Account Supervisor Job Opportunity at Clarkson Insurance Brokers Ltd

Job Title:         Account Supervisor- Medical
Employer: Clarkson Insurance Brokers Ltd
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
Responsible for performance and growth of the Medical unit through business retention and organic growth of current business
Benchmark market activities and trends in medical insurance
Follow-up new business leads to achieve business unit targets
Manage and enhance relationships with clients to achieve high customer service standards including handling and resolving of customer issues.
The incumbent will also customize insurance programs to suit individual clients covering a variety of risks.
Tasked with the preparation of departmental budgetary estimates and monthly management reports
Responsible for the accuracy of documentation/ information shared with both insurers and clients.
Manage business unit credit control/debt collection
In charge of coordinating client sensitization and health/wellness talks
Organize monthly business unit meeting.
Responsible for the roll out and administration of the client’s medical scheme in line with the implementation plan.
Ensure that the medical schemes are renewed in time as per technical procedures manual.
Responsible for analysis of quotations received from Insurance Companies and make appropriate amendments/recommendations before presenting to clients.

Education
The applicant should preferably hold a business-related Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Experience
Possession of a Diploma in insurance or its equivalent
A minimum of five years of practical experience in Insurance Industry

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated CV and cover letter with three professional referees to this E-mail address: application@ppg.co.ug

Deadline: 18th August 2017

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Quantity Surveyor Job Opportunities in Uganda at Ambitious Construction Company Limited

Job Title:        Quantity Surveyor
Employer: Ambitious Construction Company Limited (ACCL)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
In charge of tendering
Responsible for material requirements analysis
In charge of the preparation of valuations and variations
Manage contractual correspondences
Responsible for projects monitoring
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Education:
The applicants should preferably hold a Degree / National Diploma in Quantity Surveying.

Experience
At least seven years’ experience in the field with knowledge on estimation and costing.
Computer literacy skills are mandatory.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send email their detailed CVs with copies of the latest photograph, national ID or Passport copy to vacancy.accl@gmail.com.

Deadline: 31st July 2017

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Online Editor Career Opportunities at NTV Uganda

Job Title:    Online Editor
Employer: NTV Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Tasked with checking and correcting selected editorial copy, headlines and captions for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, balance to conform to Editorial policy.
Coordinate NTV’s journalism on social media. This may include a combination of content drawn from newspapers, websites or audience and require a promotion of stories that pose debate
Keenly track comments about NTVU’s journalism on blogs, websites, and social media, for trends, ideas and issues of importance, and to translate these into stories and draw insights to guide Producers
Drive social media engagement including responding to public comments if necessary, in consultation the relevant departmental heads and editorial team
Work in liaison with the Webmaster to compress and upload content (video and audio) to the respective active channels.
Monitor trends in social media tools and applications, and appropriately apply that knowledge to increase the use of social media at NTV Uganda.

Education
The ideal candidate for the Online Editor job placement must hold a basic University degree

Experience
At least three years of online editing experience in a real time news environment.
Extremely fast, accurate, resourceful and composed to cope with a relentless copy flow
Extensive general knowledge for spotting factual errors as well as good critical thinking skills in order to recognize inconsistencies or vagaries
Familiarity with a range of online environments, such as blogs and social networks

How to Apply:
If any of these vacancies suits your experience and career obligations, then feel free to send your Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with your updated CV to the under signed;

Human Resources Manager,
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.

E-mail your applications to: ntvhr@ntv.co.ug

Deadline: 31st July 2017

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Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at MRC/UVRI Uganda

Job Title:  Project Coordinator
Employer: MRC/UVRI
Location: Entebbe, Uganda

Duties:
Provide full, effective and proactive administrative support
Build and maintain relationships internally and externally and provide a focal point; including ensuring effective cross project communications.
Work in liaison with senior Unit colleagues and MRC Management to make sure key deadlines are kept
Manage any other support activities
Actively contribute towards the work of the project by co-ordinating and managing meeting arrangements, including diary dates, meeting papers and minute taking, administrative duties, and other ad hoc tasks.
Act as the first point of contact for correspondence, queries, prioritise activities in order to effectively manage internal and external meeting scheduling and organisation, long term commitments, deadlines and visits.
Attend meetings to record the minutes and actions and ensure that meeting arrangements are satisfactory.
Ensure any relevant actions are followed up and feedback is provided to relevant colleagues
In charge of updating key project information e.g risk, issue, decision logs: adhering to the MRC standards of record keeping and management.

Education:
The applicant should have experience of minuting meetings and maintaining action logs

Experience
Previous experience of working in an office, using the full range of Microsoft products (including Project) to co-ordinate meeting dates and manage meetings
Prior exposure and experience working in the public sector or in higher education
Experience of working or running a Project Management Office
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Good document management skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of three (3) referees and copies of academic qualifications should be emailed to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please quote the Position Title in the subject line.

Deadline: 30th July 2017

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Assistant Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Job Title:        Assistant Procurement Officer
Employer: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
The jobholder will be preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors
Coordinating the evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations to the procurement committee where applicable
Work closely with stores staff, verify the delivered items for completeness of requested quantities and compliance with quality and quantity specifications.
Ensure safe custody and systematic filing of purchase orders, agreements and all relevant records.
Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.
Work in close liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
Maintain and keep track of all framework and long term agreements.
Performs any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.

Education:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.

Experience
At least two years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a busy environment
Computer skills in MS office and Navision ERP

How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their application letter, CVs (with three professional referees) to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Email to: hr@idi.co.ug

NB: Please indicate the position applied for on your envelope.

Deadline:  4th August 2017

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Community Development Assistant Employment Opportunity at World Vision International

Job Title:         Community Development Assistant –Education (Several Fresher Job Opportunities)
Employer: World Vision International
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
Project Planning and Implementation:
Plan and coordinate all area based project activities in supervisor and Education Programme Officer
Supervise and monitor ongoing school based project activities.
Ensure quality in rolling out of education project models ensuring sufficient funds allocated to particular activities in annual plans
Ensure that teachers and field facilitators are supported in breaking down models into simpler work breakdown structures for easy implementation
Keenly track and manage activity budgets and ensure timely and cost effective project implementation.
Prepare timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports
Participate in project management meetings and reflection forums
Support and participate in district education Advocacy initiatives
Ensure cross cutting themes are mainstreamed in education project.
Technical Support and Training:

Education:
The ideal candidate for the World Vision Community Development Assistant- Education job opportunity must hold a  Bachelor’s degree in education or any other degree but with a diploma in education

Experience
At least two years’ experience in education and or community work.
Previous experience in the education sector programming in a reputable organization is an added advantage
Computer literacy skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 10th August 2017

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Social Media Consultant Job at Wizarts Media Uganda

Job Title:         Social Media Consultant
Employer: Wizarts Media
Location: Kampala, Uganda


Wizarts Media is a production house since 2008 whose core business is making radio and television programmes, ranging from radio/ TV spots and commercials, to radio/TV features, talk shows, dramas, and documentaries. We believe production is an art form and therefore approach it in creative ways. We strive to produce the highest quality programmes for our clients, for we know a happy client is the strongest form of advertisement we can have

Requirements:
The Social Media Consultant should be a prolific blogger with proficiency in Twitter, facebook, etc
Obsession with social media
Proven track record of successful social media, project or campaign to demonstrate ability
Demonstrated ability to design and implement high impact social media campaign
Happy to work in unconventional work environment
Happy to work with an upstart
Possess a strong network of bloggers and people with humongous following

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications and updated CVs via E-mail only to admin@wizartsmedia.com

Deadline: 31st July 2017

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