Sales asistant

Job Title: Sales Assistant - Pharmacy
Job REF: NMS 2012/04
Reports to: Sales and Marketing Officer

Job Summary: To ensure that NMS Customer requirements with regards to medicines and related health supplies are effectively and efficiently captured and served

Key Result Areas:
·         Receiving customer orders and initiating order processing in line with set procedures
·         Handling technical customer inquiries to customer satisfaction according to pharmaceuticals and NMS Standards with regard to the selling of medicines related health supplies
·         Matching customer needs with available stock including advising customers on probable alternatives
·         Preparing sales monthly reports in line with the sales and marketing plan

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Diploma in Pharmacy
·         Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point
·         Member of Allied Health Professional Council
·         At least 2 years work experience in a busy pharmaceutical setting

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CVs with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.

All applications must be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, P.O Box 16 Entebbe.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2012

Top turn man Job at Uganda medical store

Job Title: Turn Man
Ref: NMS 2012/06
Reports to: Dispatch Assistant
Location: Entebbe

Job Summary: To provide support to the driver in the delivery of trading stock to health facilities in Uganda

Key Result Areas:
·         To maintain good understanding of the company's diverse product base and how these products must be handled
·         To pick up and load supplies from collection points as directed by the supervisor
·         To maintain required delivery records
·         To unload supplies at stores or warehouse

Qualifications and Experience:
·         A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education.
·         Maximum qualification is a diploma
·         Having vehicle Mechanics training will be an added advantage
·         Competence in driving a fork lift and hand pallet trolley is also an advantage

Skills:
·         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, memos and documents relating to transport which include area maps
·         Ability to write simple correspondences
·         Physical Ability
·         Must be willing to travel long distances

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CVs with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.

All applications must be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, P.O Box 16 Entebbe.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2012

Top gender job at international alert

Job Title: Gender Specialist
Location: Uganda

About International Alert:
International Alert is a 26-year old independent peace building organisation. We work with people who are directly affected by violent conflict to improve their prospects of peace. And we seek to influence the policies and ways of working of governments, international organisations like the UN and multinational companies, to reduce conflict risk and increase the prospects of peace.

We work in Africa, several parts of Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East and Latin America and have recently started work in the UK. Our policy work focuses on several key themes that influence prospects for peace and security – the economy, climate change, gender, the role of international institutions, the impact of development aid, and the effect of good and bad governance.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Alert is seeking a potential candidate who will support a lead Gender specialist in developing an Oil discussion paper research: Gender and Livelihoods in the oil sector.
·         This candidate should have a minimum of a bachelors degree in gender studies or any related field should have good writing skills, a background with gender-related work, research skills and willing to work in Alert offices on a daily basis for 2months.

How to apply:
Please Send CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to: uganda_intern@international-alert.org by 29th October 2012.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Top assistant health educator job / senior medical officer

Job Title: Assistant Health Educator
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Participating in the development and implementation of appropriate Health Education materials.
·         Distributing Health Education Materials to the community and ensure their utilization
·         Carrying out Health Education sessions to various social groups in close liaison with local authorities.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience :
·         Must have a post basic Diploma in Health Education from a recognized Institution.

How to apply:
Applications should be brought together with academic transcripts and some referees to the following address below;
The Senior Medical Officer
P. O. Box 1 Rukungiri, Uganda
http://www.publicservice.go.ug
Deadline: 9th November 2012

Top public dental officer job/ senior medical officer

Job Title: Public Health Dental Officer
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Planning for Public Health Dental services in the health unit and community.
·         Diagnosing, treating and managing oral/dental health patients.
·         Managing and accounting for allocated resources.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Must have a Diploma in Public Health Dentistry from a recognized University or Institution.
·         Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
·         Must have a valid Annual Practicing Licence (APL).

How to apply:
Applications should be brought together with academic transcripts and some referees to the following address below;
The Senior Medical Officer
P. O. Box 1 Rukungiri, Uganda
http://www.publicservice.go.ug
Deadline: 9th November 2012

top pharmacy job / Sales assistant

Job Title: Sales Assistant - Pharmacy
Job REF: NMS 2012/04
Reports to: Sales and Marketing Officer

Job Summary: To ensure that NMS Customer requirements with regards to medicines and related health supplies are effectively and efficiently captured and served

Key Result Areas:
·         Receiving customer orders and initiating order processing in line with set procedures
·         Handling technical customer inquiries to customer satisfaction according to pharmaceuticals and NMS Standards with regard to the selling of medicines related health supplies
·         Matching customer needs with available stock including advising customers on probable alternatives
·         Preparing sales monthly reports in line with the sales and marketing plan

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Diploma in Pharmacy
·         Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point
·         Member of Allied Health Professional Council
·         At least 2 years work experience in a busy pharmaceutical setting

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CVs with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.

All applications must be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, P.O Box 16 Entebbe.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2012

Top driver job at national medical stores

Job Title: Driver
Ref: NMS 2012/05
Reports to: Transport and Logistics Assistant

Job Summary: To ensure that our trading stocks (Medicines and medical supplies) are delivered safely to health facilities

Key Result Areas:
·         To transport and safely deliver medicines and other medical supplies to customers as per the set dispatch procedures
·         To receive, register supplies from stores into dispatch warehouse and arrange for their dispatch in accordance with NMS recommended warehouse lay out.
·         To supervise the loading of supplies in line with the set departmental guidelines

Personal Competencies:
·         Able to read a map/ route guide
·         Excellent knowledge of traffic laws
·         Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operations
·         Hard working and self motivated
·         Must have a valid driving license

Qualifications and Experience:
·         A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education qualification
·         A valid driving permit of class CH
·         Minimum of 3 years of clean driving experience including heavy commercial vehicles

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CVs with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.

All applications must be addressed to the Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, P.O Box 16 Entebbe.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2012

Program Officer Job/ Head of sub office

Job Title: Program Officer / Head of Sub Office
Grade : NOB
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station : Mbarara
Organisation: World Food Programme

Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Be responsible for all program management which includes implementation and monitoring of programs and activities in the region
·         Compile sub region office annual work plan and programs of work and implementation
·         Develop and sustain liaison with key professionals and NGOs engaged in the field of security
·         Lead and coordinate the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical report including proposals
·         Assisting the government in identifying fields of where development where food aid can be usefully employed and assisted in planning, formulating and targeting recipients for new WFP aid.
·         Design and maintain databases indicators relating to food security and WFP projects.
·         Liase with key project implementing authorities and stakeholders and undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage points and places where the WFP commodities are received in Uganda, in order to ascertain that project objectives are being achieved.
·         Provide continuous liaison with bi-lateral food aid programmes particularly other UN agencies and NGOs providing technical or other forms of assistance to the Operation areas.
·         Advise the government on the handling, transportation, storage and distribution (including marketing of commodities, if sold) of All the commodities supplied by the organization
·         Assist government in the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated in our Plan of Operations or Letter of Understanding and ensuring reporting is done on time and accurately.
·         Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to Food Aid.
·         Ensure proper implementation of logistics set up at the Sub Office, including delivery and distribution of commodities.
·         Assist in All matters related to the delivery of WFP emergency assistance and bring to the attention of appropriate staff whilst providing administrative constraints arising from these evolving emergency situations.
·         Assist in the preparation of an early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning particularly as part of a response in Humanitarian Crises (Disasters).
·         Provide guidance & supervision of Sub-Office staff and conduct periodic and timely appraisal of their performance.
·         Perform other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·         Advanced University Degree Masters in Economics , Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration Or University Degree with experience and training in the same courses obtained from a recognized institution
·         General knowledge in World Food program
·         Good knowledge and skills
·         Good command of English is vital

How to Apply:
Note: Uganda Nationals who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications to gather with a detailed curriculum Vitae , copies of certificates under confidential cover quoting on the envelop
The Human Resources Officer
UN World Food Program
P.O Box 7159 Kampala

The applications should be dropped at the reception of WFP offices at Plot 17-19 Clement Hill.