Marketing Company Country Manager (Uganda) Job Vacancy

Country Manager - Uganda

a unique opportunity fora sales & marketing professional

Our client, a highly successful marketing company, which is part of a large group with diversified business interests, wishes to further improve the management of its business in Uganda so as to achieve planned business growth and profitability.

Based in Kampala, the holder of this position will lead the country team in implementing the company's strategic plan, achieving agreed targets in market expansion, raising customer satisfaction and improving profitability.

Key duties and responsibilities of the position include:-

• Developing & achieving corporate goals and targets in line with the company's strategic plan;
• Formulating and implementing marketing strategies/plans to achieve a higher brand visibility in the Uganda Market;
• Ensuring brand profitability through correct pricing policies and product costing;
• Appointing, developing and managing distributors/agents;
• Developing, setting and achieving sales targets;
• Establishing and maintaining excellent corporate relations;
• Implementing an effective customer care management program;
• Developing, motivating and retaining high calibre staff;
• Managing the supply chain function so as to ensure availability of goods at all times.

We invite applications from holders of a university degree in Commerce or similar discipline, who have at least 8 years sales and marketing experience, 3 of which must be at manager level.

Preference will be given to candidates who have achieved notable success in the Uganda market.

The proven ability to build and lead winning teams to not only achieve but also exceed set targets will be a key selection factor.

Applicants should be highly energetic and innovative, have well developed communication skills, a warm outgoing personality and a high level of self confidence.

Our client will offer an attractive remuneration package designed to reward the achievement of the company's goals; there are excellent opportunities for further career development within the group.

Ref No: 112/CY/FN

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification: quoting job Ref. No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Sales Representatives Jobs in an ICT Company

An established ICT company wishes to recruit competent and highly motivated individuals for the following positions;

Sales Representatives
(Nairobi and Nakuru)

Qualifications, Experience, Duties and Skills
• Bachelor of Marketing/ Commerce or Higher Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Sales for Higher Diploma holders and 3 for the Bachelor holders.
• Minimum 3yrs of driving experience.
• Present & sell company products and services to current and potential clients.
• Prepare action plans & schedules to identify specific targets & to project the number of contacts to be made.
• Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activities.
• Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closing, follow-up and adherence to goals.
• Any other duties assigned by the management.
• Must be computer Literate with excellent skills in power point preparation and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills and sound knowledge in office management.
• Age; 32yrs and above

Uganda Sales Representative

Qualifications, Experience, Duties and Skills
• Graduate in Marketing/ Commerce.
• 5 years experience in Sales.
• Minimum 3yrs driving experience.
• Launch a new product (currently in Kenya) and promote it in East Africa and the African region.
• Prepare action plans & schedules to identify specific targets & to project the number of contacts to be made.
• Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts.
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
• Manage account services through quality checks and follow-up.
• Communicate new products and service opportunities, special developments or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Overall responsibility of the country representatives.
• Any other duties assigned by the management.
• Citizenship; Kenya/ East Africa.
• Must be computer Literate; Skills in power point preparation and presentations.
• Preferably male, 32yrs and above.
• Excellent communication skills;
• Sound Knowledge in office management;
• Coordinating the sales team;
• Capability to sell a product in a Virgin/unknown market.
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, daytime contacts and addresses of three professionally relevant referees via email jobsplus2010@gmail.com by Friday 25th February, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Synovate Uganda Research Manager, Tanzania Social Research Manager and Tanzania Research Executive Job Vacancies

Are you Curious?

An exciting business seeks an exciting individual...

Are You the One?

Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Research Manager – Uganda

The Role:
• Responsible for both accounts and individual projects within a quantitative remit, for growing business within the specialism from both existing and new clients, managing and leading the research team in terms of development, efficiency, staff continuity, capacity and research. This function takes on both a management role as well as a technical role.
• Ensure profitability of all projects at proposal and work stage.
• Enable Synovate Uganda to maintain the cutting edge in terms of personnel, research methodologies, knowledge and insights. This involves an influence on the strategic direction and operating plan of the business through reporting on emerging opportunities and threats, and providing a consistent and integrated view of customers through the interpretation of market and customer data.
• Developing & strengthening relationships with current and potential clients.
• Ensuring the team’s focus is in alignment with Synovate Global & Synovate Pan Africa strategic focus.
• Support sales through input into research design for key clients as well as insights into results obtained from research conducted for key clients.
• People management in the research team in terms of recruiting, training, retention and promotion, allocating and monitoring work.

The Person:

To be successful in this role you will have:
• Bachelors degree with second class honours
• Masters degree is an advantage
• At least 7 years experience in market research at executive level, specialism in quantitative research
• Good command of written & spoken English, strong communication and influencing skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate insights to all levels of the business in a practical, user friendly and meaningful way
• Ability to turn data into actionable intelligence / insights
• Strong research relationships and networks
• Exceptional Client Relationship Management skills
• Sound knowledge of interpreting & analyzing information
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word and SPSS and other survey analysis systems like Quantum
• Able to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Good report writing skills
• Strong management and supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and good organizational skills
• Time, costing and project management skills
• Self driven, results oriented, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on quality and profit
The Ideal candidate for these roles will be a citizen of Uganda or willing to relocate to Uganda

Social Research Manager – Tanzania

The Role:
• Responsible for both accounts and individual projects within a Social Research remit, for growing business within the specialism from both existing and new clients, managing and leading the research team in terms of development, efficiency, staff continuity, capacity and research. This function takes on both a management role as well as a technical role.
• Ensure profitability of all projects at proposal and work stage.
• Enable Synovate Tanzania to maintain the cutting edge in terms of personnel, research methodologies, knowledge and insights. This involves an influence on the strategic direction and operating plan of the business through reporting on emerging opportunities and threats, and providing a consistent and integrated view of clients through the interpretation of market and customer data.
• Developing & strengthening relationships with current and potential clients.
• Ensuring the team’s focus is in alignment with Synovate Global & Synovate Pan Africa strategic focus.
• Support sales through input into research design for key clients as well as insights into results obtained from research conducted for key clients.
• People management in the research team in terms of recruiting, training, retention and promotion, allocating and monitoring work.
The Person:

To be successful in this role you will have:
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree is an advantage
• At least 5 years experience in research at executive level with a specialism in social research
• Good command of written & spoken English, strong communication and influencing skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate insights to all levels of the business in a practical, user friendly and meaningful way
• Ability to turn data into actionable intelligence / insights
• Strong research relationships and networks
• Exceptional Client Relationship Management skills
• Sound knowledge of interpreting & analyzing information
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word and SPSS and other survey analysis systems like Quantum
• Able to work within a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Good report writing skills
• Strong management and supervisory skills
• Interpersonal and good organizational skills
• Time, costing and project management skills
• Self driven, results oriented, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on quality and profit

Research Executive – Tanzania

The Role:
• Responsible for research projects and related production tasks under the supervision of the Senior Research Executive/Research Manager.
• Research design: Providing input into the design of relevant research instruments
• Project execution: Executing a field brief and supervising the process until the deliverables are received
• Report writing
• Quality control: reviewing and ensuring the highest quality standards of work are maintained at all times
• Client relationship management
• People management in the project team in terms coaching, allocating and monitoring work.
The Person:

To be successful in this role you will have:
• Bachelors degree
• At least 1 years experience in market research
• Excellent command of written & spoken English and Kiswahili
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Good knowledge of market research methodologies
• Strong numeric skills
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure
• Team leadership and project management skills
• Excellent computing skills especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Self driven, results oriented, shows exceptional initiative and is focused on quality and profit
The Ideal candidate for these roles will be a citizen of Tanzania or willing to relocate to Tanzania

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Synovate’s values.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to; careers-ke@synovate.com.

