District Service Commission Masaka - Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancies falling within Masaka District.Application forms (PSC) Form 3 are obtainable from the following offices:- Public Service Commission- Kampala, Secretaries to the District Service Commissions countrywide, Ministry Headquarters, Chief Administrative Officers' and Town Clerks' Offices. Filled forms (3 copies) must be accompanied by 3 passport size photographs plus certified copies of all relevant certificates/Testimonials to reach the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 337, MASAKA not later 10/5/2002.Serving officers should route their applications through their heads of department who should be advised of the closing date to avoid delays.DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:1. POST: PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: (1 VACANCY)SCALE U2 (Shs. 7.801.176/= to 8.041.488/- p.a.) AGE LIMIT: 30-45 years TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: CONTRACT QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree from a recognised University in Social Work and Social Administration or B.Com (Management Option) or other Social Sciences with Personnel Management as one of the subjects.- A diploma in Human Resource Management or membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage- Should have at least 3 years working experience as Senior Personnel Officer or equivalent rank.- Should be knowledgeable in civil service regulations governing Personnel Management.- Should have developed interpersonal skills and capable of working as both a member of District Management Team and motivator of a small professional team with ability to coach and develop sub-ordinates effectively.Duties: - Responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer and acts as his chief Technical Advisor in all matters pertaining to Human Resource Management.- Ensure that an effective manpower plan is developed and maintained.- Process all appointments, confirmations, promotions, dismissals, retirements and transfers in the District.- Manage the establishment and staffing control systems and administration of the Payroll in liaison with the Finance Department.- Co-ordinate staff appraisal, management development and training.- Liaise with technical department heads on all matters relating to technical and professional training and its impact on the manpower plan.- Manage the establishment, welfare functions and keeps custody of records on Personnel matters.- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer.DEPARTMENT: MASAKA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL (PUBLIC HEALTH)1. POST: PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER: (1 VACANCY)SCALE: U2 (9.809.280/= to 10.077.360/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 30-45 years.QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor of Medicine from a recognised University plus a Post Graduate qualification in Public Health from a recognised Institution is a must.- Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.- Should have thorough working knowledge of the Health Services and control policy.- Should have well developed interpersonal skills of managing and motivating professionally qualified staff.- Must have served for at least eight years as a Health worker.DUTIES: - Diagnose, treat and ensure proper management of patients.- Participate in effective planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of health programmes in the Municipality.- Participate in establishing and strengthening health information, management systems and control of disease outbreaks and epidemics.- Participate in ensuring that essential drugs, vaccines, equipment and other supplies are available.- Participate in ensuring appropriate development and maintenance of Health Units and facilities.- Assessing of all health staff performance, and completing their Annual Confidential Reports.- Compile periodic reports and submit to the Director of Health Services.- Liaise through the Director of District Health Services for the purpose of planning and policy implementation.- Participate in monitoring manpower, promotional, training needs and recommend to the Director of District Health Services.- Participate in research activities.- Attend Management meetings.- Other duties assigned by the Director of District Health Services.3. POST: SENIOR ASSISTANT HEALTH EDUCATOR G.I ( 1 VACANCY)SCALE: U4 (Shs. 7.044.000/= to 7.186.800/- p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 30-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Must be a Clinical Officer, a Health Visitor or a Health Inspector.- Must have a Diploma in Health Education or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.- Should have a Diploma in Health Services Management.- Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals' Council.- Should have management, counselling, communication and interpersonal skills.- Must have served for at least four years as Health Worker.DUTIES: - To conduct Health Education sessions for various social groups in the community in liaison with relevant sectors.- To participate in development of locally appropriate health education materials and ensure their equitable distribution.- To support and participate in effective health information system delivery.- To monitor, evaluate and collect baseline data for community diagnosis and submit to the DDHS.- To requisition and ensure that necessary supplies are available in the units and maintain an inventory.- To participate in planning and budgeting for health education in the District and account for the allocated resources.- Ensure that staff adhere to professional Code of Conduct.- To participate in cascading Health Education skills to students, Junior Staff and other Health Workers.- To participate in conducting operational Health Education research.- To continuously assess staff performance and complete their Annual Confidential Reports.- To attend Senior Management meetings.- To carry out any other duties assigned to him/her by the DDHS4. POST: SENIOR HEALTH INSPECTOR GRADE I (1 VACANCY)SCALE: U4 (Shs. 7.004.000/= to 7.186.800/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 30-50 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Diploma in Environmental Health Science from a recognised Institution.- Diploma in Health Science Management.- Should be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.- Must have served for at least four years as a Health Worker.DUTIES: - Participate in Environmental Health activities, compile and submit reports to the Principal Health Inspector.- Liaise with relevant sectors to ensure quality environmental Health Service delivery.- Enforce Public Health Act and Regulations.- Supervise and ensure staff adhere to professional Code of Conduct.- Participate in planning, budgeting for environmental Health and account for the allocated resources.- Participate in training staff and Health Workers.- Participate in Primary Health Care activities.- Participate in collaborative research activities and appropriate methodologies.- Assess staff performance and complete Annual Confidential Reports.- Attend Management meetings.- Plus any other duties assigned to him/her by the Principal Health Inspector.5. POST: HEALTH ASSISTANT GRADE I (1 VACANCY)SCALE: U6 (Shs. 2.780.634/= to 2.930.640/- p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Certificate in Environmental Health Science from a recognised Institution.- Be registered with Allied Health Professionals Council.- Should have management, counselling and interpersonal skills.DUTIES: - Participate in community environmental Health activities- To implement environmental Act and Regulations.- Participate in water source improvement and food hygiene promotion.- To participate in disinfection of premises etc.- Develop work plan in the area of operation.- Participate in Primary Health Care activities.- To liaise with local Authorities of home improvement competitions.- Compile periodic reports.- Plus any other duties assigned to him/her by the Health Inspector.6. POST: CLINICAL OFFICER GRADE II (1 VACANCY)SCALE U6 Shs. 2.780.634/= to 2.930.640/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - National Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.- Must be registered with Health Professionals Council.DUTIES: - To diagnose, treat and ensure proper management of staff.- Liaise with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients and refer complicated cases to Senior Medical Personnel.- Participate in implementation of Primary Health Care activities.- Collection of Health data and adhere to professional Code of Conduct.- Any other duties assigned by Senior Medical Personnel.7. POST: ENROLLED MIDWIFE (4 VACANCIES)SCALE: U7 (Shs. 2.471.280/= to 2.684.720/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-40 years QUALIFICATIONS:- Certificate in Midwifery.- Should be registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.- Should have observation, judgement and a patient focussed approach, counselling and communication skills.DUTIES: - To assist in deliveries at various Health Units.- Carry out antenatal and postnatal care to mothers by ensuring that aseptic technique is adhered to and total care during Puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection, obstetrical emergencies are managed where complicated cases are referred to a Doctor.- To maintain personal contact with patients, take note of their complaints, report if necessary and ensure confidentiality.- Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.8. POST: ENROLLED NURSE (1 VACANCY)SCALE U7 (Shs. 2.471.280/=to 2.684.720/= p.a.)AGE: 25-40 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - 'O' or 'A' level with a certificate in Nursing- Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council and should have a patient focussed approach.DUTIES: - To work under the supervision of a Clinical Officer- Participate in a continuous nursing coverage on Wards/Units by receiving reports and effectively handing over to the in-coming shift.- To administer treatment as prescribed by the Clinical officer and maintain proper records of all patients treated in Health Units as well as records of drugs administered.- To adhere to professional code of conduct, attend Nursing Staff Meetings and carry out any other duties assigned to her/him from time to time.9. POST: LABORATORY ASSISTANT GRADE II (1 VACANCY) SCALE: U7 (Shs. 2.471.280/= to 2.684.720/= p.a.) AGE LIMIT: 25-45 years QUALIFICATIONS: - Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognised Institution. - Must be licenced by the Allied Health Professionals Council.DUTIES: - To carry out Laboratory analysis and submit reports to Clinicians.- Prepare laboratory measures against hazards and ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste.- To care for and service equipment regularly- To requisition the supply of items for Health Centre Laboratory Unit and keep an inventory.- To adhere to professional Code of Conduct.