Jobs at Jhpiego Uganda - Technical Advisor for Nutrition

Job Ttile; Technical Advisor for Nutrition

Organisation: Jhpiego

Location:  Kampala

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and nutritional expertise to support activities related to essential nutrition actions, such as exclusive breastfeeding, continued breastfeeding to two years, timely and appropriate complementary feeding, Vitamin A supplementation, continued feeding during illnesses, and early detection and management of malnutrition at the community level
• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in clinical and preventive nutrition
• Guide the integration of nutrition with maternal, newborn and child health services, FP/RH, HIV and TB, and malaria
• Refine evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of clinical and preventive nutrition to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Uganda
• Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in clinical and preventive nutrition including but not limited to:
• Provide technical expertise in developing and strengthening clinical and preventive nutrition interventions for women and children at community and referral level
• Collaborate with donor, government and non-government agencies to coordinate clinical and preventive nutrition programs with food security programs at facility and community levels
• Lead “train the trainer” sessions, site strengthening, in-service and/or pre-service


Required Qualifications:
• A medical degree (doctor or nursing) or Master’s in Public Health
• Ugandan nationals strongly encouraged to apply
• At least 7 years’ experience applying clinical and preventive nutrition;
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing $10M per year in donor-funded projects and in the design and implementation of overseas health projects; preferably in the East and Southern Africa;
• Qualification as a “master trainer”; experience training health workers on clinical aspects related to clinical and preventive nutrition
• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels
• Skill in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, training, pre-service education, performance and quality improvement, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills in clinical and preventive nutrition necessary for strengthening integrated service delivery at the regional, national, clinical and community-level
• The ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community;
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Ugandan healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Uganda preferred
• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English
• Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets
• Familiarity with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems
• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in the areas
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English
• Ability to travel up to 50% time

How to Apply:
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
To apply please apply at https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs via links noted by position.

Closing Date:  28th February 2014

Jobs at Motorcare Uganda Limited - Parts Manager

Job Title: Parts Manager

Organisation: Motorcare Uganda Limited

Location:  Kampala

   
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitors back orders periodically with the aim to reducing back order lead time and submits weekly reports to the Aftersales Manager.
• Analyses parts pricing quarterly through price surveys to maintain market competitiveness
• Design and develop sales and marketing plans in support of key initiatives as defined in the Parts marketing plan and Monitor monthly sales performance.
• Establishes and assures adherence to proper parts shop procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Nissan standards for parts inventory.
• Ensures maintenance of proper Inventory Control and strives to reduce cost of inventory
• Establishes, in conjunction with management, objectives to grow the parts business.
• Monitors and controls, in conjunction with After sales manager parts department results in the financial statements on a daily basis.
• Manage and Maintain inventory of parts, shop consumables and other materials to meet/increase fulfilment rate targets.
• Analyze lost sales and submit report to Aftersales manager.
• Manage and supervise the Parts Department staff and all stake holders to push for Parts Sales volumes.
• Check monthly summary of parts sales and submit report to the Aftersales manager.
• Assures efficient shelf layout, availability of adequate stock capacity maintenance.
• Submit proposals for purchase of new equipment.
• Ensures warranty claims against faulty/broken goods are processed.
• Reads periodically all service publications and assures that all employees are kept informed about product changes.
Requirement:
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Procurement/ Inventory Management preferred. Professional Qualifications of CIPS would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5years’ experience with Inventory Management preferably in the automotive industry or similar.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to build and/or run large businesses’ parts department.
• Clear focus on high quality and business profit.
• Ability to plan, execute and follow-up, high level of commitment and attention to detail. High degree of integrity, customer service, honesty and analytical ability.
• Familiar with applicable Quality standards.
• East African citizens are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
To apply, please send CV and application To Human Resource Manager, P.O Box 12704, Kampala.

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

IT Manager Jobs at HCRI-Uganda

Job Title: IT Manager

Organisation: HCRI-Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:
   
Responsibilities:

• Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes;
• Identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) to ensure organization’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Be familiar and troubleshoot all hardware, software and with network operating system; supervise preventative maintenance programs and system upgrades.
• Provide orientation to new users of existing technology, train staff about potential uses of existing and new technology; Provide individual training and support on request.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development.
• Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end users.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.

