THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCIES

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1 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCIES 1 HSC EXT ADVERT NO. 2/2015 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the vacant posts tenable at the Ministry of Health (MoH), Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) and Regional Referral Hospitals (RRHs). Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission at Plot No.1 Pilkington Road, Workers House, 3 rd Floor (Northern Wing) or through P.O. Box 7452, Kampala; to be received not later than 5 th January ALLSERVICES OF THE COMMISSION ARE FREE The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters and Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers or can be down loaded from the Commission's website on or Public Service Commission's website on For details of each post including person and job specifications, applicants should access and/or download the advert on the Commission's website and websites of MoH ( UMDPC ( Butabika Hospital ( Uganda Cancer Institute ( and Uganda Heart Institute ( The advert will also be available on the Notice Boards of the mentioned Institutions. Applicants should strictly adhere to the following requirements to avoid disqualification: 1. Complete all parts of the application form (PSF 3, Revised 2008) and submit three (3) copies. Each applicant should apply for only one (1) vacancy. Applicants who apply for more than one vacancy will be disqualified. 2. On each application form the following must be attached: a) Recent and original copies of the passport size photographs; b) Copies of the academic and professional certificates; c) Copies of letters of appointment, plus confirmation letters as it may apply; d) Copies of Registration Certificates and valid Practicing Licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Professional Councils; and 3. It is emphasized that: i All application forms should bear the name of the Institution, title of the post and its reference number. ii Applicants must state clearly on the application forms their contact addresses and telephone numbers. iii Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective Institution of the Applicant. iv Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. v Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates unlaminated at the interview. Candidates who will present forged certificates will be handed over to the Police for appropriate action. vi Health Workers who are on long term training must not apply. vii Applicants should indicate references for Institutions as clearly shown below; Ministry of Health: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Uganda Heart Institute: HRM 72/173/01/HI

2 Regional Referral Hospitals: HRM 72/173/01/RH viii Applicants should attach a copy of the National Identity Card. All those who had applied for the post of Principal Occupational Therapist (Advert 1. of 2015 dated 9 th November 2015) now No. 32 this advert, must apply afresh. MINISTRY OF HEALTH HEADQUARTERS 1. Post: Director Health Services (Planning & Development) - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Director General Health Services Qualifications: MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration, Planning and Development, Health Planning, Health Economics, Public Administration and Management from a recognized University or Institution Experience: Must be in possession of at least fifteen (15) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Commissioner in Government or equivalent level in a reputable Institution. Requirements: Demonstrable leadership, managerial capability and strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills. Must be a person of high integrity. Responsibilities Provides overall leadership of the Directorate of Planning and policy Development. Leads in Health Sector Policy development. Leads in negotiations between Development Partners and Government in the Sector Wide Approach. Operationalizaton of Area Teams Strategy for improved support supervision by the Central Ministry of Health to Local Governments. Coordinates the preparation of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget Framework Papers. Development and operationalization the Public-Private Partnership. Development of laws and regulations in the Health Sector. Coordination of performance and quality improvement initiatives in the sector. Carries out other duties as may be assigned from 2. Post: Commissioner National Disease Control - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Scale: U1SE Reports to: Director Clinical and Community Health Services Qualifications: Should have MBChB from a recognized University or Institution. Should have a Master s Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or other Public Health related field. 2

3 Experience: Requirements: Should have at least twelve (12) years of working experience at the national level in health related field, three (3) of which must have been served at Assistant Commissioner or equivalent level in a reputable organization. Should have strong Management, communication and interpersonal skills. Head and provide technical leadership to the Department. Oversee the development of policy and standards relating to Communicable Disease Control. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with the District Health Officers and Directors of Regional Referral Hospitals and Private Hospitals. Oversee the production of Departmental work plans. Monitor and report on the performance of the Department. Supervise and ensure all staff in the Department are appraised. Provide Support Supervision to all Departmental Staff. Establish and coordinate a functional system for surveillance of diseases, emergencies and disasters. 3. Post: Commissioner Community Health - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Director, Clinical and Community Health Services Qualifications: Must have MBChB, or BDS, or B.Sc.Nursing from a recognized University or Institution. Must have a Masters in Public Health, Community Medicine or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: Should have a thorough knowledge of Health services Management and Control, policy and/or strategy implementation gained from at least twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner or equivalent in a reputable health related organization. Requirements: Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Oversee the development of policy and standards relating to Community Health. Coordinate delivery of technical support to Community Health to Districts and Referral Hospitals. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with the District Health Officers to ensure that services provided by the Department meet their needs. Coordinate and maintain a system for management of endemic and epidemic emergencies, and disasters. Oversee compilation and implementation of Departmental work plans and budget. Monitor and report on the performance of the Department. Regularly assess the performance of all division/section heads as part of the Result Oriented Management (ROM) programme. Provide Support Supervision to all senior departmental Staff. 4. Post: Assistant Commissioner Health Infrastructure 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ 3

