Our client, AMREF is the largest health development organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing about 700 staff AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information please visit their website
Job Title: Project Assistant DANIDA SRH Project
Location: Kitgum District
Reporting to: Project Officer

Job Objective
Reporting to the Project Officer, the Project Assistant will be responsible for coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the DAN1DA Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Project in Kitgurn and Gulu Districts with overall technical support from the Project Officer.

Description of duties
* Develop project work plans, track project progress, and prepare reports on deliverables.
* Support the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials, training manuals and other relevant project documents.
* Support the capacity development and training of community health workers including
SRH Sexuality Knowledge for Youth (SKY) Club leaders, midwives and traditional birth attendants, peer educators; youth, and other community leaders.
*Support the coordination of in and out-of-school youth activities that address sexual and reproductive health needs.
*Work closely with health workers and other relevant actors at the community level to improve the delivery of SRH information and services.
* Contribute to the documentation and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
? Identify and facilitate the development of advocacy strategies lo address cross-cutting concerns of communities, beneficiaries, local government, and health workers.
? Facilitate capacity building of health personnel in SRH and provision of youth friendly
? Support coordination, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of project activities.
? Support the development of organizational capacity for gender-mainstreaming and right based programming in coordination with the project team.
? Promote male involvement in SRH activities and service uptake.
* Strengthen the health management system from the community to district level through improved data collection, reporting, and referral efforts.
? Promote positive, sustained behavior change regarding critical SRH issues among beneficiaries and health workers.
* Conduct supervisory visits to project sites and provide feedback to relevant parties.
* Facilitate and participate in operational research and monitoring and evaluating project activities

Qualifications and experience
? A degree in Health, Social Sciences Development studies or closely related field
*A minimum of 3 years experience implementing SRH activities with the main focus on women and youths in rural communities in international NGO settings.

Contact
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job title-SRH'. No e-mails must exceed 2MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on Wednesday 10th November 2010.

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405,
Kampala Uganda

Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug

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Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Kitgum
Reporting to: Project Manager

Reporting to the Project Manager the Project Accountant will provide technical financial management support to the project staff in Gulu and Kitgum Districts and ensure up-to-date is
required.

Description of duties
?Maintain high level of confidentiality of all information handled
? Provide accurate and useful information (quantitative, narrative) in a consistent, timely, and cost effective manner
? Ensure timely disbursement and accountability of all project funds
? Oversee the financial and accounting activities at the station level in consultation with the respective project staff.
? Educate project staff about budgeting, other finance policies and guidelines, established internal controls systems for receipts and expenditures of funds and ensure adherence at -all times.
? Develop and maintain a filing system for all finance records at the station. are in line with approved budgets, other donor requirements and established guidelines, procedures, and cash flows.
? Ensure security, integrity and compliance in all bank transactions and timely bank reconciliations.
? Provide operational support to the Project Manager on expenditure management to include budgets.
* Prepare monthly progress reports to management on cash flows and periodic budgetary control statements to determine financial performance of the project.
* Facilitate and coordinate spot checks, verifications, and audits, readily avail documents and ensure prompt responses in consultation with the Project Manager and Finance Manager; follow-up and implement recommendations made by both internal and external auditors.
* Prepare annual operational budgets for projects by determining funds available for the budget, activities scheduled for the year and their cost and translating these to an operational budget in AMREF's format.
* Oversee the financial and accounting activities at field station level in consultation with the respective project staff and Finance Manager.
* Ensure that procedures for electronic data, storage, back-up and security are followed in compliance with AMREF's Financial Policy.
? Process, approve and code expenditure (claims, imprests, surrenders, field office returns and purchase requisitions) and internal recoveries in accordance with approved work plans and budgets.
* Produce, share and review monthly income and expenditure statements with project staff and work with project teams to resolve financial and accounting issues and queries.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the Managers.

Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field with accounting bias; major in Accounts from a recognized University; Possession of a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is desirable Experience of at least 3 years with an International NGO

Contact
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job title-SRH'. No e-mails must exceed 2MB.

Closing date is 5 PM on Wednesday 10th November 2010.

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405,
Kampala Uganda

Attn.: The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug

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Job title: Project Assistant CDC 1020
Location: Kalangala
Reporting to; Project Officer

Job Objective
Reporting to the Project Officer, the Project Assistant will provide technical guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the CDC 1020 Project with specific focus on increasing HIV prevention through promotion of BCC strategies, and sealing up SMC with the relevant stakeholders.

