KASESE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION
EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 04/2023
VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kasese District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.O. Box 250, Kasese to reach him not later than Friday 22nd December 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Application forms can be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title and Reference Number of the post applied for.
Serving officers must route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay
Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms certified copies of all relevant academic Certificates and transcripts that they may hold, their recent passport size photographs, practicing/registration Licence, and copies of appointment and confirmation letters (where applicable) and a photocopy of the National Identity Card.
Details of this job advert can also be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission office and District Notice Boards, the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011 & 2017) and Schemes of Service issued from time to time all of which can be viewed from the Ministry of Public Service Website at www.public service.go.ug
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Job Title: District Education Officer
Ref. No: KSE/DSC/156/28/2023
Salary Scale: U1 E
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible for: Senior Education Officer
Principal Inspector of Schools
Sports Officer
Job Purpose: To coordinate and provide technical and professional guidance in the management of Education and Sports policies, plans and programmes in the District.
Duties of the post
- Implementing Education laws, policies and regulations;
- Implementing approved education and sports development plans, strategies, and council
- decisions;
- Providing technical and professional advice;
- Organizing and Facilitating teachers’ training programmes;
- Coordinating school inspection and sports programmes; and
- Maintaining an updated teachers’ personnel data bank.
Person specifications
(i) Qualifications
Should hold an Honours Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized University or Institution.
Either a Masters Degree in Education Planning and Management or Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management or other related managerial fields from a recognized university or institution.
(ii)Experience
At least six (9) years working experience, three of which must have been in management of an education institution or gained from a professional experience in a managerial capacity at the level of Principal Education Officer.
(iii) Competences
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating;
- Human resource management;
- Accountability;
- Communication;
- Concern for quality and standards; and
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Job Title: District Community Development Officer
Ref. No: KSE/DSC/156/29/2023
Salary Scale: U1 E
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible for: Senior Community Development Officer (Gender, Culture and Community Development)
Senior Community Development Officer (Disability &Elderly)
Senior Labour Officer (Labour Employment &Industrial relations)
Senior Probation and Welfare Officer (Probation, Youth and Children)
Job Purpose: To coordinate all community-based services in the District and community participation in development
programmes and projects.
Duties of the post
- Coordinating the effective delivery of community-based services in the District;
- Monitoring community centers, vocational training institutions, children remand homes and other community establishments;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on gender, labour and social development;
- Advising Council on policy and related matters regarding gender, labour and social development;
- Liaising with NGOs, Community-Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding community development;
- Supervising work places to conform to national policies and standards on occupational health and safety;
- Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio-economic
- development initiatives;
- Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of labour information;
- Managing the discharge of statutory obligations regarding community care, protection and welfare; and
- Supervising the registration and promotion of community development groups.
Person Specifications.
(i) Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University/ Institution and post Graduate Diploma in a related field.
Experience
Should have a working experience of not less than 9 years 3 of which should have been served at a the level of Principal Community Development Officer in government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
(iii) Competences
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Human Resource management;
- Project Management;
- Accountability;
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Communication; and
- Time management.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Economist
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/30/2023
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Planner/Senior Economist/Senior Statistician
Job Purpose: To collect, analyse and process statistical data and information to help in the planning, budgeting and
policy development.
Duties of the post.
- Collecting, analysing and storing Data;
- Producing statistical reports;
- Appraising Development projects;
- Organising and implementing National Surveys; and
- Providing technical support on statistical matters to Local Government.
Person specification
(i) Qualifications
An Honours Bachelor Degree in Economics from a recognised Institution.
Competences
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Project Planning and Management;
- Information Communication Technology (ICT);
- Records and information management;
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Communication; and
- Time management.
HEALTH DPARTMENT
Job: Title: Artisan Mate (Plumber)
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/31/2023
Salary Scale: U8
Job Purpose: To assist the line technician maintain and repair of medical equipment
Key functions
- Cleaning and keeping the workshop
- Preparing and settling tools for work
- Collecting tools from the workshop for storage
- Maintaining and servicing machines
- Compiling and submitting reports
Qualifications
Must have a Uganda Certificate of Education
Relevant trade certificate (Craft I, II & III)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Senior Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/32/2023
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: District Engineer
Responsible for: Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
Job Purpose: To carry out routine maintenance and repair of district heavy machinery, equipment and vehicles.
Duties of the post;
- Identifying faults on motor vehicles/cycles and other machines;
- Supervising repair works in the department;
- Certifying repair works by contractors;
- Requisitioning for funds for the purchases of spares; and
- Preparing payment certificates for completed works.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
Should hold a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
(ii) Experience:
Three years practical experience in Mechanical works at the level of Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical).
Competences
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Accountability;
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Time management.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- All services of the Kasese District service commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.
Secretary
District Service Commission
Kasese.
KASESE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION
INTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 05/2023
VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kasese District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.O. Box 250, Kasese to reach him not later than Friday 22nd December 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Application forms can be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title and Reference Number of the post applied for.