4 Salary Scale: Reports to: U1E Commissioner, Clinical Services Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution. Must have at least a Post Graduate diploma or Masters Degree in any of the following: Architecture or Civil or Quantity Surveying, or Project Planning and Management. Must be registered with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB). Experience: Should have at least nine (9) years working experience in infrastructure Management, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level from a reputable organization. Requirements: Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Develop policy related Health infrastructure within the context of the Ministry s overall policy. Develop standards and guidelines related to infrastructure. Provide technical support related to Health Infrastructure to the Districts, and Referral NGOs and Private Hospitals. Produce work plans for the Division. Ensure quality assurance programme for Health Infrastructure. Monitor the performance of the Division. Supervision and assessment of performance of all Divisional Staff. 5. Post: Assistant Commissioner Pharmaceutical Services 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U1E Reports to: Commissioner Clinical Services Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy from a recognized University or Institution. Must have a post graduate Diploma or Masters Degree in Pharmaceutical Management or Logistics and Supply Chain/Logistics Management from a recognized Institution. Experience: Requirements: Should have at least nine (9) nine years working experience in pharmaceutical management three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Pharmacist or equivalent, in a reputable organization. Should have a thorough knowledge of Pharmaceutical Services Management. Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Develop health policy related to Pharmaceutical Services. Develop standards for Pharmaceutical Services Management. Develop Pharmaceutical Services guidelines and manuals. Maintain a national function system of Pharmaceutical services. Support the development of division and District work plans. Regularly assess the performance of all Divisional Staff as part of the Result Oriented Management (ROM) programme. 4

5 Provide technical support to Divisional Staff. Monitor the performance of the Division. 6. Post: Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/07/01/HQ Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) Qualifications: MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Master of Medicine degree in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: Applicant should have a working experience of not less than six (6) years at specialist level, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Medical Officer Special Grade or its Requirements: equivalent. Proven record of Research and Publications will be an added advantage. Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Assists the Senior Consultant in ensuring efficient and effective management of services in his/her area of specialty, at the Regional Referral Hospital and its catchment area. Treats and manages medical conditions and perform specialist clinical procedures in his/her area of specialty Supervises and mentors Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her. Plans and coordinates training programmes of all Health Professionals under him/her. Trains and supervises Intern Doctors Plans and coordinates CPD in his/her specialization for Health Workers at the Regional Referral Hospital and its catchment area. Plans, coordinates and conducts operational research in his/her area of specialization Provides technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to Government. Conducts national outreach services. Advises on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for efficient and effective delivery of services in his/her area of specialization. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 7. Post: Principal Laboratory Technologist - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Hospital Director Qualifications: Must have a University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution. Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any General Management field from a recognized Institution. A Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized University will be an added advantage. Experience: Working experience of at least six (6) years, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Laboratory Technologist level 5

6 Requirements: in Government or equivalent level from a reputable Organization. Should have management, counseling, communication and interpersonal skills. Works as immediate technical in-charge of Laboratory services. Formulates and implements research programmes. Trouble shoots and interprets all laboratory procedures. Develops standard operating procedures. Participates in the investigations of epidemic disease outbreaks and reports to the Head of Division. Coordinates, supervises and institutes quality control measures in the Laboratory. Institutes safety measures against hazards and ensures safe disposal of laboratory waste. Participates in planning and budgeting for Laboratory Unit. Manages and accounts for the allocated resources. Initiates and ensures that staff conduct research and develop appropriate technologies. Receives periodic reports from units, compiles and submits to the Head of Department. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 8. Post: Senior Medical Officer - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Principal Medical Officer Qualifications: MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.. Experience: A minimum of three years working experience as a Medical Officer. Good communication and interpersonal skills Requirements: Treats and properly manages patients. Participates in planning and budgeting for the resources allocated to the Department. Participates in ensuring availability of essential drugs, vaccines, equipment and other supplies in the Hospital. Participates in community outreach programmes for the catchment area of the Hospital. Provides support supervision to Health Centres within the catchment area of the Hospital. Ensures that Staff under him/her adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. Participates in collection of health data and other research related activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time, 9. Post: Medical Officer - 2 Vacancies Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade Qualifications: MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. 6

