Legal Officer Careers at Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council in Uganda

Job title: Legal Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Legal
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Represent Council in Courts of Law and prosecute both civil and criminal cases
• Advise Council on legal matters
• Draft legal documents and contracts,
• Investigate and prepare cases for prosecution in line with court procedures and relevant laws,
• Interview and brief witnesses on court/Arbitration proceedings and practices in line with the Evidence Act and Professional Ethics,
• Prepare progress reports on cases where the council has interest,
• Conduct legal audits for all divisions to ensure that all legal aspects of any decisions are fully considered,
• Conduct legal research and preparing reports on any legally complex issues to ensure that the council has full information about the legal implications of any decisions,
• Draft regulations to fully operationalize the UMDPC Act. X
• Perform any other duties incidental to the above assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Legal Officer should possess an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution,
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice from LDC
• At least 3 years experience in legal practice in a reputable organization
• Must be enrolled as an advocate of the high court of Uganda with a practicing certificate.

How to apply:
Send your CV and cover letter with the names and contacts of 3 work related referees to the Human Resource/ Administration Officer at the following address:
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council,
P.O Box 16115,
Plot 6, Lourdel Rd., Wandegeya,
Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: +256-41- 345844
Only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted
Closing date: September 26, 2013 - 5pm

Advocacy and BCC Officer-Community Health Alliance in Uganda

Job title: Advocacy and BCC Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree

Qualifications:
• She/he should have a masters or higher degree in Mass Communication , Development Studies , Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences and at least 5 years experience advocacy projects
• Competency and skills in public relations , gender and human rights
• Training in Advocacy

Knowledge and Skills:
• Advocacy
• Public relations skills
• Desktop publishing
• Advocacy skills
• Publication skills
• Excellent Communication skills

How to apply:
All candidates for the above post should submit applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates name and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the international HIV/AIDS Alliance offices addressed to;
The Executive Director,
Community Health Alliance ,
Plot 19,
Kawalya Kaggwa Close , Kololo
P. O. Box 40333,
Kampala
Closing date: September 20, 2013 - 9am

Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Finance Trust Limited in Kampala

Job title: Legal Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Legal

Finance Trust is one of the oldest Microfinance Institutions in Uganda.

Responsibilities;
• To receive securities for searches and mortgage registration .
• To maintain a record in hand and soft copy of all securities received from branches and property track their movement .
• To implement an effective custody & retrieval system of all loan securities .
• To prepare and issue Mortgage and Caveat Release letters on demand .

Qualifications & Skills;
• Honors Bachelors Degree in Laws from a recognized university .
• Diploma in Legal practice from law development Centre.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good personal presentation .
• Must be flexible and willingness to frequently travel upcountry .

How to apply:
Suitable candidates should submit their handwritten applications plus photocopies of academic documents , testimonials and a CV with at least three referees to;
Head of Human Resource,
Uganda Finance Trust Limited,
Plot 115 & 121, Katwe
P. O. Box 6972,
Kampala, Uganda
Closing date: September 28, 2013 - 5pm

Sales Agronomist at MTK (U) Limited in Uganda

Job title: Sales Agronomist

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing
Min. years of experience: 2 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or its equivalent with at least 02 years experience
• Sales experience would be an added advantage

How to apply:
Applications should be delivered to MTK (U) Limited , Plot 41/43 Nasser Road , MTK Building , Kampala, Uganda ,
Email : mtk@mtk.co.ug ,
Closing date: September 18, 2013 - 11am

Receptionist Job Vacancy at IOM International Organization for Migration in Uganda

Job title: Receptionist

Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Diploma

Duties:
• Provide information, relevant to medical out-processing, to the applicants either by phone or personally.
• Register the applicants in the electronic database and arrange appointments for physical examinations .
• Attend to all incoming calls , walk-ins and other inquiries regarding the health assessment programs in the clinic
• Enter information from the medical form into the database , if so requested .

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Management or its equivalent.
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience
• Computer literacy ; high level user
• Typing skills; speed 200 symbols /min and higher.
• Able to work independently , effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels

How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department at hruganda@iom.int.