Important: Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

For more information on Synovate Pan-Africa please visit: www.synovate.co.ke

Financial Analyst Job

Job description

The analyst role is responsible for the analysis of the organization's forecast, budget, actuals, and business dynamics.

The analyst is responsible for interacting with the business units and geographies on the forecast, actuals, budget and business metrics.

The analyst is responsible for the development of forecast and budget variance analysis and provides business assessments on an on going basis. The analyst designs, prepares, and presents detailed analysis of business issues and recommended solutions to senior management.

Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 4 years experience in Apply Knowledge of Finance
• At least 4 years experience in Apply Business and Financial Tools/Applications
• At least 4 years experience in Apply Financial and Statistical Analysis
• At least 4 years experience in Develop Forecasts and Financial Plans
• Certified in Chartered Accountant
• English: Fluent

Preferred
• Master's Degree
• At least 5 years experience in Apply Knowledge of Finance
• At least 5 years experience in Apply Business and Financial Tools/Applications
• At least 5 years experience in Apply Financial and Statistical Analysis
• At least 5 years experience in Develop Forecasts and Financial Plans
Please send all applications to hrtechrecruiter@gmail.com

Application deadline: 22nd February 2011

Business Controls Specialist Job

Job description

This role includes fully dedicated resources under the functional leadership of the organization's Assistant Controller - Business Controls.

Responsibilities of this role include the following:
• Establish and maintain the organization's framework of internal controls, including coordination of scorecards and management reviews
• Optimize the sharing of tools and best-of-breed methodologies to mitigate business risks
• Provide education and consulting on the required control mechanisms related to existing and/or new processes
• Lead independent proactive / walkthrough / process reviews, give expert advice, identify problem areas and offer recommendations.

Required
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4 years experience in applying business acumen skills
• At least 4 years experience in applying knowledge of regulations/laws/integrity and ethics
• At least 4 years experience in applying analytical and decision making skills
• At least 3 years experience in applying knowledge of CRM Opportunity Management
• At least 4 years experience in performing risk-based control reviews
• At least 4 years experience in applying business controls requirements
• At least 4 years experience in performing control assessments
• At least 4 years experience in advising on management of business risk
• English: Fluent
Please send all applications to hrtechrecruiter@gmail.com

Application deadline: 22nd February 2011

LVRLAC Environment Officer Job

We are retained by Lake Victoria Region Local Authorities Cooperation, LVRLAC to identify qualified individuals from East Africa member countries to fill a vacancy in their headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda.

LVRLAC is a networking organization with a current membership of one hundred Local Authorities in the Lake Victoria Basin of East Africa.

It was founded in 1997 with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen collaborative efforts by Local Authorities within the Lake Victoria Basin towards sustainable utilization, management and conservation of the shared natural resources in the Basin.

Its mission is to facilitate member Local Authorities through building of strategic partnerships, harmonization of policies and promotion of knowledge on best practices that enhance the capacity of Local Authorities to provide better living standards, services and opportunities for sustainable development in the Lake Victoria Region.

Our client is seeking to recruit suitable professional for s strategic programs. The post is tenable for a period of 15 months and carries competitive benefits.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The Environment Officer will be responsible for region wide environmental oversight of the co-operation, policy concerns relating to the environment. He/she serves as the primary source of environmental policy expertise, guidance, direction and support to all LVRLAC programmes/interventions.

The Environment Officer serves as the chief point of contact with disaster recovery management for environmental guidance and support. The support takes the form of policy guidance, technical assistance, appropriate environmental review of disaster recovery projects and determination of environmental compliance with applicable regulations.

Key results areas are:
• Plan and undertake Environment assessments for LVRLAC Membership and member Local Authorities to determine and prioritize the adaptation/mitigation needs at the various levels.
• Develop and implement/deliver relevant environment related proposals suitable for funding in line with the environmental trends like climate variations.
• Competence in implementing environment projects within LVRLAC and other stakeholder approved guidelines.
• Provide assistance within the Lake Victoria Basin Region regarding the statutory and regulatory considerations pertaining to environmental compliance like NEMAs, NAPAs and EAC Climate change policy.
• Assist Member Local Authorities in adoption of environmentally friendly best practices as per vulnerability clusters.
• Support the development and improvement of projects within the mandate and scope of LVRLAC.
• Develop and assist staff in environmental awareness programmes.
• Compile and analyze information on best practices and lessons learned in Environmental related interventions and outreach activities and disseminate this information to target audiences through reports, brochures, e-newsletter, websites, etc.