Requirement:

Minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in an IT environment at a Managerial level the fields of project management, technical support, systems programming or computer operations.
• Tertiary level qualifications in Information Technology (or equivalent) at Degree level or above.
• Demonstrated experience with Web and Internet technologies.
• Demonstrated extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Windows client operating systems and Office package.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network and workstation operating systems

How to apply:

Contact
Please send your application to any of the addresses below.
Mark your application: ‘PPG – IT Manager’. E-mails must not exceed 2MB.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda

E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug

Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Program Manager Jobs at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Uganda

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda


Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop program operations strategy and lead activities between field operations, research/evaluation, information systems and support functions;
• Take lead in the performance management and professional development across the Uganda program;
• Contribute to setting program-wide research and development priorities.
• Offer supervision, guidance and support to the program management team, developing team members into future leaders of our initiative;
• Generate, manage and share knowledge for continuous program improvement;
• Build, mentor and strengthen partnerships with government and other organizations which leverage DSW’s ability to deliver high-impact programs;
• Responsible also for leading the Uganda team and oversee team growth and development essential for successful nationwide z dispenser service delivery

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Program Manager must possess a good track record of inspiring and empowering teams with the right level of structure and direction (at least 3 years of senior management experience);
• Prior experience leading scale-focused work with a major operations component – building systems, bringing together organizational functions, and developing teams with the ability to Possess a High level of comfort with information technology and databases;
• Prior experience working in the water sector desirable;
• Work experience in managing a cross-cultural team, ideally in Uganda/East Africa;
• Demonstrated knowledge of working on policy and partnerships desirable;
• Highly critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence;
• Inspired by our mission of cost-effectively bringing safe water to millions of Ugandans
• Possess a good track record of being a good steward of program funding and responsibly managing resources; alignment with our philosophy of building cost-effective program
• Exhibit high commitment to evidence-based practice and policy in the development field;
• High entrepreneurial spirit – the ability to lead in a fast-moving start-up environment;
• Possess a good sense of humor
• Possess willingness to spend ~50% of the time in the field in rural Uganda and Kenya

How to Apply:

If you so desire to join us, please kindly send your email CV and cover letter to jobs@evidenceaction.org with the subject line “Uganda Program Manager Application.”

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Organisation (EOE), adhering to the laws that prohibit discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment. The IPA EOE policy provides equal employment, volunteer, and service opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, veteran status, disability (including HIV/AIDS), or any other status protected by applicable law.


Closing Date: 28th February 2014

Generation Engineer Job at Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) in Uganda

Job Title: Compliance Engineer, Generation

Organisation: Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively coordinate with generation companies to provide direction on compliance activities while promoting a culture of compliance.
• Review and analyse collected data for compliance monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop reports and presentations on activities, findings and needs of the compliance program.
• Report /comment on appropriateness of ERA performance codes & standards for impact on the compliance monitoring and evaluation program.
• Actively prticipate in the development and implementation of ERA compliance strategy; identify potential areas of regulatory compliance, and new government/regulatory developments.
• Develop, coordinate and implement a compliance program for licensed companies to comply with the applicable mandatory and enforceable ERA standards.
• Develop and update the compliance monitoring program with other staff in the compliance unit, ensuring that the selected reliability requirements are valid, measurable and that the process is fair and can be administered consistently.
• Steer internal and external regulatory audits for generation companies.
• Travel to licensed generation facilities to review processes, records, conduct audits and consult with staff
• Maintain job knowledge to ensure expertise on compliance standards and requirements.
• Participate in the review of investments for generation companies and the electricity sector.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honours University Degree  in Electrical or Electromechanical engineering.
• Possess at least three (3) years relevant working experience in the electricity sector with practical knowledge in the generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• The prospective ERA employee should be a registered Engineer by UIPE/ERB.
• Highly knowledgeable about the electricity supply industry in Uganda.
• Good working knowledge of Engineering operations and maintenance methodologies used in power utilities.
• Proficiency in professional computer packages is a must.
• Highly analytical and report writing skills.
• Possess high degree of integrity
• Excellent inter-personal and relationship skills .

Age:  Below 35 years old.

How to Apply:
     
Applicants should submit their application letters and enclosed copies of:

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates,
2. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of the applicant
3. Address (including daytime telephone, fax or e-mail) of three Referees

Applications should be delivered preferably by recorded on delivery and addressed to:

The Director Financial & Administrative Services
Electricity Regulatory Authority
PLOT 15 Shimoni Road
P. O. Box 10332, Kampala – Uganda

Closing Date: 28th February 2014