Personal Secretary Job at Kabale District Service Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Personal Secretary
Kabale District Service Commission  is seeking to recruit   qualified suitable applicants  to fill the vacant post above.
Qualifications
•    Ordinary  Level  Certificate  with at least  2 credits  including  English  language  and three  passes.
•    UNEB  Certificate  or Diploma  in Secretarial  Studies  or equivalent qualifications  from a recognized  awarding  institution  with the following  subjects.
•    Business  Communication  Stage 111
•    Typewriting  Stage 111(50wpm)

Experience
•    Three years experience  as Stenographer  Secretary  or posses  similar experience  incase  of  applicants from  outside the public  service.

How to apply
Applicants  are invited  from suitably  qualified  Ugandans  to fill the vacant  post  which exist  in Kabale District  Local Government . Applications should be  submitted in  triplicate on Public  Service  Form  No. 3 (2008)  Revised to the  Secretary , District  Service Commission,  P. O. Box  5,  Kabale

Deadline:18-03-2013

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Data Management Officer Job at TASO in Uganda

Job Title: Data Management Officer
Location: HUB Laboratory Tororo
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor
Directly Supervises Data input Clerk
Main Purpose of the Job
To design, develop and maintain public health information management systems and operation of computer systems, and ensure Systems development, management and utilization of data
Key Outputs
• Information system maintained
• Data entry supervised
• Data validated and cleaned
• Information reports written
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Liaises with TASO supported PHF’s and TASO Centres in the Districts of Tororo, Manafwa and Jinja on clarifying data issues as it relates to the data collection forms insuring adherence to protocols and timelines.
• Effectively supervise entry of data, carry out routine data cleaning, validation, analysis and reporting
• Carry out database administration and make regular data backups
• Monitor proper usage, maintenance of ICT equipment, repair and servicing of ICT equipment
• Administer and manage user accounts on the LAN for project staff
• Coordinate activities and ensure availability of logistical support to the data management department
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the information and data management activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Data Management Officer
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science
Minimum Experience and Exposure
3 year in data management preferably in health related position
Special Knowledge
• Policy on data management
• Ethical issues in data management

Key Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of computer data input equipment, database management systems, processes and procedures; knowledge of computer programs such as EpiInfo 2000, SAS, SPSS, MS Access, Nvivo2, SQL or Ethnograph 5, and thorough knowledge of computers (hardware, various software programs and LAN systems) as well as good knowledge of manipulation of data for reporting and analysis is required.
 only short listed candidates will be contacted.

 How to Apply:
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)

Deadline: 01/03/2013

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Jobs at TASO in Uganda - Laboratory quality Assurance and Control Officer

 Job title: Laboratory quality Assurance and Control Officer – Tororo Lab HUB
Location: HUB Laboratory Tororo.
Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor – Tororo laboratory HUB
Directly supervises: Laboratory technologists

Main Purpose of the Job
To administer laboratory services of Tororo district laboratory HUB while maintaining good clinical laboratory practices, quality program requirements and laboratory safety guidelines.

Key Outputs
• Quality control of Laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
• Laboratory investigations carried out
• Laboratory procedures and procedure manual to both facility laboratory and PHF laboratories managed
• QA/QC assessments conducted


Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, evaluate the quality of specimens, registers samples, offers correct sample storage and process for testing
• Monitor development, roll out and operationalisation of HUB laboratory standards, procedures and guidelines in the delivery of laboratory services
• Operationalize disposal policies and procedures for chemicals and other hazardous wastes, that meet environmental health standards and also manage safety guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood- borne pathogens
• Performs laboratory tests as assigned according to the current SOP’s and quality assurance requirements
• Maintain electronic and hard- copy inventory of all biological materials
• Conduct QA/QC assessments at HUB laboratory and also in districts of in the districts of Tororo, Manafwa and Jinja.
• Provides input as required for updating laboratory procedures and procedure manual to both facility laboratory and PHF laboratories
• Implement SLIMTA in participating laboratories of Tororo, Manafwa and Jinja as per the Uganda National Laboratory Policy
• Support TASO and MoH in training and problem solving as needed


