District Health Officer
| Location | Katakwi, Uganda |
| Date Posted | March 30, 2020 |
| Category |
Government
Health Care / Medical Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Purpose:
To manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.
Responsibilities
- 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 services 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 Districts;
- 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
- Managing 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.
Job Requirements
Required education: Post-graduate education
Required relevant work experience: 10 years
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from the suitably qualified Ugandans for the posts available in Katakwi District Local Government. The applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSF NO.3 (2008) to
the Office of Principal Human Resource Officer,
District Service Commission and PO BOX 74 Katakwi,
The Applications are Obtainable free of charge from any District Service Commission Offices countrywide or Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd floor Farmers' House, Parliament Avenue Kampala. Application forms should bear titles as well as the Reference numbers specified against the vacancy and the telephone contact.
Applicants should attach certified copies of their o Level & A ‘Level, Certificates, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate and Masters transcripts & Certificates, CV and recent passport size photograph to each form. Qualifications from the recognized Awarding Institutions shall only be considered. The Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the posts declared below can be obtained from the Katakwi District Service Notice Boards. The Serving Officers must route their applications through their responsible Officers.
NB. If you do not hear from us it means you are not successful.