UNMEB Career Jobs - Research Officer
Organization: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)Reports to: Executive Secretary Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB) aims to become a reputable & efficient Examination Board for Nurses and Midwives. Their vision is to conduct quality examinations & Award credible certificates in Nursing & Midwifery profession so as to improve the human resource for health. Job Summary: The Research Officer will mainly develop and implement a research agenda for the Board in line with the core functions of the Board.Key Duties and Responsibilities: In charge of planning and conducting validation studies;Carry out studies in comparability of standards;Plan and conduct standard setting and maintenance;Plan and conduct grading’ systems.Plan and conduct alternative assessment strategies;The Research Officer will be tasked to evaluate functioning of established systems with view to improving the assessment system;Conduct research and compile results from research studies;In charge of publishing all research findings;Arrange for and disseminate key research findings to stakeholders;Design, develop and archive research reports including annual reports of the Board;Conduct any other research as may be directed by the relevant Committee of the Board in the interest of the improvement of Board performance;Attend Awards and generate statistics for grading including grade boundaries; Perform any other duty as assigned the supervisorQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicants for the Research Officer vacancy should hold an Honors Bachelors' degree in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration. Possession of a Post graduate training/qualification in Statistics/or Data Analysis using STATA (9-10), SPSS, EPI-DATA and other relevant Data Analysis packages is an added advantage.At least two (2) years’ experience in a research related field with government or reputable organization will be an added advantage.Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.Core Competencies: Confidentiality, professionalism, efficiency, effectiveness and teamwork.All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.Deadline: 9th February, 2015 by 5:00 PM
0 comments:
Post a Comment