Joint Clinical Research Centre
Position Title: 2 OPERATIONS MANAGER – Ankole and
Acholi
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango Activity
is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The
activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical
assistance to districts for the implementation of an integrated
package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary
population in the Kigezi and Lango sub-regions.
The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability,
accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB
services. The Activity is extending this support to the Ankole and
Acholi regions.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operations Manager is primarily responsible for managing,
providing leadership and coordinating program support functions
including Logistics, Procurement, Administration and IT
operations for the project. He/she shall work closely with the
finance function and the project supervisors in ensuring timely
and value-for- money project delivery.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to all direct
reports.
• Develop and implement a system that ensures the
efficiency of vehicle, motorcycle and fuel usage.
• Carry out accurate and timely reporting, compliance and
risk management for the operations element.
• Be responsible for full and proper implementation of
JCRC systems of management, compliance and control as
described in JCRC manuals
• Set direction of program support department by
prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve
objectives and contribute to project development.
• Work with the senior management team to support the
growth of the program portfolio, formulate strategies
and plans.
• Develop the capacity of the team and assist with
continued career development path for operations staff.
• Ensure that procurement is completed, documented, and
delivered to end-user in a timely manner, ensuring that items
procured meet the specifications of the end-user while
adhering to donor and JCRC procurement guidelines.
• Facilitate operations aspects of program planning, and
upcoming operations resources needs, especially
procurements.
• Assist teams in understanding their roles and responsibilities
in terms of interaction with operations.
• Supervise the fleet management team and ensure systems to
track maintenance, fuel usage and vehicle scheduling are in
place and put to use.
• Ensure all aspects of asset management including maintenance
of an updated asset register and investigation of missing assets.
• Planning and budgeting for day-to-day operational
effectiveness in conjunction with the relevant project
managers.
• Ensure proper safety of organization property such as vehicles
and other office assets.
• Coordinate the stores department and ensure that stock
counts are regularly carried out
• Perform any other work-related duties and tasks as may be
assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND
EXPERIENCE:
• The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other
relevant field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in finance, human
resources, logistics, or administration officer/support level
position with progressive responsibilities.
• Experience in fleet management, security management,
construction management, operations management.
• Project Management experience required. Experience with
an NGO preferred.
• Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and
budget/ expense analysis experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required (especially Excel, MS Word and
Windows).
• Proven strong leadership and people management ability
How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Tuesday, 16 th May 2025 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing
the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification
