Blood Donor Recruitment Manager – Arua – Uganda Red Cross Society

About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The Blood Donor Recruitment Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective implementation of blood donor recruitment activities in the operational area. The incumbent will be responsible for the generation of proposals/ plans, implementation of BDR program plans and dissemination of quality information on blood donation and general URCS information in accordance with the URCS standards and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work towards the achievement of overall goals of the URCS through effective managerial and lateral relations
Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relations and accountabilities
Actively participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual BDR program work plan and budgets.
Create awareness, information and education about Blood donor recruitment
Organize and publicize blood donation sessions and give information to blood donors in close cooperation with UBTS.
Work closely with Branch Managers, Community counselors and volunteers in the to strengthen blood donor clubs and club 25 in the catchment area
Initiate, develop and implement new blood donor motivation and retention strategies
Develop resource mobilization initiatives to support BDR motivation and retention strategies
Ensure timely submission of regional data and activity reports and accountabilities on quarterly and annual basis
Perform any other duties assigned by the Program Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development studies or a related field
Post Graduate Diploma in Project management, Public Administration or a related field
At least three years prior experience in community work or relevant field
Community mobilization skills
Excellent oral and written skills
Team work
Good analytical and reporting skills
Proven integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here and E-mail to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or mail via post to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 1st August 2016