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:

Enrolled Midwife Jobs at Action Africa Help Uganda

Job Title: Enrolled Midwife
Reports to: Clinical Officer
Staff reporting to this post: Nursing Assistants

Liaises with: Medical Doctor, Counsellors, HIV Focal Person, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Midwives Project Officers, Area Manager, Zonal Community Support Officer and Nutritionist

Duty Station: Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

Job Summary: To provide midwifery services that include family planning, MCH and health education to support and encourage a healthy living culture within the target population.

Duties & Responsibilities

    Provide ante-natal and post natal services to mothers.
    Provide comprehensive MCH services to mothers during and after pregnancy identifying high risk cases and providing corrective actions/advice.
    Manage and supervise performance of the direct reports
    Coach, capacity build and provide mentorship to the direct reports
    In charge of the midwifery services at the health facility that include assisting deliveries, cleaning new

Danish Demining Group Jobs in Uganda- Country Director

Job Title: Country Director, Uganda
Closing Date: Monday, 04 March 2013

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The Country Director (CD) for Uganda is responsible for managing all projects and initiatives within the Uganda program, as well as the program's assets, including staff and inventory. The CD is in charge of programming, fundraising, communications and all other strategies that regards the Uganda program; and participates in regional and global strategy processes of Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the Danish Demining Group (DDG).

BACKGROUND

In February 2012, DRC and DDG merged their operations in Uganda into one joint program, under one CD, in-country, and one Head of Desk, at the organization's headquarters in Copenhagen. The Uganda portfolio is currently at USD3�m. The mission of the Uganda program is to recreate safe environments that are conducive to pursuing quality of life for refugees and conflict-affected populations in Uganda, through humanitarian support to Armed Violence Reduction (incl. firearms safety, conflict management education