Apac District Local Government
STAFF VACANCIES/JOBS OPPORTUNITY
EXTERNAL ADVERT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant posts that exist in the service of Apac District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the SECRETARY, DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O BOX1, APAC, not later than Friday, 25th January, 2019 from the date of this advertisement.
Application forms are obtained/ downloadable from our website: www.apac.go.ug, or the Public Service Commission Office 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala and / or any other District Service Commission Offices and must be filled in the applicants’ hand writing with three (3) current passport size photographs attached.
Serving officers should route in their applications through their heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Application forms must bear the title and Code/Ref of the post applied for. Certified photocopies of the academic certificates, transcripts with detailed CVs and other supporting documents must accompany the application forms.
Short listed candidates must come with their original certificates and identity cards.
NB: Details of this advertisement should be accessed from any of the following points;
1. Apac District Local Government Headquarters Notice Board
2. Apac District Website: www.apac.go.ug
Title Title of the Post: Senior Education Officer
Post Code: ADSC/01/2018
Salary Scale: U3L
Number of Vacancies: 01
Job Purpose:
To support the implementation of educational policies, plans and Programmes.
Key Outputs
i. Guidance to Head teachers and School Management Committees on the implementation of educational policies, plans and programmes tendered;
ii. Educational institutions monitored and status reports produced;
iii. Education management systems and plans developed; and
iv. Teachers’ administrative issues attended to.
Key Functions
i. Guiding head teachers and school management committees on the implementation of educational policies, plans and programmes;
ii. Monitoring Educational institution and producing status reports;
iii. Developing Education management systems and plans; and
iv. Attending to Teachers’ administrative issues.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
v Should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution.
v Either a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management or Human Resources
v Management or Public Administration and Management or other related Managerial fields from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) Experience
At least three (3) years working experience in the teaching profession and education management as Education officer.
(iii) Competences
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Human resource management;
v Coaching and mentoring;
v Communication;
v Concern for quality and standards and
v Time management.
Title of the Post: Education Officer
Post Code: ADSC/02/2018
Salary Scale: U4L
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
Should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Human resource management;
v Coaching and mentoring;
v Communication;
v Concern for quality and standards and
v Time management.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Guidance to Head teachers and School Management Committees on the implementation of educational policies, plans and programmes tendered;
v Educational institutions monitored and status reports produced;
v Education management systems and plans developed; and
v Teachers’ administrative issues attended to.
Title of the Post: Information Technology Officer
Post Code: ADSC/03/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-49 years
(a) Qualifications:
Should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science or Software Engineering from a recognized university or institution
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Develop strategic plans and implement operational plans to provide information technology infrastructure to support the District goals.
v Develop and implement work plans to accomplish work group objectives; assign work and monitor performance; take action in the full range of formal personnel activities.
v Oversee and provide consultation in the development of technology solutions to achieve District Objectives in a variety of operational areas.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
v monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
v talk to staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
v troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
v replace parts (IT equipment) as required
v provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
v follow diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system
v support the roll-out of new applications
v set up new users' accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
v respond within agreed time limits to call-outs
v work continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
v priorities and manage many open cases at one time
v test and evaluate new technology
Title of the Post: District Natural Resource Officer
Post Code: ADSC/04/2018
Salary Scale: U1ESC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 28-49 years
(a) Qualifications:
An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in either Forestry; Wetlands Management; Environmental Studies; Land Management or any other relevant Science Degree plus a Post-graduate Qualification in management studies from a recognized institution.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Human resource management;
v concern for quality and standards;
v Accountability;
v Communication;
v Concern for quality and standards; and
v Time management.
(c) Any other requirements:
At least 9 years working experience 3 of which at a Principal level in a natural resources management environment.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v District natural resources exploited sustainably;
v National Policies and regulations on Natural Resources Management implemented;
v Bye laws and ordinances on natural resources management initiated;
v Provision of extension services on natural resources coordinated and managed;
v Security of land tenure ownership and lease holdings managed;
v Technical proposals appraised and environment impact assessment done;
v Work plans and budgets for the Natural Resources sub sector prepared, submitted and managed;
v Advice on natural resources tendered;
v Departmental staff supervised and appraised; and
v Performance reports prepared and presented to District Council and other stakeholders.
Title of the Post: Procurement Officer
Post Code: ADSC/05/2018
Salary Scale: U4U
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
EITHER an Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/Supply chain Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
OR A bachelor’s Degree in a Non supply chain management discipline, plus a post graduate
Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding institution.