7 Participates in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients. Evaluates and treats patients and refers those in need of specialized health care. Participates in the delivery of quality health care to patients. Adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Participates in Outreach and Community Health Programmes. Participates in continuing periodic reports. Participates in Continuing Professional Development Programmes. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 10. Post: Senior Clinical Officer - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/HQ Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Clinical Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized Institution. Experience Must have served for at least three (3) years as a Clinical Officer. Good communication and interpersonal skills Requirements Good team building skills Diagnoses, treats and manages patients. Responsibilities Participates in plans; directs budgets, coordinates, monitors and evaluates clinical work. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Refers difficult cases. Conducts health education to patients. Ensures quality assurance in clinical work. Participates in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to the students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out any other duties as may be assigned from time to MINISTRY OF HEALTH REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE 11. Post: Senior Consultant (Internal Medicine) - 1 Vacancy (Readvertized) Reference HRM 72/173/01/RH Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Hospital Director Qualifications: MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Master of Medicine Degree in Internal Medicine or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: Applicants should have a working experience of not less than nine 7

8 requirements (9) years at a specialist level, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Consultant (Internal Medicine). Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal (s) will be an added advantage. Should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop subordinates. Diagnoses, treats and manages medical conditions and performs complicated procedures in the area of specialty. Ensures efficient management of quality services in his/her area of specialty in the Regional Referral Hospital and its catchment area. Supervises and mentors Consultants, Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her. Plans and coordinates training programmes of all health professionals and Students under him/her. Trains and supervises Intern Doctors. Plans and coordinates Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in his/her area of specialty for Health Professionals at the Regional Referral Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital. Ensures that the Codes of Conduct and Ethics are observed by staff under him/or her. Provides technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty to Government and the Regional Referral Hospital. Carries out research in his/her area of specialty. Advises on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for efficient and effective delivery of services in his/her area of specialization. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 12. Post: Senior Consultant (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) - 2 Vacancies Reference HRM 72/173/01/RH Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Hospital Director Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Senior Consultant (Internal Medicine), No. 11 above except that the area of specialization is Obstetrics & Gynaecology 13. Post: Consultant (Surgery) - 3 Vacancies Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Surgery) Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is Surgery. 14. Post: Consultant (Orthopaedic Surgery) 2 Vacancies Salary Scale: U1SE 8

9 Reports to: Senior Consultant (Orthopaedic Surgery) Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that ofthe post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is Orthopaedic Surgery. 15. Post: Consultant (ENT) 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (ENT) Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is ENT. 16. Post: Consultant (Paediatrics) - 2 Vacancies Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Paediatrics) Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is Paediatrics. 17. Post: Consultant (Pathology) 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Pathology) Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is Pathology. 18. Post: Consultant (Public Health) - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Public Health) Qualifications: MBChB. Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Master of Medicine Degree in Public Health or Community Medicine or Family Medicine from a recognized University or Institution. s Experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except the area of specialization is Public Health. 19. Post: Consultant (Internal Medicine) - 4 Vacancies Salary Scale: U1SE Reports to: Senior Consultant (Internal Medicine) 9

10 Qualifications: Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and responsibilities are similar to that of the post of Consultant (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) No. 6 except that the area of specialization is Internal Medicine. 20. Post: Senior Principal Nursing Officer - 2 Vacancies and HRM 72/173/01/HI Salary Scale: U2 Reports to: Director Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution. Should have a Diploma in Nursing Administration or its equivalent Management qualification from a recognized Institution. A BSc. Degree in Nursing will be an added advantage. Requirements: Demonstrable leadership and management skills. Should possess good interpersonal, communication and team building skills. Experience: EITHER Should have extensive experience in clinical and nursing administration gained over a period of at least of nine (9) years, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Nursing Officer; OR Should have extensive experience in clinical and nursing administration gained over a period of at least of nine (9) years, six (6) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Nursing Officer. Ensures a 24 hour nursing coverage in the Hospital Promotes welfare of Nursing Staff Receives Reports of Ward Managers and In-Charges of Clinics Ensures that Equipment is functional, secure and well maintained Assesses Performance of Nursing Staff as well as coaching, mentoring and training them. Ensure smooth and necessary management practices such as meetings are scheduled and conducted. Manages and accounts for allocated resources Carries out human resource functions such as identifying training needs. Participates in research activities Carries out any other activities as may be assigned from time to 21. Post: Principal Occupational Therapist 1 vacancy (Re-advertised) Those who had previously applied in November 2015 MUST Re-apply Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Hospital Director Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized Institution Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field from a 10

11 Experience: requirements: recognized Institution. Must have a working experience of at least six (6) years as a Health Worker, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Occupational Therapist in Government or recognized Health Institution. Good communication and interpersonal skills Good team building skills. Well developed counseling skills. Plans, budgets for, monitors and evaluates occupational therapy activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources Counsels persons with disability Ensures persons with disability are facilitated with special activities for appropriate occupations Ensures quality occupational therapy services Organizes and conducts outreach services Requisitions for equipment and other supplies Ensures that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained Imparts knowledge and skills to health students and staff Ensures that staff under his/her control adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics Carries out Human Resource Management activities such as identifying manpower and training needs. Compiles and submits periodic reports Initiates and participates in research activities Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 22. Post: Principal Orthopaedic Officer - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Principal Medical Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedics from a recognized Institution. Should have a Diploma in Health Service Management or any other Management related field from recognized Institution. Experience: Must have served for six (6) years as a Health Worker, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Senior Orthopaedic Duties & Officer in Government or reputable Health Institution. Plans, directs, coordinates, budgets, monitors and evaluates for Orthopaedic activities in the Hospital. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Participates in clinical work and ensures proper management of patients. Liaises with Ward/Theatre in pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Initiates and participates in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. 11

12 Carries out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits periodic reports. 23. Post: Senior Hospital Administrator 2 Vacancies Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Principal Hospital Administrator Qualifications: Must have a degree in Social Sciences, Arts, SWASA from a recognized University/Institution. A post graduate Diploma in Health Service Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage. Experience: Must have served for at least three (3) years in Hospital Administration or related discipline. requirements Planning, coordinating and organizing skills Information management skills Team work and team management skills Participates in planning, budgeting, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating hospital administrative activities in the Hospital. Manages and accounts for the allocated resources. Liaises with Medical Superintendent in the administration of the Hospital. Ensures proper maintenance of Hospital Infrastructure. Participates in ensuring availability of the necessary equipment and other supplies to the Hospital. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Carries out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits reports to Medical Superintendent. Carries out other duties as may be assigned from time to 24. Post: Principal Nursing Officer - 3 Vacancies Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Senior Principal Nursing Officer Qualifications: Diploma in Nursing or Comprehensive Nursing from a recognized Institution. Should have a Diploma in Nursing Administration or its equivalent. BSc. (Nursing) Degree from a recognized University will be an added advantage. Experience Must have served for at least six (6) years as a Health Worker, three (3) of which should been at the level of Senior Nursing Officer. Should have good counseling communication and Requirements: interpersonal skills. 12

13 Should have a patient focused approach and pleasant personality. Responsibilities Assists in planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating nursing services for the Institution. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained. Initiates and participates in research activities. Ensures that staff adheres to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 25. Post: Principal Psychiatric Clinical Officer 2 Vacancies Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade (Psychiatry) Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Mental Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field. Experience: Must have served for at least six (6) years in Psychiatry, three (3) of which should be at Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer level. Participates in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating Responsibilities Psychiatric activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Diagnoses, treats and manages patients with mental illnesses. Refers complicated cases to a Psychiatrist. Ensures maximum protection of patients, relatives and staff. Carries out community sensitization about mental health. Initiates and participates in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that Staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out Human Resource Management activities such as identifying manpower needs, training, leave and deployment Compiles and submits reports. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 26. Post: Principal Radiographer 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Medical Radiography or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must have a Diploma in Health Service Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field. An Honours Degree in Radiography will be an added advantage. Experience Must have served for at least six (6) years as a Health Worker, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Radiographer level. Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills 13

14 requirements Good Team Building Skills Well developed Counseling Skills Plans, directs, budgets, coordinates, monitors and evaluates of radiography activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Liaises with Ward management in the preparation of patients for radiographic investigation and treatment. Ensures that patients and staff in all hospitals are protected from radiation and radioactive materials. Requisitions for equipment and necessary supplies. Ensures that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained. Initiates and participating in research activities. Ensures that Staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out Human Resource Management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotion, leave and deployment. Compiles and submitting reports. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 27. Post: Principal Anaesthetic Officer 2 Vacancies (Re-advertised) Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Consultant Qualifications: Must be a Clinical Officer or a Nurse or Midwife (URN or URM). Must have a Diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognized Institution. Requirements Working Experience: Responsibilities A Diploma in Health Service Management or any other Management related qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage. Good communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Must have served for at least three (3) years as a Senior Anaesthetic Officer. Participates in clinical work and ensures proper management of patients. Participates in the management of disaster situations and provides resuscitation services. Ensures support supervision in theatres and those standards of anaesthesia are maintained in the Hospital. Participates in planning and budgeting for the Anaesthetic Unit and account for the allocated resources. Controls the Unit and ensures proper management of patients. Identifies manpower, promotional and training needs and recommends to the Medical Superintendent. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct. Receives and prepares reports for submission to the Medical Superintendent. Attends to any other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Superintendent from time to 14

15 28. Post: Senior Public Health Dental Officer - 3 Vacancies Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Public Health Dental Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Public Health Dentistry from a recognized Institution. Experience : Must have worked for at least three (3) years as a Public Health Dental Officer. Requirements: Good communication, interpersonal, team building and analytical skills. Diagnoses, treats and properly manages patients. Refers complicated cases to Principal Public Health Dental Officer or Dental Surgeon. Carries out oral/dental health education to patients and communities. Participates in planning, directing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and valuating delivery of oral/dental services. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that Staff adhere to the relevant Code of Conduct and Ethics. 29. Post: Dental Surgeon - 3 Vacancies Reports to: Senior Dental Surgeon Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a recognized University or Institution. Diagnoses, treats and properly manages patients. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Reviews and evaluates patients referred by Public Health Dental Officers. Carries out Oral/Dental Health education for patients and communities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Participates in research activities. Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. Compiles and submits periodic reports. Performs any duties as may be assigned from time to 30. Post: Pharmacist 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Senior Pharmacist Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Participates in quality preparation of compounded medicine and infusions and ensures proper storage. Requisitions and ensures that supplies are available. Advises and updates clinicians on prescriptions. Liaises with Ward management in ensuring that drugs are properly recorded and stored. Participates in planning and budgeting for the pharmacy unit 15

16 and accounts for the medicines and infusions. Participates in drugs and clinically related research. Compiles reports to the Senior Pharmacist. Ensures equipment are functional and well maintained. Liaises with National Drug Authority in ensuring that all medicines conform to prescribed standards. Advises patients and communities on the proper use and storage of drugs. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and Staff. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 31. Post: Senior Occupational Therapist 1 Vacancy Reference HRM 72/173/01/RH Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Hospital Director Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized Institution Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field. Experience: Must have served for three at least (3) years as Occupational Therapist. Requirements: Good communication, counseling interpersonal and team building skills. Plans, budgets, monitors and evaluates occupational therapy activities Manages and accounts for allocated resources Counsels persons with disability Ensures persons with disability are facilitated with special activities for appropriate occupations Ensures quality occupational therapy services Organizes and conducts outreach services Requisitions for equipment and other supplies Ensures that equipment are secure, functional and well maintained Imparts knowledge and skills to health students and staff Ensures that staff under his/her control adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics Carries out Human Resource Management activities such as identifying manpower and training needs. Compiles and submits periodic reports Initiates and participates in research activities Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 32. Post: Senior Physiotherapist - 1 Vacancy Reports to: Principal Physiotherapist Qualifications : Must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution. Experience: Must have served for at least three (3) years as Physiotherapist. Carries out Physiotherapy treatment. 16