Serving officers must route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay
Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms certified copies of all relevant academic Certificates and transcripts that they may hold, their recent passport size photographs, practicing/registration Licence, and copies of appointment and confirmation letters (where applicable) and a photocopy of the National Identity Card.
Details of this job advert can also be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission office and District Notice Boards, the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011 & 2017) and Schemes of Service issued from time to time all of which can be viewed from the Ministry of Public Service Website at www.public service.go.ug
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Senior Education Officer
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/33/2023
Salary Scale: U3
No. vacancies: 01
Reports to: Principal Education Officer
Responsible for: Education Officer
Job Purpose: To support the implementation of educational policies, plans and Programmes.
Duties of the post
- Guiding head teachers and school management committees on the implementation of educational
- policies, plans and programmes;
- Monitoring Educational institution and producing status reports;
- Developing Education management systems and plans; and
- Attending to Teachers’ administrative issues.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications.
Should hold an Honours Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution.
Either a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management or Human Resources Management or Public Administration and Management or other related Managerial fields from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) Experience.
At least three (3) years working experience in the teaching profession and education management as Education officer.
(iii) Competences
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Human resource management;
- Coaching and mentoring;
- Communication;
- Concern for quality and standards and
- Time management.
Job Title: Head Teacher
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/34/2023
No. vacancies: 07
Reports to: Sub County Chief
Salary Scale: U4
Job Purpose: To manage and provide technical guidance/ leadership in the academic and administrative programmes to the institution.
Duties of the post;
- To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
- To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;
- To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;
- To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and students;
- To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;
- To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
- To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
- To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance;
- To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
- To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
- To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and
- To plan and chair meetings on the school.
Person Specification:
(i) Qualification
Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or the equivalent of this, from recognized
Institutions;
Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and
Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head Teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.
(ii) Competences
- Organization skills;
- Child Development skills ;
- Management skills, Teaching skills;
- Communication/ Presentation skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Evaluation skills;
- Human Resource Management skills;
- Financial Management skills;
- Record Keeping skills;
- Public relations skills;
- Computer literacy skills; Curriculum Development;
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Senior Assistant Town Clerk
Ref. No. KSE/DSC/156/35/2023
Salary Scale: U3
No. vacancies: 01
Reports to: Town Clerk /Principal Township Officer
Responsible for: Human Resource Offcer
Office Supervisor
Principal Town Agents
Senior Law Enforcement Officer
Job Purpose: To deputise the Town Clerk in providing efficient and effective administrative services in the Town Council.
Duties of the post.
- Supervising administration within the Town Council;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of programmes and projects in the Town Council;
- Providing technical support on planning and implementation of development projects in the Town Council;
- Enhancing collaboration linkages with Local Councils and organisations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development;
- Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the Town Council;
- Interpreting local governments legislation pertaining to Town Council administration; and
- Supervising the effective implementation of council resolutions within the Town Council.
Person Specification
(i) Qualifications
An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University;
A Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution.
A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Development Administration or any other related discipline from a recognized awarding institution.
(ii) Experience.
At least three (3) years of experience as an Assistant Town Clerk or equivalent level from a public or reputable private organization.
(iii) Competences.
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Management of organization environment; Concern for quality and standards;
- Ethics and integrity; and
- Time management.
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Senior Community Development Officer
Ref. No: KSE/DSC/156/36/2023
Salary Scale U3
No. vacancies: 01
Reports to: Town Clerk
Job Purpose: To coordinate all gender, culture and community based services, programmes and projects in the district/urban council and facilitate their development.
Key Functions.
- Coordinating the effective delivery of gender, culture and community based services in the District/ Urban Council;
- Supervising gender, culture and community centres and other community establishments;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on gender, labour and social development;
- Advising Council on matters regarding gender, culture and community social developments;
- Liaising with NGOs, Community Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding gender, culture and community development;
- Monitoring and evaluating gender, culture and community awareness and involvement in socio-economic development initiatives;
- Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of gender, culture and community information; and
- Supervising, registering and promoting gender, culture and community development groups
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An Honours Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration or any related field from a recognized University or
Institution.
(ii) Experience
Should have a working experience of at least 3 years at a level of a Community Development Officer in government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organisation in the field of social development or community-based services.
(iii) Competences.
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Communication;
- Counseling and guidance;
- Concern for Quality and Standards; and
- Time management.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Senior Clinical Officer
Ref. No KSE/DSC/156/37/2023
Salary scale U4
No. vacancies: 02
Job Purpose: To manage delivery of effective and efficient health services in the unit
Key functions
- Planning and budgeting for health service delivery in the Health Centre
- Diagnosing, treating and managing patients
- Managing and accounting for allocated medical, financial and other resources
- Supervising the HIMS
- Supervising, coaching, mentoring and appraising staff
- Coordinating the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package
- Enforcing the Code of conduct and ethics
Qualifications
Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a Recognised Institution
Training in Management is an added advantage
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council
Must have a valid practicing licence
Work experience
Atleast three years working experience as a Clinical Officer.
Competences
- Planning , Organising and coordinating
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Change management
- Coaching and mentoring
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- All services of the Kasese District service commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.
Secretary
District Service Commission
Kasese.
