Infectious Diseases Institute Director, Finance and Operations Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Diseases Institute Director, Finance and Operations Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Vacancy title:
Director, Finance and Operations

Type: Full Time , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Accounting & Finance

Jobs at:

Infectious Diseases Institute

Deadline of this Job:
20th December 2019

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Moroto , East Africa

Summary

Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details:

The infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.

IDI has five operational; areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core; Lab) and Outreach.

The institute is partnering with the Program for Accelerated Tuberculosis Control in Karamoia (PACT-Karamoia) is a five-year USAID funded project (2020
- 2025) that aims to increase TB case detection and treatment success rates through health system strengthening in all districts of North Eastern sub-region of Uganda.

In collaboration with key stakeholders in the region, PACT-Karamoja project will provide technical assistance to districti health teams to deliver high impact and innovative interventions that are in line with current national and global TB guidelines in Karamoia region.

PACT-Karamoja will focu on regional and district structures for the management of drug susceptible TB, drug resistant TB and TB preventive services in the districts oi Abim. Amudat, Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Mcroto, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit and Napak

In order to contribute to achievement of the above objectives, IDI wishes to recruit motivated and competent individuals to fill the vacancies below on a full-time basis;

Title: Director, Finance and Operations
(Vacancy Bode: DF0X04)

Duty Station: IDI Moroto Regional Office

General Summary

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for all finance and operational processes of the PACT-Karamoja Project..

Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead overall project field operations including financial, administrative, procurement, logistics, and human resource responsibilities

In coordination with lDl headquarter office, ensure project compliance with USAID and IDI financial procedures, rules, and regulations

Manage all field procurements and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained from management prior to making procurements.

Ensure the timely submission

of financial reports and monthly field expenses

Manage payments to vendors and ensure that all paid invoices have supporting documentation, including price quotes per IDI’s and USAID‘s procedures for procurement

Develop and implement accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provide guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures

Manage project operations including office space, equipment, logistics, and other administrative duties

Make logistical arrangements for the team and manage drivers and vehicles

Person Specifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant business, finance, or international development field

Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 7 years in similar financial, compliance, and operational role supporting USG and international donor projects

Experience managing the budgeting and financial reporting requirements large USG funded projects

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures

Familiarity with USG Federal Acquisition Regulations and USG contracting rules

Demonstrated ability to prepare deliverables, including Quarterly and Annual Progress and Financial Reports, Budgets, and other reporting to USAID

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems

Excellent oral and communication skills and therefore ability to prepare clear concise financial and procurement related reports

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Experience Requirements: 7 years

Job application procedure

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 20th December, 2019. Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug

Key Notes:

IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one Document
indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager
infectious Diseases Institute - IDI
Knowledge Centre, Makerere University
Main Campus College of Health Sciences,
Makerere University,
P.0. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda