JOB DETAILS:
Post: Psychiatric Clinical Officer 20 Posts
Reference: MoH/RH/ER/9
Salary Scale: U5
Reports to: Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer

Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma in Mental Health or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Other Requirements:
• Should have good communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participating in diagnosing treating and proper management of patients with mental illness
• Referring complicated case to the psychiatrist.
• Ensuring maximum protection of patients, relatives and staff.
• Ensuring community sensitization about mental health.
• Initiating and participating in research activities.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to students and staff.
• Prepares reports for submission to the hospital Director.
• Carries out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts on a one year contract tenable at Ministry of Health - Referral Hospitals, (MoH (RH). The Application should be filled ONLINE at www.hscers.ug/ers and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than 9th July, 2021. The link to the E-recruitment system can also be accessed from the Commission's website on www.hsc.go.ug.

1. Applicants are advised to:
• Complete PSF 3 and keep it for future reference.
• Secure a scanned passport size photograph (JPEG format).
• Scan only the relevant documents.
• Create an email address in case you do not have one.

2. Relevant Documents include the following:
• Academic and professional certificates (UCE, UACE, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships).
• Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
• Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for health workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils.
• National and current Institutional Identity Cards.
• Priority should be given to uploading only the relevant documents in the job specifications. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present additional relevant qualifications.

3. Application Process
• Visit the website www.hscers.ug/ers or www.hsc.go.ug and follow the link to hscers.ug/ers
• Study the information about the advert
• Go to “Job seekers log in” and register. If you are already registered, log in with your registered details, update your profile where necessary, proceed to (d) and (e) below
• View the jobs
• Select one job of your choice, APPLY ONLINE and upload all relevant documents and SUBMIT.
Detailed guidance on how to apply is provided on the website.

4. It is emphasized that:
• The application should be completed and submitted ONLINE.
• Applicants should apply for only one (1) post.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Health Workers already employed in the Public Service NEED NOT APPLY.
• Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
• Health Workers who are on long term training (one year and above) must not apply.

5. Where help is needed, please contact the Health Service Commission on telephone 0414-254378 or 041348501, or email at

 info@hsc.go.ug or ers.help@hsc.go.ug
All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.