Project Manager Job Vacancy at Uganda Industrial Research Institute in Uganda

Job Title:Project Manager.
Job Purpose:
To co-ordinate and support the installation of a new Enterprise Resource System (ERP) (Navision 13), at Medical Research Council. The ERP will electronically control the finance, HR, purchasing, stores, administrative and other integrated business critical systems on which the organisation depends to function effectively
Roles & Responsibilities;
• Assist in designing the elements of the project plan for project implementation and monitor completion of tasks.
• Conduct quality acceptance activities in accordance with the project approach.
• Attend project and supplier meetings as required.
• Recommend solutions to the Operations Director and UK project manager in respect of testing, process or design issues, documenting any issues, problems, including conflicts, interference and errors/omissions.
• Ensure coordination of the business interfaces in Navision set up across the different areas of the MRC/UVRI operations.
• Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes, presentations and tables and update tracking tools regularly.
• File all project documents (hard and soft copies)
• Provide administrative support to the Project and the Operational Directors in respect of the project.
• Follow up with the internal staff and sub-contractors for progress reports.
• Coordinate staff training in accordance with the planned go-live schedules.
Education, Skills and Experience needed:
Essential;
• Will have previously worked on a Navision installation – in depth knowledge and experience of Navision essential.
• Understands project lifecycle activities.
• Previous design experience of Management Information Systems.
• Can communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide range of business users, stakeholders and project staff.
• Must be able to work to deadlines and deal with tasks in a structured manner.
• Will have experience and awareness of Finance, Procurement & HR processes
• Knowledge of stock control processes and warehouse functions (i.e. stock issue and replenishment).
• Experienced in migration of data from legacy to new systems and familiarity of the controls required.
• Will have supported either in-house or hosted IT applications as part of a team or in isolation.
Desirable;
• SQL programming experience to develop and implement bespoke reports.
• Qualified accountant.
• Accredited Microsoft engineer.
• Experience of having implemented a bar coding system.
• Experience of working in the NGO or life Sciences research environment with international donors.
Contract period: Initially 2 years with a possibility of renewal based on performance.
Terms and conditions: Other terms and conditions for the post are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
Location: The positions will be based in Entebbe with periodic travel to field stations located at Masaka, Kyamulibwa & Kampala.
Start date: As soon as possible Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS.
P.O. Box 49 Entebbe or send by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Closing date for application: 31st January 2013.

Medical Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Uganda

Job Title: Medical Officer-MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on Aids.
Duties;
• Clinical care-Provide outpatient clinical care to study participants . Provide in-patient care and on call services as appropriate. Report on clinical progress of study participants when required.
• Data collection and management – Collect data as required by the protocol, complete source documents and CRFs and submit them for data entry and resolve data queries
• Communication- Contribute to reports scientific writing on study outcomes
Conditions;
• Other terms and conditions for the post are specified in the MRC staff code.
• A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate .
• This position provides an excellent opportunity for study and introduction to research.
How to apply;
The Human Resources & Administration Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS.
P. O. Box 49 Entebbe or send by email to mrc@mrcuganda.org
Deadline:31st January 2013.

Head of Procurement Job Vacancy at National Social Security Fund in Uganda

Job Title: Head of Procurement.
National Social Security Fund is positioning its self to be the social security Provider of Choice in Uganda.
Major Activities;
• To manage , coordinate and monitor all procurement and disposal functions of the Fund in line with the PPDA Act.
• To evaluate current procurement and disposal procedures , recommend and coordinate needed changes based on process analysis.
• To supervise the verification and processing of all requisitions according to budget and relevance.
Qualifications;
• Bachelors degree in Procurement /Purchasing and Supply or any other related field.
• Professional qualification in Procurement /Purchasing and Supply.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
How to apply;
Interested individuals should send their applications with copies of their academic and professional qualifications addressed to the Ag .Head of Human Resources,
P.O.Box 7140 Kampala.
Deadline: 4th February 2013.