Manager Administration Careers at Baylor -Uganda, Jobs in Uganda,

Baylor-Uganda is looking for knowtedgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals for the role positions below.

Position Title:Manager Administration

Duty Station: Kampala

Organization:(Baylor -Uganda)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

 Reports to: Head of Operations

Supervises: Regional Administrators.,Administration and logistics Officer and  Stores Officer

Application Deadline: Friday 28th November 2014.

BACKGROUND:

Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda (Baylor -Uganda) headquartered at Mulago hospital is a comprehensive HIV care and treatment organization that supports the treatment and care of HIV infected and affected Chidren and Adults. Baylor - Uganda has four operational areas; HlV/AIDS care treatment and prevention services, maternal child health services. Heatth Professional training and Oinical Research.

Based at the Head Office but spending 50% of the time in the regions

Role definition: To develop and monitor the implementation of systems. p06cies and procedures for aligning the adninistra1ion function to the directora1e mission and monitor the perlormance of the admnistration department in line with Baylor Uganda's mission

Key Result Areas:

1.Initiate develop and monitor the implementation of policies and s1andard operating guideooes for general administration. Fleet.,stock & Asset management. stores management and procurement in line with Saylor Uganda's mission.

2.Monitor the compliance of the Administration teams in all regions to HR systems and policies as well as conduct supervisory HR support activities to main1ain a competent & motivated Unit Leaders under the Department of Admnistration in line with the Human resources manual.

3.Periodically carry out Beet management auditing to review the reliability and integrity of the availed information & activities and make appropriate recommendations to curb the risks & strengthen the related controls in line with the Baylor Uganda's fleet management policy.

4.Develop service contracts/agreements for  outsourced services and regulatty monitor the performance of service providers to ensure that the contracts are respected in line with procurement policy and guidelines of Baylor Uganda and PPDA act.

5.Develop and monitor the impJementa~ion of the departmental ..... orit plans & budget Wl line with the financial guidelines and Organisation's mission.

6.Periodically cerry out Stores and assets auditing to review the reiability and integrity of stock and assets management information & aclivities aod make appropriate recommendations to curb the risks & strengthen the related con1rols in line with the Baylor Uganda's mission.

7.Develop a system for monitoring the imporbtion.. verification and quality issues relating to drugs and medical equipment in line with National Drug Authority.

8.Develop an departmental 'operation strategy based on holistic strategic thinking' and monitor its implementation through quarterly SSC in line with Baylor Uganda. strategic plan and various policies in administration department

9.Develop and monitor the implementation of a business continuity plan in line with Baylor Uganda mandate

10.Prepare a consolidated monthly and quarterly departmental performance reports as per the sa Departmental Balance Scorecard in line with the directorate mission

Qualifications & Job specifications:

The job holder should have:

 1. Master's Oegree Wl Business Administration plus professional qualifications in managementor Logistics Management. Procurement or Accounting.

Any legal related qualification or back ground (atmost a diploma in law) will be an added advantage

2. The candidate must have at least six (6) years working experience with three (3) years experience at senior management level in a reputable organization in a reputable Non Government Organisation

3. 35-45 years of age.

 4. Have Key personal oompetences in Team and communication skills, analytical skills. networking and partnership skills. Must be dynamic. Persuasive & convincing. selfmotivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

Mode of application:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience.

please send your- application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m, Friday 28th November 2014.

Provide a detaiJed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements. current position. names and addresses of three referees. copies 01 professional( Academic documents. email address. and day time telephone contact.

You must have at atmost a Credit 6 in MATH and ENGUSH.

Only shortrlSted candidates will be contacted for interview.

For more information.

please contact on the email address below:

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION-UGANDA

BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL,

P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER.

KAMPALA

Tel: +25641741192001100

EMAIL: applications@bayloruganda.org

Jobs in Tanzania, Account Relationship Officer, vacancy in Tanzania, Jobs in East Africa,

Position Title:Account Relationship Officer-Tanzania

Organization:FINCA International Inc

Primary Location:Tanzania.

Job Type : Full-time Employment

Category: Operations

Job Description

Focuses on the growth of Savings and credit clients by mobilizing savings accounts, developing, managing and maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio and on reaching the maximum portfolio caseload for his/her

credit and savings product. The ARO participates actively in credit committees and has a credit committee voting right. The ARO participates actively on arrears committees.

The ARO provides, according to FINCA’s mission, financial services to lowest-income entrepreneurs, reaches out to potential clients, to mobilize savings in terms of numbers and volume from the field and provides loans to qualifying prospects. The ARO manages the loan accounts by closely monitoring repayment behaviors and client’s socio-economic situation. The ARO maintains a high-quality portfolio and manages its sound growth based on performance targets and detailed working plans. The ARO is responsible for overall management of his/her savings and credit portfolios.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    Products/Services: Market all FINCA products and services to potential clients by using promotional tools and mechanisms approved by FINCA’s management. This includes responsibility for generating savings clients for subsidiaries that are regulated.