Job requirements
• A masters degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or urban environmental planning and management
• Five years working experience at management level in the relevant field
• Experience in working on issues of sustainable development
• A good grasp of the regional environmental issues and policies in relation to the LVRLAC member local authorities
• Well developed communication skills (verbal, written and e- communication)
• Experience in project management
• Experience in research and publication in the line of environment issues in the region

Closing date: 9/02/2011

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, names of three referees and the applicant’s daytime telephone contact should be sent to:

Dama Consultants Limited
10th Floor Uganda House
P. 0. Box 3967,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-414-235 944

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Jobs

Overview:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Uganda is seeking highly qualified senior candidates with 8+ years professional experience and at least 3 years experience managing large USAID funded development programs for the following positions in response to the recently released RFA “Sustainable Responses for Improving the Lives of Vulnerable Children and their Households Program (SCORE):

1. Chief of Party

Will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for identifying and addressing the socio-economic needs of vulnerable households.

Core areas of activities will include income generation, food security, nutritional improvement, child protection and facilitating linkages for relevant support services.
• Proven track record in managing highly successful development projects;
• Masters degree in Management, International Development, or related field;
• Significant experience in development programs aimed at empowering vulnerable populations, preferably orphans and vulnerable children; and
• Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR Part 226 as well as OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133 should apply.
2. Senior Program Manager - Economic Strengthening

Will lead a team responsible for enabling vulnerable households to improve livelihoods and increase household income and savings.
• Masters degree in Business, Economics, International Development, or related field;
• Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable economic empowerment programs, including income generating activities; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with micro-enterprise development, value chain development, and microfinance are the minimum requirements for the position.
3. Senior Program Manager - Food Security & Nutrition

Will lead a team responsible for enabling vulnerable households to improve food security and nutrition.
• Masters degree in Public Health, Nutrition, International Development, or related field;
• Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable nutrition programs, including programs serving persons living with HIV; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with proven food security strategies, including increased productivity and yield are requirements for the position
Note: These positions are contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of candidate by donor.

Please submit cover letter, CV, as well as three work references (names and contact information only) to jobs@ug.earo.crs.org by January 24, 2011

Only selected candidates that meet the requirements will be notified.

Trading and Export Manager Job Vacancy

The Organisation

Our company processes and exports mainly cocoa and vanilla, and is based in Kampala, Uganda, with about 100 full time staff.

Our emphasis is in working with small-holder farmers, to enable them to achieve better levels of productivity and quality of crops for export on a long term sustainable basis.

Our core values include taking responsibility, having personal integrity and being rewarded according to merit.

The Position

The candidate will be based in Kampala, and reporting to the Managing Director.

The job will include:
• Managing the cocoa futures and foreign exchange positions based on production, stocks and sales.
• Managing the Export Department for efficient and timely forwarding of our products to our buyers (via Mombasa port and by air from Entebbe)
• Checking the detail of export documentation and tracking debtors
• Liaising with the offices of our associated company in DR Congo

Qualifications and Experience:
• Graduate level education or equivalent
• Experience and a proven track record in commodities or financial trading
• A good working knowledge of French would be a distinct advantage
• Good attention to detail a must
• Excellent interpersonal skills both within the office and with customers
• Some background in agriculture an advantage
• Capacity to work in a demanding environment and desire to take on challenges
• Flexibility, patience and persistence required.
• Eagerness to promote the company’s mission and subscribe to the firm’s core values

The Conditions:
• Aged between 25 and 45 years of age
• Starting date— 1st March 2011
• Full details on application
How to Apply:

Please apply by email to info@escouganda.com before 31st January 2011 including copy of CV, showing personal interests/hobbies and contact details of referees.

Eos Visions Tour Guides Jobs

Eos Visions is Africa's leading group of educational travel and destination management companies.

Our members are social enterprises that offer enlightening, life-enriching and potentially life-changing travel experiences that bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, and contribute to sustainable development.

We have a presence in all member countries of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) and can also service areas of eastern DR Congo. Our main offices are located in Nairobi/Kenya, Kigali/Rwanda and Emstek/Germany.

For our offices in Nairobi/Kenya and Kigali/Rwanda, we are looking for Tour Guides for one or more of the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and DR Congo

Position information

Job title: Tour Guide

Company: Eos Visions Kenya or Eos Visions Rwanda, subdivisions of Eos Visions

Location: Nairobi, Kenya - Kigali, Rwanda

Career level: Officer

Industry: Tourism

Job status: Full time

About the company

Our mission is to be Africa's leader in providing the most educational, innovative and professional services in tourism and related areas, and, in the process, creating meaningful
opportunities for local partners and community development.

With this in mind, our vision is that tourism in Africa is responsible and life-enriching for both the valued visitors and their local hosts.

Our clients range from leading international organizations, associations, universities, government institutions, incentive houses and tourism operators to philanthropists, educational travelers, professional volunteers and celebrities. Tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we excel at facilitating direct interpersonal and mutually beneficial contact, and, at the same time, taking care of all logistical and support services in a professional and seamless way.

About the job

As one of several Tour Guides you will be responsible for preparing uniquely tailored tours, for guiding clients on the tours designed for them and for evaluating and developing tours further.

In more detail, it is your responsibility to prepare each tour thoroughly and diligently, including extensive research, making appointments and booking locations and/or equipment. Once the client arrives, you are with the client each day and you serve as the client’s first contact person.

During the stay of the client, you make sure the client has an exceptional experience according to his/her desires. Towards the end of each tour and also immediately afterwards, you ensure a proper evaluation.

Depending on your knowledge of the countries mentioned above, on your language skills and on where you want to be located, you will guide tours either in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi or eastern parts of the DR Congo. Please indicate your preferences.

About you

Educational background: You are the right person if you have a university degree, preferably in or with an emphasis on history, communications, African politics, development studies, tourism or any other applicable field of studies.

Experience: You are experienced in serving and/or working with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

Ideally you have served tourists already, preferably in an African context or in other developing countries. Furthermore it is a must that you can prove experience in and cultural sensitivity for both the Western and the African ways of living.

Skills and competencies: You are highly reliable and flexible. You like planning and organizing and you are experienced in using a computer, MS Office and the internet to do so.

Your strong creativity serves you well in generating new ideas and developing existing ones further. You enjoy working directly with clients and your strong charisma serves you well in making friends quickly.

Your exceptional communication skills serve you well in these interactions and in representing an organization to clients and partners. You know the country you want to serve in very well and you are fluent in English as well as in the local language.

Additional language skills are an advantage.

Contact information and how to apply:

We only accept applications by email. Please include a cover letter, your resume/CV and applicable certificates of studies as well as letters of recommendation.

Please email your application to recruitment@eosvisions.com

Closing date: January 07, 2011

HIV/AIDS Program Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda:

Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care
Makerere University School of Public Health
Position Title: Program Officer, HIV/AIDS
Operation Base: Kampala at RCQHC head office
Reporting lines: Technical Advisor-HIV/AIDS

The Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) provides leadership in promoting Quality of Health Care (QOC) in Africa. The RCQHC is based at Makerere University School of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences in Kampala Uganda.

The RCQHC delivers technical assistance, conducts a wide range of activities covering training of health managers, curricula reform/development, conducting innovative operational research in tropical diseases & health systems strengthening.

One key program for RCQHC is HIV/AIDS that focuses mostly on Paediatric AIDS care & treatment in Africa, within the auspices of the African Network for Care of Children affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA). Key strategic partnerships include USAID-EA, USAID-Ethiopia, USAID-Africa Bureau, and AED among others. The RCQHC seeks to recruit for the post of Program Officer-HIV/AIDS that has fallen vacant; we now invite applications for this post.

Role Profile:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the RCQHC HIV/AIDS work plans & budgets
Contribute to report writing, documenting and disseminating best practices, success stories and lessons learnt.
Work with the accounts systems to support the budgeting, tracking and ensure proper utilization of HIV/AIDS program funds.
Participate in program monitoring and evaluations in line with work plans.
Support the HIV/AIDS Advisor to facilitate activities of the African Network for Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA).

Support resource mobilization & fundraising for the HIV/AIDS programs at the RCQHC, including identifying potential donor agencies, developing and submitting targeted proposals to the same agencies, and following up the proposals through face-to-face and electronic media discussions.
Working with the HIV/AIDS team, in the identification of emerging key issues in the area of HIV and AIDS and designing programs to address gaps, & contribute to innovation
Support the development, production and dissemination of various HIV/AIDS educational materials.
Work with the IT officer, to ensure smooth running, utilization, M&E of the ANECCA & RCQHC websites and databases, specifically those/sections that cover HIV/AIDS issues.
Utilize meetings, presentations and field visits to cultivate new business opportunities for ANECCA/RCQHC.
Support innovative research projects
Any other duties linked to institutional development as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies & Qualifications:
A Basic degree in Human Medicine (or equivalent), and a Postgraduate qualification (preferably at Masters level or equivalent) in either Pediatrics, Child health or Public Health, or Epidemiology or Project Planning & Management or other relevant discipline- a requirement
At least 3 years experience in managing HIV/AIDS service delivery and /or programming projects
Knowledge and Experience in provision of clinical care & treatment for AIDS in developing countries-a requirement.
Experience with in-service training on AIDS care and treatment for various calibers of health care service providers a requirement.
Knowledge of current approaches to providing care, treatment and support services to persons living with HIV, including regional and global trends in related policy and programming a requirement.
Facilitation, Training skills, and abilities to contribute to curricula design; as well as proposal development , documentation & writing skills

Additionally, candidates must have good writing & communication skills in English language. A working knowledge of French/Kiswahili/ Amharic or other regional languages an advantage.
Good workplace skills, including cross-cultural and interpersonal skills are essential.
Self management, Self drive, networking &team work.
Ability to work under demanding deadlines and handle several tasks at a go.
You must be prepared to travel extensively across Africa close to 50% of time.
The RCQHC is an equal opportunity employer; women, PWDs, PLWHIV are encouraged to apply.

Terms of Employment:
The person appointed to this post will be employed by the RCQHC (Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care) and will follow the rules and regulations of the institution as an employee.

S/he will be line managed by the Technical Advisor-HIV/AIDS (Coordinator ANECCA)

Appointment:
The appointment will initially be for 1 year, with possible renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. A three-month probation period will be lifted upon satisfactory performance.

Remuneration:
Attractive and negotiable remuneration, depending on qualifications and experience, Additional benefits including: Housing for non-Ugandan residents, Medical care for self and immediate family, annual leave

Application procedures:
Interested and qualified persons should send their motivation letters, curriculum vitae, key academic documents by post or email to:

The Director, Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care,
(Application PO-HIV/AIDS)
Makerere University School of Public Health, P. O. Box
29140, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail to: mail@rcqhc.org, copy hbarigye@rcqhc.org

Closing date for receiving applications is 24th November 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Those who will not have heard within a month of publication of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job Vacancy in Uganda:Program Officer, HIV/AIDS

Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care
Makerere University School of Public Health
Position Title: Program Officer, HIV/AIDS
Operation Base: Kampala at RCQHC head office
Reporting lines: Technical Advisor-HIV/AIDS

The Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care (RCQHC) provides leadership in promoting Quality of Health Care (QOC) in Africa. The RCQHC is based at Makerere University School of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences in Kampala Uganda.

