Organisation: Tugende

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: I.T Technical Coordinator

About US:

Tugende is a for-profit social enterprise based in Uganda. Our mission is providing finance and support to help the self-employed own income generating assets. Our core product is a lease to own model for motorcycle taxi drivers (boda bodas) who own their own motorcycles in 19 months or less with weekly payments similar to what they otherwise pay to rent indefinitely from informal landlords. Ownership significantly increases income, job security and road safety. Tugende currently serves over 6,000 active customers in Uganda through 150+ employees across 7 branches, and 4,500 additional leases have already been fully repaid. With a market for motorcycle taxis of over 800,000 drivers in East Africa alone, Tugende is expanding rapidly in our core product. We are also building a platform with our staff, branches, data, systems, and deep knowledge of earners in the informal sector, which will easily enable us to expand into other asset finance and value added services offerings in the near future.

Job Summary:  The principal function of the Deputy I.T Technical Coordinator is to provide additional technical capabilities to our existing IT Team through direct work and will also be a key link between the Coordinator and the system developers working on our existing and future systems. Other key main duties will include;

• Management of both existing systems development and project upgrade through all the phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. This will involve but not limited to Requirements collection and elicitation, resource allocations, quality assurance, roll out strategies, and documentation.
• General administration of existing technology infrastructure and supervision of direct reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Tugende Assistant Technical Coordinator will be required to perform the following tasks:

Innovation

Concept Development

• Identify and highlight potential areas of improvement through technology in the company
• Guide brainstorming sessions with other stakeholders/departments to identify ways Technology can improve business at Tugende.
• Document outstanding concepts and advise management on implementation and business impact

Technology Reviews

• Conduct periodic technology reviews of systems used at Tugende and benchmark on current trends.
• Actively participation in strategic planning for technology roadmaps.

System Maintenance

Manage Escalations of Help Desk Tickets

• Manage escalations made by direct reports forwarding help desk tickets for attention.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders involved in a specific issue to ensure they are aligned until the issue is concluded

Hardware Maintenance

• Maintain an up to date inventory of all computer hardware in Tugende including but not limited to Printers, Laptops, Routers, Projectors etc.
• Supervise the third party hardware maintenance providers (if any).

Systems Administration

• Oversight of systems administration in the company. This may include assigning of permissions to specific users/groups, prevention of malicious actions, detection when they occur, recovery after they have occurred etc.
• Advise management on ways of improving systems administration in the company

Project Execution

Software Development Life Cycle

• Project manage assigned in-house projects using Industry Project management principles.
• Ensure that each project executed meets the requirements set forth and is delivered in time using the right resources like the budget, human resource etc.
• Evaluate risks in all assigned projects at all stages and timely escalate when need arises.
• Assist and support the programming skills to help the team in cases when need arises e.g. debugging, designing algorithms, writing pseudo code and building components in projects
• Manage relationship between Tugende and External consultants
• Ability to take on different roles on different projects i.e. an example of this is doing quality assurance on one project and designing requirements on another
• Ensure high standard of system documentation and implementing bug fixing procedures with reference to best practices

Supervision of direct reports

Task allocation and scheduling

• Break down projects into clear tasks given to the direct reports
• Quality assurance of the deliverables from Direct reports
• Share Constructive Feedback with direct reports to ensure growth
• Coordinate with the I.T Technical Coordinator on status of the tasks pipeline and seek help for issues identified in the process

Health and Safety

Compliance to HSSE policy

• Ensures all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to including but not limited to; office safety (proper office arrangement of files and equipment) among others.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Tugende Deputy IT Technical Coordinator job placement should preferably hold a University Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, obtained from a recognized university. We are willing to consider top performers without a university degree if they can show exceptional professional experience.
• Five years of work experience, including 2 years leading teams on projects, with good track record in delivering IT solutions from a reputable organisation.
• Knowledge of Salesforce is an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of development frameworks in python (e.g. Django, Flask, Pandas, Twisted, Numpy/Pandas, iPython, Matplotlib).
• Familiarity with web stack and underlying protocols and languages (TCP, UDP, HTTP, XML, JSON )
• Database Management skills (Postgres, MqSQL etc)
• Understanding of general coding concepts e.g. object oriented development, model view controller, rest API, Object Relational Mappers.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning and deployment tools (such as Git, Bit bucket, Mercurial SVN or Ansible)
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Basic understanding of project management and project management tools.
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Knowledge of the Agile Approach to Solutions development
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design.
• Knowledge of development frameworks and their purpose
• Should not be afraid of leading from the front or getting their “hands dirty”. This specifically refers to help out when direct reports are stuck or overwhelmed. In general, a broader skill set within the required range is preferable to a deep specialisation.
• Ability to research and continuously discover, evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Mentoring and training direct reports to help with ICT support across offices
• Manage the development of new features and make modifications to existing software using Apex, the AJAX Toolkit and Visualforce.
• Ability to learn new business concepts and new technologies in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate high standard of people management skills and interpersonal skills to work in teams.
• Soft skills that align with Tugende core values