    Savings: Responsible to achieve the personal savings monthly targets both, in numbers and volumes. Follows up and make sure that the accounts activated under own portfolio are actively used by the customers; Responsible for acquiring savings potential customers and guaranties the follow up process for opening accounts. Responsible for planning activities and events to the purpose of maintaining relationship with Top Savers Customers and maintain customer’s relationship at all the time; ARO must have excellent savings product knowledge and other competitors in the market, as well as its his/her responsibility to stay updated with the changes related the products’ features that might occur and provide a transparent information to the potential customer.

    Loans operations/portfolio management: Responsible for full lending cycle of loan initiation, processing, monitoring, repayments and recovery. Select clients, provide detailed products and services information, conduct client evaluation, collect all the necessary documents and check their accuracy, present credit proposals at credit committees based on the client risk assessment, and process loans documentation. Explain to clients all the details of the disbursement and repayment process.

    Record keeping: Compile credit files and all necessary documents, hand over to back office staff for processing.

    Reporting: Prepare and present reports as required by the ARS

    Compliance: Ensure that each loan is disbursed in compliance with FINCA lending procedures, policies and methodology at all stages of loan processing.

Job Requirements

COMPETENCIES

    Customer Service: Ensure clients receive the best service; maintain good relations with clients, and timely respond to the needs of existing clients.

    Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demons Research and develop new business opportunities within assigned geographical zone. Assist the marketing department in market research and impact studies upon request.

    Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

    Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs as per guidelines in the Customer Service Manual. Meets commitments.

    Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Maintain a good relationship with the staff, and pursue additional training as warranted.

    Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Partner with ARS to develop weekly and monthly action plans with regard to savings and credit clients, deposits mobilization and loan disbursements and other individual performance goals.

    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

·             2 years of experience working in a client-facing sales role, in educational profession or in agricultural field is highly desired.

·             Basic mathematics and analytical skills required, writing, reading and comprehension skills, attention to details.

·             Strong customer orientation.

·             Diploma or Bachelor Degree preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Proficiency in both English and Swahili language

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

·             Meet a minimum number of  savings clients and portfolio as defined by the Supervisor

·             Maintain the savings portfolio Average Savings Balance as defined by the Supervisor

·             Reduce the number of Dormant Accounts to meet minimum standard

·             Execution of Personal Sales Plan and savings targets

·             Meet the number of borrowing client,  PAR and  loan portfolio as defined by the supervisor

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

    Availability to travel 70 % of the available time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Ability to travel in economy class when traveling by air or rail

FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

- Contribute to the development of the FINCA network.

Mode of Application:

If you are qualified and interested in   please submit your resume online by visiting the e-recruitment website HERE.

http://search6.smartsearchonline.com/finca/jobs/jobdetails.asp?current_page=1&proximity=%20&city=&location=&job_type=&emp_status=&direct_jo_num=&country=&k1=&k2=&k3=&k4=&k5=&k6=&k7=&k8=&salary_min=&co_num=&apply=yes&site_num=1&jo_num=1750&job_number=1750

Jobs in Rwanda, Chief Underwriting Officer – Kigali ,vacancy in Rwanda, Jobs in East Africa,

Position Title:Chief Underwriting Officer – Kigali , Rwanda

Career Level:     Senior Level (5+ years experience)

Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh 400,000 =(Approx. 2,900 - 3,500 USD) depending on experience

Primary Location:Kigali , Rwanda

Job Type : Full-time Employment

Closing date: 1st June 2014

Job Category: insurance, Management

Brief Company Profile:

An attractive position has become available in the Insurance sector, based in Kigali Rwanda. Our client an International Insurance Company, is looking to fill the position of a Chief Underwriting Officer. The successful candidate MUST have a minimum of 10 years prior insurances experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Function as the Product Business Development Manager by leading and directing the company’s marketing and business development efforts.

• Assure proper communication and coordination between underwriting and marketing/sales.

• Functions as the senior officer of underwriting and risk management which includes developing philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions.

• Provides high-level expertise and guidance in technical insurance matters.

• Functions as product development director which includes the development and enhancement of new and existing products and market entries.

• Lead and takes care of the underwriting of general insurance products, both for putting in place new standardized products as well as tailored corporate products.

• Make certain that product is competitive from pricing and coverage stand point and assure that product are in compliance with the insurance laws, regulations and company strategic plan.

• Participates in corporate strategic planning.

• Responsible for high – level administrative within the department which include; performance evaluation & management, anticipation of staffing needs, hiring new associate, assurance of proper training programs and performance disciplinary measures.

• Responsible for departmental budgeting and forecasting.

• Provides guidance, leadership and motivation to assigned managers and associates.

• Coordinates reinsurance (including renewals, reinsurance optimization).

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance or any related area.

• Must have a minimum 10 years prior insurance experience preferably in the underwriting department.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years related management and administrative experience.

• Must have a successful completed a minimum one professional insurance designation i.e Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting, Certified Insurance.

• Creative, self-initiator who can work both independently and as the member of a team, while maintaining a positive, client focus and strong interpersonal skills.

• The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Mode of Application:

Please send your up to date CV to: info@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.