JINJA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION JOBS MARCH 2013

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Forms No. 3 (2008) to Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1551, Jinja to be received not later than 26th March, 2013.

Application forms are obtainable from the District Service Commission Offices. Hand-written applications with detailed CV are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the specified vacancy.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates transcripts, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.

Serving Officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Vacancies exist in: BUGEMBE TOWN COUNCIL & KAKIRA TOWN COUNCIL (RE-ADVERTISEMENT, ALL APPLICANTS WHO HAD EARLIER APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY)

Job Title: Town Clerk/Principal Township Officer

- 1 (One) Vacancy in Kakira Town Council

- 1 (One) Vacancy in Bugembe Town Council

Apply once, in any one of the two Town Councils

Department: Administration

Salary Scale: U2 Lower

Reports to: Town Council Chairperson LC III

Job Purpose: To manage and coordinate implementation of National Policies, programs and Council by-laws for the development and general welfare of the Town Council.

Qualifications:

• An Honours Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University;

• Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution;

• A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting from a recognized University/Institution.

Experience: At least six (6) years of experience three of which should have been at the level of Senior Township Officer or Senior Assistant Town Clerk in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Key Functions:

• Managing and coordinating the implementation of national policies, regulations, programs projects and Council decisions in the Town Council;

• Providing technical advice to Council on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Town Council;

• Developing and coordinating plans and budgets for council activities;

• Proving safe custody and accountability for resources, records and other facilities of the council;

• Enhancing collaboration linkages with other Local Councils and organizations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development;

• Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the Town Council;

• Mobilizing urban community for development purposes;

• Supporting physical planning for the Town Council and approving structural plans; and

• Developing and maintaining infrastructure in the Town Council including roads and buildings.

Competences: Planning, Organizing and coordination, Accountability, Concern for Quality and Standards, Ethics and Integrity, Communication and Time management.

Vacancies exist: IN JINJA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVER’NT

Job Title: District Health Officer (1 Vacancy)

Department: Health Salary Scale: UIE

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.

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

• General management; planning organizing and coordinating; human resource management; procurement, disposal and contract management; project management; concern for quality and standards; accountability; leadership; communication; time management, team work; and information management.

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 for 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 period reports.

Job Title: Senior Medical Officer (HC IV) 1 (Vacancy)

Department: Health Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: District Health Officer

Responsible for: Medical Officer, Dispenser, and senior Clinical Officer, Clinical Officer, Health Inspector, Laboratory Technician, Senior Nursing Officer, and Records Assistant.

Job Purpose: To ensure delivery of effective and health services in the Health Centre IV and Health Sub-District

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

• Must have MBCHB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution;

• Post graduate qualification in Health Services Management or Administration will be an added advantage.

(ii) Experience: At least 3 years working experience in clinical practice at Medical Officer level in Government or its equivalent in a reputable organization.

(iii) Other requirements:

• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental practitioner council

• Must have a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and budgeting for health services delivery in the Health Centre/Health Sub-District

• Managing and accounting for allocated medical, fiscal and resources

• Diagnosing treating and managing patients

• Managing health information management system

• Coordinating the procurement of equipment drugs and other supplies for the Health Centre

• Carrying out human management functions like identifying manpower needs training, leave and performance appraisals

• Coordinating the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package in the Health Sub-district

• Enforcing adherence to health service delivery guidelines and standards

• Ensuring adherence to professional and service Codes of Conduct and Ethics

• Providing technical guidance and supervision to Health Centres

• Overseeing the operationalisation of the occupation Health and Safety Policy and Guidelines in the Health Centre/Health Sub-district

• Ensuring regular maintenance and functioning of the Health Centre equipment

• Preparing and submitting reports

• Coordinating the provision of continuous professional development

• Participate in operational research.

Job Title: Principal Health Inspector (Senior

Environmental Health Officer) (1 Vacancy)

Department: Health Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Assistant District Health Inspector (Environmental Health).

Responsible for: Senior Health Inspector, Environmental Health Inspector.

Job purpose: To manage and promote hygiene and environmental sanitation within the community.

Person specifications:

(i) Qualifications.

• Must have an Honors Degree in Environmental Health Sciences from a recognized Institution; with six years

(6) experience three (3) of which at the level of Senior Health Inspector;

• Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or its equivalent; and

• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

(ii) Competences: Planning, organizing and coordinating; Coaching and mentoring; Concern for quality and Standards; Accountability; Result oriented; and Time management.

Key Functions:

(i) Participating in disease surveillance and management of environmental health activities;

(ii) Accounting for allocated resources;

(iii) Coordinating inspection of homesteads and public premises for hygiene and environmental sanitation;

(iv) Sensitizing the community on Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws;

(v) Inspecting refuse collection and disposal sites;

(vi) Carrying out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotion, leave and deployment;

(vii) Initiating and participating in research activities;

(viii) Training and mentoring students and staff;

(ix) Enforcing the Public Health Act, Regulations and Health promotion measures; and

(x) Managing and accounting for allocated resources.

Job title: District Natural Resources Officer 1 (vacancy)

Salary scale: U1E

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible for: Senior Land Management Officer, Senior Environment and Wetlands Office & Senior Forestry Officer.

Job Purpose: To coordinate, manage the sustainable exploitation and conservation of Natural Resources in the district.

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.

Experience: At least 9 years working experience, 3 of which at a Principle level in a natural resources management environment.

Competences: Planning, Organizing and Coordinating; Human Resource Management; Concern for quality and standards; Accountability; Communication; Concern for quality and standards; and Time management.

Key functions:

• Enforcing the implementation of National policies, Rules, Regulations and Council byelaws on sustainable exploitation of natural resources;

• Managing the provision of extension services on natural resources;

• Appraising work plans and technical proposals in regard to environment impact assessment;

• Preparing and submitting work plans and budgets for the Natural Resources Sub Sector;

• Tendering technical advice to the District Council and other stakeholders;

• Managing issues of Land tenure ownership and lease holdings in the district;

• Appraising and ascertaining compliance to land use regulations and the district infrastructure designs. Initiating and advising council natural resources bye laws and ordinances;

• Supervising & appraising the performance of the departmental staff; and

• Preparing and presenting performance reports to the District Council and other stakeholders.

SECRETARY DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION/JINJA