Jobs Opportunities in Goverment of Uganda- New Career Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancies that exist in Kapchorwa District Local Government. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) or ESC form 3 (1998), whichever is applicable. Please quote the reference number of the post applied for. The forms may be obtained from the Secretary District Service Commission Kapchorwa, Offices of other District Service Commissions, or Public Service Commission/Education Service Commission in Kampala. Handwritten applications with detailed CVs/resumes are also acceptable. Candidates should attach photocopies of their certificates or testimonials together with three passport size photographs. Serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments/Institutions who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays. Applications must be submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O Box 2, Kapchorwa not later than 5.00 pm on Friday 21st January 2011

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
Post: Senior Assistant Secretary/Sub-County Chief
Ref: K/DSC/156/01/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age limit: 25-45 Years
Vacancies: 11
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
An Honours Bachelors Degree in Development Studies or any Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized Institution.
A Certificate in Administrative Law from Law
Development Centre is a must.
Should have working experience of at least 3 years in an
Administrative field in Government or equivalent experience from a reputable organization
Should have management, interpersonal relationship and monitoring skills.

Post: Personnel Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/02/2010
Salary Scale: U4L
Age limit: 22 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
A Honours Degree of Arts/Social Sciences with a bias in Personnel Management or Social Work and Social Administration
Managerial and Communication skills

Post: Assistant Records Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/03/2010
Salary Scale: U5
Age limit: 22 – 45 years
Vacancies: 3
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
A’ Level Certificate with a Diploma in Records and Information Management.
Records management and computer skills are required.

DEPARTMENT: STATUTORY BODIES
Post: Principal Personnel Officer / Secretary DSC
Ref: K/DSC/156/04/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age limit: 30-45 Years
Vacancies: b
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
An Honours Bachelors Degree in Social work and Social
Administration (SWASA) or any other relevant Social
Sciences Degree with a bias in Personnel Management from a recognized Institution.
A Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource
Management or membership of a relevant professional body is a must.
Six years of professional working experience, three of which should be at Senior Personnel Officer level in
Government or equivalent experience from a reputable organization.
Should be knowledgeable of Public Service regulations governing the management of staff and have the ability to interpret them.
Should have well developed interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

Post: Senior Assistant Secretary / Secretary, District Land
Board
Ref: K/DSC/156/05/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age limit: 25-45 Years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
An Honours Bachelors Degree in any relevant Arts or Social Sciences from a recognized Institution plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Management or membership to a relevant professional Body.
Three years professional working experience at the level of Assistant Secretary in Government or equivalent administrative experiences from a reputable organization.
Should be knowledgeable and able to interpret the Land Act.
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH
Post: Principal Medical Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/06/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age: 35 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
Must have a basic qualification of an MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
A Postgraduate Diploma in Health related discipline or management from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
Have a working knowledge of the Health services management for at least six years, three of which should at a level of Senior Medical Officer.
Well-developed interpersonal skills to be capable of managing and motivating staff.

Post: Medical Officer Special Grade (Community)
Ref: K/DSC/156/07/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age limit: 28 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
MBChB or its equivalent from a recognised University/ Institution.
Must have a Masters Degree in Community Practice or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution.
Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
Must have served for at least three years as Medical Officer or above.
Working experience in a rural area is an added advantage.

Post: Assistant District Health Officer (MCH)
Ref: K/DSC/156/08/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age limit: 28-45 years
Vacancies: 1

Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution. Must be a double trained Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or related management from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and
Midwives Council.
Masters Degree in Nursing, Public Health or Public
Administration and Management is an added advantage.
Should have demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have team building skills.
Should have report writing skills.
Should have a working experience of at least six years as a Health Worker, three of which should be in a management position.

Post: Assistant District Health Officer (Environmental Health)
Ref: K/DSC/156/09/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age limit: 28 – 45years
Vacancies: 1

Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science from a recognized institution.
Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management from a recognized institution.
Masters degree in Environmental Health Science, Public
Health, or Public Administration and Management is an added advantage.
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council
Should have a working experience of at least six years as a Health Worker, three of which should be in a management position.
Should have demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have team building skills.
Should have report writing skills.

Post: Senior Medical Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/10/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age: 30 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Qualifications:
Degree in medicine or surgery plus post graduate training either in Public Health or Health services management from a recognised University or Institution.
A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practioners Council
Should have analytical skills and good communication skills
At least three years with broad exposure to both clinical practice and health services management.

Post: Medical Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/11/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age: 25- 45 years
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
Must be registered with Medical and Dental Practitioners
Council

Post: Biostatistician
Ref: K/DSC/156/12/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age limit: 22 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
Must have a Degree in Biostatistics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Post: Hospital Administrator
Ref: K/DSC/156/13/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age limit: 22- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
Must have a degree in SWASA, Social Sciences, Arts, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Post: Radiographer
Ref: K/DSC/156/14/2010
Salary Scale: U5
Age limit: 22- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have a Diploma in Medical Radiography or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council

Post: Physiotherapist
Ref: K/DSC/156/15/2010
Salary Scale: U5
Age: 22- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
Must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals Council.

