Job Opportunities in Uganda: Join the NFSC team

NFSC currently has three job opportunities available for Uganda-based positions.
1. NFSC Program Manager
2. Coordinator for NFSC After School Program
3. NFSC Program Nurse



To apply for any of the positions described below, please send cover letter, three references and salary requirements to:
The Search Committee, NFSC
P.O Box 10634 Kampala, Uganda
- or -
email: info@nfschildren.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

PROGRAM MANAGER The Program Manager is a key position in the Namugongo Fund for Special Children (NFSC) that requires a thoughtful approach to organizational development, community relationships, and the mobilization of both financial and human resources. The Manager will oversee the programs; hire, supervise and develop the paid and volunteer staff and provide leadership in creation of service models. The position will also represent NFSC at government, community and funding meetings. S/he will work closely with collaborating agencies both in Uganda and outside of the country. The most suitable person for this job is a self starter, creative, an excellent spoken and written communicator able to write grants and contracts, reports and solicitations. This position reports to the NFSC Director and Board members. Duties will include but are not limited to:
1. Overall management of NFSC programs;
2. Promoting NFSC mission inside and outside the community;
3. Establishing and maintaining collaboration between NFSC and other organizations with similar objectives;
4. Proposal writing and presentation to potential funding organizations and individuals;
5. Prepare Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reports and submit to the NFSC board;
6. Ensuring proper record keeping;
7. Advocating for promotion of children’s human rights;
8. Implementation of programs/projects that promote NFSC mission and vision;
9. Supervision of the Program Staff and Volunteers;
10. Liaison with consultants;
11. Writing reports on individual children for sponsors;
12. Hold community meetings at least three times a year;
13. Other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time;
14. Banking cash/checks & reconciliation of NFSC local and foreign bank accounts.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR The NFSC – ASP has been designed to engage children in Extracurricular Activities, Educational Support Activities, Psychosocial needs, Life Skills Training and Personal Development. We are looking for a dynamic individual to coordinate activities of this exciting program. This position reports to the program Manager. The duties include but not limited to:
1. Overall coordination of the After School Program (ASP) activities
2. Promoting NFSC-ASP goals and objectives inside and outside the community.
3. Establishing and maintaining collaboration between NFSC and other organizations with similar objectives.
4. Resource Mobilization for the ASP
5. Prepare and submit Monthly reports to the Program Manager.
6. Ensuring proper record keeping.
7. Supervision of the ASP Volunteers.
8. Liaison with consultants and representatives from other organizations
9. Hold community meetings at least once a term for each center.
10. Other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager and/or Board from time to time.

PROGRAM NURSE NFSC operates a daily clinic at Kyaliwajjala - Namugongo for all the children on the program and their care givers. The clinic staff also operates an outreach clinic twice a month in program villages far away from Kyaliwajjala. In addition to that, NFSC in partnership with the Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) operates a weekly HIV/AIDS clinic through JCRC’s TREAT program. This clinic is open to every one who needs to be tested for HIV and HIV management including the provision of Anti Retro Viral (ARV) treatment. The Clinic Nurse is responsible for the day to day running and management of the Clinic. The duties include but are not limited to:

1. Treating the Program population as outlined by the Board.
2. Referring complex cases to specialized and/or bigger medical institutions.
3. Do home visits as the need may arise.
4. Community health education.
5. Supervise volunteers.
6. Work with visiting consultants.
7. Order supplies for the clinic in conjunction with the Program Manager.
8. Maintain updated records of all children on the Program.
9. Keep records on all services provided.
10. Write monthly reports.
11. Supervise breakfast centres in conjunction with the Program Manager.
12. Liaise with the community committees and the Board.
13. Any other duties as requested by the Program Manager and/or the Board from time to time.