Senior Inspector - Medical Devices & Surgical Instruments Job Vacancy - National Drug Authority (NDA)

Organisation:National Drug Authority (NDA)

Duty

Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head, Drug Inspectorate Services

The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an

autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority

Act Cap 206, Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate human and veterinary

medicines and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality,

safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare

products through the regulation and control of their production, importation,

distribution and use.

Job Summary: The Senior Inspector – Medical Devices

& Surgical Instruments will provide support to the Head, Drug Inspectorate

Services to deliver inspectorate services for medical devices and surgical

instruments at NDA

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Regulate,

control, and monitor all matters related to medical devices and surgical

instruments, stakeholders and Conformity Assessment Bodies.

·        
Coordinate

and supervise establishment of the standards for compliance with conformity

assessment procedures of medical devices (evaluate new techniques / reagents)

·        
Manage

and monitor post-market surveillance and vigilance system of medical devices

used in the country.

·        
Ensure

and supervise the timely regular inspection and certification of premises

dealing in the manufacture, importation, storage, distribution, dispensing of

medical devices (including those for human and veterinary use) in both the

private and public sectors.

·        
Coordinate

and carry out assessment of medical device manufacturers for Good Manufacturing

Practice (GMP) compliance prior recommendation for product market authorization.

·        
Coordinate

and participate in the verification of pro-forma invoices for importation of

medical devices and equipment; and ensure compliance with registration and

other requirements.

·        
Work

closely with Uganda Revenue Authority, Police and other security organs to

investigate suspected cases of illegal/criminal activities related to medical

device importation, handling, distribution and use.

·        
Sensitize

the various stakeholders on the need to comply with the provisions of the

National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 of the Laws of Uganda (revised

edition 2000).

·        
Prepare

in collaboration with the head of department quarterly and annual activity

reports for the various units.

·        
Mentor

and train new employees, prepare work schedules, monitor and evaluate

performance.

·        
Perform

any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

applicant should preferably hold a degree in Medical Physics, Medicine,

Pharmacy, Bio-medical sciences or Engineering (electrical, mechanical,

biomedical, clinical & bioengineering)

·        
Hold

valid registration with the relevant professional body.

·        
At

least six years’ experience in a reputable organization or company, with at

least 3 years in a senior position.

·        
Additional

training in management

·        
Computer

literacy i.e. proficiency in computer applications especially Ms office

packages

·        
Must

be of high integrity

·        
Relevant

training in Medical technology management is an added advantage

·        
Training

and experience in Quality Management System Lead auditor ISO 9001, ISO 17020

and ISO 13845 is an added advantage

·        
Prior

experience with GMP inspection is an added advantage is an added advantage

·        
Working

knowledge of various aspects of medical device regulation is an added advantage

All suitably qualified candidates should

send hand written applications together with copies of academic certificates,

transcripts, testimonials and three work related referees should be submitted

to the Human Resource and Administration Officer either hand delivered or

electronically to the address below.

The Human Resource and Administration

Officer,

National Drug Authority, Plot 46-48,

Lumumba Avenue,

Deadline:

25^th January 2016 by 5:00 PM

American Citizen Program Coordinator Careers - Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)

Placement Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Eligible Citizenship: USA (American)

Salary: Monthly Stipend of 550 dollars per month

Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and

passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative

solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected

after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change

through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows

in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.

The Clinton Health Access Initiative

(CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated

health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and

treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. CHAI’s solution-oriented

approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics;

lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies;

and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and

treatment programs.

Established in 2002 by President Clinton

as the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative, CHAI initially focused on addressing the

limited access to HIV/AIDS treatment faced by developing countries, where more

than 90 percent of individuals living with HIV/AIDS reside. By working in

collaboration with governments and NGO partners, CHAI has helped more than 2

million people access the medicines needed for treatment, which represents

nearly half of all the people living with HIV and on treatment in developing

countries. Building on its model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include

efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and

childhood illness.

Job Summary: The Program Coordinator will be act as a critical

contributor to the team’s initiatives, which aim to ensure sustainable, quality

and broad access to health services. S/he will provide program implementation

support to designated program(s). The Program Coordinator will build working relationships

