Receptionist Careers at Movit Products in Uganda

Job Title:  Receptionist

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline:24th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Receptionist will answer and manage all incoming calls at the main switch board
• Provide timely information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers.
• Take and relay messages to the relevant offices
• Receive, interact with incoming visitors and direct them to the relevant offices
• Receive & sort staff letters and company documents
• Responsible for the general upkeep & corporate image of the reception area
• Offer general administrative and clerical support
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Receptionist should preferably hold a diploma/degree qualification in secretarial studies/ science OR Public Administration.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in a similar position.
• Working knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Possess the ability to work at a switch board
• Detailed working knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Possess the ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship at all levels and with different customers
• Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

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

Business Services Specialist Jobs at ACDI/VOCA in Uganda

Job Title: Business Services Specialist

Employer: ACDI/VOCA

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and technical direction to the;
• Savings and Credit/Association Development Officer
• Honey Support Officer
• Farming as a Business Officer
• Savings and Credit Officer
• Marketing Support Officer
• Support officers under the Business services unit to;
• Develop appropriate training materials
• Offer appropriate TOTs to Field Extension Workers (FEWs) in coordination with the Field Extension Coordinator
• Make periodic follow up of the FEWs on delivery of appropriate trainings to program beneficiaries and that uptake is strong
• Support the Savings and Credit/Association: responsible for the development officer to promote the development of viable farmer associations
• Support the Marketing officer in promoting marketing initiatives at individual farmer, farmer group and association levels covering crops, honey and livestock
• Actively monitor the establishment and development of relevant private sector initiatives targeted at supporting RWANU beneficiaries in the honey sector and others
• Serve as RWANU's liaison officer with other organisations that have agri-business related interventions for purposes of sharing best practices and approaches
• Perform any other task as required by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a business related degree with a bias in agribusiness.
• A minimum of five or more years’ professional experience supporting agribusiness initiatives preferably in hard to reach areas like Karamoja.
• Computer literacy skills with excellent command of word processing and spreadsheets
• Possess the ability to supervise staff
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Proven ability to delegate and work with a team
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Language: Fluent written and spoken English language skills are a must.
• NgaKarimojong language skills highly desirable.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in the USAID RWANU Project should send their applications (only by e-mail) addressed to the Human Resources Manager attaching their application letters and CV to: jobs@acdivocaug.biz

NB: Women are encouraged to apply as ACDI/ VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Principal Examinations Officer Jobs at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Job Title:  Principal Examinations Officer

Job Ref: UNMEB/HRM/PEO/001/15

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain a database of examinations and awards system at the UNMEB Head Office and ensure that strict procedures are followed for regular back-up of data.
• Actively coordinate the setting of test items for nurses and midwives.
• Present to UNMEB all persons qualified to obtain the respective awards.
• Oversee the examination processes with relevant stakeholders.
• Offer the technical expertise in setting up of an operational and well maintained question item data bank.
• Ensure adherence to Examinations and Awards internal control systems in accordance with UNMEB's Legal and Policy Framework.
• Prepare and compile past examination papers for publication.
• Take part in the preparation of annual budgets and work plans in accordance with the UNMEB Strategic Plan.
• Offer advisory support to the relevant subcommittees of the UNMEB; and,
• Carry out any such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate should hold a basic degree of BSN in either Nursing, Midwifery or both with evidence of Medical Education; Possession of a Master's degree in a Health related or other field is required
• Demonstrated competence in handling examination matters at Institutional level;  
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in managing Nursing and Midwifery state examinations;-
• Past experience in setting, moderating and marking of written and practical examinations.
• Core Competencies: Strategic planning; organizational skills; confidentiality; professionalism; integrity; Good communication and leadership skills; efficiency and effectiveness; team work and resilience.
Age: Between 35 -55 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.