Friday 8 February 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation Director Jobs at Abt Associates in Uganda

Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation  Director

Abt  Associates,  a global  leader in research ,  technical  assistance ,  and program implementation, seeks qualified  candidates for  a 5-year , Kampala-based   USAID  - funded project.
Duties
•    Responsible  for creating  systems  to measure and document   program  process, output  and impact data results  by routinely  and  systematically  collecting , analyzing  and presenting  program  data for  project staff, partiners and donors
•     Supports  daily  oversight of research  and M&E  agenda.

Qualifications
•    Master’s  or a PhD  in  pubic Health  Epidemiology, Statistics , or  other relevant  field.
•    8 years  of relevant   professional  experience  in designing  and implementing  M&E  activities  and special studies  for complex health systems strengthening  and/or  service  delivery programs.
•    Experience with  M&E work  in HIV/AIDS,  malaria , family planning , and /or  maternal, newborn and  child health desired.

Job at Institute for Social Transformation (IST)- M & E Officer

Job Title: M & E Officer: Reports to: Executive Director
Organisation: Institute for Social Transformation (IST)

About IST:
The Institute for Social Transformation (IST) is a non- profit organization established in Uganda in 2006 to promote use of the Training for Transformation (TfT) methodology in English speaking countries of Eastern Africa. To this effect it is implementing projects aimed at building the capacity of partner organisations in gender mainstreaming, transformative learning and collective action towards their own progress.

Job Summary: The M&E officer will be in charge of  the majority of tasks to be undertaken in collaboration with the IST programme staff and the partner organisations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    Assessing the existing M&E needs and processes of IST
    Work with IST staff on designing and developing the M&E system including developing appropriate indicators and tools for data collection for the current projects to enable IST use the information for decision making.

Grants Specialist Jobs at Abt Associates in Uganda

Job Title: Grants  Specialist
Abt  Associates,  a global  leader in research ,  technical  assistance ,  and program implementation, seeks qualified  candidates for  a 5-year , Kampala-based   USAID  - funded project.

Responsibilities
•    Responsible for administration  and management  of a large   portfolio of small performance  based  grants in health .
•    Ensures that  all  grants  adhere to requirements  set forth  by USAID  and the Government  of Uganda.
•    Collaborates  with USAID/Uganda  and project staff in the  establishment of selection criteria and  approving  grant recipients.

Qualifications
•    Minimum  of five  years  in grants  management .
•    Experience  providing  grants management  for  USAID  programs  preffered
•    Demonstrated  prior success in grants management  for international organizations/donors.

How to apply
UgandaPHS@abtassoc.com

Jobs at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) -Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician: Organisation: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
Job Location: Lukaya Health care center, Kalungu District.

About AHF:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles California, and is the largest community-based provider of HIV treatment and care in the United States of America.
AHF registered in Uganda as AHF- Uganda Cares, is collaboration between the Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV/AIDS services including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
AHF- Uganda Cares to date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Mpigi, Lyantonde, Soroti ,Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Amuria,Butambala, Gomba ,Serere, Hoima and Tororo and supporting 21 clinic sites across Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Collects and examines samples as referred by the Clinician
    Ensure that lab procedures are adhered to
    Works together with Clinicians to ensure all baseline and bench mark tests are done
    Records results and documents the same
    Maintenance and ordering of lab reagents and consumables
    Ensures that all machines are serviced and in good working conditions

Abt Associates in Uganda Jobs- Knowledge Management Specialist

Job Title:  Knowledge  Management Specialist

Abt  Associates,  a global  leader in research ,  technical  assistance ,  and program implementation, seeks qualified  candidates for  a 5-year , Kampala-based   USAID  - funded project.
 Responsibilities
•    Responsible for collecting  and  analyzing  data  as  part of research , monitoring , and evaluation efforts  and providing  programmatic leadership in all activities related to  Knowledge  Management .
•    Collects  and tracks  project  indicators , including  managing  and guiding  data  collection firms.

Qualifications
•    Master’s Degree  in Public Health , Statistics, or other relevant field .
•    5 years of  relevant  professional  experience  designing  and   implementing  M&E activities  and special  studies  for health  systems strengthening  or  service delivery  programs
•    Experience with   M&E in HIV/AIDS, TB,  malaria , maternal and  child health , and family  planning

How to apply
UgandaPHS@abtassoc.com

Jobs at Uganda Virus Research Institute -Training Coordinator

Job Title: Training Coordinator_Organisation: Uganda Virus Research Institute_Job Location: Entebbe, Uganda

About Uganda Virus Research Institute:
The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has signed an MoU with the U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen Institute capacity through the management and coordination of laboratory surveillance, epidemiology, public health evaluations and training in Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Under this cooperation, UVRI intends to recruit the following personnel on a one year contract to be renewed depending on availability of funds.

Job Purpose: Will be responsible for coordinating all the training in collaboration with the different section heads. S/he will provide an efficient and professional training and development service to meet the goals of the Cooperative Agreement

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Manage all training activities under this Project.
·         Facilitate the supervision of visiting workers, students, lab trainees and medical students and act as a point of contact for administrative information.

Abt Associates Jobs in Uganda- Clinical Training Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Training Specialist

Abt  Associates,  a global  leader in research ,  technical  assistance ,  and program implementation, seeks qualified  candidates for  a 5-year , Kampala-based   USAID  - funded project.
 Responsibilities
•    Responsible for developing , implementing , and  overseeing business  training  and professional  development  training  for the  private  health  sector  in Uganda .
•    Supports and oversees  development of  curriculum  and materials for health  service delivery  in essential areas  including HIV/AIDS, TB maternal and child health , nutrition , family planning , and reproductive  health services.

Qualifications
•    Master’s degree  in public health , human  resources , or a related field .
•    Five years  experience  developing  and implementing  training  programs , including  training  of  trainer programs .
•    Experience  providing  training  support to the  health sector , particulary  private health sector , in Uganda  strongly preffered.

Social Work Jobs: at Action Africa Help - International - GBV Counsellor

Job Title: GBV Counsellor_Organisation: Action Africa Help - International_Reports to: Gender and Community Development Officer_Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda

Job Summary: To co-ordinate and provide counselling service in coordination with the medical staff.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Plan and oversee the delivery of the counselling services to families, in a non-discriminatory manner.
    Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV.
    Establish follow up plans to ensure clients are fully supported to recovery
    Liaise with other projects to share practice and contribute to the development of counselling services
    Conduct home visits to referred families where relevant.
    Liaise with a full range of relevant professionals in social work, health, education and voluntary agencies, in order to co-ordinate services for families and to raise awareness of GBV counselling services
    Assist in the development and provision of GBV psychosocial activities at the Kiryandongo office based on participatory community assessments.
    Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders and groups and service providers to ensure that survivors receive support from the community.
    Collect and collate data about GBV and monitor trends and emerging issues in the refugee settlement in line with AAH set guidelines.
    Ensure timely implementation of GBV programme activities.

Jobs at Mukono Municipal Council in Uganda-Procurement Officer

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer_Salary Scale: U3_Reports to: Principal Procurement Officer
Responsible for: Procurement Officer
Job Purpose:- To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of assets function for the Local Government to ensure value for money.

Key Functions
i. Procuring goods and services in a timely and costeffective manner;
ii. Enforcing, adhering to procurement regulations (Government or Donor);
iii. Preparing bidding documents and contracts;
v. Developing appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretariat and contracts committee;
v. Evaluating bids for high value and specialized procurements and disposals;
vi Preparing, administering and issuing approved contracts; and
vii. Liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services done.

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

Peace and Development Internship job at Grassroots Reconciliation Group in uganda

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