Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), through its medical department, Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB), working in partnership with German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association (GLRA), is funded by the German Government (BMZ) to implement the “TB or Not TB” project in West Nile districts of Terego, Madi Okolo and Koboko, using TB as an entry point to holistically improve the health, social and economic status of refugees and host communities in a bid to mitigate refugee flight and improve their inclusion and wellbeing in West Nile. The project introduced two digital X-ray machines equipped with CAD4TB to improve TB diagnosis while incorporating aspects of conflict resolution, peace building, nutritional support, economic strengthening through Agribusiness training, screening and managing Sexual and Gender-based Violence in TB-affected households. The project began on Dec 1* 2020 and will end on 31 Dec 2024.
The project has a field office in Arua District which works very closely with the Kampala Office at the UCMB headquarters in Nsambya.
The project invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy:
Job Title: Finance & Administration Assistant
Nature of engagement: Full time (100% LOE)
Reports to officer: Finance and Administrative Officer
Located at: Kampala Office
Job Purpose:
To promote financial compliance, accountability and reporting for UCMB and its activities of the BMZ “TB or Not TB” project. To ensure proper book keeping and compliance with policies in the financial management manuals, Donor agreements and statutory requirements. support provision of records for audit purposes and promote proper electronic and manual financial records management and internal controls.
For additional information on the duties, functions and desired skills and experiences, please visit our website www.ucmb.co.ug.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Euro 400. The position includes Sick leave, One-month leave, monthly airtime facilitation, health insurance for the staff.
The deadline for submission of applications is 15th June, 2022 by 5:00pm