PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER VAcancy at NU-HITES) project,in Gulu,Uganda

POST: PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Organisation: Northern Uganda-Health Integration for Enhanced Services (NU-HITES) project,
Location: Gulu.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist in implementation and monitoring 01 the NU-HITES health worker hiring program
implemented by IntraHealth. Support implementation of human resource policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, regulations.
         BACKGROUND  INFORMATION:
The Northern Uganda-Health Integration for Enhanced Services (NU-HITES) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to increase the use of quality health services and to strengthen systems for the delivery of quality health services in northern Uganda. The cooperative agreement between USAID and Plan International USA, NU-HITES' lead organization, began on August 8, 2012 and continues through August 7, 2017. NU-HITES is implemented by a consortium led by Plan International USA. The consortium includes IntraHealth International, the Tulane University School 01 Public Health and Tropical Medicine (Tulane), the Communications lor Development Foundation of Uganda (CDFU), Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG), and The AIDS Service Organization (TASO).
The goal of the NU-HITES project is to improve and sustain the health and nutritional status of northern Uganda's population. The NU-HITES consortium works to address barriers to the availability and quality of health services and supports the strengthening of health service delivery. NU-HITES has been asked to implement a health worker hiring program in the NU-HITES' districts, and IntraHealth is responsible for managing the program.
KEY FUNCTIONS
·         The Personnel and Administrative Officer will be in charge of administrative issues relating to the hiring program in the Gulu office.
·         Review the time certifications from the districts and the project sub-regions each month and help to resolve discrepancies or other non-compliance issues relating to them.
·         Pass time certifications to the IntraHealth Finance Officer for payment of salaries, ensuring that a proper audit trail is maintained
·         Keep personnel records of all the health workers hired under the program, updating as new information is provided
·         Help with supervision of the health workers as directed, in collaboration with other NU-HITES staff
·         Help organize meetings of all the health workers in the region twice a year and organize reports.
·         Help with distribution of the health worker uniforms
·         Meet frequently with NU-HITES sub-regional stalf to discuss and resolve issues relating to the hiring program.
·         Assist in the collection 01 information relating to the performance 01 health workers in collaboration with the district olficials, in order to effect payment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
·         Must have a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resource Management or Public Administration;
·         Should have work experience 01 at least 3 years preferably with NGOs sub-sector;
·         Experience in working with human resources is prelerred Should be well conversant with government operations with regard to human resource management.
·         Strong interpersonal teamwork and programming skills Strong communications and organizational skills
·         Strong skills in understanding, speaking and writing English
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Personnel and Administration Officer is expected to:
·         Work with all the project staff on all issues relating to the hiring program.
·         Accept additional responsibilities relating to the job demands.
·         Work overtime as required.
·         Travel throughout NUHITES districts
How to Apply:
 Applications should be addressed to
 the Logistics and Administration Officer NU-HITES Project and should be sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org (maximum attachment size 2 MB) or
 submitted to NU-HITES Project offices at Plot 31,
Onono Road, Senior Quarters,
Laroo Division, Gulu Municipality.
Applications should be received not later than two weeks from the date of publication 01 this advertisement. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials to their application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.