Jobs in Kabale district, western Uganda

Job Title: District Engineer
REF: V/KDLG/1/2010
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT
SCALE UE
AGE LIMIT: 28 years and above
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Main Purpose: To coordinate, manage all techni¬cal works in the District including construction and maintenance of roads, buildings, water works and bridges and to ensure provision of effective repair services to Motor vehicles and machinery.

DUTIES:
• Planning and guiding the designing of the tech¬nical works in the District.
• Advising on the adequacy of safety measures at construction sites.
• Proving engineering works advisory services to both District management and the community.
• Supervising all engineering works in the District to ensure qualitative work.
• Developing and maintaining a proper Road network including feeder roads.
• Acquiring, distributing and maintaining of building plants, heavy vehicles and other infrastructure promptly.
• Approving buildings and other structural plans appropriately.
• Initiating policies and plans on shelter and settlement management and development as well as providing technical guidance structures to approved standards.
• Developing and maintaining proper water and sanitation systems and facilities.
Minimum qualifications
• An honors Bachelors of Social science degree in civil engineering from a recognized university or Institution plus a post-graduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Should have 9 years of experience in civil engineering two of which should have been at head of section level,
• Should be a registered Engineer,
• Should have management, interpersonal communication and leadership skills and able to coach and develop subordinates

Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably and eligible persons to fill the vacant posts, that exist in Kabale District Local Government, Kabale Municipal Council and Katuna, Muhanga and Hamurwa Town Councils. Applications, filled in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3 (Revised 2008), should be submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.0. Box 5 Kabale to be received not later than 13th January, 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from Public Service Commission Offices, Kampala and District Service Commission offices country wide.

Application forms should be filled in triplicate and should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach a set of certified photocopies of their academic documents, transcripts, certificates, pass slips and other relevant documents plus 3 recent passport size photographs.

Applicants already in service should route their applications through their heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.