Regional Coordinators for Cold Chain Inventory (7 Vacancies)-Uganda Jobs

Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About CHAI: 

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Job Summary: The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is seeking to engage seven highly capable individuals to act as Regional Coordinators in a cold chain inventory (CCI) exercise. CHAI works closely with the National Medical stores (NMS) and the Ministry of Health’s vaccines programme and the Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunisation (UNEPI). 

CHAI is undertaking a CCI to assess the cold chain capacity and condition at all levels of the health system. This will involve inspecting and recording details on every piece of cold chain equipment at all health facilities in the country, establishing a baseline for key vaccine infrastructure investment decisions and laying the foundation for a cold chain which will serve the vaccination needs of Uganda for many years to come.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in liaison with District and Facility level officials to ensure access to facilities
• Take lead of a team of 12 Data Collectors.
• Offer support training of Data Collectors with UNEPI, NMS and CHAI.
• Devise a detailed facility schedule and route for Data Collectors.
• Schedule visits to a range of facilities each day and inspect data quality.
• Keenly track and report progress of data collection to the central team.
• Provide data to the central team in a timely manner
•  Perform any other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience in large scale data collection and data management.
• Excellent people management experience, including managing large teams remotely.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• The applicants should possess engineering or mechanical experience (especially cold chain).
• Possess the ability to work independently and in a highly proactive manner.
• Significant experience in a demanding and results-oriented environment
• Highly organised, logical and detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity and flexibility.
• Highly personable with strong communication and relationship skills.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former Presidents, Bill Clinton, please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae (no longer than 2-3 pages) and academic transcripts to the Vaccines Coordinator at njalia@clintonhealthaccess.org

Deadline: 12^th February, 2014

Procurement Job. Chief Supplies Officer

Kenya Utalii College is a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act 2011, responsible for developing a highly qualified human resource base for the Hospitality and Tourism industry through training, research, consultancy and related services.

The college now seeks to hire key staff to strengthen its operations in the following position:-

Chief Supplies Officer
Grade E1

The Chief Supplies Officer will report to the Deputy Principal and will be responsible for effective and efficient management of procurement services for the College, Utalii Hotel and College projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing and reviewing the college’s annual procurement Plan;
• Working with College Management and Departmental heads in developing and reviewing divisional and departmental Plans;
• Ensuring user departments adhere to procurement plans;
• Initiating and facilitating processes to ensure timely delivery of quality goods, works and services;
• Ensuring that the College’s procurement plans are in line with the financial Budgets;
• Ensuring that all College’s procurement and disposals are conducted in accordance with the relevant procurement (legislations, regulations and procedures);
• Preparing agenda for the college’s tender committee and ensuring prompt implementation of its decisions;
• Managing the relationship between the suppliers and the College;
• Supervision and appraisal of staff in the procurement department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Commerce or Economics or Supplies and Procurement or its equivalent with at least ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior level in a busy procurement department in a reputable organization(a Masters degree in the relevant area will have an added advantage);
• A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or its equivalent;
• Member of relevant professional body with good standing;
• Experience in hospitality industry will be an added advantage;
• Sound knowledge of Public procurement legislations, regulations and procedures.

Other requirements:

• Demonstrated personal integrity;
• Management skills :Problem solving , analytical, Attention to essential detail, planning and organizing skills;
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment;
• Exemplary knowledge of the application of the Public procurement Act;
• Willingness and ability to work long hours.

Application Process
Written applications accompanied by certified Copies of Certificates and Curriculum Vitae giving details of current employment and remuneration package should be addressed in confidence to:

The Principal

Kenya Utalii College

P. O. Box 31052 – 00600

Nairobi

Should be received not later than: 30th January 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

Kenya Utalii College is a corruption free zone and an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification