Jobs in Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda- Director

Job Title: DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT ANALYTICAL
LABORATORY (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 53/70/02
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1SE
AGE : 38 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Food Science or Biomedical Laboratory Technology plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in either Analytical Chemistry or Forensic Science or Analytical Science or Molecular Biology or Environmental Chemistry or Toxicology or Biochemistry from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve [12] years working experience in Analytical Laboratory work at Commissioner level, three [3] of which should have been gained in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have developed people management skills with ability to coach and develop subordinates.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:
? Planning, budgeting and mobilizing resources for the Directorate.
? Supervising the Commissioners and coordinating all activities within the Directorate.
? In charge of quality assurance and management.
? Advising on both technical and professional issues.
? In charge of public relations.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 13th April 2012