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27 January 2015

Education Service Commission Jobs - Senior Education Officer, Private Secondary Schools and Institutions

Organization: Education Service CommissionRef. No.: HRM 48/185/01 VOL 27 (6)Reports to: Principal Education OfficerThe Education Service Commission is established by article 167 91) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and article 168 (1) sets out its functions, authority and autonomy in implementing its mandate. The vision of Education Service Commission is to see "quality education delivered by efficient and effective education service personnel."Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participates in the classification and grading of Private Schools and Training Institutions in collaboration with relevant Technical Departments.Maintains an up-to-date data bank on Private Schools and Training Institutions, staff and student numbers and composition, major training infrastructure, equipment and facilities.Scrutinizes reports of Board of Governors/Management Boards/Management Councils and prepares a consolidated report to the Principal Education Officer.Works closely with proprietors and management of Private Schools and Training Institutions to identify capacity building interventions and area for technical support by Government.Participates in the preparation of performance reports in respect of Private Schools and Training Institutions to the relevant authorities.Takes part in the preparation of UNSA, Science, MDD festivals, Sports and other activities at the National Level involving Private Schools and Training Institutions.Participates in the preparation of work plan, budget and performance reports of the Division for submission to relevant authorities.Performs any other duties assigned by the relevant authority. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with relevant graduate or post graduate qualifications in Education from a recognized University/ Institution.Possession of a post graduate qualification in Business Administration or Public Administration or Education Management or Development Studies or Policy and Planning from a recognized University / Institution is an added advantage.A minimum of three (3) years working experience at the level of Education Officer.Be registered as a graduate teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports.All candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Education Service Commission P.O. Box 7196, Kampala, Uganda. The forms can be picked from Education Service Commission Offices, 1st Floor Farmers House on Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala, Ministry of Education & Sports Headquarters, Kampala and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the ESC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the post. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and transcripts and any relevant document(s) plus three recent passport size photographs on each of the application forms. Serving officers must route their applications through their Head of Institution, who should be advised on the closing date to ensure submission within the deadline.

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Several Senior Accounts Assistants Jobs - Excel Insurance Company Ltd

Organization: Excel Insurance Company LtdExcel insurance Company Ltd is one of the fastest growing insurance companies in Uganda and East Africa as a whole. Excel insurance is registered under the insurance Act of Uganda and is authorized to underwrite all classes of General Insurance Business and is a corporate member of the Uganda Insurers Association and the Insurance Institute of Uganda.Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Assistants will be responsible for maintaining books of accounts and prepare bank reconciliation statements.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should hold a degree OR Part/full ACCA/CPA A minimum of two years’ experience in accounting OR auditing. NB: Remuneration packages, fringe benefits (such as housing, medical, lunch) and prospects of career growth are attractive for the qualified candidates.All applications should be sent to the address below including three professional referees in their detailed CVs;1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Crest House.

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22 January 2015

Senior Specialist,Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs in Uganda,

Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1)Position Title:Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student RetentionNumber of Positions :1 positionOrganization: Save the ChildrenEmployment Type:Full Time PermanentApplication Deadline:20th January 2015.
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.Save the Children seeks to fill the following positions for a USAID-funded program focused on improving the reading skills of primary-grade learners in government schools in Uganda through the scale-up of the EGR methodology approved by the MoES. The goal of the $36m, five-year project is to improve literacy by supporting interventions that (1) improve key aspects of reading skills in both English and 3 of the 12 selected local languages in the early primary grades, and (2) improve the year-to-year retention of learners in the primary grades through safe school environments within Uganda.The Senior Specialist – Safe Schools and Student Retention is responsible for provision of expert advice, analysis and technical support to the USAID/Uganda LARA project on key student retention, school safety and child protection interventions, and ensure the integration of project interventions within national and local level child protection systems. S/he will provide technical leadership and ensure effective coordination with strategic partners on Child Protection and Safe Schools, including UNICEF and other relevant USAID/Uganda implementing partners.Academic back ground and Experience;· Demonstrated experience of the child protection and education sector within the Uganda context, particularly issues related to Safe Schools, Teacher Code of Conduct, gender-based violence in schools· Bachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on technical and managerial positions; Master’s degree in social sciences or public health preferred;· Experience with child protection programming, basic education, and social mobilization/social communications;· Technical knowledge of Safe School programming, gender-based violence prevention/ reporting/response, and dropout prevention/student retention is highly desirable;· Proven experience in networking with local NGOs, strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations;· Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing multiple priorities· Excellent communication skills, training capacity and report writing skills;· Fluency in English required; knowledge of at least two of the target LARA local languages (Luganda, Runyankole, and Runyoro) is preferred;· Able to promote Save the Children´s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children;· Able to work in a constructive way in straight collaboration with different thematic program areasGeneral specifications applicable to all positions;· Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.· Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.· Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.· Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.· Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.· Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.· Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.· Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.· Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.· Excellent time management and planning capacity.· Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.orgOnly online applications shall be considered.Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.Training categories: Management

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Senior Specialist, Career Opportunity in Uganda,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,

Position Title:Well Head Equipment Specialist, Tough Logging Conditions SEISMIC Expert Duty Station: Kampala and mobilized to the Lake Albert region. Employment Type:Full Time PermanentApplication Deadline:11TH FEBRUARY 2015 The Wireline Well Head Equipment Specialist has the principal responsibility for ensuring that their assigned equipment, both for preventive maintenance and repair, is maintained to the highest standards and according to the latest specifications and RITE (Routine Inspection of Tools and Equipment). He/she is aware of the potential risks associated with such maintenance and works in a safe, orderly and efficient manner. The Wireline Well Head
Equipment Specialist could be assigned to be responsible for some of the following equipment and activities: The Wireline Well Head Equipment specialist could be assigned to be responsible for some of the following equipment and activities Cables, Heads and Adapters, WHE (Well Head Equipment), Basic Equipment and FIT (Fast Inspection of Tools) & TRIM (Tool Review and Inspection Monthly) Essential Responsibilities and Duties: •Learns, through organized seminars and personal study, the operational and technical characteristics of Wireline equipment, and ensures his/her training is accurately recorded. •Keeps current with new related Wireline equipment and maintenance methods. •Promotes the importance of Service Quality within the maintenance community. •Understands and complies with Schlurnberqer's rules and regulations. •Assists in the development and coaching of less senior Technicians and Operators. •Assists the other team members with the respective maintenance sections of their training program. •Ensures all assigned equipment is continually maintained at the highest standards, resuHing in proper funclionality and minimum failures. •Performs Q-checks and or FIT (Fast Inspections of Tools) &TRIM (Tool Review and Inspection Monthly) stricdy. as per procedure, and according to the defined schedule. •Efficiently troubleshoots and repairs assigned equipment, if required, also repairs equipment at the well site.•Participates in Root Cause Analysis of failures. •Proficient in the use of RITE (Routine Inspection of Tools and Equipment). •Records all maintenance and failure events immediately and accurately in RITE (Routine Inspection of Tools and Equipment). •Actively uses Support both for technical solutions and for knowledge sharing. •Reports honestly and accurately at all times. •Promotes the move to new technology, standardization and timely replacement of old technology. •Makes recommendations to supervisors on requirements for spare parts, test equement and tools necessary for efficient maintenance. •Interfaces for SQ (Service Quality)-related issues for assigned jobs.Quality & HSE •Promotes a culture of safety awareness within the maintenance community. •Ensures hislher work areas are safe, clean and orderly at all times. •Follows the company policies and procedures on health, safety and environment. •Supports Management efforts to minimize general and WL-specific Quality and HSE risks and promotes respect, understanding and adherence to safety regulations. •Conducts unsafe and hazardous situation audits / identification. •Uses QUEST to report RIR and for follow up on action items. •Maintains strict confidentiality of Schlumberger and client information. •Experience running Open and Cased hole Jobs a MUST •Minimum 3 years working experience in oil field services •Experience working in Tough Logging Conditions a MUST •Experience working as a Well Head Equipment specialist a MUST •Highly developed organizational skills •Strong communication skills for both client and employee relations Please send ONLY a CV and application letter MERGED into ONE document to email address: Please DO NOT attach any other documents. Please quote the job title being applied for in the subject of your email and apply for only ONE post. Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.

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18 January 2015

USAID EMHS Project Careers - Senior MIS Associate at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a international non-profit health organization composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 50,countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.USAID funded Uganda Health Supply Chain is a five-year program supporting the Government of Uganda's health system to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected results of are to:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) Strengthen country capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase availability and access of EMHS among priority populations. Job Summary: The Senior MIS Associate will work closely with Pharmacy Division (PD) of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other MIS staff to ensure effective and efficient support in national roll out of the Pharmaceutical Logistics software RxSolution and use of District Supervision Data System (DSDS). S/he will support the process of identify training needs, development of training manuals, conducting trainings for the supported districts and implementing partners. In addition s/he will provide front-line support for RxSolution software including following up user calls, diagnosing and resolving system faults, and running routine system updates. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Work closely with relevant stakeholders when needed to optimize RxSolution roll out.Actively monitor roll out of RxSolution using a SharePoint system.Collaborate with implementing partners and medical bureaus in providing technical support to ensure smooth roll out of the PMIS.Technically support the update and dissemination of the comprehensive catalogue on essential medicines, health supplies and laboratory equipment.Prepare a routine service report on the PMIS performance, recurrent issues in the help desk, risks and planned initiatives.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicants should hold Professional degree in a health area, pharmaceuticals, social sciences, or other related field At least three years of related experience Good management, coordination and planning experience Past experience with pharmaceutical and logistics management software; RxSolution preferred but could also be Navision, mSupply or similar software Good knowledge and understanding of M&E, indicators and report generation Excellent facilitation and communication skills Good and documented experience in development of training materials Strong teamwork and login building skills Past Experience in developing curriculaHighly proficient in both spoken and written English All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications (cover letter and CV only) addressed to The Human Resources Partner at MSH, Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P.O. Box 71419, Kampala or email to: HRUG@msh.org.NB: We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.Deadline: 23rd January, 2015 by 5.00pm.

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Uganda: Senior Officer, Sponsorship Operations & Communications - (1) position) - Kampala

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position.

Senior Officer, Sponsorship Operations & Communications - (1) position) - Kampala

Job Purpose:

The Senior Officer, Sponsorship Operations and Communications is responsible for managing sponsorship information effectively and efficiently in line with both local and international Save the Children sponsorship & quality standards. This position is also accountable for sponsorship communications and quality of sponsorship information & data.

Academic back ground and Experience;

• Minimum of a Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Computing or related field.

• At least 2 years working experience in development programmes of managing child sponsorship operations is essential.

• Having experience and skills in photo and video taking is an added advantage

• Must have good computer typing speed. Experience in database management is an added advantage.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.Excellent time management and planning capacity.Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Application information;Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

Only online applications shall be considered.

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

The closing date for receiving applications is 30th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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15 January 2015

Uganda: Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1)

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About Us Help Login / Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print08 Jan 2015Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1)JobfromSave the Children—Closing date: 20 Jan 2015

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children seeks to fill the following positions for a USAID-funded program focused on improving the reading skills of primary-grade learners in government schools in Uganda through the scale-up of the EGR methodology approved by the MoES. The goal of the $36m, five-year project is to improve literacy by supporting interventions that (1) improve key aspects of reading skills in both English and 3 of the 12 selected local languages in the early primary grades, and (2) improve the year-to-year retention of learners in the primary grades through safe school environments within Uganda.

Senior Specialist, Safe Schools & Student Retention - (1) position) - Kampala

Job Purpose:

The Senior Specialist – Safe Schools and Student Retention is responsible for provision of expert advice, analysis and technical support to the USAID/Uganda LARA project on key student retention, school safety and child protection interventions, and ensure the integration of project interventions within national and local level child protection systems. S/he will provide technical leadership and ensure effective coordination with strategic partners on Child Protection and Safe Schools, including UNICEF and other relevant USAID/Uganda implementing partners.

Academic back ground and Experience;

Demonstrated experience of the child protection and education sector within the Uganda context, particularly issues related to Safe Schools, Teacher Code of Conduct, gender-based violence in schoolsBachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of 5 years’ experience on technical and managerial positions; Master’s degree in social sciences or public health preferred;Experience with child protection programming, basic education, and social mobilization/social communications;Technical knowledge of Safe School programming, gender-based violence prevention/ reporting/response, and dropout prevention/student retention is highly desirable;Proven experience in networking with local NGOs, strong communication skills and good interpersonal relations;Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, managing multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills, training capacity and report writing skills;Fluency in English required; knowledge of at least two of the target LARA local languages (Luganda, Runyankole, and Runyoro) is preferred;Able to promote Save the Children´s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children;Able to work in a constructive way in straight collaboration with different thematic program areas

General specifications applicable to all positions;

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

Only online applications shall be considered.

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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Senior Civil Engineering, Jobs Vacancy in Uganda, at (NHCC)

Senior Building Services Engineer Employment Opportunity - National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)Position Title: Senior Building Services EngineerOrganization: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)Reports to: Head of Section (Technical Operations)Employment Type:Full Time PermanentApplication Deadline:16th January, 2015 by 4.00p.m (Local time)
Our Client, National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.The Senior Building Services Engineer will technically advise about, design, install, and maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for building services such as water, electrical lighting, heating, air conditioning, lifts, and telecoms; and in accordance to established procedures and best practices.Key Duties and Responsibilities: · In charge of assessing the electrical and mechanical installation requirements as part of site analysis.· Responsible for designing the layout of energy distribution, cold & hot water supply pipes, waste water / sewage drainage systems and ventilation systems, giving presentations and writing reports highlighting the practical implications of the architect's designs.· Also, responsible for drawing up plans, cost estimates, writing briefs and reporting on progress· Oversee and guide Foreman, electrical engineering assistants and plumbers to ensure that electro-mechanical works are properly set out for contractors in a timely manner at every critical stage of construction.· Ensure that proper electrical & Mechanical workmanship and adherence to specifications/designs at construction sites are done.· Ensure timely requisition of electrical & Mechanical materials from stores and that material wastage is kept at a minimum.· Ensure Health and Safety compliance by the work force are enforced, as well as ensure clean and safe working environments and working conditions, energy efficiency and other sustainability issues.· Interpret electrical & Mechanical drawings and specifications, as well as prepare relevant working sketches, as and when required.· Carry out measurement of contractors’ work done for purposes of payment.· Negotiating contracts with external design consultants and contractors,· Provide the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist, expert and technical advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision, quality assurance, facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the corresponding projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.· Perform any other duties as may, from time to time, be directed by the relevant authority.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: · The applicant should possess a Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized University.· At least five years as a Building Services Engineer, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project.· Full and valid membership of a nationally, or internationally recognized professional Engineers’ Institute, or body, such as MUIPE, is a must.· Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.· The incumbent should preferably hold additional qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution.· Proven knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (especially AutoCAD, Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint), are essential.· Significant experience in working with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.· Proven negotiation and communication skills.· Highly results-oriented, business-focussed and pays attention to details.· Skills in cordination and networking.· Cost consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.· Good project supervision skills.· Excellent analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.· Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.· Proven good presentation and reporting abilities.· Interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.· Maturity, high ethics and integrity.· A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.· Ability to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision.All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Senior Building Services Engineer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;The Chief Human Resource Officer,Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,

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Non-profit Jobs - Senior Nurse at Hospice

Organisation: Hospice Africa UgandaSince 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as "whole-person" (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote the spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Job Summary: The Senior Nurse will provide leadership, control, strategic direction, management and support for the Palliative Care (PC) Nursing Services across the three Hospice sites. The incumbent will also advocate for Hospice palliative care nursing model, network widely with other health providers; provide advice and guidance on issues relating to PC Nursing practice.Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Leadership and Development:Develops, reviews and implements the PC Nursing strategy for HAU; advocates for the PC Nursing Care services within HAU and in the wider healthcare forums in Uganda and Africa;The Senior Nurse will be responsible for standard setting, and ensuring compliance with regulation.Ensure the delivery of high quality PC Nursing services; Provides technical nursing advice and support; Manages the nursing teams to deliver high standards of care and ensure continuity of care for patients; Updates and maintains excellent communication within HAU and with key stakeholders;Ensures proper documentation and record-keeping.3. Human Resources Management, Teaching and Development: Mentor, train and supervise the Health Service Coordinators, supervising and reviewing performance; The incumbent also ensures PC service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures; ensures the Nurses have the skills required to deliver high quality service; Actively coordinate the different medical teams, support services, education/learning activities.Ensures proper budget management for PC Services and promotes access to comprehensive quality PC services.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a degree in Nursing; Public Health and significant experience in leadership and management in healthcare. Specialized training in palliative care, cancer care, and education is an added advantage.A minimum of three to five years' experience in African Palliative care in a senior nursing position.All suitably qualified and interested candidates may hand deliver, Email or post a recently updated and detailed resume / CV with a typed cover letter indicating three work related referees to the address below. Emails must not exceed 2MB.The Human Resources and Administration Director,Hospice Africa Uganda, P.O. Box 7757, Kampala. Uganda Plot 130, Makindye Road, Opposite Makindye Country Club Email to: humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug

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07 January 2015

Uganda: Senior Finance Manager

Position:Senior Finance Manager

Report to: Finance Director

Location: National Office, Kampala

Purpose of the Position:

To provide strategic financial management leadership and support the implementation of financial policies to ensure effective resource utilization and safeguarding of World Uganda assets

Description of main Duties and responsibilities:

Leadership Management

To provide leadership and management of the National Office field finance function by planning, directing and controlling the financial resources of the unit in line with World Vision policies/procedures and with International Accounting Standards.Participate in World Vision Uganda (WVU) Senior Management, Regional and Cluster meetings and represent finance division.Follow up with regions/clusters and national staff on the implementation of new partnership initiatives. Budget development and coordinationCoordination of the provision of technical support in budget development process to the National Office, Regional Finance Officers, Operations Managers and clusters as per World Vision International budgeting guidelines.Consolidation of World Vision Uganda’s annual budgets and development of Cost Allocation (CAL) annual operating budget.Monitoring of expenditure against budgets and ensuring that spending is based on committed funds. Financial reporting and analysisReview of Financial reports for accuracy and completeness.Working with the Accounts Manager to prepare management expenditure and budget utilization analyses project/cluster/regions management to monitor spendingCoordination of the year-end financial reporting and carry forward processes. Finance risk managementRegular review of internal controls at the field to ensure that WV Uganda is protected from the inherent risk violations.Follow up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. Cash and treasury ManagementEnsuring target low at all times at the Cluster/ Project Offices.Ensure submission of timely Clusters/ Projects funding requests. Manage the capacity building initiatives for the National Office finance teamsOrganize & conduct Finance related trainings professionally for World Vision Uganda teams at the Region/clusters and National office level for enhanced finance capacity.Roll out any new Global Centre Initiatives to the national office and coordinate finance related trainings.Conduct regular review visits to the programs and provide coaching to the accountants when required. External and Internal Audits managementCoordinate all internal and external National Office audits on behalf of the Finance DirectorPerform regular reviews of the audit reports and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations. External and Internal divisional communicationsLiaise with World Vision support offices and donors in the provision of information, reports and queries.Communicate with banks and other external organization on behalf of World Vision Uganda

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Holder of Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of CommerceFull member of CPA or ACCA, or its equivalent coupled with a minimum of 4 years experience in reputable organization preferably an NGO.Knowledgeable on grant accounting and experience in donor funding e.g. USAID, DFID, UN etc requirements.Demonstrable experience in strategic management, results based management in financial matters.Computer literate: especially in Sun accounting systems, spreadsheets, Internet skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal relation skills.Complete compatibility with WV's Mission, ethos, policies and core values.A team player.Demonstrable ability to work with minimum supervision

Only Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply

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12 December 2014

Uganda: Senior Officer, Child Rights Governance (1 Position); Moroto

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About Us Help Login / Register Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training Print08 Dec 2014Senior Officer, Child Rights Governance (1 Position); MorotoJobfromSave the Children—Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.

Senior Officer, Child Rights Governance (1 Position); Moroto

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Area Manager, Central, the Senior Officer takes overall responsibility for the technical implementation of the local level CRG thematic programme in the region; and participates in national level activities including supporting synergy between and linking up local and national level activities. The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, social work and social administration, development studies, law, or any relevant field with specific experience or training on the Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming. Post Graduate training in Project Management and Community Development is an added advantage;At least 3 years implementing programmes with strong linkage to the CRC, child rights governance and child rights programming preferably with International NGOs.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

Application information;

Please refer to the detailed description of the jobs and the key selection criteria by visiting our website:www.savethechildren.ug

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot68/70, Kira Road

P O Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email:uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.The closing date for receiving applications is 12th December 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Job ID: #754061 Training categories: Management Country: Uganda City: Moroto Organization: Save the Children Theme: Gender Humanitarian Financing Job years of experience: 0-3 years Job type: Job How to apply Home Updates Countries Disasters Topics Organizations Jobs Training About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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