Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy at the Health Service Commission in Uganda

Job title: Laboratory Technician.
Key outputs:
• Accountability for financial and other resources produced.
• Laboratory test results and treatment harmonized.
• Laboratory investigations done and results interpreted.
• Advising clinical staff on proper collection, handling and transportation of specimen given.
• Quality assurance in the laboratory observed.
• Laboratory data compiled and stored.
• Periodic reports submitted.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Managing and accounting for financial and other resources.
• Liaising with ward management in the preparation of patients for laboratory test.
• Participating in proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory.
• Carrying out laboratory analysis, interpreting results and submitting reports to clinicians.
• Ensuring that equipment is functional and well maintained.
• Ensuring safety measures against hazards.
• Participating in quality assurance for laboratories.
• Participating in research activities.
• Adhering to professional code of conduct and ethics.
• Requisitioning for equipment and other supplies.
How to apply:
i) Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and copies of their academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
ii) Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from non Public Health Service facilities.
iii) In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration. Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess practicing licenses must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.
iv) State clearly, on the application forms, their contact physical addresses and telephone number(s) or the nearest contactable person.
Compiling and submitting reports Ensures Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Project Coordinator, TASO Grants Management Unit, P. O. Box 10443, Kampala or hand-delivered to the Project offices on First Floor, House of Hope at Plot 10, Windsor loop, Kololo, Kampala.
The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Wandegeya, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers.
The form can also be downloaded from the Commission website; www.hsc.go.ug. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and the application forms are free of charge. In regard to choices, an applicant may indicate their district of preference and languages fluently spoken, by labeling on the application letter.
All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference number. Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective Institution of the Applicant. Applications found to be in contravention of this requirement will not be accepted.
Closing date: February 8, 2013.

Sales Executives Job Opportunity at Britania Allied Industries in Uganda

Job Title: Zonal Sales Executive.
Qualifications and experience;
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) or B.commerce( Marketing)
A post graduate Diploma will be an added advantage
At least 3- 5 years experience in FMCG product selling and should have worked in all up country markets
Responsibilities;

1. Develop sales and marketing strategies to drive sales growth in an assigned area.
2. Develop and manage an efficient distribution network to improve sales performance. 
3. Provide timely feed back to senior management regarding performance. 
4. Build sales culture among the other members. 

How to Apply;
Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application specifying their field of study to gather with a C.V contact number s copies relevant certificates , names and details of 3 references to the under signed not later than 31 Jan 2013.
The Human Resource Manager,
Britania Allied Industries Ltd.
Email hrm@dawda.co.ug

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.