The RCQHC delivers technical assistance, conducts a wide range of activities covering training of health managers, curricula reform/development, conducting innovative operational research in tropical diseases & health systems strengthening.

One key program for RCQHC is HIV/AIDS that focuses mostly on Paediatric AIDS care & treatment in Africa, within the auspices of the African Network for Care of Children affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA). Key strategic partnerships include USAID-EA, USAID-Ethiopia, USAID-Africa Bureau, and AED among others. The RCQHC seeks to recruit for the post of Program Officer-HIV/AIDS that has fallen vacant; we now invite applications for this post.

Role Profile:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the RCQHC HIV/AIDS work plans & budgets
Contribute to report writing, documenting and disseminating best practices, success stories and lessons learnt.
Work with the accounts systems to support the budgeting, tracking and ensure proper utilization of HIV/AIDS program funds.
Participate in program monitoring and evaluations in line with work plans.
Support the HIV/AIDS Advisor to facilitate activities of the African Network for Care of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (ANECCA).

Support resource mobilization & fundraising for the HIV/AIDS programs at the RCQHC, including identifying potential donor agencies, developing and submitting targeted proposals to the same agencies, and following up the proposals through face-to-face and electronic media discussions.
Working with the HIV/AIDS team, in the identification of emerging key issues in the area of HIV and AIDS and designing programs to address gaps, & contribute to innovation
Support the development, production and dissemination of various HIV/AIDS educational materials.
Work with the IT officer, to ensure smooth running, utilization, M&E of the ANECCA & RCQHC websites and databases, specifically those/sections that cover HIV/AIDS issues.
Utilize meetings, presentations and field visits to cultivate new business opportunities for ANECCA/RCQHC.
Support innovative research projects
Any other duties linked to institutional development as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies & Qualifications:
A Basic degree in Human Medicine (or equivalent), and a Postgraduate qualification (preferably at Masters level or equivalent) in either Pediatrics, Child health or Public Health, or Epidemiology or Project Planning & Management or other relevant discipline- a requirement
At least 3 years experience in managing HIV/AIDS service delivery and /or programming projects
Knowledge and Experience in provision of clinical care & treatment for AIDS in developing countries-a requirement.
Experience with in-service training on AIDS care and treatment for various calibers of health care service providers a requirement.
Knowledge of current approaches to providing care, treatment and support services to persons living with HIV, including regional and global trends in related policy and programming a requirement.
Facilitation, Training skills, and abilities to contribute to curricula design; as well as proposal development , documentation & writing skills

Additionally, candidates must have good writing & communication skills in English language. A working knowledge of French/Kiswahili/ Amharic or other regional languages an advantage.
Good workplace skills, including cross-cultural and interpersonal skills are essential.
Self management, Self drive, networking &team work.
Ability to work under demanding deadlines and handle several tasks at a go.
You must be prepared to travel extensively across Africa close to 50% of time.
The RCQHC is an equal opportunity employer; women, PWDs, PLWHIV are encouraged to apply.

Terms of Employment:
The person appointed to this post will be employed by the RCQHC (Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care) and will follow the rules and regulations of the institution as an employee.

S/he will be line managed by the Technical Advisor-HIV/AIDS (Coordinator ANECCA)

Appointment:
The appointment will initially be for 1 year, with possible renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. A three-month probation period will be lifted upon satisfactory performance.

Remuneration:
Attractive and negotiable remuneration, depending on qualifications and experience, Additional benefits including: Housing for non-Ugandan residents, Medical care for self and immediate family, annual leave

Application procedures:
Interested and qualified persons should send their motivation letters, curriculum vitae, key academic documents by post or email to:

The Director, Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care,
(Application PO-HIV/AIDS)
Makerere University School of Public Health, P. O. Box
29140, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail to: mail@rcqhc.org, copy hbarigye@rcqhc.org

Closing date for receiving applications is 24th November 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Those who will not have heard within a month of publication of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful.