Country Communications Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda

Job Title: Country Communications Manager

Employer: BRAC Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
• Support BRAC’s communications strategy with a focus on in-country communications
• Support international communications efforts by gathering and disseminating information and content on activities within the country to BRAC counterparts abroad
• Work with national and international media to tell the BRAC story and raise the organization’s profile
• Create and distribute compelling stories about BRAC clients and programs through newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Acquire relevant content from programs to update website and intranet; write blog and social media posts in cooperation with BRAC Communications
• Write and edit fact sheets, brochures and annual reports; ensure easy access to stocks of these materials
• Support and advise teams to collect and develop relevant case studies and visual stories; liaise with affiliates and partners to distribute
• Carry out field visits and accompany visitors if required
• Coordinate and publicize events and speaking opportunities to promote BRAC; prepare speaker briefings, act as master of ceremony if required
• Ensure BRAC’s key messages are used consistently in all communications
• Ensure brand compliance of collateral material

Educational Requirements:
• Masters degree preferably in relevant discipline

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated excellence in communication and in working with people from diverse cultures

Additional Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a flexible, changing environment and perform effectively under pressure
• At least three years relevant experience with exposure to development sector preferred and a good network among relevant stakeholders
• Willingness to undertake extensive field travel if necessary
• Knowledge of and proficiency with communications media and related technology
• Fluency in English, including speaking, writing, and editing skills
• An understanding of and commitment to our mission of empowering people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice
• Innovative ideas on how to use communications, media and storytelling

How to Apply:
Email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: recruitment.bi@brac.net.

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 20/13 in the subject bar.

Deadline: 15th March 2014

Head of Country Office Vacancy at BRAC Uganda

Job Title:Head of Country Office

Employer: BRAC Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

(Designated Country Representative)
•Lead the country team in line with BRAC’s mission vision and values and ensure BRAC policies and code of conduct are followed.
•Be the key person accountable for ensuring high quality delivery of integrated/other programs,
•Analyze continuous impact and effectiveness of existing programs on a national level
•Develop new programs in line with the country’s policies, priorities and BRAC’s strategic direction and capability
•Participate in networking and coordination with different stakeholders i.e. ministries, policy makers, donor agencies, foreign embassies, NGO associations and other relevant organizations nationally and internationally to represent BRAC and find potential partners for collaboration and fundraising
•Work as focal person for the organization and represent BRAC in different forums, actively participating in national level consultation or committees formed by the government for specific issues where BRAC is invited
•Facilitate the preparation of project proposals and program and operational budgets, working closely with program anchors at BRAC International
•Inform the Executive Director of in-country developments that influence the sector and ensure timely production of Situational Reports that may affect the in-country strategy.
•Ensure strong manpower plans for adequately staffing the national teams and build ownership among local staff
•Develop managerial and technical capacity of national and expatriate staff
•Ensure effective and transparent management of resources that comply with the organizational, host country governments and donors’ policies.
•Follow up with program managers on the findings of Audit and Monitoring reports and take steps to improve quality of program activities. Ensure legal and ethical compliance of the host country departments/ministries and the contractual obligation with donors
•Build effective working relationships with Head office in Bangladesh
•Build a strong country management team and plan succession

Educational Requirements:
•Master's Degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in relevant field

Experience Requirements:

•Minimum 10 years work experience ideally in development sector, of which at least 5 years at a Managerial level

Additional Job Requirements:

•Familiarity with managing budgets, financial reporting, grant writing and reporting.
•Excellent human resource management and organizational skills.
•Strong interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills.
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•High level of maturity and cultural sensitivity.
•Knowledge of the political, economic and social context of the country
•Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Willingness and ability to travel within the country and overseas and spend time in the field.

How to Apply:
Email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: recruitment.bi@brac.net.

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 20/14 in the subject bar.

 Deadline: 15th March 2014

Health Information Assistant Job Vacancy at Gomba District Service Commission

Job Title: Health Information Assistant

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose
•To keep records and information on patients, retrieve them for Clinicians and researchers and ensure confidentiality and safety

Qualifications;

•Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or "A" Level Certificate with a Certificate in Medical Records Management
•Must be Computer Literate

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Enrolled Nurse Job Vacancy at Gomba District Service Commission

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
•To Provide quality nursing services to patients and participate in implementing Public Health interventions in the community

Qualifications:

•Must have an Enrolled Nursing Certificate from a recognized institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Job at District Service Commission Gomba-Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
•To Conduct generalized laboratory investigations for disease diagnosis,treatment,prevention and control

Qualifications:

•Must have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory
•Techniques from a recognized institution
•Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Jobs at Gomba District Service Commission-Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Job Title: Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
•To Provide psychiatric Nursing Care services to patients on a day to day basis

Qualifications:

•Must have a certificate in Psychiatry Nursing from a recognized institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:

Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014

Jobs at Gomba District Service Commission-Enrolled Midwife

Job Title: Enrolled Midwife

Employer: District Service Commission Gomba
Duty Station: Mpigi, Uganda

Job Description:

Job Purpose
•To Provide dat to day midwifery nursing care service to patients

Qualifications:

•Must have an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from a recognised institution
•Must be registered and licensed with Nurses and Midwives Council

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
District Service Commission Gomba,
P.O.Box 76,
Mpigi

Deadline: 13th March 2014