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( Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Uganda)

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.

10 STERLISATION NURSES
• Will be required to oversee the sterilization of surgical instruments ‘and to provide quality nursing care to MMC clients
Ensure regular and consistent availability of sterilized surgical kits as required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Over see the sterilization of all surgical instruments
• Collect, clean, disinfect, pack and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Ensure that sterilization of surgical Instruments is done in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records and inventory according to standard ethical requirements ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times
•

Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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( Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP), Uganda)

The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non¬government, non- profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc.’of USA (HJF).The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate communicable disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. The Project is looking for suitable candidates to fill the positions below:

POSITION TITLE:Nurses and/or Surgical Theatre
Assistants (2 positions)I
LOCATION: Kayunga and Mukono Districts. I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the direction of MUWRP supervisors, provide nursing and/or surgical theatre assistant services as a member of a fixed or mobile safe male circumcision team
2. Assist in minor surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines under the guidance of technical advisors.
3. Conduct Health Education session and/or routine physical examinations.
4. Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
5. Participate in complete, timely and accurate documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures.
6. Maintain Surgical instruments and theatre equipment
7. Other duties as requested.

Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:
The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O.BOX 16524, Kampala
The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June2012,5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.

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Will be required to assist the surgical teams during safe MMC procedures and to provide quality nursing care .He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist surgical teams during MMC procedures.
• Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinics
• Assess clinical patient problems
• Cleaning, disinfecting and packing surgical instruments
• Treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
• Maintain nursing records as required cognizant of the standard ethical requirements,
• Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with agreed policies
• Participates as a full member of the expanded
AMAKA interdisciplinary team

Education Requirements:
• Preferably completion of a registered Nurses Training from a recognized institution
• Minimum of two years work experience in a clinical and surgical setting
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a surgical theatre setting is an added advantage

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good nursing procedures, practices and ethics
• Ability to in a multidisciplinary team.

Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach programmes. Since April 2011, IDI, with funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been offering safe adult Male medical Circumcision services in Kampala as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men. This initiative, branded “AMAKA -Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala” is being implemented in two facilities in Kampala. IDI has received additional funding to further scale up MMC services beyond Kampala. This MMC scale up will initially involve the districts of: Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi, Kibaale, Kiryandongo Buliisa and Kalangala among many others effective 1st October 2012.

10 STERLISATION NURSES
• Will be required to oversee the sterilization of surgical instruments ‘and to provide quality nursing care to MMC clients
Ensure regular and consistent availability of sterilized surgical kits as required.

Key Responsibilities:
• Over see the sterilization of all surgical instruments
• Collect, clean, disinfect, pack and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Ensure that sterilization of surgical Instruments is done in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records and inventory according to standard ethical requirements ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times
•

Education Requirements:
• Completion of relevant Nurses Training from a recognized education institution
• Minimum of two years work experience in a clinical and theatre setting
• Additional training in Sterilization procedures will be an added advantage

knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good nursing procedures and practices

Contract duration:
For all the positions indicated above, the initial contract duration will be one year from the start date, but renewable based on funding availability.
To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non¬government, non- profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc.’of USA (HJF).The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate communicable disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. The Project is looking for suitable candidates to fill the positions below:

POSITION TITLE: Nurses and/or Surgical Theatre
Assistants (2 positions) I
LOCATION: Kayunga and Mukono Districts. I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the direction of MUWRP supervisors, provide nursing and/or surgical theatre assistant services as a member of a fixed or mobile safe male circumcision team
2. Assist in minor surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines under the guidance of technical advisors.
3. Conduct Health Education session and/or routine physical examinations.
4. Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
5. Participate in complete, timely and accurate documentation of all surgical and follow-up procedures.
6. Maintain Surgical instruments and theatre equipment
7. Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.
2. At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience.
3. Experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy.
4. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
5. Commitment to accomplishing designated goals and targets in service provision.
6. Fluency in verbal and written English, able to fluently read and speak Luganda.
7. Experience of living and working in a rural environment.
8. Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Ability to work on own initiative and accomplish designated goals and targets.
4. Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or by other means deemed appropriate.
ADDED ADVANTAGE EDUCATION/TRAINING:
• Training as a Medical Theatre Assistant
• Formal training in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy and Palliative Care.
• Formal Training in Adolescent and adult Medical Male Circumcision under local Anaesthesia.
• Formal training in counselling, especially youth counselling.
PHYSICAL ABILITY: The ability to travel within Kayunga and Mukono Districts and surrounding areas.

Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:
The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O.BOX 16524, Kampala
The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June2012,5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Qualifications :
1. Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.

2. At least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience.

3. Experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy.

4. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

5. Commitment to accomplishing designated goals and targets in service provision.

6. Fluency in verbal and written English, able to fluently read and speak Luganda.

7. Experience of living and working in a rural environment.

8. Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council

ADDED ADVANTAGE EDUCATION/TRAINING:
• Training as a Medical Theatre Assistant

• Formal training in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy and Palliative Care.

• Formal Training in Adolescent and adult Medical Male Circumcision under local Anaesthesia.

• Formal training in counselling, especially youth counselling.

PHYSICAL ABILITY: The ability to travel within Kayunga and Mukono Districts and surrounding areas.

Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:

The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P. O. BOX 16524, Kampala

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Job Title: Nurses (20)

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) FULL TIME

Will be required to assist the surgical teams during safe MMC procedures and to provide quality nursing care .He/ she must treat each client with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist surgical teams during MMC procedures.
• Provide nursing care to clients attending the clinics
• Assess clinical patient problems
• Cleaning, disinfecting and packing surgical instruments
• Treat each client with dignity, respect and understanding in accordance with IDI’s philosophy
• Maintain nursing records as required cognizant of the standard ethical requirements,
• Ensure procedures are carried out safely in accordance with agreed policies
• Participates as a full member of the expanded
AMAKA interdisciplinary team
Requirement:    

Education Requirements:
• Preferably completion of a registered Nurses Training from a recognized institution
• Minimum of two years work experience in a clinical and surgical setting
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a surgical theatre setting is an added advantage

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate with clients in local language
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues
• Knowledge of good nursing procedures, practices and ethics
• Ability to in a multidisciplinary team.
Salary:     - USD/month

How to apply:    
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases Institute P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th June 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 4th June 2012

Job Title: Deputy Executive Secretary/Technical

Reports to: Executive Secretary
Supervises: Principal Examinations officer
Principal Manuscripts Officer

Qualifications
The suitable candidate for the position should possess:-A first Degree in the area of Education or Medical education or its equivalent.A Masters Degree in Education or Medical Education is a MUSTShall be a professional Nurse or Midwife or bothExperience of at least ten years in Managing the Nurses and Midwives Final Examinations at Institution levelExperience in setting, moderating, and marking of written and OSPE/OSCE ( Practical Examinations)Working Experience of at least fifteen tears, five of which must be at top management level in Nurses and Midwives training institution or both.
Duties and Responsibilities
To manage the UNMEB Examination and Award functionTo formulate Examinations and Awards function programs that support performance of UNMEB mandateTo provide evidence base for the development of UNMEB's business, Strategic Plan and Annual reportsTo participate in the recruitment of UNMEB technical staff and provide the desired leadership.To establish and enhance examinations and awards and internal control systems in accordance with UNMEB's Legal and Policy Framework.To spearhead the establishment of data base of examinations and awards system at UNMEBs Head Office and that strict procedures are followed for regular back up of data
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit handwritten applications attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae including day time telephone contacts of three referees to the address below by post,courier or hand not later than 23rd September2011:

The Executive Secretary
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board,
Plot 52(B) & (C) Ntinda 11 Road Naguru,
P.O. Box 3513,
Kampala

NB: Applicants who will not be contacted by 20th October 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessiful

Basedin Naivasha, w e are seeking to recruit young, dynamic and highly motivated professionals to fill the following vacancies which have arisen within our Medical facility.

1. Nurses
(2 Positions)

Reporting to the Chief Nurse, the position is responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counselling patients on various health issues including following Doctor’s prescriptions.

Ideal candidate must be:-

Reporting to the Incharge - Pharmacy, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of both main drug store and the dispensing pharmacy as to ensure timely availability of quality essential drugs, stock control and patient education.

In addition, the candidate will perform dispensing duties; ensure timely reorder levels and implement an accurate record Management system for the pharmacy among other responsibilities.

Prospective candidates shall be at least 25 years of age, must possess a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an institution accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board and has 1 year post registration experience in a busy facility.

He/she must be a person of high integrity. Sound knowledge of HMIS is desirable

Interested but qualified candidates should apply attaching their curriculum vitae and supporting documents as to be received not later than 27th April 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

Human Resources Manager
Oserian Development Company Limited
P. O. Box 2010, 20117,
Naivasha

Or Email to: jobs@oserian.com

Oserian is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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