Jobs at Uganda Telecom in Uganda- Technical Leaders

Job Title: REGIONAL TECHNICAL TEAM LEADERS Reporting to Regional Technical Manager The successful candidate will demonstrate: Good communication and analytical skills Creative and innovative thinking Good interpersonal skills Mobile Network

Overview: GSM/CDMA. GSM Radio network troubleshooting Good skills on the transmission domain Good knowledge on Standard KPIs Proficiency in MS Office and its applications Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure implementation of established operational guidelines in his/her region. Participate in integrated strategic thinking by working closely with the regional technical Manager to ensure that Network Operations and Maintenance plans and policies are considered within the context of UTL’s core strategic themes. Provide input for the development of capital and operational budgets, ensuring adequate provision has been made for the funding of all planned technical activities according to UTL budget IDs Create an OPEX budget with itemized limits and ensure its optimum and efficient utilization within these limits. Use operational budget codes to manage monthly expenditures. Ensure effective maintenance, availability, quality, operations, security and integrity of all wireless, transmission, fixed, Data/ISP and power regional network elements in accordance with operational guidelines In co-ordination with other regional technical team leaders implements and ensures that schedules for preventive maintenance are all effected to plan Supervise & co-ordinate project implementation in conjunction with the projects office in Kampala as per approved project execution guidelines Execute operations and maintenance activities according to UTL cost saving strategies Work closely with the regional technical team to ensure the efficient management and utilization of assets. Manage succession in the team Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract variables. Applicants must have A Degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering or its equivalent Minimum of 3 years in telecommunication business in Management, operations and maintenance environment A valid Driving permit Carry out performance reviews of all technical staff in conjunction with HR and RTM Ensure the team is fully trained to carry out operational activities Reporting on OPEX and quality on a weekly basis or as required Access daily network statistics from HQ and use them to make business decisions

How to Apply: Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to: The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer Uganda Telecom 2nd Floor Rwenzori Courts P.O Box 7171 Kampala. Or email recruitment@utl.co.ug

Closing Date: 28th May 2012 at 17.00hrs.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 28th May 2012