The preferred candidate must be willing and ready to embrace our shared values at Tugende as a whole:

• We operate with empathy and understanding for everyone (Including; Coach and cheerleader, Dignity, Highly approachable, and Exceptional customer experience; prioritize the customer’s experience)
• We are solutions-oriented (Including; Courage, Being proactive, Operational excellence, and Follow-through and ownership)
• We are always growing (Including; Learning, Innovating and striving to improve, Meritocracy; provides opportunity based on merit)
• We have integrity in all decisions (Including; Fair / honest, Good judgment, Critical thinking)
• We work as a team (Including; being Humble, Dependable and Supportive)

Key Competencies:

• Professionalism: Maintains professionalism when corresponding and negotiating with partners/suppliers. In addition being Empathetic and personable when dealing with applicants and borrowers.
• Positive Attitude: main a mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times.
• Flexible and resilient: Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as opportunity to grow.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 11th November 2018

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Job Title:            

Organisation: Zoe Recruitment

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Salary: 800,000 UGX – 1,000,000 UGX

About US:

Zoe Recruitment is an HR consultancy company that exists to contribute to the transformation of productivity and work ethic, by linking talent to business/organizations, and placing people right. At Zoe we believe this then forms the foundation for sustainable business and on a larger scale, economic growth. Zoe would like to recruit for a valuable client, a confectionery.

Job Summary: The Executive Assistant will provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well organized and timely manner. The incumbent will work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to executive’s working life and communication.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Act as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients
• Undertake the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence
• Handle requests and queries appropriately
• The incumbent will maintain diary, arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders
• Make travel arrangements
• Take dictation and minutes and accurately enter data
• Regularly monitor office supplies and research advantageous deals or suppliers
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefs
• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree; additional qualification as personal assistant would be considered an advantage
• The applicant for the Executive Assistant should have experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position
• Broad knowledge and understanding of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Proficiency in English
• Exemplary planning and time management skills
• Up-to-date with advancements in office gadgets and applications
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• High level verbal and written communications skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should E-mail their updated CVs to jobs@zoerecruitmentug.com

Deadline: 10^th March 2017

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Job Title:    

Organisation: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Occupational Health and Safety Manager

About US:

Movit Products Limited (MPL) is a leading Quality Cosmetics Manufacturer in Africa with operations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Movit Products Limited manufactures Skin and Hair products.

Job Summary: The Occupational Health and Safety Officer will provide expert knowledge and skills in order to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture and will also be responsible for effectively implementing Occupational Safety and Health practices within the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The incumbent will ensure that the company observes an appropriate Occupational Health & Safety Environment in line with OSHArequirements.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers and staff in the identification of health risks arising from work activity and issues at work that affect health and wellbeing.
• The incumbent will also ensure that the Movit Health & Safety Policies are adhered to by all staff and non-staff in Movit premises at all times and raise any concerns regarding their operation, or any other Health & Safety matters with the appropriate line manager.
• Identify, plan and implement appropriate interventions and advice on fitness for work as required.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all occupational Health & Safety legislations and any developments that affect the business.
• Carry out risk assessments and initiate mitigation measures across the business.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidates for the Movit Products Limited (MPL) Occupational Health and Safety Officer jobs should hold Bachelor’s degrees in Safety, Health & Environment Management or related field.
• Possession of a diploma in a Health & Safety related field e.g. NEBOSH is added advantage
• A minimum of three years’ experience in managing Health and Safety in a big Organization

How to Apply:

All interested candidates who meet the above specifications should send a filled application form, download here via E-mail to: hr@movit.co.ug (Not more than 1.5 MBs)

Deadline: 6^th March, 2017 by 5:00 pm

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Job Title:       

Organisation: Living Goods (LG)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Living Goods supports networks of ‘Avon-like’ micro-entrepreneurs who go door-to-door teaching families how to improve their health and wealth while selling affordable, high-impact products like basic medicines, fortified foods, water filters, clean cook stoves, and solar lights. Living Goods seeks nothing less than a disruptive reinvention of distribution in emerging markets, through networks of franchised micro-entrepreneurs who leverage Living Goods’ brand, buying power and mobile marketing tools to deliver vital products at accessible prices to the people who need them most.

Living Goods has proven a cost effective, high-impact community health care model that is changing how government thinks about delivery of frontlinecommunity services.  Significantly reducing Under-5 mortality at less than $2 per capita, Living Goods aspires to revolutionize how governments across Africa deliver community health with a goal of not only saving the lives of children and serving millions of underserved, but providing a strong, economic driver to developing countries.

Job Summary: The Director – Strategic Government Relations will develop and drive the strategy to advocate, inform, and deliver a sea change in how the GOU and other governments deliver effective community health care. As a member of the senior leadership team, the  Director –Strategic Government Relations will lead strategy development and implementation towards:

• Positioning Living Goods as a leader in community health in Uganda to either directly implement on behalf of the government, and/or support MOH to strengthen and build effective, large-scale community health systems;
• Influencing community health strategy, policy, and planning to increase likelihood of effective, large scale and lasting community health systems; and
• Developing and advocating for increased institutional and government funding towards community health in Uganda.
• Designing and influencing strategies, with global bodies, such as UNICEF or WHO, and international development partners to build an investment case and advocacy plans, and with country Government leaders to incorporate effective community health delivery as a key plank of future investment, ultimately to change key policies and investments in community health to better the lives of millions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

LG Support of GOU to drive effective community health delivery:

• Design and develop innovative Public-Private Partnerships with government to drive more effective, accountable delivery of community health services.
• Define and strengthen support of local government for effective community health delivery, including assessments of needs, coordination on delivery services, and, with Operations Department, delivery of technical assistance to improve performance.
• With the Country Director, develop and support an In-country Advisory Board of key leaders that can advise, support, and advocate.

Policy Advocacy:

• Steer engagement with global influencing bodies (i.e. UNICEF, World Bank, WHO) to develop influence strategies to drive government focus and investment in community health.
• Lead representation on behalf of Living Goods at national and international meetings and conferences.
• Work closely to support effective implementation of GOU strategies, such as the CHEW strategy, and leverage the LG lessons learned, including need for effective VHT supervision and management, tools and technologies to support high performance, and incentives.
• Engage at the highest level with MOH, including in strategy development, TWGs,  and policy design.
• Create and leverage partnerships with other high-impact community health organizations (i.e. Last Mile Health, Muso, UNICEF) to drive national and international policy recommendations.

Funding Influence:

• Work with global organizations to derive research, develop evidence base and models that may be needed to stimulate government focus on and investment in community health.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including senior level members of GOU —  MOH, MOF, OPM —  to engage in a collaborative design process around the model and investment case for effective community health scale up.
• Advance partnerships with global financiers of health care – UNICEF, BMGF, etc. – that can lead to funding or implementation opportunities.
• Take lead in the development of innovative financing mechanisms, like Payment by Results (PbR) financing that will deliver national impact faster and at lower risk to funders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The applicant must hold an Advanced degree in a related field.
• At least ten years of senior level experience with close association with GOU and/or government agencies.
• Solid understanding of the intricacies of Uganda’s health system and budgeting process.
• Proven experience networking and influencing across senior government decision-makers and officials.
• Previous experience working with international health agencies or donors, such as UNICEF, WHO, BMGF
• Experience with development and advocacy of economic models to drive systemic change.
• The ideal candidate has worked across senior levels of government, both MOH and MOF, and designed and developed strategy and policy.
• The jobholder should be knowledgeable in healthcare, and passionate about driving innovation in government; understands the government budgeting processes and how to influence and advocate across a breadth of stakeholders.

NB: Preference will be given to Ugandan Nationals.

How to Apply:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to Apply Online at the web link below.

Click Here

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Job Title:       

Organisation: SolarNow

Duty Station: Rukungiri, Uganda

Reports to: (Regional) Sales Manager

About US:

SolarNow is a distribution and finance company that sells high quality solar product and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started in 2011 and has since opened 36 branches throughout Uganda, employs around 250 people.