- To participate in Primary Health Care activities- To prepare and submit periodic reports to the Laboratory Assistant Grade I- To carry out any other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.10. POST: NURSING AIDE ( 3 VACANCIES)SCALE: USS3 (778.021/= to 797.214/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 20-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - 'O' level with at least five passes including English Language, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Health Science.- Nursing Assistants Certificate DUTIES: - Cleans Medical Instruments, trolleys and trays.- Prepares beds for patients- Measures pressure and carries out dressings, packs drums for sterilisations, collects and delivers sterilised drums.- Escorts patients from one unit to another- Records in-coming and discharged patients- Assists the Medical Records Officer in Classification of Records and preparation of patients' statistics.- Plus any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Medical personnel.11. POST: HEADTEACHER GRADE I (3 VACANCIES)SALARY SCALE: U3 (Shs. 5.452.176/= to 5.706.228/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-50 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Diploma in Education from a recognised Institution plus at least 12 years of teaching experience at Primary School/PTC level.OR - Holders of a Diploma in Education who are Headteachers of Grade II Schools who have taught in Primary Schools/PTCs for at least six (6) years and have since administered schools for at least six years.- Diploma in Education holders who are Primary School Administrators/Inspectors of Schools who previously taught in Primary Schools/PTCs for at least six years.N.B. Those with higher relevant qualifications, especially a degree, will be highly advantaged.DUTIES: - Quality control of Education Activities- In-charge of admission of pupils- Secretary to the P.T.A. - Technical Head of the School and advisor to the School Management Committee.- Plus purchasing of school materials.12. POST: HEADTEACHER GRADE II (11 VACANCIES)SALARY SCALE: U4 (Shs. 4.419.360/= to 4.497.060/= p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Diploma in Education from a recognised Institution plus at least 10 years of teaching experience at Primary School/PTC level.OR - Holders of Diploma in Education who are Headteachers in Grade II Schools or Deputy Headteachers have in Grade II Schools and have taught in Primary Schools/PTCs for at least five years.OR - Diploma in Education holders who are Primary School Administrators/Inspectors of Schools for at least five years.DUTIES:- As those of Headteacher Grade I13. POST: HEADTEACHER GRADE III (9 VACAINCIES)SALARY SCALE: U5a (3.997.200/= to 4.075.080/- p.a.)AGE: 25-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Diploma in Education holders who have taught in Primary Schools/PTCs for at least six years.OR - Diploma holders who are Primary School Administrators/Inspectors of Schools who have taught for at least three years and have since administered/inspected schools for at least 3 years.OR - Diploma holders who are acting Headteachers in Grade II Schools and have taught for at least for 3 years.OR - Grade III Teachers who have taught for at least six years.DUTIES: AS THOSE OF OTHER HEADTEACHERS.14. POST: HEADTEACHER G.IV (13 VACANCIES)SALARY SCALE: U6 (Shs 1.443.119/= to 1,562,275/- p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 25-45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Diploma in Education holders who have taught in Primary Schools/PTCs for at least 6 years.OR - Diploma holders who are Acting Headteachers/Deputy Headteachers in Grade I Schools who previously taught in Primary Schools for at least three years and have since administered/inspected schools for at least three years.OR - Grade III Teachers who have taught for at least for six years.DUTIES: AS THOSE OF OTHER HEADTEACHERS.15. POST: DEPUTY HEADTEACHER GRADE I (12 VACANCIES)SALARY SCALE: U4 (Shs. 4.419.360/- to 4,497,960/= p.a.)AGE: 30 - 50 yearsQUALIFICATIONS:- THE SAME AS THOSE FOR HEADTEACHER G.II PRIMARY SCHOOLS,DUTIES: Draws teachers' teaching time table and duty rosters plus examination programme.- Organises co-curricular programmes, School Assembly and responsible for staff affairs.- Supervises project and minor disciplinary matters- Chairs the staff Finance Committee- Assists the Headteacher on school administration in supervising teachers' schemes of work and lesson preparation.- Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Headteacher.16. POST: DEPUTY HEADTEACHER GRADE II (73 VACANCIES)SALARY SCALE: U5a ( Shs. 3.997.200/= to 4.075.080/= p.a.)AGE: 30- 45 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: Holders of Diploma in Education who must have taught for at least 8 years in Primary Schools/PTCs.OR: Diploma Holders who are Primary School Administrators/Inspectors of Schools who have taught for at least 4 years in Primary Schools/PTCs and have since administered/inspected schools for at least 4 years. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage.DUTIES: - Answerable to the Headteacher.- Deputises the headteacher, classroom teaching and other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.17. POST: GRADE III TEACHERS (EDUCATION ASSISTANT II)200 VACANCIESSALARY SCALE: U7 (Shs. 1.208.159/= to 1,261.196/- p.a.)AGE LIMIT: 20 - 40 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: - Grade III Teachers' Certificate from a recognised Institution, higher qualifications will be of an added advantage.DUTIES: - Teaching and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.SECRETARYDISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION MASAKA