Post: Clinical Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/16/2010
Salary Scale: U2
Age limit: 22- 45 years
Vacancies: 3
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Community Health or its equivalent from recognized Institution
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council

Post: Dispenser
Ref: K/DSC/156/17/2010
Salary Scale: U5
Age limit: 22 years
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Probation

Qualifications:
Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

Post: Anaesthetic Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/18/2010
Salary Scale: U5
Age limit: 25- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must be a trained Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
Must have a Diploma in Anaesthesia or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Post: Enrolled Nurse
Ref: K/DSC/156/19/2010
Salary Scale U7
Age limit: 20- 45 years
Vacancies: 20
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Enrolled Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

Post: Enrolled Midwife
Ref: K/DSC/156/20/2010
Salary Scale: U7
Age limit: 20- 45 years
Vacancies: 15
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Enrolled Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council

Post: Laboratory Assistant
Ref: K/DSC/156/21/2010
Salary Scale: U7
Age limit: 20 -45 years
Vacancies: 3
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Must be licensed by the Allied Health Professionals Council

Post: Health Assistant
Ref: K/DSC/156/22/2010
Salary Scale: U7
Age limit: 20-45 years
Vacancies: 5
Terms: Probation
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

Post Medical Records Assistant
Ref: K/DSC/156/23/2010
Salary Scale: U7
Age limit: 20- 45 years
Vacancies: 4
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have at least an O’Level certificate or its equivalent.
A certificate in Medical Records Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution is an advantage.

Post: Askari
Ref: K/DSC/156/24/2010
Salary Scale: U8
Age limit: 25- 35 years
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
● Must have at least an O’ level certificate or its equivalent.
● Knowledge of Kiswahili will be an added advantage
● Previous experience of at least 6 months as a member of the armed forces or a security guard.

Post: Porter
Ref: K/DSC/156/25/2010
Salary Scale: U8
Age limit: 20 – 45 years
Vacancies: 2
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
● Must have at least an O’level certificate or its equivalent.
● Must be ready to carry out odd tasks.
● Must be energetic and active.

Post: Artisan (Plumbing)
Ref: K/DSC/156/26/2010
Salary Scale: U8
Age limit: 20 -45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have at least an O’level certificate or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
● Must have demonstrable knowledge and skills of Plumbing.

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Post: District Community Development Officer
Ref K/DSC/156/27/2010
Salary Scale: U1E
Age limit: 35- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications:
Should have a University degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development or Social Work and Social Administration and a postgraduate
Diploma in a related field.
Should have a working experience of not less than 9 years in the field of social development or community based services.
Should have a wide knowledge of community based activities and social mobilization.
Should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Should have the ability to train and motivate subordinate officers.

Post: Senior Probation and Welfare Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/28/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age limit: 25- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications:
Should have at least an Honours Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University or Institution.
Should have a working experience of at least three years in the field of Community Mobilization and Child Care related activities.
Should have a working experience of at least three years in the field of Social Development or Community Based Services.
Experience in Community Mobilization and Child Care related activities are an added advantage.

Post: Community Development Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/29/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age limit 22 – 45 years
Vacancies: 4
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Should have at least an Honours Degree in SWASA,
Social Sciences or Development Studies from a recognized University or Institution.
Should have project management and supervision skills.
Department: FINANCE AND PLANNING

Post: Senior Finance Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/30/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age limit: 25- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications:
Must have an Honours Bachelors Degree in Commerce with a Bias in Accounting or its equivalent.
Accounting skills, Revenue collection skills, Computer skills and Supervisory skills.
At least three years experience in management of
finance in a reputable organization.

Post: Population Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/31/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age limit: 22- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have an honours Bachelors degree in Statistics or Population Studies, Economics, Geography, Sociology from a recognized University.
Should be computer literate.

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
Post: District Production Coordinator
Ref: K/DSC/156/32/2010
Salary Scale: U1E
Age limit: 35- 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications:
An Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries
Development or Crop Husbandry or Veterinary Science
Plus a Post Graduate Qualification in Management or Public Administration from a recognized Institution.
At least 9 years of experience in field operations of which 3 should be at managerial level.
Should have Communication, mobilization and team work, leadership and managerial skills.
Should have interpersonal skills and be capable of coaching and developing subordinates.

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
Post: Senior Inspector of Schools
Ref: K/DSC/156/33/2010
Salary Scale: U3
Age limit: 33 – 45 years
Vacancies 1
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications:
A honours first Degree in Education with additional training in Education management or related field Analytical and evaluation skills. Communication and interpersonal relationship skills
At least three years of working experience and proven excellent skills in teaching, inspection and education management.
Post: Sports Officer

Ref: K/DSC/156/34/2010
Salary Scale U4
Age limit: 22 – 45 years
Vacancies: 1
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
Must have an Honours Bachelors Degree in Humanities from a recognized University
Should have training skills
Should have good communication skills
Should have organizational skills
Two years experience in a related field in an advantage.

DEPARTMENT: WORKS
Post: Water Officer
Ref: K/DSC/156/35/2010
Salary Scale: U4
Age limit: 22- 45 years
Terms: Probation
Qualifications:
An Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil/Water/Public
Health engineering or the equivalent in the water development disciplines. Skills in designing of water schemes. Contracts management skills.
Negotiation, mobilization and interpersonal relationship skills.