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Monday, May 23, 2011

Vacancy Announement At Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)

Posted On: Tuesday,10 May 2011
Close On: Friday, 03 June 2011
Category: Operations Management


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Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) has been in Uganda since 1997 as operational partner to UNHCR. Currently FRC has adult education projects for refugees in 3 settlements and in Kampala.FRC seeks Ugandans for a junior post of Small-scale Business Trainer

The main duties and responsibilities:
Monitor and facilitate 8-module basic entrepreneurship / business training for refugees. Plan trainings and train community business facilitators, who are refugees. Mentor, motivate and do on-the-job training and advising of business facilitators. Mobilize and motivate business learners in cooperation with local community. Mobilize and advice establishment of small village level savings and loan groups. Provide technical assistance to the FRC project management and partners in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of business training for adults. Identify, formulate and initiate relevant methods, models and practises in entrepreneurship training suitable for adult refugees.

Qualifications:
Academic degree on business studies or development/social studies combined with very strong experience on running and planning a small business. At least 1 year professional experience in conducting business training and mentoring at village/ community level. Experience of running a business is a plus. Hands on approach to business. Knowledge of adult education methods. Work experience with a NGO is a plus, as is experience of working with refugees. Knowledge of participatory methods and their utilisation in rural settings. Fluency in written and spoken English and basic skill of Swahili or French. Computer literate, knowledge of Internet and Windows XP programs.

Duty station:
Kyangwali Refugee Settlement 85 km from Hoima.Starting date: July 2011Duration of appointment: Up to 31.12.2011 with possibility of one-year extension at a time.Application procedure: Application to reach FRC latest on Friday 3rd June 2011 inclusive of salary request and CV, with contacts of 3 references who are not related to the applicant. Reference checks will be carried out. Include in the CV your level of Swahili or / and French.

DO NOT send any copies of certificates or
academic transcripts!!
Send to: Finnish Refugee Council,
P.O. Box 24526 Kampalaor

email: frckampala@africaonline.co.ug

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Jobs Opportunity At Makerere University , Recruiting Laboratory Technologist

Makerere University Walter-Reed Project (MUWRP) and Makerere University John's Hopkins University (MUJHU) seek to recruit a Laboratory Technologist.

Posted On: Wednesday,11 May 2011
Close On : Thursday, 26 May 2011
Category: Employment Placement Agencies


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Makerere University Walter Reed Project and Makerere University-John's Hopkins University.
Makerere University Walter-Reed Project (MUWRP) and Makerere University John's Hopkins University (MUJHU) will be working on two collaborative projects funded by the National Institute of Health entitled "Immunopathogenesis of Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome" and "Mucosal Determinants of HIV Infection in Infants by Breast Milk." The Projects are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below.

Position Title: Laboratory Technologist
Location: Kampala
(based in Makerere University Walter Reed Project Laboratory)Essential Duties and Training Responsibilities:
1. Proficiently perform specimen accessioning and plasma, CSF, PBMC, and serum processing per SOP.
2. Testing cells by multiparameter flow cytometry and running of samples on a FACSCanto flow cytometer.
3. Facilitate communication between the clinical staff at MUJHU, heads of section at MUWRP, and researchers at the University of Colorado.
4. Perform QA/QC, maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to service and repair as established by SOPs and QA/QC guidelines.
5. Maintain lab database and ensure accurate documentation from records to results.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge and Abilities.
Bachelors degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology orBachelors in Medical laboratory Sciences or any related science laboratory fieldFlow cytometry experienceHighly motivated individual who is able to work independently and in a team

Supervisory Controls: The incumbent will work under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor or his/her designee as mutually agreed upon by the Laboratory Co-Director and Investigators.

Period of Work: 1-2 years.
Applications, including a CV (with references), and supporting documents in a sealed envelope and labeled "BMF" on the top left hand corner should be addressed to;

The Human Resource AdministratorMakerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Plot 42,
Nakasero Road,
P.o Box 16524,
Kampala

Not later than May 25, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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