OR full Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) plus a post graduate
Diploma in Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution;
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Procurement, Disposal and Contract Management;
v Information and Communications Technology;
v Ethics and Integrity;
v Concern for integrity and standards;
v Communication;
v Time management
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Goods and services procured in a timely and cost-effective manner;
v Adherence to procurement regulations (Government or Donor) enforced.
v Bidding documents and contracts prepared;
v Appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretariat and contracts committee developed;
v Bids for high value and specialized procurements and disposals evaluated;
v Approved contracts prepared, administered and issued and
v Liaison with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services done.
Job Title : Senior Accounts Assistant (Apac Municipal Council)
Post Code: ADSC/06/2018
No.of Vacancy:01
Salary Scale : U5U
Job Purpose
To perform basic accounting processes involving preparing books of accounts and keeping custody of accounting transaction records.
Key outputs
i. Custody for accounting records and documents provided;
ii. Deferred tax payments and returns processed and records kept;
iii. Financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers posted to General ledger and books of accounts updated;
iv. Pay change report forms prepared and payroll transaction reports reconciled;
v. Transactions entered into the commitment control register;
vi. Custody of cash and imprest provided and payments effected; and
vii. Draft monthly reconciliation reports prepared.
Key Functions
i. Providing custody for accounting records and documents;
ii. Processing deferred tax payments and returns and keeping records thereof;
iii. Posting financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers to General ledger and updating books of accounts;
iv. Preparing Pay Change report forms and reconciling payroll transaction reports;
v. Entering transactions into the commitment control register;
vi. Providing custody of cash and imprest and effecting payments; and
vii. Preparing draft monthly reconciliation reports.
Person specification
(i) Qualifications
A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management or Business
Studies/Administration from a recognised awarding Institution.
Or A Pre-professional Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognized Institution and accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
(ii) Experience
At least 3 years of working experience as an Accounts Assistant in public or a reputable organisation.
(iii) Competences
v Financial Management;
v Information Communication Technology;
v Accountability ;
v Ethics and Integrity; and
Title of the Post: Driver
Post Code: ADSC/07/2018
Salary Scale: U8U
Number of Vacancies: 03
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.
Valid Driving Permit of Class C or D.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Basic Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance;
v Clean driving record;
v Public Relations and Customer Care;
v Time Management; and
v Flexibility.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Vehicle driven as assigned;
v Vehicle cleaned, maintained and minor repairs carried out;
v Major mechanical faults reported;
v Basic vehicle records maintained; and
v Vehicle safely kept.
Job Title - Head Teacher (Apac Municipal council)
No. of Vacancies: 06
Post Code: ADSC/08/2018
Salary Scale - U4L
Job Purpose
To manage and provide technical guidance/ leadership in the academic and administrative programmes to the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
ii. To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;
iii. To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;
iv. To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and students;
v. To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;
vi. To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
vii. To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
viii. To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance;
ix. To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management
Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
x. To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
xi. To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and
xii. To plan and chair meetings on the school.
Person Specification:
(i) Qualification
v Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or the equivalent of this, from recognized Institutions;
v Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession;
v Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and
v Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy HeadTeacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.
(ii) Competences
v Organization skills;
v Child Development skills ;
v Management skills, Teaching skills;
v Communication/ Presentation skills;
v Interpersonal skills;
v Evaluation skills;
v Human Resource Management skills;
v Financial Management skills;
v Record Keeping skills;
v Public relations skills;
v Computer literacy skills;
v Curriculum Development;
v Comprehension and Interpretation;
v Report keeping skills;
v Environment and Primary Healthcare;
v Public relations skills;
v Safety and Precautionary measures; and Support for Special Needs students.
Title of the Post: Public Health Dental Officer
Post Code: ADSC/09/2018
No. of Vacancy: 01
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
v Planning for Public Health Dental services in the health unit and community.
v Diagnosing, treating and managing oral/dental health patients.
v Managing and accounting for allocated resources.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
v Must have a Diploma in Public Health Dentistry from a recognized University or Institution.
v Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
v Must have a valid Annual Practicing Licence (APL)
Title of the Post: Fisheries Officer
Post Code: ADSC/10/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-49 years
(a) Qualifications:
An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany and Zoology, Fisheries or Aquatic Biology from a recognized University/Institution.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Information Technology skills;
v Planning ,organizing and coordinating;
v Project management;
v Ethics and integrity skills;
v Public relations and customer care;
v Communicating effectively; and
v Time management.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Quality of fish in the Sub County controlled;
v Fish diversity conserved in the Sub County;
v Fish catch data collected, compiled analyzed and disseminated;
v Fish at landing sites and fish markets inspected; and
v Fisheries development at Sub county level budgeted and planned for.
