Kabale District Service Commission Jobs Vacancies

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 Job Title-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


Job Title: Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)
REF: V/KDLG/2/2010
SALARY SCALE: U5
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineer

MAIN PURPOSE: To co-ordinate and supervise the execution of all mechanical programmes within the station.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 'A' Level and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Supervisory, management, organization and coordination, report writing, planning and prioritizing skills.
• 1 year of industrial experience as Assistant En¬gineering Officer Gr. II providing wide exposure to the mechanical problems of a variety of construction equipment and vehicles.
• Incumbent should have served as an Electrical Engineer for 3 years.

DUTIES:
• Supervising the repaired and maintenance of vehicles, plants and workshop equipment at the station, ensuring that they are all done to the manufacturers recommended standards.
• Controlling and ensuring proper use and car the mechanical equipment in the station
• Liaising with the procurement staff in the purchasing of emergency supplies by conducting market research arid advising on the best value
• Ensuring that the correct spare parts, tools, oils and lubricants are available for timely repair and maintenance of vehicle machinery.
• Ensuring that periodic preventive maintenance and repair work is carried out on the equipment,
• Preparing annual work plans for all mechanical repair and maintenance programmes.
• Preparing monthly reports on the status of the hide/machinery and requirements for tools and supplies for repair needs.
• Carrying out a quarterly review of progress annual plans.

Job Title: Machine Operator
REF: V/KDLG/3/2010
SALARY SCALE: U8
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)

MAIN PURPOSE: To service and maintain Council machines and plants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS;
• '0' level certificate with Motor Vehicle Machines Certificate,

DUTIES:
• Controlling, directing and regulating machines during operations
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance.
• Keeping the heavy plant clean and tidy.






Job Title: District Production Officer
REF: V/KDLG/4/2010
SALARY SCALE:UIE
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Principal Agricultural Officer
• Principal Veterinary Officer
• Principal Fisheries Officer
• Principal Commercial Officer
• Senior Entomologist

MAIN PURPOSE: To coordinate, manage and mon¬itor the production sector programmes and activities in the District, and ensure adequate and high quality service delivery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS;
• An Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries Development or Crop Husbandry or Veterinary Science plus a Job Titlegraduate qualification in Management or Public Administration from a recognized Institution.
• At least 9 years of experience in field operations of which three should be at a managerial level.
• Should have communication, mobilization and team work, leadership and managerial skills.
• Should hare interpersonal skills and capable of coaching and developing subordinates.

DUTIES:
• Ensuring the implementation of Government production policies, regulations and programm
• Coordinating the formulation and development of the production strategic action plan and to monitoring its effective implementation.
• Facilitating and ensuring the delivery of farming production marketing extension services of producers in the District,
• Guiding and advising the District Council mem¬bers on production issues and programmes
• Ensuring the detection and control of pests, vermin and animal epidemics in the District.
• Identifying, procuring and disseminating appropriate production technologies to the District producers,
• Identifying market potentials and advising the producers appropriately.
• Ensuring proper management of production facilities in the District through inspection, repairs and redevelopment.
• Providing farmers with technical advice on the use of chemicals and pesticides.
• Collecting, compiling and analyzing data o production issues and disseminating it to en users.
• Coordinating, monitoring and reporting o commercial, industrial and cooperative related investments in the District,


Job Title: Assistant District Health Officer (Environmental Health)
REF: V/KDLG/8/2010
SALARY SCALE: U2
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above.
REPORTS TO: District Health Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Principal Health Inspector / Senior environmental Officer

MAIN PURPOSE: To assist the DHO in ensuring effective, efficient and affordable delivery of health services for the well-being of the population of the
District and ensure quality assurance in all Health Institutions in the District.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(i) Professional Technical Qualifications
• Must have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health Science from a recognized Institution
• Diploma in Health Services Management o Management from a recognized Institution.
•Masters degree in Environmental Health Sci¬ence, Public Health or Public Administration and Management is an added advantage
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Profes¬sionals Council, (ii) Other Qualifications Should have the following competences:
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team building skills
• Report writing skills.
(iii) Experience
Should have a working experience of at feast six (6) years as a Health Worker, three (3) of which should be in a Management position.

