Job Title: Volunteer Accountant
Employer: Accounting for International Development (AfID)
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 3rd February 2014
Job Summary: The Volunteer Accountant will assess the existing accounting processes and controls, making and implementing recommendations aimed at strengthening their internal controls and building the capacity of local staff. Secondly, he/she will also be exploring the possibility of moving to a computerised accounting system such as QuickBooks and offer ample support in this move.
Job Terms: Our partner would like someone for 1-2 months, ideally starting in February. The organization will only be able to contribute towards the accommodation of the volunteer.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with this International NGO, AFID, in the above capacity, then please feel free to send us your CV to: to info@afid.org.uk or phone +44(0)2087417000
Job Title: Research Assistant
Employer: National Medical Stores (NMS)
Duty Station: Entebbe , Uganda
Application Deadline: 20th January2014
Job Ref: NMS 2014/02
Reports to: Research and Development Officer
Salary Scale: Grade 6
Job Summary: The Research Assistant will offer assistance for research by participating in research design and implementation as well as participating in market surveys.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Designing research proposals.
- Conducting research on assigned topics.
- Analyzing research Data.
- Undertaking market survey of prevailing prices of pharmaceuticals, medical sundries and other supplies.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should possess an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University.
- Additional training in Health related research is an added advantage.
- At least two years’ experience in health related research with a reputable organisation.
- Good Computer knowledge including statistical packages for analyzing research data and specifically EPI data, EPI info and SPSS.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their via post or hand deliver applications to: The Head of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, Plot 4-12, Nsamizi Road, P.O Box 16, Entebbe, Uganda.
The applications should include updated CVs that should include names and addresses of the last two employers with hand written applications indicating the reference number of the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their full time telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the application letter.
Photocopies of the original academic documents should be attached.
Please note that National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify Photocopies of the academic documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only candidates who meet the specifications indicated for the jobs will be contacted.