Communication Officer Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Job Title:  Communication   Officer 
The   Ministry of Gender, Labour   and   Social   Development   is recruiting  qualified candidates  for the vacant position  mentioned;
Specifications
•    An  Honors  Bachelors  Degree  in Mass Communication  /Journalism  from  a recognized  institution .
•    A postgraduate  qualification  in Communications,  Media  and or  Public  Relations  would  be an  added  advantage
•    Three  year experience  in a related field
•    Should  demonstrate  solid  verbal  and writing  skills 
•    Solid  knowledge  of  publishing   and on-line  communication  software  packages 
•    Proven  extensive  networks  within  the media  fraternity  at various  levels 
•    A good  aptitude  and ability  to work  at own  initiative  under  tight  deadlines
•    Flexibility  ability  to multi-task  and work  innovatively 
•    Ability  to freely  interact  with  and influence  people  at  various  levels
•    Computer  knowledge  is a  must .
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent   Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Documentation Officer Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development In Uganda

Job Title:  Documentation   Officer
The   Ministry of Gender, Labour   and   Social   Development   is recruiting   qualified candidates   for the vacant position  mentioned;
Specifications
•    An   Honors  Bachelors  Degree  in Library and  Information  Science /Management  Information  Science  from  a recognized  University  /Insititution.
•    An Honors  Bachelor’s  Degree  in Computer  Science  or  Information  Technology  from  a recognized  University 
•    A post  Graduate  Certificate  in Computer  Applications  will be  an added advantage
•    At least  three  years  experience  in MIS , in  a  medium  to large  organization  with an  active  MIS  system .
•    High  interpersonal  skills  and ability to work  with  teams 
•    Demonstrable  knowledge  of computer  software  and  Hardware
•    Ethics  and Integrity
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent   Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development In Uganda

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
The   Ministry of Gender, Labour   and   Social   Development   is recruiting   qualified candidates   for the vacant position  mentioned;
Specifications
•    An Honors Bachelors  Degree in Social   Sciences /Social Work and Social  Administration /Business  Administration .
•    Minimum  of three  years working  experience in  handling  the key  tasks  above  will be  an  added  advantage
•    Competencies  ; Proficiency  in computer  application  programs  especially  Microsoft office is a  requirement .
•    Well-developed   interpersonal and  communication  skills  , Ethics  and  Intergrity ,
•    Teamwork ; Planning  , Organizing  and Coordination.
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent   Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Driver Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development In Uganda

Job Title:  Driver 
The   Ministry of Gender, Labour   and   Social   Development   is recruiting   qualified candidates   for the vacant position   mentioned;
Specifications
•    A  Uganda   Certificate   of Education (UCE) with a pass in English  Language  .
•    Valid  driving  permit  of  class  E,  held  for  the  last  three years .
•    Driving  experience  in  a  reputable  organization   for at least two years .
•    Basic Knowledge of  mechanical and vehicle  maintenance lixibility
•    Ethics and  Integrity
•    Clean  driving record;
•    Public  Relations and  Customer Care
•    Time Management  and
•    Flexibility
How to apply
Applications should be  addressed  to Permanent  Secretary  , Ministry  of Gender  , Labour and Social Development  , and  delivered to the  Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender , Labour and  Social Development  ,Simbamanyo House, George Street  to ;
Permanent   Secretary
Ministry of Gender,
Labour and Social  Development
P. O. Box  7136, Kampala
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Program Specialist, Helping Babies Breathe Plus Job Vacancy at Save the Children Uganda

Job Title:  Program Specialist, Helping  Babies  Breathe  Plus
Save the Children  is  the world’s  leading  independent  organization  for children  and has  program  presence  in over  120  countries .
Duties
•    Provides  support to the  line Manager  in planning , implementing  , monitoring  and management  with  particular  focus  on MOH ,  HBB+  strategy.
•    He/she  coordinates  trainings  , integration  and  expansion of  newborn  health  programming  and  partnerships
•    In addition  , he/she  provides  innovative  and technical  leadership in the  areas  of  maternal  , newborn  health  :  training  materials  development  ,  evidence –based policy  advocacy  ,  behavioral change  communication  and  support  supervision  for both  community  and health  facility  level  as it  relates  to these areas
•    The Specialist  may be  called  upon as and when  necessary  to support  the emergency  team  in cases  of humanitarian  crisis  .
Specifications
•    Minimum  of a degree  in MBChB  ,  Nursing  /midwifery , Public  Health or  related  field . A  Post  graduate  qualifications   health  is an  added  advantage
•    At  least  4 years  work  experience in health /public   health  and or  in maternal  and newborn  health  in public   health  and or  in maternal  and newborn health  in public  health  and or  in maternal and newborn health  in public  or an  international  NGO
•    Experience  in report  writing  , proposal  development , budgeting , implementation , monitoring  and evaluation .
How to apply
Application letters  with detailed  CV  indicating  3 referees , two  of whom  should  have  direct  supervisors  should  be submitted  to;
The  Director  of Human  Resources  & Administration 
Save the  Children  , Plot  68 /70,  Kira  Road  ,
P. O.Box  12018, Kampala
Deadline:  18 /10 /2013

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Field Study Coordinator Job Vacancy at Epicentre Mbarara Research Base Uganda

Job Title:  Field  Study  Coordinator
Epicentre  is a  Non-Government   Organization created  by  Medecins  Sans  Frontieres 
Requirements
•    Minimum  Medical  degree   
•    Minimum  5 years  of experience  trial/study conduct
•    Working  experience in Uganda
•    Knowledge of  ICH-GCP  requirements 
•    High level  of organizational  and record  keeping  skills
Desirable criteria
•    Recognized   ICH-GCP  certificate
•    Proven  written  and verbal  English
Conditions
•    Status: Local  Epicentre short-term contract –two months contract  starting   November
How to apply
Send  or Hands deliver  application  to;
Epicentre  Mbarara  Research  Base-
P. O. Box  1956, Mbarara
Deadline: 25 /10 /2013

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Project Accountant Job Vacancy at The Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda

Job Title: Project Accountant
The  Ministry of Education and  Sports  is inviting  qualified  applicants  for the vacant position  mentioned.
Competencies
•    Bachelor’s  degree in  Commerce  (Accounting  Option)  and  ACCA  ( or  equivalent )
•    Seven years  hands  overall  post-Bachelor’s  degree  work experience
•    Four  years  hands –on  experience  with the  project  financial  management  procedures  of similar  international  funding  agencies   and the  Government  of Uganda  .
•    Experience   with   similar   infrastructure-focused projects  is an  added  advantage .
•    Proven  track  record  of professional  integrity.
•    Result-oriented  organizational  skills  , with  the  ability to effectively  prioritize activities ,  work with minimum  supervision and meet  project  /task  deadlines
•    Functional  knowledge  of relevant  project  accounting  software  and key  Microsoft  packages  including  inter  alia  Navision  ( or  equivalent), MSWord,  MSExcel  and MSPowerpoint.
•    Dedicated  team player  and builder , with good interpersonal  and  knowledge  sharing  skills .
How to apply
Interested  Candidates  who  meet the above  mentioned  criteria  should submit  3 copies  of their  applications  in sealed  envelopes  including  letter  , detailed  CV  with three  references, plus  copies of their academic certificates  and other  relevant  documents  to   the  undersigned  by Friday   to;
The  Head  Procurement  and Disposal  Unit ,
Ministry  of Education  and Sports,
Floor 7  Room 7.2Embassy  House  , King  George VI Way,
P. O. Box  7063, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist Job Vacancy at The Mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute Uganda