Job Summary: The Sales Officer  will identify potential buyers of Solar Now products, do installations and offer client satisfaction in accordance with Solar Now Standard Operational Procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for sales, installation & client relationships
• The Sales Officer will market for Solar Now products through generating quality leads by contacting potential buyers of solar systems and fill in the lead form.
• Lead Conversation: Follow-up on Branch leads (after 1 week) & HQ leads (within 24 hours, from Incoming Media; references, no depositors, rejections and others). Note comments in SAS for easy follow up.
• Client follow-up: Contact existing clients and offer/get: Replacements; Upgrades; Referrals.
• Assessment: Fill in the application form and terms, make quotations and decide on payment terms with the client
• The Direct Sales Officer will assess credit applicants
• Receive systems and other products for the branch from Logistics
• Carry out installations following proper Solar Now procedures
• Offer timely support to the Service team in preventing and solving cases.

Key Result Areas / KPIs: The Sales Officer  Job has a target of hitting 12 Million per month.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicants for the Sales Officer jobs must hold Degrees in Marketing OR electrical engineering OR equivalent
• One year of experience in sales and marketing in a reputable organisation
• Previous experience in field or upcountry is mandatory
• Previous experience in Renewable energy business.
• Suitable candidates must speak the native language in the specified region
• Be ready to live and work in the region (Please check top of advert for duty station)

A fit with SolarNow Values:

• Keen attention to detail
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Good team player

Job Terms and Conditions:

• SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration and other benefits (health insurance, lunch, etc.).
• Growth opportunities to Branch Team Leader positions possible for high performers

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the Human Resource Manager, SolarNow Uganda Services via e-mail, recruitmentug@solarnow.eu, including their updated CVs (no other documents).

Deadline: 24th February 2017

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Job Title:      

Organisation: Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

About US:

Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is a voluntary membership organization established and fully owned by the Employers. It was founded in 1958 as the representative body of all Employers in Uganda. It was registered as an Association in 1960 under the Trustee Incorporation Act. It’s a voice of all Employers on Social and Economic issues. It is an organization that advocates for Employers’ rights.

Job Summary: The Marketing Manager will work closely with (other department heads), providing marketing services for all FUE services, and head the department in ensuring it works efficiently and effectively by providing real time Marketing solutions to all FUE Services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Increase membership and 99% retention of already existing members annually.
• Develop and communicate strategies to establish partnerships and business relationships to market FUE services.
• Plan Marketing and Branding objectives.
• Visiting regions around the country, to market FUE services, and capacity building for Regional Coordinators.
• Carry out and review market analysis to determine customer needs, pricing and trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development Services, Finance, Policy and Research and Legal departments in the development and implementation of strategies, plans and business models.
• Design and implement business solutions, marketing and Branding objectives.
• Estimate demands for proposed projects based on market research and customer trends.
• Support management in dealing with negotiations, bids, contract development acquisitions and budgeting
• Analyze the financial impact of services to new and existing customers.
• Developing and supporting marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Follow market activity to anticipate new trends and capture business opportunities.
• Prepares Weekly and Monthly Reports for the Management.
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organizations;
• Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the printand electronic media press – local, regional, national and specialist publications.
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
• Maintaining and updating customer and member databases;
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions to showcase FUE services;
• Sourcing and securing sponsorships;
• Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;
• Supporting, Monitoring, and Training Marketing Officers and Regional Coordinators in attaining set
• The Marketing Manager will be tasked with planning, developing and implementing effective marketing communication campaigns for conferences and exhibitions.
• Understanding the service and customer profile and write thorough specs for each conference/exhibition
• In charge of monitoring ongoing campaign spend against the budget, keeping accurate records and highlighting where variances occur.
• Undertaking detailed ongoing analysis of marketing campaigns to ensure targets are met
• Understanding of customer and Market segmentation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant must hold a university degree preferably in Marketing
• A CIM qualification would be an added advantage
• At least three years of professional experience in Marketing of Services.
• Strong project management/organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent inter-personal and team building skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Results-oriented.
• Computer literacy skills and familiarity with MS Office programs.
• High level of creativity

NB: This is a re-advertisement so those who applied earlier are encouraged to re-forward their applications to the same E-mail address.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit an applicationletter and an up to date CV ONLY that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position, current and expected salary and contacts of three professional referees by Email to: applications@fuemployers.org addressing them to The Human Resource Specialist, Federation of Uganda Employers, Plot 1207, Kiwanga Road, Namanve P.O. Box 3820, Kampala. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 22nd February, 2017 by 5:00 pm

