Project Officer at Amref Health Africa in Uganda

Job Title: Project Officer

Employer: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with all relevant stakeholders, to implement community-based Heath Management Information Systems (HMI S) linked to existing Ministry of Health systems, facilitate usage and ensure a solid records management systems;
• Increase community participation in MCH/SRH and other relevant integrated health area activities using established structures and civil society partnerships; and
• 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.
Capacity Development
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to address training, especially in VHT and capacity-building needs and deliver i relevant interventions to the beneficiaries in the project areas;
• Liaise with the district health officials to assess health facility infrastructure needs with regard to MCH/SRH provision and plan for the provision of those within the project work plan and budget;
• Work with the District Health Team to educate VHTs and beneficiaries on MCH/SRH activities including referral systems;
 • Develop appropriate IEC and other behavior change communication materials in coordination with ACP, District Health Teams, and other Behavioral Scientist and ensure appropriate translation into local languages, distribution, and utilization; and
• Liaise with district local government to train TBAs communities, health workers, and VHTs on strategies to improve MCH/SRH activities and ensure quality data collection in partnership with project M and E Officer. MoonniittoorrpinegrftrmEavnaceluaticn indicators and progress against milestones. Research and Documentation
• Participate in conducting research and documentation of best practices and lessons learnt;
• Collection of human interest stories; and Dissemination. Any other tasks Represent the project manager on duties outside the district e.g., planning meetings, workshops, NGO Forum Meetings

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health related field or Social Sciences MCH/SRH implementation, management, design and planning. Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills including word, Excel, Outlook, Power Good interpersonal  
• Excellent Oral skills; and written communication.

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefugandae  arring. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 5 pm. Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply

Project Manager Jobs in Uganda at Amref Health Africa

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Amref Health Africa

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Amref Health Africa's projects in the districts of operation have a clear strategy and operational guidelines that are aligned to Uganda Country programme;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of high quality projects that are consistent with Amref Health Africa's core mission, values and principles;
• Spend time in the field to ensure that the assigned portfolio of work is integrated within the districts and within the country programme and that project experiences are consistently documented, widely shared and utilized for evidence-based advocacy at the local and national level;
• Improve the visibility/credibility of Amref Health Africa in the districts of operation, among communities, donors and government structures and to ensure prudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budgets;
• Liaise and network with relevant Amref Health Africa partners and collaborators to improve Amref Health Africa's visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda;
• Represent Amref Health Africa at fora at local level that are relevant to the Foundation's work at the local level and provide relevant feed to and from relevant partners;
• Organize and participate in steering committee meetings and other relevant for a Quality Assurance — Continuous quality improvement on the project; and
• Contribute to development of concept papers and proposals. Accountability & Human Resource Management Manage the usage of all resource savailable to the assigned that complies with the policies.
Monitoring and evaluation
• Manage the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities of the various projects in the district;
• Contribute to the change management and strategic growth of the Uganda country programme by keeping the Country Director informed of developments and issues of interest to Amref Health Africa;
• Collect and analyze data to facilitate quality planning and the development of indicators to measure project impact; and
• Establish and maintain regular systems of project monitoring and evaluation in close collaboration with projects' staff and other relevant stakeholders.
Capacity and team building of professional growth;
• Supervise all staff at the field stations of Operation
• Mentorship and coaching of staff.
Reporting Ensureprudent management of and quality reporting on activities and budges.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Social Sciences, Health, related field. Post graduate training in Public this desirable; and
• Additional training TB Malaria and HIV AIDS are desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in HIVAIDS and Reproductive Health, preferably in an NGO environment; and
• Experience in managing community health development
• Health strategy development, resource e mobilization and proposal writing; Interpersonal and
• Strong team leader and player;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent networking and organizational skills;
• Strong project and people management skills;
• Willingness and ability to work in Luwero on full-time basis and to travel to all projects areas fora minimum of 75% of his/ her time; • Excellent listening skills combined with an eye for details and the ability to see the bigger picture;
• A clear thinker with strong conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to weigh options and to make informed strategic choices;
• A personal commitment to Amref Health Africa's values;
• A high degree of integrity and credible work ethics; and
• Result-oriented and able to balance conflicting priorities and to produce high quality results under tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefugandae  arring. Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 5 pm. Those who earlier applied for the position of Deputy Country Director may not need to re-apply. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply

Learning and Development Manager at KCB Bank South Sudan

Job Title: Learning and Development Manager

Employer: KCB Bank South Sudan

Duty Station: South Sudan

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement the training strategy
• Develop, review and up-date the training policy
• Act as a consultant and or internal advisor to internal customers on HR related issues Execution of Training function
• Manage the development and execution of Training Needs Analysis (TNA), training calendar and training delivery
• Develop Learning, Development and Talent plans and budgets in line with TNA.
• Deliver assigned training courses and programs.
• Develop/review and maintainW training curriculum, content, materials documents, manuals, aids, tools and media.
• Identify internal and external training opportunities and coordinate the company's use of these resources
• Coordinate communication of KCB training programs.
• Compile and submit periodic reports on training activities and training spend.
Budgetary and Management training budget
• Develop Learning and Development budget in line with overall HR Budget for approval and final allocation.
• Monitor and periodically report on training spend
Development and submission of reports
• Evaluate training activities and develop feed-back reports, thereafter share reports with respective HODs.
• Generate monthly HR activity reports to be submitted to the Head of HR & EXCOM.
Develop and maintain the Succession Planning Framework
• Manage the implementation of the succession planning framework within the company.
Oversee the implementation of the KCB South Sudan HR change management initia-tives
• Carry out implementation of KCB Group initiatives that pertain to staff development.
Execution of the Leadership Talent Management Programme
• Oversee the implementation of the leadership talent management program
• Liaise with the Group Talent Manager to ensure PDPs of staff identified in the talent pool are implemented.
• Provide various communication and implementation guidelines to enable the learning organization strategy and culture across KCB South Sudan.

Required Academic qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social sciences, Education or Human Resource Management from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and or Development from a reputable institution of higher learning.
• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in the field of Training and Development in a reputable organ isation.
• At least 3 years' experience in Human Resource Management/ Development field

How to Apply:

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please email your application, detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificate to the head of Human Resources, KCB Bank South Sudan Limited at hrsudan@kcb.co.ke.
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Senior MIS Associate Jobs Vacancy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior MIS Associate

Employer: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

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 curricula
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English

How to Apply:

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.

Project Manager at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Role:
Develop and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Job specifications:

• A Masters in Demograph or Social Science or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• At least 3 years of experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Have key personal competencies in team work and communication skills, networking and partnership skills.
• Must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, selfmotivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4:00 p.m., Friday 23rd January 2015. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at atmost a credit 6 in Math and English.

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Mulago Hospital- Block 5 Mulago Hospital
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256 -0417119100, Fax : +256 -0417119166,
Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

For more information, please contact on the email address below: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONUGANDA, BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL, P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA Tel: +256-417-119200/100 EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project Manager Jobs at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Job Title: Project Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

The Project Manager will take lead of the development and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The incumbent should hold a Master’s degree in Demography or Social Sciences or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Competencies in team work
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Good networking and partnership skills.
• The applicant must also be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you are suitably qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact to the address. You must have at most hold a credit 6 in Math and English.

Send to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Human Resource Officer Jobs in Uganda at Plan International

Job Title:   Human Resource Officer

Employer: Plan International

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Human Resource Officer will work closely with the line managers and consortium partners to ensure adequate staffing for NU-HITES project
• In charge of preparing vacancy advertisements, short list, coordinate and participate in the design of selection instruments and respective interviews.
• Work in liaison with the line managers and consortium partners, identify training needs for various categories of staff and participate in the design of HR training programs.
• Actively participate in reviewing job descriptions and person specifications in accordance with changing job requirements
• Regularly monitor the contractual status of all NU-HITES staff, to ensure timely renewals and monitor confirmation of staff on probation
• Actively coordinate timesheets for NUHITES staff and provide support to Finance Team in the same area.
• Compile and coordinate implementation of all NU-HITES staff annual leave plans and maintain an up-to-date leave register for the project.
• Organize and coordinate effective orientation and induction programs for all Project staff.
• Participate in periodical reviews of HR policies and strategies and employee opinion surveys and make recommendations for the better running of the department
• Prepare manpower statistics and any other required for the project
• Serve as the HR focal person between NU-HITES and Plan Uganda Country Team based in Kampala.
• Proactively manage HR related incoming/outgoing correspondences ensuring response deadlines are met.
• Process all medical and accident insurance issues and ensure related information is updated regularly, respective accounts managed and staff access their respective benefits with ease
• Conduct regular field support visits and be the focal point person for all HR issues in the NU-HITES Project.
• Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations. Be aware of stipulations in Cooperative Agreement affecting NU-HITES Key Personnel