with various teams within CHAI Uganda, as well as the local Ministry of Health

if needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Compile

and analyze country level and performance data for varying disease areas and

related activities & services to create appropriate yardsticks for the

team’s initiatives

·        
Keenly

review global level performance data to understand strengths, weaknesses,

opportunities and threats and develop comparable analysis for a given

intervention in country. Carry out secondary research to collect related data

and other quantifiable information

·        
Carry

out routine program analysis to inform programming and Ministry of Health

Decision making

·        
Develop

and refine information management tools and develop innovations

·        
Conduct

desk research and literature reviews where needed, design tools to capture and

organize data & potential research opportunities, and synthesize findings

from available data sets and research

·        
Create

slides and presentations as needed on subjects related to the team’s work

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

ideal candidate should be an American who holds a Bachelor’s degree

·        
A

minimum of two to four years of relevant work experience in any portfolio

requiring a high level of quantitative and analytical skills

·        
Computer

literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint

and Word

·        
Prior

experience working with large data sets and Excel-based analytical work

·        
Exceptional

analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and

verbal) skills

·        
Demonstrated

ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a

fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment

·        
Broad

knowledge and understanding of global and local health issues in the areas of

HIV, Malaria, Diarrhea, Vaccines and Pneumonia is an added advantage

·        
Demonstrated

ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks

simultaneously, and set priorities

·        
Ability

to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information

·        
Ability

to work within a team

·        
Ability

to work independently, self-motivate and propose and implement new initiatives

·        
Ability

to be effective in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks

simultaneously, and set priorities

Job Terms and Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing,

health insurance and a living stipend of $550/month. Additionally, fellows will

receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year.

Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC

programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds.

Fellows placed at CHAI will be provided temporary housing in Kampala, an urban

center, for the first month during which time fellows will select permanent

housing for the rest of the year. All housing costs are covered.

Note:

The living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local

currency, as determined by the placement organization.

All applicants who desire to be placed by

the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express

interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.

Deadline: 2^nd February, 2016

IT Officer Career Jobs - Eskom

Duty

Station: Kampala, Uganda

Q-Sourcing

Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African

Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan. They would

like to recruit for a valuable client, Eskom. Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) is a

subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises based in South Africa. Our business is

operating and maintaining Nalubaale and Kiira hydroelectric Power Stations. Our

mission is to be the Centre of Excellence in Power Concession Management.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        
Periodically check status of servers/systems

·        
Routinely check backup report and schedule backups

·        
Check antivirus, web logs and firewalls for

anything that needs attention

·        
The incumbent will also check outstanding helpdesk

tickets to make sure all has been picked up, and If not, assign them, and also

act on those escalated by IT Technician. Document solutions to IT problems

·        
Check for critical server updates and schedule

install times.

·        
Assign/revoke user access to LAN/WAN resources         

·        
Regularly communicate to end users and other

stakeholders regarding availability of IT services

·        
Provide first line IT support for Dynamics SL,

SAP, CCTV, BIP, Email, Internet and all other Eskom business systems

·        
Check systems logs to see any irregularities

including servers, routers, firewalls, switches, etc

·        
Actively monitor and maintain network availability

and security for Eskom’s LAN/WAN (including Kampala Office)

·        
Regularly compile and send reports on systems

·        
In charge of server maintenance to take care of

any issues that are not critical.

·        
Share knowledge with the rest of the IT technical

team

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience:  

·        
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a

bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology

·        
At least three years’ experience in system and

Network administration

·        
Possession of professional IT qualification as

Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

(MCSA) or the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) will be an added

advantage

·        
The applicant should have detailed working

knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN Networking, routing and switching,

systems security

·        
Detailed working knowledge of Windows Server 2008

R2, Windows server 2012 and Exchange 2013

·        
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, Business

Intelligence Tools, SharePoint and data warehouse concepts and technologies       

·        
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database Management Systems,

and electronic document management systems  

·        
Skills and knowledge of computer application development

languages like html., php, Dot Net, Visual Basic, C++, Transact SQL and Oracle

PL/SQL      

·        
Working knowledge and understanding of network

security concepts including design principles and security control systems

·        
The applicant should have a good understanding of

IP-fire or IP-cop firewall management.

All suitably

qualified and interested are encouraged to send their cover letters and updated

CVs including three referees (send as one document) to our e-mail to:

recruitment@qsourcing.com

Address all

your applications to:

Plot 14/16

Semawata Road, Ntinda

P.O. Box

12883, Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda

·        
Kindly mark your application as “Application_

IT Officer” in the subject line of your email.

·        
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Financial and Administrator Manager Job Vacancy - Biogas Solutions

Organisation: Biogas Solutions

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Managing Director

Biogas Solutions Uganda Ltd is a private

company limited by guarantee established in Uganda with the objective to

formulate, develop and set in motion strategies, policies, plans, measures,

systems and approaches that support private sector led biogas sector

development aimed at sustainable improvement of the livelihoods of rural and

peri-urban households in Uganda.

Job Summary:  The Finance and Administration Manager is

mainly responsible for overseeing all the administrative and operational

support activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Develop

and implement financial, personnel administrative and internal control

procedures

·        
Provide

sound, reliable and timely guidance and input on al finance, Human Resources

and office administrative matters related to the company’s operations

·        
Develops

and presents regular and accurate financial plans to the Managing

Director/Board of Directors;

·        
The

incumbent consolidates financial information into timely comprehensive internal

and external financial reports;

·        
Accurately

trades, analyses and reports spending across budgets and conveys dear financial

information to relevant

·        
Ensure

full compliance with Uganda legislation and the company’s fiduciary

regulations.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

applicant should hold a first degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification

·        
Professional

accounting qualification i.e. ACCA, CPA

·        
A

minimum of seven years of progressive experience in administrative positions in

social and for commercial enterprises

·        
Excellent

track record in developing and operational support systems including internal

controls and external financial audits

·        
Working

knowledge of organization and management principles, current challenges and

opportunities in climate smart energy, human resources administration,

financial accounting and internal control, office management and logistics

All suitably qualified and interested

candidates should apply by sending an Updated CV, letter of motivation, names

and contact details of two professional referees to: info@biogassolutions.co.ug

with reference: BSUL-FA in the Subject line.