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Job Title:     

Organisation: Healthy Entrepreneurs (HE)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Healthy Entrepreneurs (HE) is a social business based in The Netherlands, with activities in the Great Lake Area of Sub Saharan Africa and in the DRC, Uganda Tanzania and Ghana. HE is specialised in the implementation of distribution models of reliable products and information that enhance health and the quality of life for people in low and middle-income countries. HE aims to contribute to solve social issues by developing and implementing sound commercial business models. HE is at the start of the implementation phase of its franchise operations in Uganda. To do so, it needs external expertise to prepare and implement a wide range of developing, managerial and administrative activities and tasks. This implementation process needs to be aligned with the partners of HE and the local stakeholders, national guidelines, and local requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Company set-up and development

• Being part of and creating a social starting enterprise;
• Need to be willing and built on a close, collaborative working relationship with the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Finance Manager and Country Manager;
• Setting the prerequisites to ensure implementation of the full HE social franchise;
• Ensuring the implementation of the HE franchise model following directives of HE HQ;

Capacity and Relationship building and market development:

• Set-up and maintain external relations and partnerships, with the aim to make implementation and potential growth of the network of entrepreneurs possible;
• Organizing and chairing meetings and training with (aspirant) entrepreneurs, (local) government and (inter-)national partners;
• Set-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of franchise model;
• Ensure that the objective of at least 900 micro entrepreneurs operating in Uganda is reached;
• Build and maintain positive business relationships with the entrepreneurs in relation to training and monthly follow up;

Planning and Reporting:

• Identifying directions, objectives and the means to set up analysis and evaluation of various components of the market, supported by HQ;
• Keep track and control all daily activities following the technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrixes.
• Review operational performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements, and generate improvement plans for the entrepreneur to increase their outcomes;
• Coordinating and controlling with the team, activities and implementation needed to make sure that the operations of HE are implemented;
• Writing monthly reports on the progress of field’s activities and making appropriate recommendations;
• Design and write SOPs, Work Packages and field reports;

HR and Financial Management:

• Support the development of training materials and technical manuals;
• Provide assistance and support to the capacity building team;
• Manage and register cash flow in relation to operations and capacity building under supervision of the Country Manager and Coordinator;
• Manage and keep all office expenses in the ERP. Keep a transparent way of administration, that is constant up to date. Until the scale forces to hire a financial officer.
• Management and deployment of management tools that are used by Healthy Entrepreneurs

Other:

• Participate and report in operational meetings on international level with other HE staff member from multiple countries.
• Conduct ad hoc activities that are related to the implementation when needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Operations Manager must hold a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or social sciences or extensive experience in the field in a similar position (min 3 years);
• Very good English language skills, ability to communicate in one or more local languages a plus;
• Excellent report writing skills and able to analyse and report market data;
• Extensive experience with different methodologies of capacity building and human resource management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands;
• Have team spirit; able to work with a wide range of people at different levels
• Have the ability to communicate in a constructive and honest matter;
• Be precise;
• Be available, honest, serious, and enjoys the confidence of others;
• Must demonstrate considerable autonomy;
• Highly flexible and adaptable;
• Must be creative and cunning;
• Must be an experienced manager;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and evening or weekend shifts, when needed.
• Must be able to identify knowledge and skills gaps and give guidance towards the team according to need.

NB: The job is a consultancy position for the first period of the contract, after the consultancy period the contract will – depending on the performance – to a fixed contract.

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send an application, updated CV and short motivation letter to timo@healthyentrepreneurs.nl and / or marieke@healthyentrepreneurs.nl

Deadline: 20^th February 2017

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Job Title:       

Organisation: Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Accountant

About US:

Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is a voluntary membership organization established and fully owned by the Employers. It was founded in 1958 as the representative body of all Employers in Uganda. It was registered as an Association in 1960 under the Trustee Incorporation Act. It’s a voice of all Employers on Social and Economic issues. It is an organization that advocates for Employers’ rights.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The Accounts Assistant will be preparing invoices to different customers
• Preparing requisitions, vouchers and cheques as assigned
• In charge of filling all payment vouchers and other source documents in proper order
• Receiving, keeping, issuing, controlling of and posting approved petty paid cash
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly reports
• Following up on accountabilities for funds paid out.
• Assisting on debt collection and picking of cheques
• Ensuring that proper authorization of transactions is done
• Assist in the preparation of reconciliations/ financial reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Diploma in Accounting, or Commerce or Finance, or Business Administration
• Completed at least 1 level of CPA or ACCA
• A minimum of two years of direct and professional experience in a busy Finance function.
• Strong Knowledge of Quick Books or Tally
• Skills and experience in managing Project Accounting
• Computer literacy skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit an applicationletter and an up to date CV ONLY that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position, current and expected salary and contacts of three professional referees by Email to: applications@fuemployers.org addressing them to The Human Resource Specialist, Federation of Uganda Employers, Plot 1207, Kiwanga Road, Namanve P.O. Box 3820, Kampala. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 22nd February, 2017 by 5:00 pm

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Job Title:   

Organisation: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Wakiso, Mbarara, Mukono, Gulu, Adjumani, Agago, Amolator, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Apac, Arua, Budaka, Bududa, Bugiri, Buikwe, Bukedea, Bukomansimbi, Bukwo, Bukambuli, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Bushenyi, Buvuma, Buyende, Gomba, Hoima,Iganga, Isigiro, Kaabongo, Kabale, Kabarole, Kalungu, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kibaale, Kibuku, Kiruhura, Kiryandongo, Koboko, Kole, Kotido,Kween, Kyankwanzi, Kyenjojo, Lamwo, Lira, Luuka, Luwero, Lwengo, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale,  Mitooma, Mityana, Moroto, Mubende, Nakapiripit, Nakaseke, Naksongola, Namayingo, Napak, Nebbi, Oyam, Pader, Pallisa, Rakai, Rukungiri, Sembabule, Serere, Sheema, Sironko, Tororo, umbe and Zombo, Uganda

Reports to: Study Team Supervisor

About US:

Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community based research, curative services and prevention strategies in the District of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.

About Study:

The Program, in collaboration with the AIDS Control program (ACP) of the Ministry of Health, has been funded to conduct the “Evaluation of the Impact of the National Program for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in Uganda” study in 206 health facilities (HC IIIs, IIs, IVs) in districts;  Adjumani, Agago, Amolator, Amudat, Amuria, Amuru, Apac, Arua, Budaka, Bududa, Bugiri, Buikwe, Bukedea, Bukomansimbi, Bukwo, Bukambuli, Buliisa, Bundibugyo, Bushenyi, Buvuma, Buyende, Gomba, Gulu, Hoima,Iganga, Isigiro, Kaabongo, Kabale, Kabarole, Kalungu, Kampala, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kibaale, Kibuku, Kiruhura, Kiryandongo, Koboko, Kole, Kotido,Kween, Kyankwanzi, Kyenjojo, Lamwo, Lira, Luuka, Luwero, Lwengo, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale, Mbarara, Mitooma, Mityana, Moroto, Mubende, Mukono, Nakapiripit, Nakaseke, Naksongola, Namayingo, Napak, Nebbi, Oyam, Pader, Pallisa, Rakai, Rukungiri, Sembabule, Serere, Sheema, Sironko, Tororo, Wakiso,Yumbe and Zombo .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Actively participate in protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP) training and retraining
• Screen and enroll study participants
• Administer study informed consent to study participants
• Collect service and research data from study participants using standard tools
• Collect study samples from participants
• Compile and submit progress reports
• Any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time by a study team supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should possess a certificate in any nursing course from a reputable institution
• One year working experience in PMTCT
• The applicants must be Ugandans and able to fluently speak the relevant local language (Runyakitara, Swahili, Luo and Luganda) of the health facility location. Please check list at the bottom of advert for the duty stations.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to use a Smartphone
• Immunization or research in a reputable institution or health facility
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work with minimum supervision.
• Skills in interviewing adults.
• Computer literacy skills
• Certificates in Good Clinical Practice and/or Human Subjects Protection are an added advantage.
• Applicants must indicate the district Health Facility of preference in the application letter and on the envelope.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applicationletter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Rakai Health Sciences Program,

P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai, Uganda

OR

Send by E-mail to: info@rhsp.org

NB:  Please indicate clearly the health facility of choice in the application and on envelop (You can apply for more than one health facility)

District (HC II, III, IV)