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Quality Assurance and Control Officer
Academic Qualifications:
Diploma in Medical laboratory technology. A post graduate diploma in project management, Bachelor’s degree in any of the Biological sciences, GCLP and CLP training, registration with the AHPC and ability to manage trainings will be an added advantage.
Experience and Exposure:
More than three years of medical laboratory technology experience is required
Special Knowledge
• Ability to perform complete range of laboratory functions is required
• Laboratory diagnosis techniques
• Basic facts about HIV/AIDS


How to Apply:
Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope.
TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Deadline: 01/03/2013

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Jobs at TASO in Uganda - Laboratory Supervisor

Job Title: Laboratory supervisor – Tororo laboratory HUB
Location: HUB Laboratory Tororo.
Reports to: Laboratory Support Officer TASO HQ
Directly Supervises: Laboratory quality assurance and control officer
Main Purpose of the Job
To manage HUB Laboratory while liaising with District laboratory focal persons (DLFP’S) to coordinate shipment of samples from all Public health facility sites (HCIV & HCIII), and strengthening their laboratories towards accreditation.
Key Outputs
• Samples from Public health facility sites coordinated
• Laboratory services at HUB Laboratory well managed
• Laboratory investigations carried out
• Laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
• Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
• Resources attached to HUB laboratory well managed

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversees Laboratory testing, assigning tasks according to current protocols, procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• Ensure that there is high level of precision and accuracy for all the tests conducted.
• Review and monitor the laboratory data reports to assure that data is being correctly released to clients
• Monitor the functionality of laboratory equipment, standard equipping of laboratory sections to handle required tests and ensure that they are in good working condition and that safety guidelines are followed.
• Supports laboratory stepwise improvement towards accreditation and quality improvement program
• Carry out support supervision visits to Public health facilities together with DLFP’s and Coordinate activities of SLIMTA in all participating laboratories in the districts of Tororo, Manafwa and Jinja
• Support the recruitment of competent laboratory personnel; manage their performance and provision of necessary logistics in execution of their duties.
• Take measures to ensure proper disposal practices for chemical hazardous waste as per environmental health standards


PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – laboratory Supervisor – Tororo laboratory HUB
Academic Qualifications
Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology and a degree in any of the Biological sciences is an added advantage
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
Five years and more of Medical Laboratory Technology preferably in a routine and research laboratory of rural setting. Registration with AHPC will be an added advantage.
Special Knowledge
• Sound understanding of laboratory testing, analysis, and use of modern laboratory automated equipment is required
• Management of trainings
• Knowledge in Laboratory Information systems
• GCLP and GCP training

How to Apply:
Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope.
TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions.
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 1st March 2013.
Please forward your applications to:
The Human Resource & Administration Director
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago Hospital”.
THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


Deadline: 01/03/2013

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Data Input Clerk Job at TASO in Uganda

Job Title: Data Input Clerk

Location: HUB Laboratory Tororo Reports to: Data Management Officer

Directly Supervises: None

Main Purpose of the Job:

    To collect, sort, code, keyboard entry, and secure storage of data forms processed at Tororo laboratory HUB.

Key Outputs

    Collect and code project data
    Project data entered
    Completeness and accuracy of data verified

Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Routinely collects a-d checks incoming data forms for completeness and accuracy before data entry;
    Routinely runs data editing, reporting and cleaning programs;
    Carry out prompt and accurate data entry of project;
    Conduct data Quality reporting;
    Liaise with various data collection sites for proper records maintenance;
    Provide data to users as required.
    Maintain security and confidentiality of data.

Requirement:

    Diploma in Statistics or Computer Science or their equivalent. A candidate that will exhibit adequate working knowledge of computer (hardware, various software programs, and LAN systems) will have an added advantage.

Additional Training Necessary

    Training in data collection and validation
    Minimum Experience and Exposure
    1 year's previous experience in data entry

Special Knowledge

    Ethical issues in data management
    Computer skills applicable to data management
    Statistical analysis

Experience: 1



How to apply:
Only qualified candidates that meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees. Please firmly staple your papers together specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope. TASO offers a competitive package for all the positions. Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 1st March 2013. Please forward your applications to: The Human Resource & Administration Director P. O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II located at Old Mulago Hospital.

Deadline: 01/ 03/ 2013

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