DUTIES:
• Participation in planning-, directing, coordinating, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating the deliv¬ery of health services in the district.
• Managing and accounting for allocated resource
• Ensuring implementation of national Health Policy.
• Liaising with stakeholders for efficient delivery of health services.
• Implementing the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNHCP).
• Participating in effective development of health infrastructure at all levels of Health Services delivery in the District. Ensuring that staff adhere to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Ensuring that the health information management systems are in place.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to students and staff.
• Initiating and participating in research activities.
• Compiling and submitting reports to the District Health Officer.



Job Title; Biostatistician
REF: V/KDLG/9/2010
SALARY SCALE: U4
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years
REPORTS TO: Senior Hospital Administrator
MAIN PURPOSE: To collect, analyze process, store and relieve data on health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a degree in Biostatistics or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

DUTIES:
• Planning, budgeting, managing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating nutritional programmes in the hospital.
• Managing and accounting for allocated resources
• Developing Health information systems.
• Developing data bank and ensuring data security
• Participating in research activities.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to staff.
• Adhering to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.



Job Title: Senior Health Inspector
REF; WKDLG/10/2010
SALARY SCALE: U3
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Principal Health Inspector
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Health Inspector.

MAIN PURPOSE: To prevent disease and promote health through surveillance and
Management of Environmental Health practices and in management of the unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a Diploma in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Must have served for three (3) years as a Health Worker.

DUTIES:
• Inspecting homesteads for hygiene and environmental sanitation,
• Inspecting refuse collection and disposal.
• Enforcing Public Act Regulations and by-laws and Health Preventive measures
•Participating in planning, directing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluations for environmental Health programmes.
• Managing and accounting for allocated resources
•Carrying out human resource manpower activities like identifying manpower, promotional, leave and deployment.
• Participating in research activities.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to students and staff.




Job Title: Health Inspector
REF: V/KDLG/11/2010
SALARY SCALE: U5
AGE LIMIT: 26 Years and above.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Health Inspector
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior Health Assistant

MAIN PURPOSE:
To prevent diseases by ensuring that Public Health Rules and Regulations are adhered to by the community

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must have a Diploma in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
•Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council,

DUTIES:
•Carrying out health inspection of domestic, public and commercial premises.
•Supervising refuse collection and disposal.
• Carrying out disease surveillance Sensitizing community on Public Health Preventive measures and Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws. Managing and accounting for allocated resources
• Identifying and protection of Natural Water Participating in research activities




Job Title: Senior Clinical Officer
REF: V/KDLG/12/2010
SALARY SCALE: U5
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years
REPORTS TO: Principal Clinical Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Inspector, Cold Chain Technician

MAIN PURPOSE: To assist the DHO in ensuring effective, efficient and affordable delivery of health services for the well-being of the population of District and ensure quality assurance in all Health Institutions in the District.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
•Must have served for at least three (3) years as a Health Worker.

DUTIES:
•Diagnosing, treating and managing patients.
•Participating in planning, directing, budgeting, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of clinical work.
•Managing and accounting for allocated resources
•Managing and accounting for allocated resources
Referring complicated cases
•Conducting health education to patients.
•Ensuring quality assurance in clinical work.
•Participating in research activities.
•Imparting knowledge and skills to students and staff.


Job Title: Enrolled Midwives
REF: V/KDLG/17/2010
SALARY SCALE: U7
AGE LIMIT 25 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Senior Enrolled Midwife
RESPONSIBLE FOR; Nursing Assistant
MAIN PURPOSE: To provide midwifery nursing services and public health interventions to patients and the Community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS;
• Must have Enrolled Midwife Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Institution,
• Must be registered with the Nurses and Mid-wives council

Duties
• Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deaths.
• Carrying out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and refers them to hospital.
• Providing care during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and baby.
• Providing care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection and ensure successful breastfeeding.
• Participating in bedside nursing procedures as members of the caring team.
• Participating in Doctors/Clinical Offices ward rounds.
• Prepare patients for meals and participating in serving them.
• Keeping patients comfortable and ensure health environment



Job Title; Registrar of Titles
REF: V/KDLG/5/2010
SALARY SCALE: U4
AGE LIMIT: 28 Years and above
REPORTS TO: Senior Lands Officer

MAIN PURPOSE: To register Titles and other legal documents related to land.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• An Honours Degree in Law and Diploma in legal practice from a recognized University/Institu¬tion.
• Should have negotiating and judgment skills.

DUTIES:
• Preparing tease documents
• Registering lease documents
• Issuing titles
• Keeping custody certificates of titles.
• Investigating and dispose of land disputes.



Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably and eligible persons to fill the vacant Job Titles, 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 Job Title 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.