Kampala District: Reach Out – Mbuya Clinic HC II, Katwe Martyrs Clinic HC II, Bazadde Clinic and Kez Medical Centre

Mubende District: Kassanda HC IV, Kyakiddu HC II, Kanseera HC II, Bweyongedde HC II, Kansambya HC II, Kitenaa HC III, St. Joseph Madudu HC III, Kiganda HC IV, St. Matia Mulumba HC III (Kawungera Parish) and Kitokolo HC II

Lira District: Apuce HC II, Boroboro HC III, Ongica HO III, Barr HC III, Agali HC III, Abunga HC II, Ngetta HC III, Amach HC IV, Lira Maternity Home HC II, Anyangatir HC II, Ayago HC III

Tororo District: Rubongi Military Hospital, Osia HC II, Paya HC III, Tororo General Hospital

Wakiso District: Gombe HC II, Naluvule Medical Centre, Kyengera HC II, Kasozo HC II, Muzinda Katereke HC II, Senta Medicare Clinic

Rakai District: Kyebe HC III, Kayonza Dwaniro HC II, Byakabanda HC III, Lwankoni HC III, Mutukula HC III, Lwamaggwa Ngo HC II, Kagamba HC II, Bugona HC II, Bikira/Bikiira Maria HC III

Luuka District: Kiwalazi HC II, Bugambo HC II, Innula HC II and Kibinga HC II

Gulu District: Koro Abili HC II, Binya HC II, Pawel Angany HC II, Labworomor HC III, Patiko HC III, Ongako HC III, Layibi Techo HC III, Opit HC III, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital

Mukono District: Namuganga HC III, Kasambwe HC II, Kateete HC II, Namuyenje HC II, Mbaliga HC II, Kyampisi HC III, Mukono COU HC IV

Bukomansimbi District: Butenga HC IV, Kabigi Muslim HC II, Kagoggo HC II, St. Mechtilda Kitaasa HC III, Bigasa HC III, St. Mary’s Maternity Home HC III

Namayingo District: Mutumba HC III, Bukimbi HC II, Syanyonja HC II, Bumalenge HC II, Arua District: Cilio HC III, Tuku HC II, Olujobo HC III, Ombidriondrea HC III

Mityana District: Kalangaalo HC II, Bulera HC III, Mpongo HC II, Mityana Nakaseeta HC II GOVT, Busunju HC II

Amuru District: Guru Guru HC II, Pabbo (NGO) HC III, Parabonqo HC II

Buhweju District: Bihanga HC III, Burere HC III and Kikamba HC II

Gomba District: Kanzira HC II, Kisozi HC III GOVT, Bukalagi HC III, Bulwadda HC II, Ngeribalya HC II

Kamuli District:  Bugeywa HC II, Kibuye HC II, Kasolwe HC II

Kayunga District: Nazigo Mission HC II, Wabwoko HC III, Busaale HC II

Kabarole District: Kida Hospital, Kihembo SDA HC II, Nyabuswa HC II

Oyam District: Agulurude HC III, Atura HC II, Atipe HC II

Kasese District: Kitswamba HC III, Mahango HC III, Kanyatsi HC II

Kiruhura District: Kiruhura Ngomba HC II GOVT, Engari Community HC III, Rurambira HC II, Rwemikoma HC III

