Supply Chain Management Advisor Careers at IntraHealth International in Uganda

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Advisor

Requisition Number: 14-0074

Employer: IntraHealth International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer technical leadership and expertise to the project to address bottlenecks and related supply chain difficulties.
• In charge of building the local capacity to track inventories of essential items and complete re-supply requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Actively collaborate with private and public sector commodity suppliers as well as USAID-funded mechanism on supply chain issues.
• Build local capacity for quantifications and forecasting of medicines, supplies, and other health commodities.
• Strengthen timely ordering, distribution, stock management and rational use of commodities at service delivery points per MOH guidelines.
• Offer technical guidance to improve record keeping, timely reporting and accountability for medicines, supplies and other health commodities for HIV and MNCH.
• Strengthen district capacity to routinely monitor and supervise medicine and commodity management at district and facility level.
• Actively coordinate with other project team members to carry out the above functions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in public health or a related field.
• At least five years of mid-level or senior experience in technical expertise and theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas: health commodities logistics and management, supply chain systems, health systems.
• A minimum of  three years’ experience successfully working with the Ministry of Health and other key stakeholders in Uganda, and preferably in Karamoja.
• Past exposure and experience working on projects supported by United States Government is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges impacting health service delivery in Karamoja.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Fluency in a local language is an advantage.
• The applicant must be a Citizen or permanent resident of Uganda.

Personal Competencies:
1. Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within your role that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.
2. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
3. Service Excellence: Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.
4. Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.
5. Client Relationship Management: Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy client needs (internally and externally) and maintain partnering and productive relationships during engagements, including influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating, and managing new relationships.
6. Effective Communication (Oral and Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join IntraHealth International’s USAID Project should Apply Online at the web link below.

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Climate Change Project Assistant Careers at ACT Alliance in Uganda

Job Title: Climate Change Project Assistant

Employer: ACT Alliance

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general coordination of the project strengthening local climate change advocacy - making local voices heard in the climate debate.
• Be responsible for the training modules for Climate Change/ DRR, including the preparation of in charge of training of communities, church leaders and ACT Forum Uganda member organizations in community-based DRR (CBDRR) skills, project cycle management, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments, Community Action Planning, climate risk assessments.
• Work closely with and forge working relationships with different government departments, scientific institutions (e.g. meteorological offices and Universities), churches and faith- based civil society organizations on behalf of ACT Uganda Forum, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth linkage between ACT Uganda forum and other organizations on DRR and CCA related matters.
• Organize meetings and workshops to promote capacity building at both local and national level on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Ensure timely narrative and financial reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a good University degree in climate change related fields including natural resource management, water management, forestry management, land management, irrigation or rural development.
• Profound working experience in the field of Climate Change Adaptation, DRR and capacity building among communities and partners (preferably in the region)
• Past experience in implementing and coordinating donor funded projects, using PCM and participatory methods.
• Significant experience in working with faith based and affiliated organizations.
• Working knowledge of HAP I SPEAR principles and willingness to adhere to them
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and build relationships at all levels, taking into account cultural and language differences
• Show commitment, desire and experience in working in rural settings
• Possess excellent written and oral English; knowledge of Ateso, akaramajong or Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows XP, spreadsheets, word- processing, databases and other programmes)

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should by sending their updated CVs and cover letter explaining their suitability for the post, including three work-related referees and copies of certificates via E-mail to: prak@dca.dk. Please clearly mark "ACT Project Assistant” in the subject field. Online attachments may not fill more than 2 MB.

Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Careers in Uganda at MultiChoice Uganda Limited

Job Title:  Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer

Employer: MultiChoice Uganda Limited (DSTV Pay TV Provider)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23 Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the overall customer experience strategy as part of the CRM initiatives and take responsibility for the overall implementation of the churn reduction strategy and retention process;
• Own and build customer facing brands;
• Have the primary responsibility of ensuring customer relationship management, agency management, campaign testing etc;
• Design end to end customer experience standards and guidelines for the unit;
• Take full ownership of subscribers and coordinate all subscriber communications;
• Create oversight for end to end customer experience to ensure execution in line with defined standards;
• Manage forecasts demand by gathering all relevant data from the Channel Development & Relationship manager, Sales Team Leaders and other functions;
• Manage in-country stock into the warehouse and coordinate all stock delivery logistics; and
• Build, forge and maintain working relationships with existing partners in both formal and informal channels.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the In-Country General Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Pay TV Digital Provider job opportunity should preferably hold a University Degree in Business Marketing/ Sales or Communication and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized university; and
• At least five to ten years of senior Sales and Marketing/ Product Management experience in the TV, broadband or communications industries with experience in building consumer propositions and managing rights.
• Significant experience in implementing new and profitable growth strategies and launching new products;
• Good understanding of distribution delivery platforms and understanding on how to effectively use social media platforms for marketing and sales;
• Good knowledge and understanding of key trends and issues in the media industry;

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should send their applications and curriculum vitae to: hr.s@ug.pwc.com.