JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSTS ADVERTISED IN THE NEW VISION OF MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2020

EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 01 2020

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Buliisa District Local Government. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Buliisa District Service Commission not later than Monday 20^th April 2020.

The application form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) can be obtained from the Secretary, District Service Commission and Public Service Commission Offices, at plot No. 1 Pilkington Road Workers House 3^rd Floor Kampala or can be downloaded from the public service commission Website; www.psc.go.ug

All serving officers must route their application forms through the Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.

Applicants are required to attach on the current three pass port size photographs, certified photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates, appointment and confirmation letters where necessary.

The details of the  job description and specification can be viewed at the District Notice Board, Buliisa District website; www.buliisa.go.ug and the public service commission website; www.psc.go.ug

Only short listed candidates will be informed.

SN	Post	Salary Scale	No of Posts	Department	Job Reference
01	Principal Medical Officer	U2Med	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/01
02	Anesthetic Officer	U5SC	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/02
03	Ophthalmic Clinical Officer	U5Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/03
04	Psychiatric Clinical Officer	U5Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/04
05	Health Inspector	U5Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/05
06	Laboratory Assistant	U7Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/06
07	Health Assistant	U7Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/07
08	Anesthetic Assistant	U6Sc	01	Health	BDLG/DSC/2020/08
09	Veterinary Officer	U4Sc	01	Production	BDLG/DSC/2020/09

 SECRETARY-DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION

 JOB SPECIFICATION

Title:                               Principal Medical Officer

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/01

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U2Med

Age Limit:                       35 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Permanent

 Qualifications/ Person specifications required of the post

·        

Must have MBCh.B or BDS its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.

·        

A post graduate Diploma in Health Service Management or Public Administration Management from a recognized Institution.

·        

Must be registered and licensed with the Medical and Dental Practitioner Council

·        

Master’s degree in any relevant discipline is an added advantage.

Experience

·        

At least Six years working experience in Health service management, three of with must be at level of Senior Medical officer

Duties of the post/ Key Result Areas

     i.       

Directing clinical services and supervising their respective Heads.

   ii.       

Accounting for medical, fiscal and other resources.

  iii.       

Diagnosing and treating patients.

  iv.       

Coordinating the implementation of Uganda Minimum Health Care Package.

    v.       

Supervising health information management system.

  vi.       

Carry out human resource management system.

 vii.       

Providing Health service delivery standards manual.

viii.       

Ensuring occupational Health and safety at work place.

  ix.       

Developing and implanting continuous professional development.

    x.       

Adhering to National delivery service standards.

  xi.       

Preparing and submitting periodic reports to relevant authorities

 xii.       

Enforcing professional and service code of conduct and advantage

 Title:                               Anesthetic Officer

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/02

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U5Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person specifications required of the post

·        

Must have a diploma in clinical medicine, nursing or midwifery with a diploma in Anesthesia from the recognized institution

·        

Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals Council

Duties of the post/ Key Result Areas

i.            

Planning and budgeting for Anesthesia activities in the hospital

ii.          

Preparing patients for anesthesia and administering it

iii.         

Providing pre and post-operative care to patients

iv.         

Providing resuscitation services in case of emergency and disaster situations

v.           

Maintaining anesthetic operational equipments and ensuring their functionality

vi.         

Requisitioning and accounting for anesthetic materials and sundries

vii.        

Supervising and appraising staff

viii.      

Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics

ix.         

Supporting research activities and

x.           

Compiling and submitting reports to relevant authorities

 Title:                               Ophthalmic Clinical Officer

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/03

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U5Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Diploma in Ophthalmology or its equivalent from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.            

Participating in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with eye conditions

ii.          

Managing and accounting for allocated funds

iii.         

Referring complicated eye conditions to the Senior Ophthalmic Officer

iv.         

Assisting in management of static and mobile eye units

v.           

Carrying out equipment maintenance and there are functional and secure

vi.         

Participating in research activities

vii.        

Compiling and submitting periodic reports

viii.      

Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics

 Title:                               Psychiatric Clinical Officer

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/04

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U5Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Diploma in Mental Health from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.            

Planning and budget for psychiatric clinical activities in the hospital

ii.          

Diagnosing, treating and referring patients with mental illness

iii.         

Participating in community sensitization about mental health

iv.         

Accounting for allocation funds

v.           

Participating in research activities

vi.         

Compiling and submitting periodic reports

 Title:                               Health Inspector

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/05

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U5Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Diploma in Environmental Health Science or it’s equivalent from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.    

Carrying out health inspection of domestic, public and commercial premises

ii.  

Supervising refuse collection and disposal

iii. 

Carrying out disease surveillance

iv. 

Sensitizing community on public health preventive measures and Public Health Act, Regulations and Bye-laws

v.   

Inspecting water sources

vi. 

Participating in research activities

vii.

Inspecting food premises

viii.              

Adhering to professional and service code of conduct and ethics

 Title:                               Laboratory Assistant

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/06

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U7Sc

Age Limit:                       20 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.            

Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations

ii.          

Carrying basic laboratory tests and submits reports to the Laboratory Technician/ Technologists

iii.         

Observing safety and quality assurance practices in Laboratories

iv.         

Cleaning laboratory equipments regularly

v.           

Requisition necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeping of stock

vi.         

Accounting for allocation funds

vii.        

Participating in research activities

viii.      

Compiling and submitting daily periodic laboratory reports

ix.         

Safely dispose laboratory wastes

 Title:                               Health Assistant

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/07

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U7Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.            

Participating in Community Based Environmental Health activities

ii.          

Enforcing Environment Health Act, Regulations and by-laws

iii.         

Accounting for allocation funds

iv.         

Compiling relevant basic health data and submit to the Health Inspector

v.           

Liaising with local authorities in organizing home improvement competitions

vi.         

Participating in research activities

vii.        

Compiling and submitting periodic reports

 Title:                               Anesthetic Assistant

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/08

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                   U6Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

 Qualifications/ Person Specification

·        

Must have a Certificate in Anesthesia from a recognized institution

·        

Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Duties of the post/Key Result Areas

i.            

Preparing patients for anesthesia

ii.          

Providing pre and post operative care to patients

iii.         

Providing first aid services in case of emergency and disaster situations

iv.         

Maintaining anesthetic equipment and

v.           

Adhering to professional and ethical code of conduct and ethics

vi.         

Participating in research activities

vii.        

Compiling and submitting periodic reports

 Title:                               Veterinary Officer

Job Reference:                 BDLG/DSC/2020/09

No of vacancy:                 01

Salary Scale:                            U4Sc

Age Limit:                       25 years and above

Type of Appointment:       Probation

Qualification

·        

Should have Honors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/ Institution.

Key functions

     i.       

Monitoring and controlling occurrence and spread of animal disease.

   ii.       

Treating sick animals and advice animal owners in handling sick animal.

  iii.       

Training and guiding animal owners for better animal production.

  iv.       

Inspecting livestock market and holding grounds.

    v.       

Inspecting and advising processors and handlers of animal food and by products.

   vi.         Guiding farmers in pasture management, farm structures, record keeping and farm management.

SECRETARY,DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, BULIISA. P.O Box 228 Madindi