East Africa Community Jobs

East Africa Community Jobs: The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization of the five (5) Partner States, namely; the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, with its Headquarters located in Arusha, Tanzania.

1. Medical Epidemiology - Tanzania

Qualifications:

Must have a Medical degree from a recognized University as a basic requirement.
Must have either a post-graduate degree of Master of Public Health (Epidemiology Option) or a degree of Master of Science inEpidemiology in addition to (i) above
3 years experience in HIV/AIDs programs.
Must have at least 5 years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in disease surveillance and response at district, national, regional or international level.
Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience or skills working with complex computer software applications for data management and statistical analysis (SPSS, STATA, SAS, ACCESS and/or EpiInfo), Word Processing (Word) and complex use of spreadsheets (Excel).
Demonstrated inter-personal ability for teamwork, enhanced communication, integrity and self-motivation.

2. Senior Laboratory Specialist - Tanzania

Qualifications:

Masters in Medical Laboratory Sciences (or in Public Health), with at least 3 of years of post Masters degree training or PhD in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Public Health.
7-10 years experience in Project/program planning, implementation and coordination at national and regional levels.
Facilitating workshops and meetings at the national and regional levels.
Developing policies, guidelines and procedures for laboratoryprograms.
Conducting operational and scientific research.
Knowledge and familiarity with laboratory quality systems, biosafety, and tuberculosis diagnostics, especially the application of new diagnostic tools.
Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.

3. Monitoring and evaluation Officer - Tanzania

Qualifications:

Masters in Statistics or Public Health with a specialization in M&E, planning or related fields.
5-7 years relevant experience.
Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in computer applications; Excel and Microsoft Project.
Knowledge and familiarity with public health laboratory issues, TB control, and/or operational research is desirable.
Outstanding written, oral, and communication skills.

Nationals of the 5 member states of EAC who wish to apply forthese posts should do so by submitting the following:

Brief application letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the post
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Copies of educational and professional certificates
Names of three (3) referees with their addresses includingTelephone, Fax and e-mail
Applications by e-mail are encouraged.

Court Clerks - Rwanda

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community Partner States ofthe Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda for the positions of Court Clerks, under the East African Court of Justice (EACJ).

Main Purpose of The Job

To manage the East African Court of Justice Sub-registries in the two EAC Partner States (Republics of Burundi and Rwanda).

Duties and Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of the designated supervisor at the National Judiciary and keep the Registrar, EACJ, updated and well informed of everything taking place at the Sub-registry
Receive pleadings and documents and screen them for completeness beforefiling them
Prepare case summons and keep register of summons
Prepare a calendar of case hearing dates
Prepare cause lists
Receive, register and keep in safe custody all exhibits produced in court
Maintain a case register and court records
Prepare files for court proceedings
Prepare and serve court’s processes, judgments, orders and rulings
Keep track of the workload at the Sub-registry and report to the Registrar
Function as the link between the EACJ and the EAC Partner State and respond to questions regarding the Court posed by Stakeholders within the allowed parameters
Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Registrar
Promote a positive corporate image and culture of the Community

Qualification and Experience:

Degree in Law or Diploma in Law or related field, with five (5) years experience in a similar position

Skills and competences:

Should possess excellent research, communication and public relations skills, as well as good computer skills. Should have good command of the English Language; ability to communicate in, French, Kinyarwanda and Kirundi will be an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions of Service

All positions are tenable on a five (5) year contract term, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance, and the retirement age in line with the EAC staff rules and regulations.Salary package and fringe benefits
The EAC will offer a highly competitive monthly salary as well as attractive fringebenefits which include a housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance a medical scheme and life insurance cover to successful candidates.
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courierservice, e-mail (All soft copies should be in MS. Word) or dispatch together with

Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone contacts to:

The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.

Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481 E-mail: eac [at] eachq.orgThose who had submitted their applications following the advertisement in July 2011 need not re-apply.All applications should be received not later than 06 January 2012.

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements, for the advertised positions and will have been successfully shortlisted candidates.