Closing date: September 15, 2013 - 5pm

Inspection Officer Life Jobs at Insurance Regulatory Authority in Uganda

Job title: Inspection Officer Life

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Min. years of experience: 3 years

Specifications:
• A relevant honors degree from a recognized University with at least four papers of ACII or ANZIIF with a minimum of 3 years experience in life insurance understanding /claims management .
Attributes:
• Strong computer skills
• Self motivated with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills

How to apply:
Applications clearly marked Job Application with current signed Curriculum Vitae together with Copies of academic transcripts , certificates and testimonials ; three referees who can testify to the applicant’s abilities , working experience and integrity and a day-=time telephone contact . Should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer ,P. O. Box 22855, Kampala, Uganda
Closing date: September 27, 2013 - 10am

Monitoring , Evaluation and Learning Officer Job Vacancy at USAID Uganda

Job title: Monitoring , Evaluation and Learning Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree

Duties:
• Provides leadership , guidance and overall direction to the entire Democracy , Human Rights and Governance office in monitoring and evaluation of its activities in peace building /conflict mitigation , governance and accountability , political processes, human rights , rule or law and elections
• The incumbent is Development Objectives Two’s primary Liaison in Program , Policy and Development office and is the principal coordinator

Qualifications
• A Master’s Degree relevant to development assistance , such as public or business administration , political science sociology , economics international development or a closely related field
• A minimum for five years of progressively responsible , professional level experience in planning processes performance management , monitoring and evaluation , field research , and capacity building in large governmental or international organizations is required Monitoring and evaluation of democracy /governance program is desirable .
• This position requires experience in a management capacity , political analysis , program reporting and monitoring
• Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of host-country historic , economic, social and political characteristics and an understanding of development in Uganda .
Salary range : Uganda Shillings 58,213,135 to 83, 870, 107 p.a inclusive of allowances.

How to apply:
Full position description can be found at ; http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job-opportunities.html
Applications must be submitted , a cover letter and resume with references expressing interest and attach copies of testimonials , certificates etc and send to the American Embassy, HR office , by e-mail ;KampalaHR@state.gov to reach in September

Closing date: September 24, 2013 - 5pm

Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Insurance Regulatory Authority in Uganda

Job title: Legal Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Legal
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Specifications:
• An Honors LLB Degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice with at least three years experience in Legal practice (legal drafting and/or civil litigation ) in a reputable firm /organization.

Competencies:
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Analyzing and interpreting skills
• Good planning and organizing skills

Contact/How to apply:
Applications clearly marked Job Application with current signed Curriculum Vitae together with Copies of academic transcripts , certificates and testimonials ; three referees who can testify to the applicant’s abilities , working experience and integrity and a day-=time telephone contact . Should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer ,P. O. Box 22855, Kampala, Uganda

Closing date: September 27, 2013 - 5pm

Regional Communication Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala

Job Title:Regional Communication Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Duties:
• Support review, field tests and customizing integrated campaign materials to reflect regional contexts .
• Support the process of identifying , training and supervising community campaign champions and MARPS, linking supply and demand side communication.
• Document and monitor HC activities and develop success stories on a regular basis .
• Develop activity reports and participate in developing quarterly and annual basis

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• A minimum of bachelors degree in communication , social sciences , public health or related field with 3 years experience in health communication , community mobilization or advocacy .
• Experience working with districts , implementing partners and local leaders .
• Prior experience with health communication and community mobilization.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English ( and at least one regional language )

How to apply:
All candidates should submit a cover letter, CV/resume including salary requirements to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package

Closing date: September 20, 2013 - 5pm

Advocacy and Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau in Uganda

Job title: Advocacy and Communications Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Public Relations
Min. years of experience: 4 years
Required languages: French
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Contribute to high-level sector advocacy initiatives , and stimulate the participation of national partiners and networks in house initiatives.
• In collaboration with other staff , support the development of messages and communications products related to the organization’s key learning and advocacy themes .
• Review and put into practice the UPMB advocacy strategy

Competencies;
• Good communicator, Able to produce results in line with objectives.
• Able to build partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Able to work in teams.

Qualifications and Skills:
• He/she shall hold a Degree in Mass Communication /Public Relations, Training in IT related field, At least four years of relevant professional experience , working in communications and advocacy , media , at a national and/or international level preferably in the Church based /NGO sector .
• Competence in use of digital and social media tools.
• Good computer skills , Excellent written and oral communications in English is essential .

How to apply:
All applications with e-mail addresses , telephone numbers and two references should be addressed to ;
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau
P. O. Box 4127,
Kampala
Closing date: September 30, 2013 - 5pm

Credit Officer Job Vacancy at Finance SACCO in Uganda

Job title: Credit Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Finance SACCO is a Savings and Credit Coorperative , Reg no 8049/RCS member owned , controlled and used institution located on ground floor of Ministry of Finance ,Planning and Development .

Qualifications:
• A honors Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance , Economics.
• Post graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration .
• Professional qualifications ACCA/CPA completion of level 2 might be of added advantage .

Skills and Knowledge:
• Knowledge of computer skills
• Experience in use of any banking software
• Good marketing and analytical skills
• Experience
• Four years experience in credit management in a recognized financial institution.
Contact/How to apply:
All interested and qualified applicants should address their applications to the Head of Human Resource, Board of Directors Committee , and Finance SACCO and drop their applications at Ministry of Finance planning and economic development reception

Closing date: September 27, 2013 - 5am