NGO Jobs - Project Implementation Specialist in Uganda at AMICAALL

Job Title: Project Implementation Specialist

Employer: Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders’ Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of AMICAALL programmes and projects.
• Offer technical leadership and strategic direction in the achievement of AMICAALL project objectives and results
• Steer the development and revision of HIV & AIDS related training materials/guidelines
• Identify partner and staff capacity needs programme development and implementation and provide targeted technical support to strengthen their expertise in these areas
• Offer technical support in designing research concepts and oversee the execution of approved studies and project assessments
• Steer the development and review of grant proposals for funding, ensuring that they are consistent with RFAs, National Strategic plan for HIV & AIDS, National Development Plan, AMICAALL strategy and best practices in Health and HIV & AIDS control
• Work in liaison with the Capacity Building and Advocacy Officer to support the planning and executing capacity development plans targeting urban Local Government Leaders, officials and relevant Civil Society Organisations partners.
• Regularly review and approve all project plans and activity implementation plans developed by project officers and staff.
• Review routine project reports to ensure timely submission of quality reports to the board and development partners.
• Deputize and support the Country Director in ensuring good relationships between AMICAALL and its partners, public relations and resource mobilization.
• Carry out any other related task assigned by the Country Director        

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should be a Graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine, Masters in public health or any other relevant discipline.
• Additional training in project planning and management and Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least five years’ experience managing health or HIV & AIDS programmes/projects implemented by government or NGOs at the National level
• Good knowledge and understanding of national and international health and HIV & AIDS trends, developments and policies.
• Good understanding of the decentralization and management of programs at the district level
• Possess excellent negotiation, communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent facilitation and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up country 30% of the time

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should address their application to:
The Country Director; AMICAALL Uganda Programme, AMICAALL National Coordination Office/ Secretariat, Ntinda- Ministers Village, Plot 5 Martyrs Road.
P.O Box 26323,
Kampala-UGANDA via E-mail to: amicaall@amicaalluganda.org, copy okelloj@amicaalluganda.org or hard delivered to AMICAALL National Coordination office/ Secretariat, Ntinda- Ministers Village, Plot 5 Martyrs Road. P.O Box 26323, Kampala- UGANDA

Human Resource Officer In charge of Industrial Relations & Employee Development at Movit Products - Uganda

Job Title: Human Resource Officer In charge of Industrial Relations & Employee Development

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th  Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intuitively analyze the effect of new laws or administrative regulations on company human resources programs and policies
• Represent the company at all labour mediation meetings/sessions
• Oversee all employment standards and legislations such as Workers Compensation and other related labour standards
• Handle the investigation and disposition of all reported indiscipline and grievances cases.
• Oversee the staff performance evaluation processes.
• Identify training and development opportunities for staff
• The HR Officer will also evaluate staff training programs
• Offer basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstacles
• Actively coordinate the recruitment, selection and placement process.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a good degree in Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in related job roles.
• Working knowledge of all Employment legislation and other labour laws
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task.
• Possess the ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
• Excellent problem solving skills

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with relevant academic credentials and a detailed CV having contacts of three referees to the:
Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 27109,
Kampala. Uganda

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.