The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in
1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH),
Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health
Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks dynamic, motivated and innovative candidates for the position in the
USAID LPHS Kigezi & Lango project based in Kigezi.
About the JCRC USAID/LPHS- Kigezi & Lango:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical
Research Centre (JCRC) to increase access to and utilization of quality HIV and TB services in the Kigezi
and Lango regions.
Job Title: Compliance Officer
Reports to: Project Director
Supervises: None.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Kabale district
Job Purpose:
The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that all program work comply with donor and JCRC
policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support field office to comply with the donor and JCRC policies and procedures by reviewing
systems in place and making recommendation to the supervisor.
• Perform internal reviews in JCRC offices/Sub Awards and transactions ensuring compliance and
adherence with Organization and donor requirements.
• Ensure internal developed SOPs, policies and procedures are adhered to by carrying out system
reviews to see compliance with the established SOPs.
• Follow up audit issues and support management implementation to close the issues
• Support the Compliance & Risk Management function on fraud and suspected fraud investigation
where applicable.
• Performs the critical function of third-party verification of activity and financial verification on wide
range of field activities
• Keep staff abreast of internal standards and business goals by doing CPDs and attending
continuous professional development courses during JCRC meetings.
• Carry out spot checks and compliance reviews on various functions such as inventory and Stores
management, Fleet management, procurement, and program implementation among others.
• Perform regular financial compliance reviews which include cash counts (spot checks), review of
accounts, documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure.
• Carry out reviews of financial transactions basing on appropriate sample size laying emphasis on
most risky areas; document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate
findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution.
• Regularly review and help ensure compliance with all local legal requirements including
registration, taxes, and local labor laws.
Required Qualifications:
• The applicant must hold a Bachelors-level education/training or equivalent experience in Finance
and Business Management or related technical fields.
• At least five (5) years of experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and
reporting, and/or public health programs highly desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or
training.
• Experience with US Government-funded projects and acquisition and assistance rules and
regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of granting procedures, from grant start-up, award management, to
close out.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive
environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work
independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with
minimal supervision.
• Experience developing contracts and managing an acquisition process to completion.
• Strong time management/task prioritization skills.
• Computer literacy required (especially Excel, MS Word and Windows).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Job application procedure
All applications should be addressed to Head Human Resources via [email protected]. Applicants are
STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding
six pages.
Deadline: Friday 29th, November 2024
