Ministry of Health -- Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant posts currently available in the establishment of the Health Service Commission Secretariat as specified below. The Job descriptions and other details can be obtained from the Health Service Commission offices Workers House, 3rd Floor, Plot No. 1 Pilkington Road, Kampala.Applications filled in triplicate on PSC form 3 (1972) should be submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission, P.O. Box 7452, Kampala to be received not later than 3rd May 2002.The forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission offices.Applications should be accompanied by a detailed C.V. and bear the title of the post as well as the reference number of the vacancy. All applicants who are serving officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.1. POST: COMMISSIONER BOARDS & EXAMINATIONS (1 POST)SALARY SCALE U1 (FIXED)HRM 67/84/06QUALIFICATIONS - An Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Social Sciences, Bachelor of Commerce (Management option), or BA(SWSA) with Personnel Management as an option from a recognised University.- Post-graduate training in Human Resource Management.- A Masters degree in Human Resource Management, or Development Studies will be an added advantage.EXPERIENCEWorking experience in Human Resource Management of at least 10 years two of which should have been at Assistant Commissioner level is essential.OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Good communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to develop and coach subordinates.- Interviewing, Human Resource Management and Planning Skills.- Organanizational Skills.- Impeccable character and personality.- High level of creativity.- Should be able to work without close supervision.- Ability to work with computers.2. POST: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (BOARDS) ( 1 POST)HRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U1QUALIFICATIONS - An Honours Bachelor of Arts degree , Social Sciences, Bachelor of Commerce (Management option), or BA(SWSA) with Personnel Management as an option from a recognised University.- Post-graduate training in Human Resource Management.- A Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Management, or Development Studies will be an added advantage.EXPERIENCE- Working experience of 8 years in Human Resources Management two of which should have been at Principal Personnel Officer level is desirable.OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS- Good communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to develop and coach subordinates.- Interviewing and Human Resource Management and Planning skills.- Organanizational skills.- Impeccable character and personality.- High level of creativity.- Should be able to work without close supervision.- Ability to work with computers.3. POST: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (EXAMINATIONS)( 1 POST)HRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Should be qualified to at least first degree level in Psychology or Occupational/Organizational Psychology from a recognized University/Institution plus post-graduate training in the design and administration of occupational Psychometric testing.- Post-graduate degree in Human Resource Management, Development Studies would be an added advantage or- At least first level degree in Social Sciences or Arts from a recognized University/Institution plus post-graduate qualification preferably at a Masters level or Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational/Organizational Psychology or any other related subject.EXPERIENCE- Working experience of at least 8 years in Human Resource Management, two of which should have been at Principal Personnel Officer level is desirable.OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to develop and coach subordinates.- Interviewing and Human Resource Management and Planning Skills.- Organizational skills.- Impeccable character or personality.- High degree of creativity.- Should be able to work without close supervision.- Able to work with computers.4. POST: PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER ( 1post)HRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U2QUALIFICATION- An Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Social Sciences, Commerce (Management Option), or BA(SWSA) with Personnel Management as an option from a recognised University.- Post-graduate training in Human Resources Management.- A Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Development Studies or Management will be an added advantage.EXPERIENCE- Should have a minimum of 6 years experience in Human Resource Management, 2 of which should be at Senior Personnel Officer level in either public or private sector.OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Should be conversant with civil service regulations governing Personnel Management.- Should have the ability to coach and develop subordinates effectively.- Should have impeccable character and personality.- Should be able to exhibit a high level of creativity.5. POST: SENIOR PERSONNEL OFFICER(1 POST)HRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U3QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE- An Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Social Sciences, Commerce (Management Option ) or BA(SWSA) with Personnel Management as an option from a recognised University.- Post graduate training in Human Resource Management.- Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.EXPERIENCE- Should have at least 3 years experience in Human Resource Management in a reputable organisation.- Should be able to make mature decisions.- Should be able to show ability, initiative and competence in organizing work.6. POST: SENIOR STATISTICIAN (1 POST)HRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U3QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE- Candidates should be qualified with first degree in Statistics (B.Stat.) or Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Economics.- Post graduate qualifications in Computer Science, Statistics are desirable. EXPERIENCE - Must have three years satisfactory experience in the service of a reputable organisation as a Statistician.- Should be able to show ability, initiative and competence in organizing and co-ordinating work at a Senior level;- Experience in Information Systems Administration will be an added advantage.7. POST: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1) POSTHRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Candidates should have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or an internationally recognized professional accounting qualification;- Post-graduate training in Financial ManagementEXPERIENCE- Should have been at the level of Accountant for at least three years in a reputable organization.- Have demonstrated ability, competence and extensive knowledge in Financial Management techniques and Uganda Government accounting regulations.8. POST: PRINCIPAL PERSONAL SECRETARY/ PRINCIPAL PERSONAL SECRETARY (Special Grade) (1) POSTHRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE U2QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Ordinary Level Certificate with at least two (2) credits including English Language and 3 passes- UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution with the following subjects:-Business Communication Stage IIITypewriting Stage III (50 wpm)Shorthand stage II (80/90 wpm)Office Management- Computer skills using several packages e.g. word processing, Spreadsheets and database management.- Should have served for a minimum of (3) years at the level of Senior Personal Secretary (U3) or possess similar experience and qualifications in case of applicants from outside the Public Service.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WHICH ARE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE- Shorthand stage III- Principals of Accounts II, Economics II, Commerce II- Knowledge of using various office machines.- Certificate in Public Relations9. POST: SENIOR PERSONAL SECRETARY (Special Grade) (1) POSTHRM 67/84/06SALARY SCALE: U3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- Ordinary Level Certificate of Education with at least two (2) credits including English Language and 3 passes.- UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution with the following subjects:-Business Communication Stage IIITypewriting Stage II (80/90 wpm)Shorthand Stage II (80/90 wpm)Office Management- Computer Skills using several packages like word processing, spreadsheets and database management.- Should have served for a minimum of (3) years at the level of Personal Secretary (U4) or possess similar experience and qualifications in case of applicants from outside the Public Service.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WHICH ARE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE- Shorthand Stage III- Principles of Accounts II, Economics II or Commerce II- Knowledge of using various office machines eg. fax, photocopiers and audio equipment- Certificate in Public Relations10. POST: STENOGRAPHER/SECRETARYSCALE (U5C)QUALIFICATIONS- Ordinary Level Certificate of Education with at least two (2) credits including English Language and 3 passes - UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution with the following subjects:Business Communication Stage IIITypewriting Stage III (50 wpm)Shorthand Stage II (80/90 wpm)Office Management- Computer skills using word processing packages- Three (3) years experience as Stenographer Secretary or possess similar experience and qualifications in case of applicants from outside the Public Service.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WHICH ARE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.- Principles of Acccounts Stage II, Economics II or Commerce II.- Computer Skills using several packages like spreadsheets, data base management.- Knowledge of using various office machines.- Certificate in Customer Care.11. POST: POOL STENOGRAPHER (2) POSTS SCALE U6 QUALIFICATIONS- Ordinary Level Certificate of Education with at least 2 credits including English Language and 3 passes.- UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution with the following subjects:- Business Communication Stage II Typewriting Stage II (40 wpm) Shorthand Stage I (60/70 wpm) Office Practice Stage II/Secretarial Duties IIOTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WHICH ARE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE- Principles of Accounts Stage II, Economics II or Commerce II- Computer skills using several packages like word processing, spreadsheets, database management.- Knowledge of using various office machines.- Certificate in Customer Care.12. POST: RECORDS ASSISTANT GRADE I (1) POST HRM 67/84/06 SALARY SCALE U6QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE O’ Level Certificate of Education with:-- 6 pass subjects including English Language, one of which should be at credit level or- 5 passes including English Language, two of which must be at credit level or- 4 credit passes including English Language- A’ Level Certificate of Education with one principal pass or any other qualification that may be adjudged to be equivalent to (i) (ii) or (iii) above.- Certificate in Records Management.- Serving officers should be confirmed in appointment.- Have served at Records Assistant level for at least 3 years.- Have demonstrated ability and competence in work organisation and supervision.13. POST: RECEPTIONIST (2) POSTS HRM 67/84/06 SALARY SCALE U8 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- O’ Level Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English Language;- Switchboard experience of not less than 3 years and typing skills is an added advantage.14. POST: DRIVER (3) POSTS HRM 67/84/06 SALARY SCALE USS3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- O’ level Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language plus a valid driving permit.- Should be reliable, with at least 5 years experience as a driver and have a clean driving record.- Should be able to ensure that vehicles are kept clean.- Knowledge of mechanics will be an added advantage.15. POST: OFFICE ATTENDANT (3) POSTS HRM 67/84/06 SALARY SCALE USS 3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE- O’ Level Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English language;- The applicant should be presentable, reliable, able to work for long hours and to keep time.- At least 3 years working experience will be an added advantage.N.B. Please note the change of physical address.