Job Title:  HIV/AIDS   Prevention   Specialist
The  Mission  of the  Infectious  Diseases  Institute   is to  strengthen  health  systems  in Africa  with  a strong  emphasis  on infectious  Diseases, through  research  and capacity  development .
Minimum   qualifications
•    Degree  in Nursing  or related  relevant  health  sciences  obtained  from  a recognized  institution
•    Additional  training  in a related  field  e.g  HIV/AIIDS   counseling  including  couple  counseling  and  PTIC  is essential 
•    Updated  registration  with the  relevant  Professional  Councils  in  Uganda
•    At  least  5 years  of practical  experience  in HIV  prevention  interventions  with some  time  spent  in busy  HIV  Care and  prevention  programs 
Required   Skills
•    Experience  in Institutional  capacity   especially  working  with  MoH  structures  and systems 
•    Experience  in  training  and mentoring  of health  professionals  in  HCT  and other HIV  prevention  approaches
•    Proven  experience  in supporting   health facilities  in setting  up HIV   testing  points , linkage and referral  systems for  audits  , pregnant  women  and Children  .
•    Ability   to complete  multiple  tasks  and high  volume  of work  on  deadline.
How to apply
Qualified  and interested   persons who  wish  to apply  may hand  -deliver , email  or post an application  letter  with a  detailed  CV,  naming  at least  two  or post  an application   letter with a  detailed CV , naming  at least  two  professional  referees  to;
The  Manager  , Human  Resources
Infectious  Diseases  Institute
College  of Health  Sciences,  Makerere  University 
Mulago Hospital  Complex,
P. O. Box  22418, Kampala
Deadline: 18 /10 /2013

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Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

Job Title:  Procurement   Officer
The  National  Agricultural  Research  Organization (NARO)  is  established  by the  National  Agricultural  Research  Act  2005
Responsibilities
•    Coordinating  and  preparing   the  institute  procurement  plans  and budgets  outlining  key  activities  to be  undertaken  , the  projected  costs  , funding  sources  as  well  as expected  costs, funding  sources  as  well as  expected  outputs .
•    Developing  and implementing  a flexible  and  responsive  procurement  and supplies  system for  monitoring  and tracking  costs  as  well as  maintaining  to date  inventory of goods  and services
•    Liaising  with  the  Head  Procurement  and Disposal Unit  at  NARO  Secretariat  on  centrally managed procurements
•    Performing  any   other  duties  assigned  to you  by the  Director  and the  designated  supervisor
Experience
•    A good  university  degree in either Procurement  and  Logistics  Management  ,  Business  Administration  (Procurement  and Supplies  Management  option)  with at least  three  years  working  experience  in procurement  or  a good  degree  in Commerce  or  Social  Sciences  with at least  four years  working  experience  in a  reputable  organization.
•    Possession  of  at least  Level  V  of  professional  qualification  of a  Chattered  Institute  of  Purchasing  and Supplies  (CIPS)  a must.
•    Applicants  must not  be above  40  years .
How to apply
Interested persons with  the above  requirements  should submit applications together with a  detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone  numbers  and names  and addresses of  3  referees as well as  copies of  professional certificates and testimonials  to the  undersigned ,
The  Director  General ,
National  Agricultural Research  Organization,
P. o. Box 295, Entebbe
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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Head Internal Audit Job Vacancy at The National Agricultural Research Organization Uganda

 Job Title:  Head   Internal  Audit 
The  National  Agricultural  Research  Organization (NARO)  is  established  by the  National  Agricultural  Research  Act  2005
Responsibilities
•    Conduct  a risk  assessment  of the  organizations  operations  and procedures , profile  the risks  and  design  mitigation  measures .
•    Monitor  the  adequacy  of internal  controls  by  conducting  regular  audits  of the financial  transactions  and systems ,  administrative   procedures   and  systems , administrative  procedures  and  operations  in the organization  and make  appropriate reconciliations.
•    Monitor  and review  procurement  processes  and  procedures  to ensure  that  all  decisions  made  with  regard  to procurement  and disposal   guidelines    or  procurement  and  disposal  guidelines or with  procurement  guidelines  of funding agencies
Qualifications
•    Applicants  must hold  a good  degree  in Commerce ,  Financial  Accounting  or Business  Administration  with  an  accounting  or Business  Administration  with  an accounting  /Finance  option  from  a recognized  University
•    Must have an  a  level  certificate  with at least  two  principal  passes .
•    Possesses   a  professional   accounting  qualification eg.  ACCA, CPA, CIMA  or  any  other  Internationally recognized  professional  accounting  qualification.
•    Professional  training  in auditing  is desirable
How to apply
Interested persons with  the above  requirements  should submit applications together with a  detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone  numbers  and names  and addresses of  3  referees as well as  copies of  professional certificates and testimonials  to the  undersigned ,
The  Director  General ,
National  Agricultural Research  Organization,
P. o. Box 295, Entebbe
Deadline: 01 /11 /2013

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