Title of the Post: Veterinary Officer
Post Code:ADSC/11/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-49 years
(a) Qualifications:
Should have a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/institution.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Project management;
v Concern For Quality And Standards;
v Ethics and integrity;
v Communication; and
v Time Management
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Controlled occurrence and spread of animal diseases;
v Sick animals treated and animal owners advised in handling sick animals;
v Animal owners trained and guided for better animal production;
v Livestock markets and holding grounds inspected;
v Processors and handlers of food and by-products of animal origin inspected and advised; and
v Farmers guided in pasture management, structure construction and farm management.
Job Title : Senior Veterinary Officer
Post Code: ADSC/12/2018
Salary Scale : U3
Job Purpose
To increase production of quality livestock and its by-products.
Key Outputs
i. Surgical intervention on livestock carried out;
ii. Veterinary staff and farmers trained on new technologies;
iii. Activities of private practitioners monitored for conformity to Government standards;
iv. Reports produced on the regular activities of the sector; and
v. Supervision on regulation activities on livestock trade and movement undertaken.
Key Functions
i. Carrying out surgical intervention on livestock;
ii. Training staff and farmers on new technologies;
iii. Monitoring activities of private practitioners to conform to the Government standards;
iv. Reporting regularly on activities of the sector; and
v. Supervising regulation activities on livestock trade and movement.
Person Specification
(i) Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised university/Institution.
(ii) Experience
At least 3 years working experience as a Veterinary officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation.
(iii) Competences
v Coaching and mentoring;
v Planning organizing and coordinating;
v Ethics and integrity;
v Communication; and
v Time management.
Job Title : Agricultural Officer(Apac DLG-2: Apac Municipal Council:1)
Post Code: ADSC/13/2018
Salary Scale : U4SC
Job Purpose
To train and impart skills to the farmers on modern, productive and sustainable agriculture practices and technologies.
Key Outputs
i. Farmers trained in modern productive agricultural methods and appropriate technologies;
ii. Agriculture sub-sector Budgets prepared and Work plans developed;
iii. Agriculture sub-sector activities monitored, assessed and prioritized;
iv. Agricultural shows organized;
v. Subordinates trained and guided;
vi. Agricultural data collected, analyzed and documented; and
vii. Demonstration sites managed.
Key Functions
i. Training farmers in modern productive methods in agriculture and appropriate technologies;
ii. Preparing budgets and developing work plans for the agriculture sub-sector;
iii. Monitoring, assessing and prioritizing agriculture sub –sector activities;
iv. Organizing Agricultural shows;
v. Training and guiding subordinates;
vi. Collecting, analyzing and documenting agricultural data; and
vii. Managing demonstration sites.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Extension Services from a
recognized University OR institution.
(ii) Competences
v Planning, Organizing and Coordinating;
v Coaching and mentoring;
v Accountability;
v Communication;
v Concern for quality and standards; and
v Time management.
Title of the Post: Parish Chief
Post Code: ADSC/14/2018
Salary Scale: U5L
Number of Vacancies: 03
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
“A” Level Certificate from a recognized Institution.
Diploma in either Public Administration and Management or Social Work and Social Administration.
Post basic training lasting not less than two (2) years in areas of education, environment and public administration will be an advantage.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Mobilization skills;
v Public relations and customer care;
v Communication;
v Ethics and integrity; and
v Concern for quality and standards.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Performance reports on Parish operations prepared;
v Revenue in the Parish collected and accounted for;
v Work Plans and Budgets for the operation of the Parish prepared;
v National and Local Government policies and programmes implemented and Council bye-laws enforced in the parish;
v Parish Community mobilized for developmental programmes;
v Technical support to Parish Council provided;
v Parish Council minutes recorded and resolutions disseminated to the relevant authorities;
v Government and District Projects and programmes implemented at the parish; and
v Law and order in a parish coordinated and maintained.
Title of the Post: Office Attendant
Post Code: ADSC/15/2018
Salary Scale: U8U
Number of Vacancies: 03
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English Language.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Records Information Management
v Communicating Effectively;
v Public Relations and Customer Care; and
v Time Management.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Office premises cleaned and secured;
v Office Items collected and delivered;
v Office tea prepared and served; and
v Official errands timely done.
