Mbarara District Service Commission -- Vacancies

Applications are invited from qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Mbarara District Local Government Council.Interested persons should obtain application forms (PSC Form 3) in Triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service CommissionsServing Officers should route their applications through their Heads of Department. Photostat copies of academic qualifications, CV's and any other relevant documents should be attached. (Also attach 3 passport size photographs on your Application form.)N.B: For the posts of Headship, Deputy Headship and Teachers for primary schools interested persons should obtain application forms (TSC form 3) from the District Service Commission Secretaries or DEO's Office. For Headship and Deputy Headship posts applicants must be Uganda Teachers who are registered, appointed and confirmed in appointment. Applicants already in Service must route their applications through DEOs or Heads of Institutions in which they are servingPhotocopies of academic certificates and other supporting documents must accompany the application forms (including 3 passport size photos).FOR ALL the posts - Applications should be addressed to: The Secretary, Mbarara District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Mbarara. Applications should be handed in within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisementDepartment: Management (Counties Administration)Post: ACAOSalary Scale: U3No. of Vacancies: 1 (One) PostAge Limit: 25 - 50 yearsTerms of Employment: Permanent and pensionable.Minimum Qualifications: An Honours Degree from a recognised University. A minimum of 3 years experience in administrative duties in either a Ministry or District Council is essential.- Should have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Administration or Development Studies.Duties & Responsibilities: -Responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer for the prompt and effective administration of the County.- Co-ordinate all District Council programmes and activities in the County.- Attend and facilitate Local Council IV meetings.- Ensure proper financial accountability in all Sub-counties in her/his area of jurisdiction.Post: Sub-County ChiefSalary Scale: U5b-4No. of Vacancies: 2 (Two Posts)Age Limit: 25 - 55 yearsMinimum Qualifications: An (Hons) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University.- Should be trainable and have an outgoing personality and ability to coach and develop subordinatesDuties and Responsibilities:- Responsible to Local Council III and Accounting Officer at that level.- Carry out general administration in conformity with Government regulations and policies, lawful Local Council by-laws and policies.- Overall administration and management of a sub-county staff.- Collect Government Revenue.- Prevent the commission of offences and public nuisance.- Supervise and inspect the implementation of Local Council policies by residents- Supervise and inspect the implementation of social economic development projects in a sub-county.- Detect and bring offenders to justice.- All duties as outlined in the Local Government Act 1997 Section 70.- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Local Council III.Post: Parish ChiefsSalary Scale: U7No. of Vacancies: 23 (Twenty-three posts)Age Limit: 20 - 50 yearsMinimum Qualifications: Uganda Certificate of Education plus a professional training of two years or UACE with at least two Principal passes.- Should have a working knowledge of the local language.Duties & Responsibilities:Collects taxes, rates and rents where levied and in accordance with assessment and issue tickets and receipts as appropriate- Promote and ensure security and order in the community.- All duties as outlined in the Local Government Act 1997.Department: Management ServicePost: District Administration Police Commander (Superintendent of Police)Salary Scale: U4No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)Age Limit: 25 - 50 yearsMin. Qualifications: An (Hons) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.- With knowledge about Police Laws and general Police Personnel Administration.- Certificate of Law from Law Development Centre will be an added advantage- Experience of at least 5 years is a requirement.Duties & Responsibilities: - Responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer- To head the District Administration Police Force.- Responsible for all the confidential or classified information/documents.- Responsible for finance control of the department.- Any other duty assigned to him/her by the Chief Administrative Officer.Department: Finance and PlanningPost: Senior Finance Officer (Bookkeeping)Salary Scale: U3No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)Age Limit: 25 - 50 yearsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from a recognised University or Institution, majoring in accounting with a practical experience of at least three years in Public Sector accounting.- Candidates qualified in ACCA or ICSA Part III with practical experience of at least 5 years in Public Sector Accounting can apply.- Computer knowledge in accounting packages is a requirement.Duties & Responsibilities: - Responsible to the Chief Finance Officer- Heads and supervises the accounts section.- Analysis and posting of ledgers.- Prepare Bank reconciliation statements- Writing of monthly and final accounts.- Any other duty as assigned by the Chief Finance OfficerPost: Population OfficerSalary Scale: U5a-3No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)Age Limit: 25 -50 yearsTerms of Employment: Permanent and pensionable.Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) from a recognised University either in Social Sciences (Sociology, Economics, Geography) or B.Sc Statistics. Should have a minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field.Duties and Responsibilities:- To provide technical advice and support on population policy, laws and regulations to co-ordinate and manage population matters.- To collect and disseminate population data and information.- Drawing population factors into development planning by correct analysis and use of population data in planning.- To increase the understanding on the relationship of population and development in addition to strengthening the capacities of the district and lower levels staff and the District Development CommitteePost: Accounts Assistant G.I (2)Salary Scale: U6Age Limit: 20 - 45 yearsMin. Qualifications: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education plus UDBS from a recognised Institution or have served as Accounts Assistant G.II for at least 3 years and have shown ability, merit and managerial capability.Duties & Responsibilities: Required to deal with day accounting in a sub-county.- Preparation of vouchers for the various payments.- General accounting work that requires bookkeeping knowledgeDepartment: Production (Agriculture)Post: Agricultural OfficerSalary Scale: U5a-3No. of Vacancies: 2 (Two posts)Age Limit: 20-50 yearsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons) from a recognized University.- Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage.Duties & Responsibilities - Responsible to the Sub- County Chief but technically supervised by the District Agricultural Officer.- Responsible for various agricultural activities and assignments including tendering advice to all categories of farmers and methods of crop production and harvest.- Storage and soil conservation, disease and pest control.- Any other duty as may be assigned by the District Agricultural Officer.Department: Production (Veterinary)Post: Veterinary OfficerSalary: U5a - 3No. of Vacancies: 2 (Two) postsAge Limit: 25 - 50 yearsTerms of Employment : Permanent and pensionable.Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University.Duties and responsibilities: Successful candidates will be responsible to the District Veterinary Officer.- Attending to sick animals and general husbandry.- Control of livestock diseases and their movement.- Meat inspection and Public Health and animal production.- Any other duty assigned to him/her by the District Veterinary Officer from time to time.Department: EngineeringPost: Lands Officer (1)Salary Scale: U4Age Limit: 25 - 50 yearsMin. Qualification: An hons degree in Law from a recognized University plus a Diploma in legal practice.Duties: To give legal and administrative advice to Land authorities and local Government.- Act as a land agent for the land controlling authority in Uganda.- Be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer.Department: Engineering (Building) Post: Senior Engineering Assistant Salary Scale: U4No. of Vacancies: 1 (One) PostAge Limit: 25 - 50 yearsTerms of Employment: Permanent and pensionableMinimum Qualifications: Higher Technician's Diploma in Civil Engineering and building with at least three years practical experience.Duties and responsibilities:- Responsible for supervision of works (Building).- To assist the (SOW) building to inspect plans and supervision of buildings under construction.- Supervision of direct labour jobs.- Inspection of applications for trading licences including the inspection of premises.- Any other duty as may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor.Post: Engineering AssistantSalary Scale: U6No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)Age Limit: 25 - 45 yearsTerms of Employment: Permanent and pensionableMin. Qualifications: Candidates must be in possession of Ordinary Diploma in Building from a recognized Institution.Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible to Supervisor of Works (Buildings).- To assist Supervisor of Works (Buildings).- To inspect new buildings under construction- To assist examine all the plans and applications for building in the district.- General control and follow- up of all construction work and general improvement of standard of construction of premises.- Any other duty as may be assigned by the (SOW Building)Post: Office attendantSalary Scale: USS3No. of vacancies/posts: 2 (Two)Age Limit: 18-40 years.Terms of Employment: permanent and pensionable.Qualifications: 'O' level certificate with a pass in English Language.Duties:- To keep the office clean.- To deliver letters- To open the offices in the morning and close them in theevening.- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.Department: EducationPost: Education Assistant II (Grade III Teachers)No. of Vacancies: 545 PostsAge Limit: 18- 50 yearsSalary Scale: U7 - U. Shs. 1,208,159 to 1,261,196 p.aStarting salary: U.Shs. 100, 680 p.mQualifications:- Should have Grade III Teaching Certificate- Must have passed O' level with at least 4 passes or its equivalent.Duties: - Responsible to the head teacher- Classroom teaching- Conducting co-curricular activities.- Assist in the general administration of the School.- Any other duties assigned to him/her by the headteacher.Post (i) HEADTEACHER GRADE I PRIMARY SCHOOLSSalary Scale: U3 i.e Shs. 5,452,176 to Shs. 5,706,228 p.aNumber of Posts: 13 Age: 35 to 50 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: Holders ofEither:a) Diploma in Primary Education from a recognized Institution plus at least 12 years teaching experience at primary School/PTC level.Higher qualifications such as BA/B.Sc with a postgraduate diploma or B. Education will be an added advantage.Or:b) Holders of Diploma in Primary Education who are head teachers of Grade II primary schools or deputy headteachers in Grade I primary schools who have taught in primary schools/PTCs for at least six years and have since administered/Inspected schools for at least six years. Higher qualifications, e.g B.Educ will be an added advantage.Orc) Holders of a Diploma in Education who are primary school Administrators/inspectors of schools who previously taught in primary schools/PTCs for at least six years. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage.DUTIES: - To write confidential reports on teachers in school - Head and general administrator of the school - Responsible for supervision and implementation of education polices and programmes in school. - Responsible for the finances in school - Responsible for discipline of both teachers and pupils - Supervising teachers and classroom teaching and co-curricular activities. - Secretary to school management committee - Any other duty assigned by the DEOii) HEAD TEACHER GRADE II (PRIMARY SCHOOL)Salary Scale: U4 i.e 4,419,360/= to 4,497,960/= p.a Number of Posts: 47 Age: 35 to 50 yearsQUALIFICATIONSEither:a) Diploma in Primary Education from a recognized institution plus at least 10 years of teaching experience at primary school/PTC level. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage.Or:b) Diploma holders with primary education who are Head teachers in Grade III schools or deputy headteachers in Grade II schools and previously taught in primary schools/PTCs for at least five years and have since administered schools for at least five years. Higher qualifications will again be added advantage.Or:c) Holders of a Diploma in Education who are primary school Administrators/Inspectors of schools who previously taught for at least five years at primary school/PTC level and have since administered schools for at least five years. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage.DUTIES: - Head and general administrator of the school- Responsible for supervision and implementation of education policies and programmes in school- To write confidential reports on teachers in school- Responsible for finances in school- Responsible for the dicspline of both teachers and students- Supervising teachers and classroom teaching and co-curricular activities.- Secretary to the school management committee- Any other duty assigned by the DEOiii) HEAD TEACHERS GRADE III PRIMARY SCHOOLSSalary Scale: U5a, i.e Shs. 3,997,200/= to Shs. 4,075,080/= p.a.Number of posts/vacancies: 88Age: 30 to 50 years.QUALIFICATIONS:Either:a) Holders of a Diploma in Primary Education who must have taught for at least 8 years at primary school/PTC level. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage.Or:b) Diploma holders in Primary Education who are primary school administrators/Inspectors of schools/PTCs for at least 4 years and have administered/inspected schools for at least 4 years. Higher qualification will be an added advantage.Or:c) Holders of a Diploma in Education who are primary school administrators/inspectors of schools who taught for at least four years at primary schools/PTCs and have since administered/Inspected schools for at least four years. Higher qualification will be an added advantage.DUTIES: As in (i) above (Head teacher Grade I primary school)iv) HEAD TEACHER GRADE IV (PRIMARY SCHOOL)Salary Scale: U6, i.e Shs. 1,443,159 to Shs. 1,261,196 p.a.Age: 30 to 50 yearsNumber of posts/Vacancies: 60QUALIFICATIONS:Either:a) A holder of a Diploma in Primary Education who has taught in primary School/PTC for at least 6 years.Or:b) Diploma holders in primary education who are primary school administrators/Inspectors or school Administrators who previously taught for at least 3 years in primary schools/PTCs and have since administered/inspected schools for at least 3 years.Orc) Diploma holders who are acting as Head teachers/Deputy head teachers in Grade II primary schools who previously taught in primary schools/PTCs for at least 3 years.Ord) Grade III teachers who have taught for at least six years.DUTIES: As in (i) above (Head teacher Grade I primary school).v) DEPUTY HEAD TEACHERS GRADE I (PRIMARY SCHOOLS)Salary Scale: U4. i.e Shs. 4,419,360 to Shs. 4,497,960 p.a.Number of posts/vacancies: 51.Age: 35 to 50 yearsQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:As in Job (ii) i.e Head teacher grade II primary schoolDUTIES: - To deputise for and assist in the general administration of the school.- To be an active and practising teacher.- Any other duties assigned to him/her by the headteachervi) DEPUTY HEADTEACHERS GRADE II (PRIMARY SCHOOLS)Salary Scale: U5a i.e Shs 3,997,200 to Shs 4,075,080 p.a.Number of posts:/vacancies: 72Qualifications: As in Job III Headteacher Grade III Primary Schools.Duties: As in Job (v) i.e Deputy Headteacher Grade I.Department: Public HealthPost: Health Assistant G.II (10 posts)Salary Scale: U7 Age Limit: 20 -50 yearsMin. qualifications:- Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science from a recognized institution.- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.Duties & Responsibilities:- To participate in community based environmental health activities.- To implement Environmental Health Act, Regulations and bye-laws.- To participate in Water Source Improvement and food hygiene promotion.- To participate in disinfections and/or disinfestations of premises/articles etc.- To collect information on environmental health, compile periodic reports and submit to the Health Inspector.- To participate in Primary Health Care activities- To adhere to professional code of conduct.- To liaise with Local authorities in the organization of home improvement competition.- To carry out any other duties assigned by the health inspector.Department: Public HealthPost: Clinical Officer (13 POSTS) RE-ADVERTISEDSalary Scale: U6 Age Limit: 20 -50 yearsReports: To Medical OfficerQualifications:- Must have a National Diploma in Clinical- Medicine and Community Health.- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.Duties & Responsibilities: - To diagnose, treat and ensure proper management of patients- To refer complicated cases to the Medical Officer.- To liaise with other cadres in the unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients.- To participate in the implementation of Primary Health Care activities.- To adhere to professional code of conduct.- To participate in the collection of health data.- To carry out any other duties assigned by the Medical Officer.Post: Enrolled Midwives (13 posts) RE-ADVERTISEDSalary Scale: U7 Age Limit: 20 - 50 yearsReports to: Clinical OfficerQualifications: Must have enrolled Midwives Certificate- Must be registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.- Should have observation, judgement, counselling and communication skills- Should have a patient-focused approach and a pleasant personality.Duties and Responsibilities:- To participate in a continuous nursing coverage on wards by receiving reports and effectively handing over to in-coming staff.- To provide total care to mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and provision of health education.- To ensure that aseptic technique is adhered to in carrying out deliveries.- To provide total care to mothers during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and baby. To ensure that the baby's air passages are clear, assess and keep baby warm, constantly watch the umbilical cord and carry out immunisation. To make sure that the baby is properly labelled with an identification tag.Post: Laboratory Assistant G.II (1) Re-advertisedSalary Scale: U7 Age Limit: 20- 50 yearsReports to: Clinical OfficerQualifications: - Must have a certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognised Institution.- Must be licensed by the Allied Health Professionals CouncilDuties and Responsibilities: - To carry out Laboratory analysis and submit reports to Clinicians.- To prepare Laboratory reagents for use in routine investigations.- To follow safety measures against hazards and ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste.- To care for and service equipment regularly.- To requisition supplies 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- Clinical Officer.Post: Anaesthetic Assistant (6) (Re-advertised)Salary Scale: U5c Age Limit: 25 - 50 yearsReports: To Medical OfficerQualifications: Must be a trained Clinical Officer or a double trained nurse.- Must have a Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognised Institution- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.Duties and Responsibilities:- To participate in clinical work and ensure proper management of patients and units- To liase with ward management in pre and post-operative patient care.- To participate in the management of disaster situations and provide resuscitation services.- To ensure the equipment is functional and well maintained- To carry out any other duties assigned by the Medical OfficerSECRETARY,MBARARA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION.