Electrical Maintenance Engineer Job Vacancy at Medical Research Council in Kampala

Job title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Kampala
Job category: Engineering
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Reports to: Senior Maintenance Engineer.

Job Purpose:

-To ensure that the electrical equipment & infrastructure of the unit is fully functional and fit for purpose at all times across all the field stations and that planned investment in electrical technology is adequate to support the future needs of the research being conducted. To conduct a scheduled maintenance programme and that planned maintenance outages are aligned with research activity to minimise disruption. To ensure all electrical and power installations are safe, secure and adequately maintained and also to have disaster recovery/ business continuity plans in place to protect the vital samples and other activities at the units in the event of power outages and surges/spikes.
-place and submitting regular reports.
-Liaising with the utilities companies in order to ensure safety compliance of incoming power, connection/disconnection of MRC supplies as required.
-Ensuring that adequate power back-up resources are in place and fully functional at all locations (generators, UPS, inverters etc.)
-Developing maintenance logs for generators and switch gear advise management on replacement schedules for electrical assets in order to ensure provision of electrical supply to meet present and future power needs of the Unit.
-Follow up with accounts on timely payment of all Umeme bills and follow up any concerns or issues arising to ensure no unplanned dis-connections. Ensure “on call” maintenance emergency support 24 hours a day.
-Ensuring adequate lightening protection and earthing for all buildings and equipment.
-Ensuring optimum day to day supervision and management of two Engineering Assistants in the electrical section.
-To work closely with Head office and any appointed electrical contractors on major site infra structural upgrades and during site electrical health and safety audits.

Education, skills and experience:

-A Bachelor of Technology or Engineering
-Must have a diploma or advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering or a vocational qualification.
-Should be able to take a hands on approach including carrying out Wiring, Troubleshooting various electrical equipment and generators.
-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
-Experience with Refrigeration and ventilation equipment (cold store) and experience in installations and maintenance of solar power are highly desirable.
-At least 3 years’ experience in a busy industrial setting handling various electrical equipment.
-Must have good staff management and supervisory skills
-Willing to travel frequently up country to field stations

Terms and conditions:

The positions will be full-time remunerated according to the MRC Uganda Unit salary scales. The successful applicants will serve a 2years’ contract with a possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, inclusive of a 6 months’ probationary period. Other terms and conditions for position are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates

How to apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, CV and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees, and applicants' day time telephone contact and /or email, should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS P.O. Box 49, Entebbe

Closing date: December 13, 2013 - 5pm

Clinical Officer Job Vacancy at Hope Sharing Family(HOSFA) in Mityana Uganda

Job title: Clinical Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
Location: Mityana
Job category: NGO/Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Min. years of experience: 1 year
Minimum degree: Diploma

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The Clinical Officer hold a diploma in clinical medicine and community health.
-S/he must be registered with Allied Health Professionals council.
-A minimum of one year experience is required.
-Good communication skills
-Time management skills
-Computer literacy skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Be hardworking
-Show trustworthiness
-Exhibit a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

How to apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should labor to provide their certified copies of academic transcripts, a full CV, and two professional referees and duly submit to: The Human Resource Officer, Hope Sharing Family P.O. Box 260, Mityana. Uganda Or via email: info@hosfa.org.ug, or hand deliver to physical address- Mityana along Ddanya Road,

NB: Only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Closing date: December 6, 2013 - 5pm

Information Technology Senior Officer Jobs at Dama Consultants Limited in Kampala

Job title: Information Technology Senior Officer

Employment type: Fulltime
Location: Kampala
Job category: IT/Software Development
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

Principally responsible for administering the Information Technology (IT) systems of the company. High degree of overall IT knowledge (both hardware and software) is required. Knowledge of Oracle/SQL DB and expertise in Networking is essential. Knowledge of Linux/Unix would be an added advantage. Should be able to work under minimum supervision and be able to perform under pressure and deliver to strict deadlines. Administrative skills are to complement IT skills as coordination between various parties and troubleshooting are part of the job profile.
The candidate should be a Graduate in IT with practical experience of at least five years in an organization of repute.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may please send applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant's daytime telephone contact to: Dama Consultants Limited 10th Floor Uganda House P. O. Box 3967 Kampala - Uganda Tel: +256-414-235 944 Email: damaconsuitantsitd@gmail.com The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 20th December, 2013. Dama Consultants Limited accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late and/or misdirected transmission of applications.

Closing date: December 20, 2013 - 5pm