17 Provides movement aides to needy disabled patients. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Ensures safety of patients and Staff. Educates patients and Staff on how to avoid the occurrence of disabilities. Participates in Primary Health Care activities. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 33. Post: Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Principal Ophthalmic Clinical Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology from a recognized Institution. Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field. Experience: Must have served for three at least (3) years in Clinical Ophthalmology. Requirements Good communication, interpersonal and team building skills as well as fully developed counseling skills Responsibilities Participates in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating Psychiatric activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Diagnoses, treats and manages patients with eye illnesses. Refers complicated cases to an Ophthalmologist. Ensures maximum protection of patients, relatives and staff. Carries community sensitization about eye health. Initiates and participates in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out Human Resource Management activities such as identifying manpower needs, training, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits reports. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 34. Post: Senior Orthopaedic Officer 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Orthopaedic Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedics from a recognized Institution. Experience: Must have served for at least three (3) years as Orthopaedic officer. Duties & Participates in Clinical work and ensures proper management of patients. Liaises with Ward/Theatre in pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care. Participates in planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating for Orthopaedic activities in the Hospital. 17

18 Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits periodic reports. 35. Post: Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer - 2 Vacancies Salary Scale: U3 Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade (Psychiatry) Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Mental Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field. Experience: Must have served for at least three (3) years in Psychiatry. Responsibilities Participates in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating Psychiatric activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Diagnoses, treats and manages patients with mental illnesses. Refers complicated cases to a Psychiatrist. Ensures maximum protection of patients, relatives and staff. Carries out community sensitization about mental health. Initiates and participates in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that Staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out Human Resource Management activities such as identifying manpower needs, training, leave and deployment Compiles and submits reports. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time 36. Post: Senior Nursing Officer - 10 Vacancies Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Nursing Officer Qualifications: Must be a double-trained Nurse at registered level or its equivalent (NOT DEGREE) from a recognized Institution. Experience At least three (3) years working experience as Nursing Officer. Good communication and interpersonal skills. requirements Responsibilities Responsible for day to day management of the activities of the Department as assigned by superiors. Participates in the planning and budgeting for the Department. Participates in the Senior Management meetings of the Department. Participates in the training of Nurses/Midwives. Participates in Primary Health Care activities. Provides support supervision in Regional Referral Hospitals 18

19 and in Districts. Performs any other activities as may be assigned. 37. Post: Senior Orthopaedic Technologist - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Orthopaedic Technologist Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology from a recognized Institution. Experience Must have served for at least three (3) years as an Orthopaedic Technologist Good communication and interpersonal skills Requirements: Good team building skills Well developed counseling skills Ensures that artificial limbs are fabricated for correction or replacement of missing body parts to restore function. Ensures that wheel chairs, crutches, walking sticks, shoes, etc are made or obtained to facilitate movement of patients. Refers complicated cases to the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Requisitions and ensures that equipment and other supplies are available in the workshop and maintains an inventory. Participates in planning and budgeting for the Orthopaedic workshops and account for the allocated resources. Authorizes the sale of some Orthopaedic appliances to patients to ensure accountability. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 38. Post: Medical Records Officer - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Human Resource Management Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Medical Records and Information Management or Library and Information Science from a recognized University/Institution. Plans, budgets for, directs, manages, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates medical records activities in the Institute. Manages and accounts for the allocated resources. Ensures that records on patients are received, documented, classified and stored. Periodically audits records and record systems. Ensures confidentiality and safety of records. Avails records/information on patients to authorized persons. Ensures that essential equipment and other supplies are available. Participates in research activities. Ensures that staff adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. Compiles and submits periodical reports to Senior Medical Records Officer. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 19

20 39. Post: Senior Clinical Officer - 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Clinical Officer Qualifications, Qualifications, experience, other requirements, duties and Experience, responsibilities are similar to that the post Senior Clinical Officer No. 9 under Head Quarter posts. Requirements and Responsibilities 40. Post: Senior Anaesthetic Officer -1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Anaesthetic Officer Qualifications: Must have a Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognized Institution. Experience Should have working experience of at least three (3) years as an Anaesthetic Officer. Participates in clinical work and ensures proper management of patients. Participates in the management of disaster situations and provides resuscitation services. Ensures support supervision in Theatres and that standards of anesthesia are maintained in the Hospital. Participates in planning and budgeting for the Anaesthetic Unit and accounts for the allocated resources. Controls the Unit and ensures proper management of patients. Participates in training and supervision of students and other Health Workers in the Unit. Performs any other duties assigned by the Principal Anaesthetic Officer. 41. Post: Hospital Administrator - 2 Vacancies and HRM 72/173/01/HI Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Senior Hospital Administrator Qualifications: Must have an Honours Degree in Social Sciences, Arts, SWASA or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Participates in planning, budgeting, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of Hospital administrative activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Participates in ensuring availability of the necessary equipment and other supplies to the Hospital. Manages Hospital transport. Ensures security of Hospital assets. Imparts knowledge and skills to staff. Ensures that staff adhere to code of conduct and ethics. Carries out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits reports to Senior Hospital Administrator. 20

