MSc Opportunity: Ecology and epidemiology of African swine fever in Ndumu Game Reserve
Scholarships: African swine fever (ASF) is a highly infectious disease, endemic to Sub‐Saharan Africa. The ASF virus circulates in two cycles; a sylvatic cycle and a domestic cycle.
The sylvatic cycle involves African wild pigs, such warthogs Phacochoerus africanus and bushpigs Potamochoerus larvatus, and endophilic Onrithodoros tampans.
Wild pigs do not display clinical signs of the disease unlike domestic naive pigs, for which the ASF virus has a near 100% mortality rate. Ndumo Game Reserve (NGR) is located within the Swine Fever Control Area of South Africa, on the border with Mozambique in KwaZulu‐Natal Province.
The aim of this study is to assess the potential risk of the presence and maintenance of ASF in Ndumo Game Reserve and the NGR wildlife‐livestock Interface.
Thee is a position for an MSc candidate to execute an exciting Research MSc degree to study the ecology of the potential sylvatic cycle of African swine fever in the NGR. The research is funded and supported by the University of Pretoria and Agricultural Research for Development CIRAD
Research activities will consist on:
- Census of wild pigs (warthogs and bushpigs) in the NGR
- Collection of tampans in warthog burrows
- Analysis of the presence of ASFV in tampans (optional) at ARC‐OVI
- Implementation of questionnaires among small scale farmers at the interface of NGR
Conditions:
A living stipend of 3000 ZAR/month will be provided during field activities
Basic accommodation is available at the premises of KZN Wildlife in NGR
Vehicle and fuel for field work will be provided by UP
Basic training on line transects census, tampan collection and laboratory analysis of ticks for thepresence of ASFV will be provided to the student.
Requirements:
A degree in veterinary science, biological science, ecology or natural science.
Previous field work experience with wildlife will be an advantage.
Basic knowledge in statistical analysis using R, STATA or another software package
The candidate should be able to spend approximately 4 month/year in NGR.
Applicants should provide their CV as well as a letter of interest to either Prof Ferguson or Dr Etter, below.
Deadline: Friday October 31st 2014.
Prof. Willem Ferguson, CFES, Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria. E‐mail:
willemferguson@zoology.up.ac.za
Prof. Eric Etter, Epidemiology Unit, Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science,
Onderstepoort. E‐mail: eric.etter@cirad.fr
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Margaret Aceng – Gulu university Dean of students dead
Shock has gripped the community of Gulu University and Catholic community about the untimely death of the beloved dean of students, Rev Sr. Margaret Aceng.
Sr. Margaret Aceng, passed away yesterday morning at Arua where she had gone on a mission.
It is sad that death robbed Gulu University of her loving and motherly services at a time she is needed most.
Report has it that she succumbed to cerebral emboli occluding blood supply to her brain and instantly dying of stroke (hypoxic -ischemic ) just like in pulmonary embolism,
The body of the late Rev. Sir. has been received at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor for postmortem and further treatments by the university Doctor and other university officials . Then after, it will be taken to the convent in Lacor.
Monday has been declared as a mourning day for our dear Rev. Sr, this then calls off all the lectures of Monday and all Guild activities have been infinitely suspended, and all arrangements underway yet to lay her body to rest.
Burial is expected to take place on Monday 22nd September after a prayer service at Gulu Cathedral Church.
RIP Sr. Margaret
Jobs – Human Resource & Administration Manager at Millennium Promise
Job Title: Human Resource & Administration Manager
The Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
Job Summary: The Human Resource & Administration Manager will be responsible tor handling the Human resource and administration issues of the project on behalf and with guidance from the Regional HR Manager based at Nairobi.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain and regularly update personnel files at the site level
- Steer all personnel recruitment processes
- Oversee the medical and other insurance files for the project staff.
- Identify and organise personnel on job training needs to help improve performance of staff and for motivation of staff
- Guide staff on all HR issues at the site in consultation with the regional HR Manager
- Ensure personnel recruitments follow the set out guidelines for the organisation
- Quickly resolve all lower level personnel conflicts at the site before they are escalated and advise management whenever intervention by management is required.
- Attend to staff welfare issues.
- Prepare, update and always keep an updated leave register for all staff.
- Identify and be the link with suitable insurance service providers for the organisation.
- Supervise the work of operations staff including front desk personnel, Drivers and machine operators, Office assistants.
- Ensure timely requisitioning of office supplies.
- Be the custodian of records of staff attendance to work and provide timely information to the Finance Sector for the Payroll preparation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should possess a Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, SWASA, Social Sciences or any other related qualification
- Six or more years relevant Administration and/or HR experience
- High level of confidentiality
- Team work and leadership skills.
- Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets
- Good and effective communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and a quick learner
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae, three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521. Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341, Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
Jobs – Grant Accountant at World Vision
Job Title: Grant Accountant
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Grant Accountant will offer technical financial support to the food aid project and field office in accordance with World Vision accounting policies and procedures and the acceptable International Financial Accounting standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review financial vouchers, and allocate costs to all cost centres relating to key financial transactions.
- Carry out daily payments of cash and cheques to the respective payees and make weekly and monthly reviews as per the budget and donor requirements
- Prepare and up-date all necessary books of accounts and ledgers and cash flow forecasts in line with WVU financial manual.
- Perform Bank / Project Financial dealings which involve cash withdrawals, deposits, Statements and transfers to Community Based organizations in accordance to WVU and the Donor requirements.
- Prepare monthly project funding requests, funding reconciliation and bank reconciliation statements for the project accounts in line with WV Financial Manual policies and guidelines.
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- Prepare, implement and monitor a consolidated and Sub-cost Annual Project Budget and annual financial reports in accordance with WV Financial policies and guidelines and USAID Grants requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a good University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Financial Management with a major in Accounting
- Professional full or part qualification in A.C.C.A, CPA or CIMA or equivalent is equivalent.
- At least three or more years’ post qualification experience with an International Non Government Organisation
- Past exposure and experience in sub grant accounting and monitoring of partner books of accounts.
- Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
- Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
- Possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 24th September, 2014.
Jobs – 4 Records Officer at Public Service Commission
Job Title: Records Officer (4 Vacancies)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring proper compliance to the set records management standards.
- Ensuring proper classification and management records.
- Initiating creation of new files.
- Assisting in carrying out research on information required by the Ministry.
- Assisting in identifying areas in Records and Information Management in order to tender advice for improvement.
- Ensuring proper transfer of semi- current records to the records centre.
- Preparing registry budget estimates, work plans and reports.
- Carrying out on – job training for subordinate staff.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The incumbents should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Records/Archives Management or Library and Information Science or other relevant qualifications majoring in Records/Archives Management from a recognized University/Institution.
Age: Between 20 – 45 years
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
- Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 1/2014” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews.
- Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.
Deadline: 16th October, 2014
Jobs – Youth and Adolescent Health Advisor at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundatio
Job Title: Youth and Adolescent Health Advisor
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/ AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already HIV infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 51% worldwide.
About USAID RHITES Project:
The EGPAF Uganda Country program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with various donors. It plans to implement regional integrated health programs (RHITES) project upon winning the contingent of funds from USAID.
Job Summary: The Youth and Adolescent Health Advisor will steer the designing and delivery of Youth and Adolescent services including Family Planning and Reproductive Health, HIV/ AIDS prevention, care and treatment services. The Advisor will lead and develop innovative and evidence based interventions to support service delivery to the Youth and adolescents, including those living with HIV/AIDS.
The advisor will ensure that integration of youth and adolescent-friendly services is done during planning and implementation of the project activities, create awareness and generate demand for the related services and ensure constant monitoring and leveraging of resources for program success.
The Advisor will also be responsible for coordination and supervision of interns under the internship placement arrangement to enable them acquire practical skills for their employability and support.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should hold a good bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or any other related field
- Additional training at post-graduate level in management of reproductive health programs is of added advantage
- Five or more years’ experience in management/coordination of Adolescent/Youth Sexual Reproductive Health interventions
- Good working knowledge of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Policies and strategies
- Monitoring and evaluation of projects
How to Apply for the job:
All qualified individuals are invited to apply by sending a cover letter and CV to: The Country Director Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero P.O. Box 21127 Kampala, Uganda E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
NB: EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants.
Deadline: 30th September, 2014