Description of duties
* Work with various stakeholders to design and plan outreach initiatives and mobilise communities to attend health promotion and HIV prevention activities.
* Support Village Health Teams to promote sensitization, HCT and other HIV-related services, referrals and awareness-raising about HIV prevention and Safe Male Circumcision.
* Coordinate the design and implementation of BCC and other relevant health education activities.
* Build stakeholder capacity to implement HIV prevention and HIV/TB collaborative activities independently.
* Increase community participation in HIV, STI, ANC, PMTCT, and other relevant inte?grated health area activities using established structures and civil society partnerships health area activities using established structures and civil society partnerships
to prevent HIV infection; provide follow-up support throughout the project implement Him process.
* Coordinate the identification of procurement needs, especially of surgical equipment and sundries for SMC; manage inventory and distribution documentation and ensure an accurate inventory.
* Establish, coordinate and monitor a participatory, community-based monitoring system for activities using VHTs, and integrate lessons learned into the overall project strategy.
* Collect indicative data from health units and process it for monitoring, evaluation and reporting purposes.
* Manage and account for resources allocated to HIV project activities.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Relevant experience
* Degree or higher Diploma in Heath Education, Social Science field. At least 3 years experience with health programs at district and com

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Job title: Project M and E Manager CDC 1020,
Location: Kampala
Reporting to: Programme Manager

Job Objective
Reporting to the Programme Manager, the job holder will lead implementation of the M and E component of the CDC 1020 project in 8 districts in the Central and 7 in the Northern Regions of Uganda.

Description of duties
* Spearhead processes aimed at improving data collection, monitoring, and tracking of safe male circumcision.
*Create and continuously improve frameworks within which special communities are reached with positive prevention and behaviour change messages, IEC/BCC materials, HCT and door-to-door counselling and testing services.
* Establish and manage condom distribution sites, ensuring condom distribution to beneficiaries
*Ensure that positive prevention behaviours are adopted and sustained by beneficiaries following the National HIV Strategic Plan and the Safe Male Circumcision Policies and Guidelines.
* Create a work environment that enables involvement of relevant stakeholders in strengthening and utilising existing M and E frameworks and health management infor?mation systems at all levels.
* Oversee the design of and monitor the project M and E database to track relevant indicators and targets. Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications and Relevant experience
* The applicant should have a degree, specialization or post graduate training in M and E, Bio-Statistical Analysis, Data Management, or other relevant fields.
* At least 4 years experience in similar role at managerial level with an International NGO.
* Preparation and execution of project and district monitoring tools and plans.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Job title: Project Officer M and E, CDC 1020,
Location: Nakasongola/ Gulu
Reporting to: Project M and E Manager.
Job Objective
Reporting to the Project M and E Manager for CDC 1020, the job holder will lead implementation of the M and E component of the CDC 1020 project in either g districts in the central region or 7 districts in the Northern Region of Uganda,

Description of duties
* Focus on improving data collection, monitoring, and tracking of safe male circumcision.
* Ensuring that special communities are reached with positive prevention and behaviour change messages, IEC/BCC materials circulated, HCT and door-to-door counselling and testing services provided.
* Establishment of condom distribution sites and ensuring condom distribution, adop?tion and sustainability of positive prevention behaviours by beneficiaries.
* Promotion of involvement of project staff, and other relevant stakeholders in strengthening and utilising existing M and E frameworks and health management information systems at district and community level.
* Designing and monitoring a project M and E database to track relevant indicators and targets.

Qualifications and Relevant experience
* The applicant should have a degree, specialization or post graduate training in M and E, Bio-Statistical Analysis, Data Management, or other relevant fields.
* At least 3 years experience in designing and implementing participatory health related project M and E systems with an International NGO.
* Preparation and execution of project and district monitoring tools and plans.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Job title: Project Officer CDC 1020
Location: Wakiso/Nakasongola/ Kalangala/ Mubende
Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Objective
The job holder will lead the technical implementation of CDC 1020 in designated areas in the Central and Northern Regions. The project will focus on increasing control measures against sexually transmitted HIV by promoting education and access to services for beneficiaries. S/he will promote stakeholder involvement in the development and operationalisation of project work plans, improving HTV prevention uptake and linkages to services, scaling-up of Safe Male Circumcision and promoting outreach-based HCT and door-to-door services for beneficiaries.