21 Carries out any other duties as may be assigned from 42. Post: Senior Radiographer 1 Vacancy Salary Scale: U4 Reports to: Principal Radiographer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Medical Radiography or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.. A Diploma in Health Service Management or any other Diploma in a Management related field will be an added advantage. Experience Must have served for at least three (3) years as a Health Worker. Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills requirements Good Team Building Skills Well developed Counseling Skills Liaises with Ward management in the preparation of patients for radiographic investigation and treatment. Ensures that patients and staff in all hospitals are protected from radiation and radioactive materials. Participates in planning, directing, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of radiographic activities. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Requisitions for equipment and necessary supplies. Ensures that equipment is secure, functional and well maintained. Refers cases needing specialized imaging to the Radiologist. Ensures that processed films conform to set standards. Participating in research activities. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out Human Resource Management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotion, leave and deployment. Compiles and submitting periodic reports. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 43. Post: Physiotherapist - 3 Vacancies Reports to: Administrator Qualifications: Must have a National Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution. Result Oriented Requirements: Ethics and Integrity Customer Care Self confidence To carry out Cardio respiratory physiotherapy on patients To provide moving aides to disabled patients To ensure that the equipment is functional and well 21

22 maintained. Ensure the safety of patients and staff. Participate in community awareness to avoid disabilities. Participate in primary Health Care activities. 44. Post: Clinical Officer 6 Vacancies Reports to: Senior Clinical Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent, from a recognized Institution. Treats and ensures proper management of patients. Refers complicated cases to the Senior Clinical Officer. Liaises with other cadres in the Unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients. Participates in the implementation of primary health care activities. Adheres to professional code of conduct and ethics. Participates in research activities. Participates in the collection of health data. Participates in teaching junior staff, patients and the public. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 45. Post: Clinical Officer (Dermatology) - 1 Vacancy Reference: HRM 72/173/01/RH Salary Scale: U5 Reports to: Senior Clinical Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent, from a recognized Institution. Requirements Additional qualifications in dermatology from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage. Treats and ensures proper management of patients. Refers complicated cases to the Senior Clinical Officer. Liaises with other cadres in the Unit in the delivery of quality health care to patients. Participates in the implementation of primary health care activities. Adheres to professional code of conduct and ethics. Participates in research activities. Participates in the collection of health data. Participates in teaching junior staff, patients and the public. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 46. Post: Orthopaedic Officer 3 Vacancies Reports to: Senior Orthopaedic Officer Qualifications: Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedics from a recognized Institution. Participates in Clinical work and ensures proper management 22

23 of patients. Liaises with Ward/Theatre in pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care. Participates in planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating for Orthopaedic activities in the Hospital. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Imparts knowledge and skills to students and staff. Ensures that staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Carries out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. Compiles and submits periodic reports. 47. Post: Laboratory Technician - 4 Vacancies Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technician Qualifications: Must have a National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution Liaises with ward managers in the preparation of patients for laboratory tests. Participates in proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory. Carries out laboratory analysis, interprets results and submits reports to Clinicians. Requisitions for equipment and other supplies. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Manages and accounts for allocated resources. Ensures safety measures against hazards. Participates in safety assurance to laboratories. Participates in research activities. Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to 48. Post: Anaesthetic Officer 5 Vacancies Reports to: Senior Anaesthetic Officer Qualifications: Must have a Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognized Institution. Participates in clinical work and ensure proper management of patients. Liaises with Ward management in pre and post operative patient care. Participates in the management of disaster situation, casualties and provide resuscitation services. Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained. Adheres to professional Code of Conduct. 23