Title of the Post: BIO-STATISTICIAN
Post Code: ADSC/16/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
Must have an honors degree in Biostatistics / Statistics from a recognized Institution
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Project management;
v Concern for quality and standards;
v Accountability ;
v Communication; and
v Time management.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Plans and budget for health data collection prepared ;
v Health Management Information System updated and maintained;
v Data on health collected and analyzed;
v Measures for data security implemented;
v Participation in support supervision;
v Programs for health research activities supported;
v Knowledge and skills Imparted;
v Reports compiled and submitted; and
v Allocated resources accounted for..
Title of the Post: PHARMACIST
Post Code: ADSC/17/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
v Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
v Must be registered and licensed with the Pharmacy Council.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, organizing and coordinating;
v Records and information management;
v Project Management;
v Results oriented;
v Accountability ;
v Ethics and integrity;
v Concern for quality and standards; and
v Team building.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Plans and budget for pharmacy activities produced,
v Professional advice provided to clinicians & other Health Professionals;
v Pharmaceutical supplies requisitioned;
v Medicines and infusions prepared;
v Prescriptions and medications dispensed;
v Accountability for financial and other resources prepared;
v Medicines properly stored;
v Adequate medicines supplies levels monitored and maintained;
v Periodic Reports prepared and submitted; and
v Staff supervised and appraised.
Title of the Post: Senior Nursing Officer
Post Code: ADSC/18/2018
Salary Scale: U4SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 22-49 years
(a) Qualifications:
Must be double trained Nurse at Registered level such as Registered Nurse/Psychiatry or with a certificate in Nursing Administration or Health Services Management from a recognized Institution with at least three (3) years working experience at Nursing Officer level in the Public Service.
Degree in Nursing from a recognized training Institution is an added advantage.
Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Planning, Organizing and Coordinating;
v Coaching and mentoring;
v Counseling and guidance;
v Concern for quality and standards;
v Ethics and integrity;
v time management;
(c) Other requirements:
v Must be double trained Nurse at Registered level such as Registered Nurse/Psychiatry or with a certificate in Nursing Administration or Health Services Management from a recognized Institution with at least three (3) years working experience at Nursing Officer level in the Public Service.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Twenty four (24) hour nursing coverage of the wards provided;
v Nursing care duties prepared and implementation supported;
v Nursing Officers, Nursing Assistants and trainees, supervised, coached and appraised;
v Medical equipments, sundries and other supplies properly utilized and accounted for;
v Preparation of work plans and budgets for provision of nursing services supported;
v Performance reports prepared and submitted;
v Standards and Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics enforced;
v Plans and budgets monitored and evaluated;
v Support supervision provided;
v Nursing services duty roaster prepared and implemented;
v A clean and healthy ward environment maintained; and
v Reports compiled and submitted to the Principal Nursing Officer.
Title of the Post: Assistant Inventory Management Officer
Post Code: ADSC/19/2018
Salary Scale: U5U
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes including Credits in Mathematics and English Language plus a Diploma in Stores and Supplies Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Procurement, Disposal and Contract management
v Information Communication Technology (ICT)
v Accountability
v Ethics and integrity
v Time management
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Supplier’s invoices received and recorded;
v Issue notes and invoices checked and verified;
v Proper storage and fast retrieval of stores maintained;
v Loading and offloading of stores and supplies supervised;
v Stock on stores and supplies taken;
v Damaged, obsolete and expired stores recorded and disposed off;
v Records of stores received and issued out kept; and
v Inventory levels controlled and maintained.
Title of the Post: Health Assistant
Post Code: ADSC/20/2018
Salary Scale: U7SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Quality environmental sanitation;
v Plans allocation of staff, funds and facilities to deliver on expected outputs;
v Able to define and attain targets within set timeframes; and
v Able to appreciate and support change initiatives.
v Enforcement of procedures that promote quality and standard health service delivery;
v Communicates effectively by giving clear, concise and accurate information; and
v Results oriented with ability to assist the unit achieve its overall objectives.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v Community Based Environmental Health Activities implemented;
v Environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws enforced;
v Allocated resources accounted for;
v Relevant basic health data compiled and submitted to the Health Inspector;
v Home improvement competitions organized; and
v Research activities carried out.
Title of the Post: Darkroom Attendant
Post Code: ADSC/21/2018
Salary Scale: U8SC
Number of Vacancies: 01
Age Limit: 19-28 years
(a) Qualifications:
Must have the Uganda Certificate of Education with relevant subject passes .
(b) Key Competences required for the post:
v Records and Information management;
v Self control and Stress management;
v Concern for quality and standards;
v Ethics and integrity; and Time management.
Key Duties of the Post/Key Result Areas:
v X-ray Darkroom and equipment cleaned and maintained;
v Chemicals for processing films prepared;
v Films processed and arranged; and
v Waste chemicals and other materials safely disposed off.
