The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six 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 & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health
System Strengthening.
IDI submitted an application for a proposed five-year transition Award, Defeat TB entitled USAID
Local Partner Health Services-Central Region. The purpose of the Award is to increase TB case detection and treatment success in Uganda to 90% of all cases and thus contribute to substantial reduction of Uganda’s TB burden by 2026. IDI will work through technical assistance to the national TB Program in the three districts of Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso and Regional Referral
Hospitals to increase availability, accessibility and utilization of integrated TB/HIV and MDR-TB services.
IDI is now looking for competent, committed and experienced individual to fill the position below subject to approval of the application and availability of funding:

Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Vacancy Code: FOMX001
Classification: Full time
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The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee operations for all the three (3) USAID LPHS-
Central Region Activity offices. This includes oversight of procurement, grants, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead overall project field operations including financial, administrative, procurement, logistics, and human resource responsibilities
• Managing the Activity budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID
• In coordination with IDI 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
• Ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies
• Manage project operations including office space, equipment, logistics, and other administrative duties
• Make logistical arrangements for the team and manage drivers and vehicles
• Implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of USAID LPHS-Central Region Activity

Qualification requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Ten (10) years’ experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility, finance, procurement, contracts management, construction, logistics and/or human resource related matters for international development activities
• AND
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements; and
• Experience in managing donor funded procurements and subcontracts/grants
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to prepare clear concise financial and procurement-related reports
• Demonstrated experience in onsite training, mentorship and QI coaching approaches

Method of Application

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in this position 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, September 2021. Please follow this link
https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms to apply for the position above.

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.
• Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one PDF document.
• Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
• Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences,
Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda