applicants  for the vacant post above.
Qualifications
•    Either  ;  Honors  Bachelors  degree in  Accounting  or  Auditing   from a  recognized  University or Institution plus  full  Professional  qualifications in Accounting  or Auditing  from  a recognized  institution
•    Or  ; Full  Professional qualifications  in Accounting  or Auditing  from a recognized  awarding  Institution plus a minimum  of a  post graduate Diploma  in Finance Management  or Auditing  or Business Administration from a  recognized Institution.
Duties
•    Managing and coordinating District  Audit  Function
•    Carrying out special  Audit  assignments
•    Facilitating  and evaluating  Risk management  process
•    Producing and  submitting  internal  Audit reports  to relevant  authorities


How to apply
Application  forms  PSC (Form  3 )  are obtainable  from the office  of the  Public  Service  Commission , Kampala , District  Service  Commissions  country wide,  Chief  Administrative Officers  office  and  Town Clerks  offices.
Secretary  District  Service  Commission
P. O. Box  1396, Lwengo

Deadline: 22 /04 /2013

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District Engineering Officer Job at Lwengo District Local Government in Uganda -

Job Title: District Engineering  Officer
Lwengo  District  Local Government  is seeking to employ qualified suitable applicants  for the vacant post above.
Qualifications
•    Should hold an  Honors  Bachelor of Science  Degree  in Civil  Engineering  from  a recognized  University  or  Institution.
•    Should also have an a masters  in an engineering  discipline
•    Should be registered  Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board 
Duties
•    Providing  technical   advise  and guidance to stakeholders ;
•    Preparing  technical  specifications  of contracts ;
•    Supervising  all the  technical  works  in the District;
•     Preparing work plans  and budgets  for the technical works in the District


How to apply
Application  forms  PSC (Form  3 )  are obtainable  from the office  of the  Public  Service  Commission , Kampala , District  Service  Commissions  country wide,  Chief  Administrative Officers  office  and  Town Clerks  offices.
Secretary  District  Service  Commission
P. O. Box  1396, Lwengo


Deadline: 22 /04 /2013

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Jobs at Nile Breweries Limited in Uganda - Light Duty Driver

Job Title: Light Duty Driver
Nile Breweries  Limited is  seeking for qualified suitable applicants  for the  above vacant post .
Requirements
•    Drive the vehicle and ensure   safety of its  passenger, luggage and equipment  whilst in the  vehicle .
•    Ensure that the vehicle  is  due for service  and repairs ; regulary check  for expiry dates  for third party insurance  and motor vehicle license  and inform their  supervisor before one month of expiry.
•    Update  the log book regularly
•    Adhere  to the  road traffic rules and  regulations
Specifications
•    Minimum  of  UACE  with three years  uninterrupted  work experience as  driver  in a  busy organization .
•    Valid driving permit with the relevant  classes  (B and DL)
•    Defensive  driving , basic  skills in vehicle  fault diagnosis  and trouble  shooting .
•    Good spoken  and written English  language.

How to apply
The Company  will offer a competitive  remuneration package  to the successful candidates.
Human Resources  Business Partiner  -Finance  and  Administration ,
Nile  Breweries  Ltd,
P. O. Box  1345
Kampala


Deadline: 04 /04 /2013

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Jobs at Marie Stopes Uganda - Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory  Technician
Marie  Stopes Uganda  is  a marketing  -focused ,results oriented  social business  that uses  modern management  and marketing techniques  to provide family planning  and reproductive health care  across  every  district of  Uganda .
Responsibilities
•    Provide comprehensive  laboratory services to centre  clients .
•    Taking  necessary  steps  to ensure  that all  centre clients  are treated with sensitivity , respect, and consideration.
•    Promptly refer clients  to the  Centre Manager if  complaints are raised
Qualifications
•    Diploma in  Medical Laboratory  Techniques  from a recognized  institution
•    Full registration with Allied  Health  Professionals  Council.
•    At least  2 years  work experience  in a busy  clinical setting
•    Computer  Literacy (ms packages )
Skills
•    Ability  to perform  laboratory  procedures  efficiently and effectively  to AMREF, and  MOH standards
•    Knowledge of  Family Planning 
•    Ability to work in deadline  driven/results orientated atmospheres
•    Strong  people  management  skills 


How to apply
To apply ;  Please send  a CV  and  Cover letter  by  email   to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug  or  post to the  Senior  Manager, People  and Development , Plot  1020, Kisugu-Muyenga , P. O. Box  10431, Kampala –Uganda


Deadline: 10 / 04 /2013

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Jobs at Marie Stopes Uganda - Centre Manager

Job Title:  Centre Manager
Marie  Stopes Uganda  is  a marketing  -focused ,results oriented  social business  that uses  modern management  and marketing techniques  to provide family planning  and reproductive health care  across  every  district of  Uganda .
Responsibilities
•    Managing the  Centre  sustainability  as a social  enterprise
•    Ensure that all  the activities  relating  to the  Centre  are well managed  in accordance  with the standard  with the standard  Operating procedures , Business  Model, contractual  targets and  budgets .
•    Ensure that the centre staff  gets engrained  in the business  mindset and are able  to demonstrate  it .
•    Inspire and transform  the centre activities  into  sustainable  ventures  by ensuring that  the  centre  team has all  the required facilitation  (supplies, Transport, Communication, training , compliance documents  , right data  collection  tools, etc.) relating to their duties .
Qualifications
•    University  Degree  or  its  equivalent  (a business  related  Degree  is an added advantage).
•    Courses relating to  business management , customer care , service  Marketing , general  Management .
•    At least three  years of  experience  running a business.
•    Knowledge and experience  in the Health Sector  is an added advantage
Skills
•    Excellent  oral and  writing  abilities .
•    Strong  business orientation.
•    Strong people  management  skills
•    Good team player
•    Ability to think  strategically


 How to apply
To apply ;  Please send  a CV  and  Cover letter  by  email   to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug  or  post to the  Senior  Manager, People  and Development , Plot  1020, Kisugu-Muyenga , P. O. Box  10431, Kampala –Uganda


Deadline: 10 / 04 /2013

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Jobs at Makerere University Walter Reed Project in Uganda - Deputy Program Director

Job Title: Aceso [U]  Deputy  Program Director
The  Makerere  University  Walter  Reed  Project  (MUWRP) is a non-governmental , non-profit  HIV research program  that was established  in 2002  as a result of a  memorandum of understanding   between  Makerere  University
Essential Duties
•    Participate in  study  planning  which includes  travelling  to potential  hospital  sites  , protocol and  SOP writing.
•    Oversee  daily operation  of proposed research  in preparation  phase involving  bimonthly  site visits  and coordination with  study partiners .
•    Develop  and implement  objectives , action plans , budgets , refinements  and  initiatives as   planned  or  assigned  by the  ACESO  Uganda  Country  Director  and MUWRP Head  of  Research and  Scientific  Affairs
Qualifications
•    Degree  in Medicine  (MD, MBChB  or  equivalent)  and public  Health  (MPH  or equivalent )
•    Project  implementation , administration , financial  operations  , clinical management  of severely ill hospitalized patients , basic data  analysis , grant writing  and  manuscript publication.
•    Experience  of at least  3 years conducting  research in Uganda  with international  partiners  involving  patients with severe  sepsis will be an added advantage .
Skills
•    Fluency in  verbal  and written  English  and Luganda .
•    Highly organized , detail oriented  and self –motivated.
•    Ability to handle  multiple  tasks  simultaneously.
•    Good interpersonal  and communication skills

How to apply
Interested  candidates  should  send  their  Applications  with  photocopies  of their academic  documents  and Resume  with  3 referees to:
The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere  University  Walter  Reed  Project
Plot 42 Nakasero  Road,  P.O.Box  16524 Kampala

Deadline: 08 /04 /2013

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Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda - Public Health Administrative Management Specialist

Job Title: Public Health Administrative  Management  Specialist
The U.S  Mission  is  inviting  suitable qualified  applicants  for the vacant  vacancy  above.
Qualifications
•    Education required : Completion of a masters  degree  in public administration  health , international development , business administration , management or  finance are required.
•    Work Experience  required: Three years  progressively  responsible  administrative management  experience in  a public health  or international  development  program that includes  administrative management  of acquisitions , grants , contracts  or cooperative  agreement  documentation  and reporting , file management and  exposure to extend  clients  is required.
•    Language required: Level   IV   English ability (fluent  written, spoken and  reading).
Selection Criteria
•    Management will  consider  nepotism/conflict of interest , budget and visa status  in determining  successful candidacy.
•    Current employees  serving a  probationary  period  are not eligible  to  apply.
•    Current Ordinary  Resident employees with  an  Overall Summary Rating  of Needs  Improvement  or  Unsatisfactory  on their most  recent  Employee Performance  Report  are not eligible to apply.


How to apply
Interested  candidates  for  this  position  must  submit  the  necessary  requirements .
Through the address below;
Human Resources  Office
By  email at  KampalaHR@state.gov.
Only  electronic  submissions  will be accepted  and  only  shortlisted candidates  will  be  contacted. Clearly indicate  the position  applied for in the  subject  area of the  email  submission.
Please use  standard  file types such as  Microsoft Word and Adobe  Acrobat  and please send  all  documents  in one  file  attachment .
Tel: 0414-259-791/5


Deadline: 09 /04 /2013

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Jobs at US Embaassy in Uganda - Air Conditioning Refrigeration

Job Title: Air Conditioning  -Refrigeration;
The U.S  Mission  is  inviting  suitable qualified  applicants  for the vacant  vacancy  above.
Qualifications
•    Education required: Completion of  secondary school (both  O   and A levels ) is required. Completion of vocational  training  or  apprenticeship  recognized  as  producing   journeyman  mechanical  production Air-conditioning is required .
•    Work Experience required: Two years of air conditioning is required.
•    Skills and Abilities required:
•     Basic  knowledge  of the construction industry  and use  of the hand  and power  tools be able to professionally  determine the extent  of damage  with experience  it takes to make necessary  repairs or replacement  recommendation. Must  hold  valid  Ugandans  driving  location.
Selection Criteria
•    Management  will  consider  nepotism /conflict  of interest , budget and  visa status  in determining  successful  candidacy .
•    Current  employees serving a  probationary period  are not eligible  to apply.
•    Currently  employed  NORs  hired under a Personal  Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first  90 calender days   of their employment  unless currently hired into  a position with a When Actually Employed work schedule.


How to apply
Interested  candidates  for  this  position  must  submit  the  necessary  requirements .
Through the address below;
Human Resources  Office
By  email at  KampalaHR@state.gov.
Only  electronic  submissions  will be accepted  and  only  shortlisted candidates  will  be  contacted. Clearly indicate  the position  applied for in the  subject  area of the  email  submission.
Please use  standard  file types such as  Microsoft Word and Adobe  Acrobat  and please send  all  documents  in one  file  attachment .
Tel: 0414-259-791/5


Deadline: 09 /04 /2013

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