Project Officer (1 Post)

Duty Station: Ministry of Health Uganda. Must be willing and ready to work anywhere in Uganda, especially upcountry.

 Reporting: The Operations Officer will report to the Project Coordinator, East African Public Health Laboratory Networking Project and tasks and responsibilities are indicated below.

Job Information               

1. This request for Expressions of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared on-line in UN Development Business on 2nd March 2011.

2. The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the East African Public Health Laboratories Networking Project.

3. The specific objectives of the project are contributes to attainment of Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) II objectives, and establishing a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of Tuberculosis (TB), and other communicable diseases.

4. The Government now wishes to engage the services of suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant post under the East African Public Health Laboratory Networking Project as detailed below:

Key Responsibilities:

(i) Prepare and update Project work plans

(ii) Prepare Project activity reports for management and other stakeholders

(iii) Maintain an inventory of all project assets working with the Project Accountant and focal points of the laboratories supported by the project.

(iv) Prepare minutes of all project meetings and maintain a repository of project activities.

(v) Perform any other task relevant to the project assigned by the Project Coordinator.

 Minimum education, experience and person specification.

a. Masters in Business Administration/ Project Management and/or in Public Health or its Equivalent.

b. At least 5 years out of which 3 years in a health related organization involving laboratory activities.

c. Demonstrated ability to excel in a team environment with multi-tasking.

d. Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in computer applications especially Excel and Microsoft.

e. Demonstrated ability to handle good working relationships with senior officials and technical experts in Government, NGOs, and international agencies.

f. Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

g. Proven integrity in executing assignment

5. SALARY: Attractive

6. Duration of assignment or terms of employment:

Contract of 2 years renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

7. how to apply :

Applications accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials and at least two competent referees, one of whom must be from your current or previous employer should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Health,

Plot 6 Lourdel Road,

P. O. Box 7272

KAMPALA

The applications shall be delivered not later than 10:00 am on Friday, 5th April, 2013 to:

The Procurement Specialist

East African Public Health Laboratory

Networking Project

Ministry of Health,

Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Room D108, KAMPALA

8. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The procurement schedule (subject to minor changes) is as follows:

Activity                 Date

Publish Bid Notice            18th March 2013

Bid Closing          5th April 2013

Shortlisting process an approvals              26th April 2013

Interviews          6th May 2013

Contract Signature          22nd May 2013

Note : Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification of a Candidate.

Dr. Lukwago Asuman

For: PERMANENT SECRETARY