US CDC Operations, Logistics and Procurement Officer Careers – Ministry of Health (MoH)

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Organization: Ministry of
Health (MoH)
Funding Source: United
States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
CoAg Management
About US:
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five year
Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the United States of America Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support HIV
prevention, care and treatment policy development, strategic information and
the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some of
the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions in
the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL),
Resource Center, and National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) to execute the
function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation. The staff to be
recruited under this support will be contracted by the MOH under the support
received from CDC through the CoAg. The contracts are initially for one year
with a provision for annual renewal up to four years subject to availability of
funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.
Job Summary: The Operations,
Logistics and Procurement Officer will coordinate and provide Operations and
logistical services to support smooth running of the CoAg PCU office and
activities
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder will be supporting the
    implementation of project work plans
  • Preparation of procurement plans and
    coordinating procurement of goods and services supported by the CoAg
  • Oversight of the inventory management of
    supplies and equipment procured by the CoAg
  • Supporting preparation and monitoring of
    the pay roll and staff welfare for staff supported by the CoAg
  • The incumbent will be supporting the CoAg
    PCU in managing performance of staff
  • In charge of the supervision of office
    premises and ensure custody of assets and documents
  • Management of project vehicles and
    equipment and coordinating their maintenance and repairs
  • Following through on contracts managed by
    the CoAg
  • Tasked with organising meetings and
    communication and preparing reports
  • In charge of the preparation and following
    up travel supported by the CoAg
  • Supporting the CoAg PCU in preparing of
    work plans and budgets
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the CDC
    Operations, Logistics and Procurement Officer job placement must hold an
    Honours Degree in Business Administration (Finance, Procurement,
    Accounting) or other relevant degree from a recognized university/
    institution
  • Possession of a Master’s Degree or post
    graduate training in either logistics management, procurement, project
    planning and management, or other relevant areas from a recognised
    university
  • A minimum of five (5) years relevant
    working experience three of which should have been at national level or
    multinational Organization
  • Demonstrated writing and communication
    skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervision
    skills
  • Team building and decision making
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a
filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download
here, in triplicate and attach the following; recent certified passport-size
photograph, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certified academic
certificates and transcripts, photocopies of professional registration
certificates and valid practicing licenses where applicable, two recommendation
letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers, a photocopy of your
appointment letter for your most recent position and copy of national identity
card.  All applications should bear the
title and the number of the post being applied for. Applicants should apply for
only one post. Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on
their applications. The complete application should be submitted by hand to the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road,
Wandegeya, Kampala, (Room No. HRM Office B012 MoH Headquarters between 8.00 am
– 5.00 pm working days). Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Deadline: 17th
February, 2017
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