2 Senior Officers, MNH at Save the Children International in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Officer, MNH - 2 Posts

Employer: Save the Children International

Duty Station: Wakiso – Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Providing technical support, coordination and supervision of all maternal health and HBB+ related programming at the district and facility level.

·         This includes leading the coordination and implementation of project activities including district based trainings/ refresher trainings, mentorship and supervision of trained providers, with the programme coordinator and support the M&E lead in data collection and reporting at the district level, and district level review meetings to review program implementation, reflect on data collected at the district level and ensure data is being used by providers to support program decision.

·         The jobholder may also be called upon as and when necessary to provide support in humanitarian responses.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         The ideal candidate for the Save the Children Senior Officer, MNH job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or Clinical officer is preferred.

·         A minimum of three years’ experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organization, including experience as a national level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of RH/MCH with Government of Uganda or an International NGO.

·         Significant exposure and experience in facilitating training and in developing materials including mentorship and support supervision tools and providing institutional support and technical assistance to decentralization and or NGOs on issues related to RH/MNCH service provision;

·         Previous experience in RH/maternal newborn and child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential;

·         Broad knowledge and understanding of Government policies on RH/MNCH issues and how to contribute to their development with political analysis skills, sensitivity and diplomacy.

·         Significant experience in research methods, data collection and analysis.

·         Prior exposure and experience working with the Local Government, and local partners with focus on improving the learning environments is an added advantage.

·         Past exposure and experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.

·         Excellent analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

·         Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

·         Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

·         Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

·         Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

·         Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

·         Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

·         Excellent time management and planning capacity.

·         Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CVs indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors submitted to: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org addressed to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration,

Save the Children,

Plot 68/70, Kira Road,

Kampala. Uganda.

NB:

    Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.

    Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.

Job Opportunity at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) - Head Legal Affairs

Job Title: Head Legal Affairs

Employer: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Duty Station: Kampala – Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd March 2016

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manage the activities of the Legal Services divisions activities by providing advice on the day-to-day operations in respect of the Commission's regulatory role, in line with the existing legislation and general practices all aimed at ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the legal processes

·         The incumbent will prepare and review contracts/agreements, licenses and other legal instruments relating to the Commission's mandate.

·         Ensure compliance with and enforcement of relevant laws, regulations, licenses and agreements in respect of licensed operators;

·         Keenly review licenses and in conjunction with the relevant Units, follow up on license implementation following the Commission procedures and enforce compliance of the Licensing conditions in line with the provisions of the Act and the Regulations;

·         Provide legal input on licensing to the Commission with particular emphasis on legal aspects of shareholder/partnership arrangements, performance bonds, company profiles, acquisition of interest in existing license holders and all other matters relating to licensing;

·         Represent the Commission in all litigation, court cases, mediation and arbitration matters;

·         Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure adequate supervision of the debt collection function;

·         Offer technical support in ensuring that there is adequate insurance coverage of the commission's assets and other risks as part of UCC's risk management strategy.

·         Actively participate in the legislative development process at national, regional and international levels and advise on policy and regulatory initiatives affecting the sector

·         Perform any other duties as assigned by the Commission Secretary/Director Legal Affairs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Law

·         Possession of a Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice;

·         Be an enrolled advocated of the High Court

·         At least eight years’ experience in the legal practice, four (4 ) years in a managerial position

·         Legal skills

·         Stakeholder management skills

·         Arbitration skills

·         Abilities and skills in information management

·         Good communication skills;

·         High degree of integrity

·         Good negotiation skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications, updated CVs including all scanned copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials via E-mail to: hrvacancies@ucc.co.ug

Job in Uganda - Internal Auditor at Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Employer: Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council

Duty Station: Kampala – Uganda

Application Deadline: 30th March 2016

 Duties and responsibilities

·         Implement and undertake a comprehensive program of audit, risk and assurance with agreed budgets and time scales,

·         Advise Council on matters of financial utilization and accountability,

·         Prepare statutory audit reports and submit to relevant authorities,

·         Follow up on audit recommendations,

·         Conduct manpower audit to ensure conformity with the established policies and guidelines,

·         Audit revenue collections and all monies due to the Council,

·         Audit procurement of goods and services to ensure value for money,

·         Carry out prepayment audits,

·         Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed

·         Perform other duties incidental to the above assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications and Working Experience:

·         Must have an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution,

·         Must have relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIA, and CPA

·     Membership to the certified internal Auditors (CIA) may be of added advantage,

·         Must have at least 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable organization

How to apply:

Please send hard copies of your CV to the Human Resource/ Administrative Officer at the following address:

Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council,

P.O Box 16115,

Plot 6, Lourdel Rd., Wandegeya,

Kampala, Uganda.

Email. registrar@umdpc.com