The Health Service Commission -- Vacant Posts

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant posts currently available in the Ministry of Health (National and Regional Referral Hospitals) as specified below.Applications which should be 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 13th February, 2002.The forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission offices, 5th floor UDB building, Ministry of Health, Headquarters, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals or any other Government Ministry or Department. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number of the vacancy. Hand written applications are also acceptable. Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Head of Departments who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.MINISTRY OF HEALTH (REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS)1. POST: Senior Consultant (Surgeon) 8 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE: U1 Special (fixed)QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE(i) MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution(ii) Master of Medicine degree or its equivalent in the relevant speciality from a recognized university or Institution.(iii) Applicants should be eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioner's Council.(iv) Applicants should have a working experience of not less than 8 years at a specialist level.(v)A proven record of research and publications will be an added advantage.(vi) Applicants should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.Duties of the Post:The incumbent will report to the Director /or Medical Superintendent of a Hospital for administrative issues.(i) To be responsible for ensuring efficient management of services, in his/her area of speciality, at a Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the hospital.(ii) To supervise and train Consultants, Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her(iii) To plan and co-ordinate the training programmes of all the Health Professionals under him/her(iv) To train and supervise intern doctors(v) To plan and co-ordinate continuing Medical Education in his/her speciality for Health Professionals at a Referral Hospital and the catchment area of the hospital.(vi) To plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his/her area of speciality(vii) To co-ordinate and manage a referral system for patients within a region or at the National level(viii) To ensure that discipline and the Ethical Code of Conduct are observed by the staff under him/her(ix) To provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of speciality to government and the institution(x) To advise on the procurement of the equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her speciality.(xi) To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the higher authorities.2. POST: Senior Consultant (Physician) 9 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1 Special (Fixed)QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEAs in one (1) aboveDuties of the Post:As in one (1) above3. POST: Senior Consultant (Paediatrician) 8 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1 Special (Fixed)QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEAs in One (1) above.Duties of the Post As in one (1) above4. POST: Senior Consultant (Obs & Gynae) 7 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY S CALE: U1 Special (Fixed)QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEAs in one (1) above.Duties of the PostAs in one (1) above5. POST: Consultant (Surgeon) 6 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE(i) MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.(ii) Master of Medicine degree or its equivalent in the relevant speciality, from a recognized University or Institution.(iii) Applicants should be eligible for registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners' Council.(iv) Applicants should have a working experience of not less than three (3) years at a specialist level.(v) A proven record of research and publications will be an added advantage.(vi) Applicants should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.Duties of the Post:The incumbent will be under the general supervision of a Senior Consultant and/or Deputy Director or Medical Superintendent of a Hospital(i) To assist the Senior consultant in ensuring efficient management of services in his/her speciality at the Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the hospital.(ii) To supervise and train Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other Health professionals under him/her(iii) To plan, co-ordinate and participate in the training programmes of all the Health Professionals under him/her(iv) To train and supervise intern doctors(v) To plan and participate in continuing Medical Education in his/her area of speciality, for Health Professionals at a Referral Hospital and the catchment area of hospital (vi) To plan, co-ordinate and conduct operational research in his /her speciality(vii) To participate in the management of a referral system for patients within a Region or at the National level.(viii) To ensure that discipline and the Ethical code of Conduct are observed by the staff under him/her (ix) To. provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of speciality to Government and the institution(x) To advise on the procurement of the equipment, drugs and other logistics required for his/her speciality(xi) To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the higher authorities6. POST: Consultant (Physician) 8 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above.Duties of the Post: As in Five (5) above7. POST: Consultant(Paediatrician) 5 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above.Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above8. POST: Consultant (Obs & Gynae) 7 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE:U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above.Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above9. POST: Consultant (Pathologist) 9 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE:U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above.Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above10. POST: Consultant (Ophthalmologist) 7 postsREF: HRM 173/174/01SALARY SCALE: U1QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above.Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above11. POST: Consultant (Radiologist) 9 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE: U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above. Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above12. POST: Consultant (Psychiatrist) 9 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE: U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above Duties of the Post: As in five (5) above13. POST: Consultant(ENT Surgeon) 9 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE: U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above. Duties of the post: As in five (5) above14. POST: Consultant(Anaesthetist) 9 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE: U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in Five (5) above. Duties of the post: As in) five (5) above15. POST: Consultant (Public Health ) 9 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) aboveMINISTRY OF HEALTH (BUTABIKA NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL)16. POST: Consultant (Psychiatrist) (4 posts) REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) aboveMINISTRY OF HEALTH (MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL)17. POST: Senior Consultant (Surgeon ) 4 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As in one (1) above18. POST: Senior Consultant (Dental Surgeon) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As one (1) above19. POST: Senior Consultant (Obs & Gynae) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As one (1) above20. POST Senior Consultant (Paediatrician) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) one Duties of the post: As one (1) above21. POST: Senior Consultant (Physician) 1post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As one (1) above22. POST: Senior Consultant (Psychiatrist) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As in one (1) above23. POST: Senior Consultant (Radiotherapist) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As in one (1) above 24. POST: Senior Consultant (Radiologist) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As in one (1) above25. POST: Senior Consultant (Pathologist) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 Special (Fixed) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in one (1) above Duties of the post: As in one (1) above 26. POST: Consultant (Surgeon) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above27. POST: Consultant (E.N.T.Surgeon) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above28. POST: Consultant (Ophthalmologist) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above29. POST: Consultant (Anaesthesiologist) 3 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Duties of the post: As in five (5) above30. POST: Consultant (Orthopaedic Surgeon) 2 posts REF:HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above31. POST: Consultant(Dental Surgeon) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five 5 above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above32. POST: Consultant (Paediatrician) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in 5 (five) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above33. POST: Consultant (Physician) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above34. POST: Consultant (Psychiatrist) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above35. POST: Consultant (Oncologist ) 1 post REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above36. POST: Consultant (Pathologist) 2 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above37. POST: Consultant (Radiologist) 3 posts REF: HRM 173/174/01 SALARY SCALE : U1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: As in five (5) above Duties of the post: As in five (5) above