Programme M & E Officer Vacancy at AMREF in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Programme M & E Officer

Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Country M & E Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Programme M&E Officer will be responsible for strengthening and improving monitoring and evaluation systems within the districts to ensure that the project implementation is in line with National Strategic Plans, Policies and Guidelines. He/She will coordinate and manage the M&E related Country interventions and personnel for SRH/
MCH projects in Uganda country Programs. He/She will also provide technical assistance to projects staff and partners in developing performance indicators and design data collection tools.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Initiate the development/review of key SRH/MCH M&E documents that include the M&E Plan, PMP and Implementation schedules among others.
-Offer support and review the project plans, agree on performance indicators, methods of information collection and storage, monitoring time frames and roles/ responsibilities for SRH/MCH Country Programs.
-Assess projects staff, local government staff, community Health Workers and VHTs’ capacity needs to appropriately use the activity report tools/forms and other performance related monitors for SRH/MCH projects in Uganda country programs.
-Take lead in database development and maintaining the projects information management system for the projects area and update the APD for all SRH/MCH country projects.
-Establish a Monitoring mechanism to provide timely feedback on projects progress at all levels and all times.
-Build capacity of projects staff and key implementing partners through on job training support

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a Degree or training in Environmental health, bio-statistical analysis and data management.
-Professional training in M&E with at least four years experience in designing and implementing participatory M&E systems.
-Experience in operations research an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013

Careers at Nile Breweries Limited-Mechanical Artisan

Job Title: Mechanical Artisan

Organization: Nile Breweries Limited
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

About Nile:
Nile Breweries Limited, a leading beverage company in Uganda, a subsidiary of SABMiller, and also recognized three times as the Best Employer – the second largest brewing group in the World seeks to recruit highly motivated, results oriented and dynamic candidates for the positions above:-

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Maintain, repair and optimize the plant and the associated devises.
-Comply with the recommended safe work procedure and maintain a safe healthy working environment
-Conduct cleaning of the machine in good time to avoid loss of production
-Carry out autonomous ,preventative and break down maintenance on all line equipment Apply the manufacturing way principles and practices
-Contribute to team problem solving and decision making
-Accord customer care and service in line with company values.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The candidate should possess a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
-Minimum Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
-At least 1 years working experience preferably in Foods and Beverages Industry
-Two years' experience as an Mechanical Artisan Must be hardworking
-Honest and self motivated
-High integrity and attention to detail
--High energy, balanced personality self discipline and drive, conceptualizing and innovative thinking, goal orientation and a strong output bias.
-Proactive mindset, self driven, self starter and with initiative; ability to communicate (verbal and written),
-Go getter attitude
-Be disciplined and dynamic Team Player
-Self motivated and should be able to work in shifts.
-Be able to communicate effectively

How to Apply:
The Company will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates. All candidates that have relevant experience, know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should please send their CVs, which should include details of email address [if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the undersigned not later than 23rd March, 2012

Human Resources Specialist -Technical; Nile Breweries Ltd; P. O. Box 762, Jinja/Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 18th October, 2013

Programme Manager Job Vacancy at AMREF in Kampala Uganda

Job Title: Programme Manager

Organization: AMREF
Reports to: Deputy Country Director
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Job Summary:
The Programme Manager SCHAP will provide technical and management leadership focusing on all the strategic and operational aspects of HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities and develop valuable networks with the districts, Ministry of Health and CDC.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

-Spearhead the project strategy development and implementation within the relevant districts and ensure that all AMREF initiatives in the region are fully aligned to the Uganda country strategy.
-Offer leadership to the development and implementation of high quality projects in line with AMREF’s values and principles.
-Ensure that AMREF is represented at local and district levels that are relevant to the Foundation’s work.
-Liaise and network with relevant AMREF partners and collaborators to improve AMREF visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
-Ensure that the agreed project plans and budgets are monitored very closely and that high levels of quality, accountability, reporting and transparency are maintained throughout.
-Ensures programme growth by participating in the development of new project initiatives.
-Contribute to change management and strategic growth of the Uganda Country programme by actively participating in the management meetings.
-Responsible for the management of assigned budgets and assets in the programme under the direction of the Country Director.
-Link AMREF to the Ministry of health by interacting with the AIDS Control Programme (ACP) and other relevant departments and Committees.
-Support the project teams to develop and conduct appropriate Operations Research in the programme.
-Support quarterly, semi-annual and annual project implementation reports based on agreed priority areas, work plans and budgets and in collaboration with CDC.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must have a Masters Degree in Public Health or relevant area.
-A Degree in Public health, M.B.Ch.B.
-Post graduate degree in public health or closely related field.
-A minimum of five (5) years’ of direct experience of managing complex integrated and behavioral change programmes in Health development, with a reputable international NGO.
-Experience of advocacy, operations research and publications in the health field.
-Evidence of documentation of project experiences to support programme development and evidence-based advocacy.
-Producing high quality financial and activity reports for donors and organizational use in a timely fashion.
-Experience in managing community health development programme and working for International NGOs.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three professional referees and cover letter to the: Human Resources Manager, AMREF Uganda by e-mail to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org .Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Deadline: Friday 18th October 2013