Hoima District: Butema HC III, Tonya HC II, Dwooli HC III

Agago District: Lamiyo HC II, Alop HC II, Pakor HC II

Sembabule District:  Katimba HC III, Mitete HC II, Lwebitakuli GVT HC III

Serere District:  Kagwara HC II, Kamusala HC II

Luwero District: Good Hope MC HC II, St. Panagiotis HC II, Luteete HC II

Pallisa District:  Kanyumu HC II, Kamuge HC III

Lwengo District: Makondo HC II, Kisansala HC II, St. Aloysius Ngobya Dom. Clinic

Rukungiri District: Kebisoni HC IV, Masya GVT HC II

Nakaseke District: Kirema HC III, Kyangatto HC II

Mbarara District: Bugamba HC IV, Ruti HC II

Kaabong District:  Lomeris HC II, Kathile HC III

Apac District: Inomo HC III, Ayago HC II

Amudat District: Cheptapoyo HC II, Looro HC II

Buikwe District: Najjembe HC III, Kisimba Muslim HC II

Bukedea District: Malera HC III, Kolir HC III

Bukwo District: Kapkoros HC II, Mutushet HC II

Buliisa District: Butiaba HC II, Kigwera HC II

Buyende District: Wandago HC II, Ndandho HC II

Isingiro District: Rushasha HC III, Nshungyezi HC III

Adjumani District: Bira HC II NGO

Amolatar District: Amolatar HC IV

Amuria District: Ale re HC II

Budaka District: Butove HC II

Bududa District: Namaitsu HC II

Bugiri District: Nankoma HC IV

Butambuli District:  Masira HC III

Bundibugyo District: Bundingoma HC II

Bushenyi District: Kyeizooba HC III

Buvuma District: Buwooya HC II

Iganga District: Nsale HC II

Kalungu District:  Kiti HC III

Kanungu District: Kihiihi HC IV

Kapchorwa District: Kaserem Christian Med Centre HC II

Katakwi District: Katakwi Akoboi HC II GOVT

Kibaale District:  Nkooko HC III

Kibuku District: Kenkebu HC II

Koboko District: Kuluba HC II

Kole District:  Opeta HC II GOVT (KOLE)

Kotido District: Lookorok HC II

Kween District: Kaproron HC IV

Kyankwanzi District: Nakitembe HC II

Masaka District: Kiyumba HC IV

Masindi District: Masindi Hospital

Mbale District: Bumadada HC III

Mitooma District: Rurama HC II

Nakapiripirit District: Natirae HC II

Nakasongola District: Kazwama HC II

Napak District: Lotome HC III

Nebbi District: Jupanziri HC III

Pader District: Okinga HC II

Sheema District: Shuuku HC IV

Sironko District: Buwalasi HC III

Yumbe District: Ambelechu HC II

Zombo District: Atyenda HC II

Deadline: 24^th February 2017

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Job Title:       

Organization: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Managing Director

About US:

Housing Finance Bank was incorporated as a private company under the Companies Act in December 1967, the Bank has become a household name and has grown in leaps and bounds with a good track record among the pioneers of a mortgage lending. National Housing & Construction Corporation, a parastatal involved in real estate business has 5% shareholding and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) holds 50% and the Government of Uganda holds 45%. Today, the bank looks back with pride on the business accomplished in the mortgage lending business. Through innovation and placing emphasis on Honesty, Integrity, Efficiency and Customer care, Housing Finance Bank is the leader in the mortgage, holding a 90% market share.

Job Summary: The Head of Mortgage and Development Finance will formulate and implement strategies for acquisition, growth and retention of customers within the Bank’s home/residential mortgage and commercial mortgage segments. The incumbent will proactively lead the Mortgage and Development Finance team and have full accountability to drive business growth, maximize profitability of residential/home and commercial mortgage lending and ensure a high quality performing loan book.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide strategic and tactical direction to the Mortgage and Development Finance Department to drive growth of home and commercial mortgages in line with the bank’s business plan.
• Continuously review and innovate to ensure that the Bank’s mortgage solutions are in line with changing customer needs and deliver a consistent customer value proposition.
• Initiate and build partnerships with key players and stakeholders in the housing value chain and lock in the Bank’s opportunities to provide mortgages to the end consumers/home buyers.
• Proactively lead customer relationship management in the segment to enhance customer experience, drive value and increase share of wallet
• Grow market share in the residential and commercial mortgage segments and achieve scale in the general provision of solutions for housing related finance.
• Steer the inclusion and increase uptake of mortgage solutions within the Bank’s areas of coverage across the country.
• Proactively manage credit risk in order to deliver a high performing quality portfolio within the segment.
• Manage and monitor departmental costs within approved business plans and budgets.
• Manage the performance and development of staff in the department in line with the set Key Result Areas (KRAs) outlined in their respective performance contracts.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Housing Finance Bank Head of Mortgage and Development Finance career opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. A banking qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least ten years’ experience in the Banking sector with at least 5 in a senior management role.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of credit risk and relationship management.
• A good grasp of best practices in mortgage fending.
• Proven track record of driving high performance and growth.
• An established and demonstrable track record in managing a large multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent networking and relationship management competences,
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise the highest level of integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the Banking sector are invited to send their applications including an updated CV, certified copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, and email address of both applicant, and three competent referees addressed to:

Head Human Resources, Housing Finance Bank, Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue; P. O. Box 1539, Kampala. Uganda.

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted. All applicants who will not have heard from us within four weeks of closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Deadline: 27^th February 2017 by 5:00pm

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