Deadline: 4th January, 2016

DANIDA-DAR Project Jobs - Regional Program Officer at Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA)

Organisation: Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’

Association (UNADA)

Funding Source: DANIDA-DAR (Development Assistance to

Refugee Hosting areas)

Duty Station: Arua, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’

Association (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-input

dealers in Uganda registered under the NGO statute in 2003. UNADA believes that

the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan

agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s

agriculture and the achievement of national food security. Our mission is “to

represent, network and empower member Agra- dealers to operate sustainable

profitable businesses providing quality agro- vet inputs and services to

farmers.” UNADA has over 1,000 members organized in regions and district-level

branches. It provides skills development, credit linkages, market development,

market linkages, policy and advocacy services to respond to the changing needs

of the Agro Input sector.

About DANIDA-DAR Project:

UNADA has received support from

DANIDA-DAR (Development Assistance to Refugee Hosting areas) to implement

strategic intervention for agricultural production and marketing in Arua, Nebbi

and Zombo districts. The main target is to increase the value of agricultural

crop production for participating small scale farmer’s by 25% over a two year

period (2016-18). The project will work with 1,320 farmer groups in Arua, Nebbi

and Zombo districts. The implementation of the project will be in close

collaboration with the respective District Local Governments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
The

job holder takes overall responsibility for managing the project and

implementing the strategic intervention for agricultural production and

marketing in Arua, Nebbi and Zombo districts.

·        
Prepare

quarterly work plans and budgets in accordance with the approved guidelines.

·        
Ensure

that activities are implemented in accordance with the donor implementation

guidelines.

·        
Prepare

and submit monthly and quarterly progress reports

·        
Work

closely with the DAR Regional Coordinator based in Arua.

·        
Work

in liaison with the DLGs of the project districts about issues relating to agricultural

production and marketing in the respective districts.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

or similar (Agribusiness Management preferred).

·        
A

minimum of four years’ experience in agricultural development work, with two

years’ experience in management positions

·        
Excellent

mobilization and communication skills

·        
Good

facilitation, documentation and interpersonal skills

·        
Fluency

in English and the local language in West Nile Sub-region is a must

·        
Computer

literacy skills i.e. MS Office

·        
Skills

in institutional development and strengthening is an added advantage.

·        
Possession

of a valid motorcycle riding permit

All suitably qualified and interested

candidates should send their applications addressed to the Executive Director,

Uganda National Agro-input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) via E-mail to nangulumoses@gmail.com. The

application should include the following: a Cover letter, an updated Curriculum-Vitae

(including three relevant references) and copies of academic documents.

Deadline: Friday, 8^th January,

2016 by 5 p.m.

3 Fresher Customer Service Job Vacancies - Yard Assistants at Uganda Clays Limited (UCL)

Organisation: Uganda Clays Limited (UCL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Kamonkoli, Uganda

Reports to: Yard Supervisor

Uganda Clays Limited is Uganda’s leading

manufacturer of quality clay baked construction products since 1950 and is

listed on Uganda’s Securities Exchange. The head offices are located at 14Km on

Entebbe Road, with a second factory situated at Kamonkoli in Eastern Uganda.

Job Summary: The Yard Assistant will mainly be responsible

for providing customer care to UCL clients by supervising the correct loading

of materials onto customer trucks and taking care of the customers’ safety

while in the yard as well as the security of their products as they exit the

yard.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Ensure

that the customers who come to the yard are welcomed and taken care of all

times

·        
Ensure

that the products loaded on customer’s trucks are of the right quality and

quantity and that the invoices are duly signed after proper counting or

checking on the loaded products

·        
Ensure

that every customer’s loaded trucks are escorted safely to the main gate

·        
Ensure

that the work of yard supervisor is properly done in his/her absence

·        
Work

in compliance with Uganda Clay’s Quality and Safety procedures at all times

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

ideal candidate should preferably hold a Diploma in Business studies preferably

in accounting.

·        
At

least a year’s experience in a similar role in stores/warehousing in a

manufacturing entity.

·        
Computer

literacy i.e. working knowledge of Ms Excel and Word.

·        
Excellent

track record and ability to serve a big number of customers efficiently whilst

multi-tasking.

·        
Proven

ability to respond and resolve customer’s requests and concerns satisfactorily.

All suitably qualified and interested candidates

should send their applications and updated CVs, copies of certificates/ testimonials

and addresses of three (3) referees plus day-time telephone contact to the

address below:

Human Resources and Administration

Manager,

P.O. Box 3188 Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 6th January 2016