Luuka District Service District Health Office Jobs in Uganda
Luuka District Service District Health Office Jobs in Uganda
Job Title : District Health Officer
Reports to :
Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible For :
Assistant District Health Officer (EnvironmentalHealth;
Maternal Child Health /Nursing
Head of Health Sub-Districts and Bio-Statistician)
Purpose Job
To manage and Coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of
quality of health services in the District.
Key Outputs
Plans and budgets for health services produced;
Financial, Medical &Human resources mobilized;
Monitoring, Support supervision and evaluation of health services conducted;
Medical supplies and equipment procured;
Accountability for financial, medical and other resources made;
Maintenance of Health equipment and facilities carried out;
Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) managed;
District Councils and other stakeholders advised on health related issues;
Sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities coordinated;
Human Resource management functions executed;
Health research conducted;
National Health Service delivery standards enforced;
Health Management Information system supported;
Professional & Service codes of conduct & Ethics enforced;
Periodic Reports Prepared & Submitted.
Key Functions
Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in
the District;
Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the
District;
Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health service in the district;
Procuring medical supplies and equipment;
Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;
Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the District;
Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;
Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health
Plans;
Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);
Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;
Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District;
Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;
Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave,
deployment and periodic assessment of health staff
Management health research;
Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information system in the District;
Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing
adherence to National Health service Delivery Standards;
Enforcing the professional and service codes of Conduct and Ethics; and
Preparing and submitting periodic Reports.
Qualifications:
An MB. CH. B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
Masters
Degree in Public Health, OR ITS Equivalent from a recognized institution.
Must be registered and licensed .
Experience:
At least nine (9) years working experience in clinical practice, three (3) of
which should be at Senior Health Service Management level
Competencies;
General management;
Planning organizing and coordinating;
Human resource management;
Procurement, disposal and contract management;
Project management;
Concern for quality and standards;
Accountability;
Leadership;
Communication;
Time management;
Team work; and
Information management.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the underlined
Vacant posts that exist in the service of Luuka District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008)
to the [SECRETARY DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O BOX 443 IGANGA
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by 2nd May 2019
Application forms are obtained from the Public Service Commission Office 2nd
Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala and / or any other District
Service Commission Offices and must be filled in the applicants’ hand writing
with three (3) current passport size photographs attached.
Serving officers should route in their applications through their heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Application forms must bear the title of the post applied for.
Certified photocopies of the academic certificates, transcripts with detailed CVs and other supporting documents must accompany the application forms.
Short listed candidates must come with their original certificates and identity cards.
Details of the advertisement should be accessed from any of the following points;
Luuka District Local Government Headquarters Notice Board
The office of the Secretary District Service Commission – Luuka
The Website for Ministry of Public Service. www.psc.co.ug
The website of Luuka District.
For more information and job application details, see; Luuka District Service District Health Office Jobs in Uganda
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