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource management or organisation development/ Social Sciences.
• Possession of a Post graduate diploma in Human Resources
• Possess broad technical knowledge of general HR areas
• Working knowledge of operationalizing HR in an NGO environment
• First-hand experience and knowledge of working in developing country
• Previous experience working on USAID grants a plus.
• Good computer knowledge with experience of using HR Information Systems
• Excellent written and spoken English skills must.
• Proven skills in the full range of general HR needs including data management, recruitment, pay and employee relations is essential
• Skills in supporting strategic planning and human resourcing requirements
• Excellent communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills
• He / she should also be skillful at influencing in multi-cultural contexts

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their electronic copies (of not more than 2MB) of letters of application, together with updated CVs which should include the contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org

NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th March, 2015.

Project Coordinator Careers at Plan International in Uganda

Job Title:   Project Coordinator

Employer: Plan International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively facilitate planning, review and feedback sessions with management structures and other stakeholders, including caregivers, community health worker, volunteers, etc.
• The incumbent will organize and actively participate in ECCD program /project research, assessments or evaluations undertaken in the operation areas as may be deemed necessary.
• Regularly collect and analyze data to identify, document and disseminate key learning /best practices through photos, video clips, interviews, and most significant change stories from parenting program and ECCD Centers
• Routinely share project information to contribute to quality sponsorship communications, such as the Program Area Updates (PAU), Development Education & Communication (DEC) among others.
• Ensure the project interventions and activities are closely aligned and contributing to the Plan Uganda country programs, including promoting and supporting integration with Plan’s sponsorship commitments and Child Centered Community Development Standards, child protection, gender among others
• Identify and establish a supportive relationship with community volunteers, champions or leaders from within target communities to foster the awareness and sensitization on the importance of ECCD.
• Build community capacity through empowerment Village Savings and Loan activities for household Village Savings & Loan Association (VSLA).
• Proactively encourage and facilitate the inclusion of the most marginalized households and children within the GS CLAC project and maintain information on sponsored families/children participating in the project
• Organize and provide supportive supervision and mentorship, and on-the-job training to trained CHWs/positive deviant volunteers and ECCD caregivers during home visits and PD hearth sessions.
• Actively participate in community and district level forums to ensure visibility of ECCD and its integration into meeting agendas. Use these forums to sensitize key community and district stakeholders on ECCD.
• Engage the community in mobilizing and leveraging resources to enhance desirable ECCD outcomes specifically through support and facilitation of community contributions to create a conducive environment to positive ECCD outcomes.
• Organize and directly facilitate trainings, on job mentoring sessions and other capacity building initiatives for ECCD caregivers, PD volunteers and other Stakeholders targeted in the program;
• Ensure Plan’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines are adhered to in project implementation

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Plan International Project Coordinator vacancy should hold a degree in Project management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education, Nutrition, Public Health or any Health-related discipline. Possession of a Post-graduate training in Public Health or Project Management or certificate / diploma in ECCD is an added advantage
• At least three years’ experience with ability to work in rural community set up in Kamuli District—including community mobilization, demand creation for services, and direct engagement with community members.
• General technical knowledge of issues related to maternal and child health and nutrition and ECCD is highly desired.
• Proven ability to facilitate trainings and other events.
• Working knowledge of Child centred pedagogy and child friendly school environment.
• Awareness of current issues in the field of development, Education for All (EFA), Nutrition and ECCD.
• Use of participatory approaches and rights based programming.
• Possess the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid riding permit.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to travel to the field up to 60 percent of the time.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Health's community health service provision in maternal and child health and nutrition, nutritional counselling and health talks, child immunizations, treatment of childhood illnesses, etc
• Excellent budget management and documentation skills (e.g. photography, case studies, reporting writing, filming maintaining database).

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their electronic copies (of not more than 2MB) of letters of application, together with updated CVs which should include the contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus salary history should be included and sent to:
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org

NB: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 30th March, 2015.