Description of duties
*Plan and coordinate the implementation of activities in the project.
* Supervise Project Assistants.
* Contribute to formulating strategies to increase SMC and reduce HTV transmission through sexual routes in line with government strategies and policies.
* Farmer with district local government to train communities, health workers, and VHTs on strategies to reduce sexually transmitted HIV, manages HCT and couple disclosure, promote effective referrals, and ensure quality data collection (CBHMIS) in partnership with project M and E Officer.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders, especially ACP and CDC, to identify, design, and implement community-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) linked to existing Ministry of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management system.
* Increase community participation in HIV, HTV/TB co-infection, STI, ANC, PMTCT, and other relevant integrated health area activities using established structures and civil society partnerships.
* Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/develop, track and use health indicators in health system planning and identify best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
*Work with all relevant stakeholders to address training, especially in SMC and capacity-building needs and deliver relevant interventions to the beneficiaries in the project areas.
*Liaise with the district health officials to assess health facility infrastructure needs and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget.
* Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
*Work with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on HIV prevention, treatment and referral systems.
* Develop appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with ACP, District Health Teams, and Project Behavioural Scientist and ensure appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization.
* Scale-up BCC strategies in project areas to increase uptake for HIV prevention behaviours,

Qualifications and Relevant experience
* Degree in Health or a closely related field.
* At least 3 years working experience implementing health development interventions and related projects using community-based approaches with an International NGO.
* Experience implementing activities in HJV/AIDS, HIWTB co-infection, STI, PMTCT,ANC.
* Experience in conducting training at the community level for health workers.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3?rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 1240S, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Our client, AMREF is the largest health development organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing about 700 staff AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information please visit their website
Job title; Programme Manager CDC1020, Kampala
Reporting to: Deputy Country Director

Job Objective
The job holder will lead the technical implementation of the CDC 1020 Project in I5 districts in Uganda. The project will focus on high-quality supervision to improve health systems and integrated healthcare to achieve increased Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) and apply preventive measures against sexually transmitted HIV among the general population, with specific reference to vulnerable groups, those at risk, and Most at Risk Populations. S/he will promote strategic involvement of all stakeholders in the project and is responsible for overall leadership, planning, budgeting and execution of activities. S/he is directly responsible for ail advocacy, visibility, and communications regarding the project and achieving results In harmonization with AMREF, CDC, gov?ernment, and other Implementing Partners.

Description of duties
* Ensure coordination between the field project team and AMREF's Senior Program Management.
* Ensure that the project team abides by all AMREF standards and/or requirements.
* Support the District HIV Focal Persons and Health Officials to draft and execute Project Implementation Plans, assess infrastructure needs and appropriately plan for the provision of supplies.
* Act as a link between AMREF, and the other stakeholders to provide information/ feedback as necessary.
* Plan and coordinate the implementation of the health component activities in the project.
* Direct the work efforts of Project Managers.
* Contribute to the formulation of strategies to increase SMC, and promote health services access to vulnerable and at risk populations.
* Coordinate training for health workers in SMC and prevention strategies to increase demand among the population for SMC and other preventive measures to protect against sexually transmitted HIV.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders to identify, design and implement community-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) linked to existing District and Ministry of Health Systems.
* Develop and promote strategies to increase community participation to achieve project objectives.
* Liaise with the District Health Team to promote, review/develop, track and use community-driven health indicators and identify community-based best practices that can be translated into scalable actions.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders to close gaps in training and capacity building needs and deliver relevant interventions for community members, VHTs and health workers in the project area.
* Advise the project teams on performance indicators and progress against milestones regularly.
* Ensure quality lECs are developed against national frameworks and other BCC materi?als and
Qualifications and Relevant experience
* A Masters degree in Management /Health,
* At least 5 years working experience implementing health development interventions and related projects, using community-based approaches in an NGO setting.
* Experience in implementing activities in HIV/AIDS preventive activities, community mobilization and promoting demand for health services in populations with limited access.
* Experience in operational research and international collaboration
*Experience in conducting training at the community level / for community health work

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1 020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3?rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Job title: Project Manager CDC 1020,
Location: Gulu
Reporting to: Programme Manager