Job Title : Forest Ranger
Post Code: ADSC/22/2018
No.of Vacancy: 01
Salary Scale : U7
Job Purpose
To participate in ensuring sustainable exploitation of the forestry products in the District.
Key Outputs
i. Establishment and management of tree nursery beds at Sub-county levels supervised;
ii. Council leaders and farmers sensitized and advised on forestry and agro forestry methodologies;
iii. Forest Guards supervised and their performance appraised;
iv. Performance reports compiled and submitted; and
v. Revenue collection efforts from forest products supported.
Key Functions
i. Supervising the establishment and management of tree nursery beds at Sub-county levels;
ii. Sensitizing and advising the council leaders and farmers on forestry and agro forestry methodologies;
iii. Supervising and appraising the performance of Forest Guards;
iv. Preparing and submitting periodical activity and performance reports to the relevant authorities;
v. Participating in collecting revenue on forest products and remit it to the rightful authorities.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
The Uganda Certificate in Forestry from a recognized training institution
(ii) Competences
Self control and Stress management;
Ethics and integrity; Assertiveness and self confidence; and Communication.
Job Title : District Health Officer
Post Code: ADSC/23/2018
No. of Vacancy: 01
Salary Scale : UIESC
Reports To : Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible For : Assistant District Health Officer (Environmental
Health; Maternal Child Health/Nursing; Principal Medical Officer,
Head of Health Sub-Districts and Bio-Statistician
Job Purpose
To manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.
Key Outputs
i. Plans and budgets for health services produced;
ii. Financial, Medical & Human resources mobilized;
iii. Monitoring, support supervision and evaluation of health services conducted;
iv. Medical supplies and equipment procured;
v. Accountability for financial, medical supplies and other resources made;
vi. Maintenance of Health equipment and facilities carried out;
vii. Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) managed;
viii. District Councils and other stakeholders advised on health related issues;
ix. Sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities coordinated;
x. Human Resource management functions executed;
xi. Health research conducted;
xii. National Health Service delivery standards enforced;
xiii. Health Management Information System supported;
xiv. Professional & Service Codes of Conduct & Ethics enforced; and
xv. Periodic Reports prepared & submitted.
Key Functions
i. Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
ii. Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
iii. Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health services in the district;
iv. Procuring medical supplies and equipment;
v. Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;
vi. Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the
District
vii. Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;
viii. Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans;
ix. Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);
x. Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;
xi. Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District;
xii. Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;
xiii. Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staff
xiv. Managing health research;
xv. Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District;
xvi. Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing adherence to National Health
Service Delivery Standards;
xvii. Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics; and
xviii. Preparing and submitting Periodic Reports.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered and licensed with relevant council.
PGD in PAM is an added advantage
(ii) Experience
At least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which at Senior Health Service management level
(iii) Competences
v General management;
v Planning organizing and coordinating;
v Human resource management;
v Procurement, disposal and contract management;
v Project management;
v Concern for quality and standards;
v Accountability;
v Leadership;
v Communication;
v Time management;
v Team work; and
v Information management
Job Title : Assistant Veterinary Officer (Apac Municipal Council)
Post Code: ADSC/24/2018
No.of Vacancies: 01
Salary Scale : U5
Job Purpose
To increase animal production and productivity.
Key outputs
i. Livestock, other domestic animals and poultry treated and vaccinated;
ii. Farmers trained on modern animal husbandry methods and animal nutrition;
iii. Increased number of animal products registered;
iv. Data on livestock and poultry collected and documented; and
v. Quarantine enforced.
Key Functions
i. Treating and Vaccinating livestock, other domestic animals and poultry;
ii. Training farmers on modern animal husbandry methods and animal nutrition;
iii. Carrying out meat inspection;
iv. Collecting and documenting data on livestock and poultry; and
v. Establishing and enforcing Quarantine.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
A Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry or Ranch Management from a recognized Institution.
(ii) Competences
v Project management;
v Animal management;
v Ethics and integrity;
v Teamwork;
v Communicating effectively ; and
v Time management.
Title of the Post: Porter
Post Code: ADSC/25/2018
No. of Vacancy: 02
Salary Scale: U8U
Reports to: Office Superintendent
Job Purpose
To provide a clean environment within the organization.
Key Outputs
i. Clean environment maintained.
ii. Compound cleaned.
Key Functions
i. Cleaning the office environment
ii. Cleaning the compound.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
v O’ Level Certificate
(ii) Competences
v Accountability;
v Ethics and integrity; and
v Time Management
JOKENE JOVAN
SECFRETARY DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION/APAC