Executive Director Job Opportunity at Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA)

Job Title:  Executive Director

Employer: Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 27th  Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively support the Executive Council in coordinating, managing and implementing the approved activities in the work plan and action plans.
• Expeditiously follow-up Uganda Hotel Owners’ Executive Council resolutions.
• Actively coordinate the Uganda Tourism Association, Uganda Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism work activities.
• In addition to the Chair of Executive Council, act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Serve as an Ex-officio Member of the Executive Council.
• Represent the Executive Council at various internal and external meetings.
• Develop policies, procedures, guidelines and operational plans for Executive Council approval.
• Oversee the logistical arrangements and preparations for the Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association activities, meetings, retreats and workshops.
• Prepare and develop funding proposals and resource mobilization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants should hold a University Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management or Public Relations.
• Possess relevant management skills gained from practical experience of working in a Hospitality or Tourism sector.
• Demonstrable relevant skills to the duties and responsibilities mentioned above.
• Possess excellent marketing, public relations, office management, IT and financial skills.

Age: Between 30 and 50 years.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications and detailed Curriculum Vita and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of three professional referees including day time telephone numbers to:

The General Secretary
Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA)
P.O. Box 33772, Kampala. Uganda

Or Hand deliver to: The Secretariat located on BMK House at Hotel Africana, 3rd floor, Suite 5C.

Driver Jobs at Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) in Uganda

Job Title: Driver

Employer: Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive PREFA vehicles safely and in line with PREFA policy and guidelines.
• Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound condition and ensure the vehicle is mechanically attended to.
• In charge of maintaining an up to date mileage log book and submit to the supervisor on a monthly basis.
• Ensure traffic regulations, timely renewal of road license and insurance.
• Quickly report any damage to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor and to the police as required in line with the traffic regulations and PREFA policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Driver should hold an Ordinary level of Education – “O” Level certificate
• Possession of a valid Classes A, C and E driver’s license.
• At least three (3) years driving experience in a reputable organization
• Possess the ability to read and write English is a must
• Defensive driving training
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send a current detailed CV, application letter, copies of testimonials and certificates; and three professional references with telephone and email contacts to:

The Acting Executive Director,
Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS (PREFA),
Plot 71, Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi, P.O Box 25769, Kampala, Uganda.

Research Officer Careers at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Job Title:  Research Officer

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In charge of planning and conducting validation studies;
• Carry out studies in comparability of standards;
• Plan and conduct standard setting and maintenance;
• Plan and conduct grading’ systems.
• Plan and conduct alternative assessment strategies;
• The Research Officer will be tasked to evaluate functioning of established systems with view to improving the assessment system;
• Conduct research and compile results from research studies;
• In charge of publishing all research findings;
• Arrange for and disseminate key research findings to stakeholders;
• Design, develop and archive research reports including annual reports of the Board;
• Conduct any other research as may be directed by the relevant Committee of the Board in the interest of the improvement of Board performance;
• Attend Awards and generate statistics for grading including grade boundaries;
• Perform any other duty as assigned the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Research Officer vacancy should hold an Honors Bachelors' degree in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration. Possession of a Post graduate training/qualification in Statistics/or Data Analysis using STATA (9-10), SPSS, EPI-DATA and other relevant Data Analysis packages is an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a research related field with government or reputable organization will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.

Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality,
• Professionalism,
• Efficiency,
• Effectiveness and teamwork.

Age: Between 25 -40 Years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.