Job Objective
The job holder will lead the technical implementation of the CDC 1020 project in; assigned districts in the Northern Region of Uganda. The project will focus on increasing control measures against sexually transmitted HIV. The job holder will play a lead role in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, partnership formation, and advocacy aspects of the CDC project and will directly manage project staff as assigned. ;
Description of duties
* Ensure that AMREF's projects in the district assigned are aligned to the project proposal and corresponding Country Programme operations.
* Promote participatory management of the AMREF team on site for innovation and professional growth.
* Contribute to formulating strategies to increase SMC and reduce HIV transmission through sexual routes.
* Partner with district local government to ensure training of relevant stakeholders on strategic to reduce sexually transmitted HIV, manage HCT and couple disclosure, promote directive referrals, and ensure quality data collection (CBHMIS) in partner?ship with project M and E Manager.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders, especially ACP and CDC, to identify, design, and implement community-based Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) linked to existing Ministry of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management system.
* Collect and analyze data lo facilitate quality planning and reporting, including development of indicators lo measure project impact in coordination with the M and E Manager.
* Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/develop, track and use health indicators in health system planning and identify best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders to address prevention strategies, especially in SMC and capacity-building needs and deliver relevant Interventions to the local stake?holders in the project area; design and deliver appropriate interventions in coordina?tion with project staff.
* Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
* Coordinate the development and implementation high-quality projects consistent with AMREF's core mission, values and principles.
* Spend time in the field with staff, partners and beneficiaries to ensure the assigned portfolio of work is integrated within assigned districts of the project and within the Country Programme, and that project experiences are consistently documented, wide?ly shared and utilized for evidence-based advocacy at local, national and international levels.
* Supervise all staff at assigned field stations.
* Improve the visibility/credibility of AMREF in the districts of operation among communities, donors and government structures and to ensure prudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budgets.
* Contribute to the change management and strategic growth of the Uganda Country Programme by keeping the Programme Manager informed of developments and issues of interest to AMREF.
*Manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities for the project in the districts.
* Liaise and network with relevant AMREF and CDC partners and collaborators to improve AMREF's visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy.
* Represent AMREF at local level forums that are relevant to the Project's and Foundation's work at the local level, and provide relevant feedback to and from relevant partners.
* Manage the usage of all resources available to the assigned project portfolio, ensuring both value-for-money, quality and cost effectiveness.
* Establish and maintain regular M and E systems in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Organize and participate in steering committee meetings and other relevant fora at local and national levels, as assigned by supervisor,
* Perform any other duties (hat may be assigned.

Qualifications and Relevant experience
*A degree in Social Sciences or a Health-related field.
* Post-graduate training in Public Health will be added advantage. At least 3-5 years experience in HIV/AID5 and behavior change prevention pro?grammes, preferably in an NGO environment.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Job title: Project Behavioral Scientist CDC 1020
Location: Kampala
Reporting to: Programme Manager

Job Objective
The job holder will lead the scientific behavioral change implementation of the CDC 1020 in designated areas in the Central and Northern Regions of Uganda. The project will focus on increasing awareness about control measures against sexually transmitted HIV by penetrating the inner secret world of the beneficiaries. S/he will promote stake- holder involvement in the development and operationalisation of appropriate BCC strategy that will lead to positive Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among the target population. S/he will work closely with the Programme Manager, and other stakeholders to develop appropriate 1EC materials, adapted to the local languages and cultures.

Description of duties
*Plan and coordinate the implementation of behavioral change activities in the project.
* Train and supervise VHTs, health workers, counselors, and communities at large in IBC for BCC.
* Contribute lo formulating behavioral change strategies and methods to increase demand and uptake of Safe Male Circumcision and to generate behavior change measures.
* Partner with district local government to train relevant stakeholders on strategies to reduce and/or manage sexually transmitted HIV, increase access of services to the beneficiaries, and ensure that the behavioral change messages are attractive, understandable, and circulated. * Work with all relevant stakeholders, especially ACP and CDC, to identify, design, and implement BCC strategies, facilitate usage and ensure constant information flow.
*Liaise with District Health Teams to promote, review/develop, track and use health : indicators in behavioral change practices and identify best practices that can be translated into scale-up activities.
* Work with all relevant stakeholders to promote the National Communication Strategy (2010) on SM C and propose the rationale for circumcision to the directly concerned stakeholders in the area.
* Monitor performance indicators and progress against milestones.
* Work with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on sexually transmitted HIV management.
* Develop appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with CDC, ACP and District Health Teams and ensure appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization.

Qualifications and Relevant experience,
* Degree in Social Sciences, Pyschology, Counseling or a closely related field, with preference to experience with health and/or HIV programmes.
* 3 years working experience implementing health-related behavior change interventions, using individual, small-group and community -based approaches.
*Experience implementing activities in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
* Experience in conducting training at the community level for community health workers.

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, with 3 work-related referees, including copies of certificates, salary history, and available start dates to the address or e-mail below. All Envelopes shall be clearly marked: 'AMREF-Job applied for-CDC 1 020-area of preference?. No emails must exceed 2MB

Closing date is 5pm Wednesday 3?rd November 2010

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
Attn.: The Director
Email; application@ppg.co.ug;
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

View the original article here