District Community Development Officer Job Vacancy at the District Service Commmission in Uganda

Job title: District Community Development Officer.
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.
Key Functions:
• 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;
• Liaising with NGOs, Community-Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding community development;
• Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio-economic development initiatives;
• Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of labour information;
Person Specifications 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.
How to apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Kole District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions Department. Handwritten applications are also accepted. Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Applications should be addressed to the below address.
The Secretary,
District Service Commission,
Kole District,
P.O. Box 419, Lira.
Job Ref: KDLG/DSC/07/2013.
Closing date: February 20, 2013.

Environment Officer Job Opportunity at the Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda

Job Title: Environment Officer (1 position).
Reports to: Senior Environment Officer Assessment, Inspection, Monitoring and Evaluation
Purpose: To assist the Senior Environment Officer in Inspection, Monitoring, Evaluation and Enforcement to ensure compliance with the policies, laws and regulations as well as evaluate implementation of programs and strategies of government related to environment management.
Key outputs:
Support and Technical backstopping to Local governments in assessments of environment.
Reports on the Oil Company activities and compliance.
Investigate issues of environmental abuses and cases within the country.
Liaise with the Water Management Zones to ensure that environmental issues and social safeguards are handled.
Appropriate changes to policy, and reviews of DESS strategies recommended.
Compliance to existing policies, legislation and standards enhanced.
Monitoring the environment service delivery in Local Governments.
Monitoring, inspection and evaluation reports.
2.1.1. Key Activities;
Assist DESS staff in the technical backstopping for Local Government under the Implementation of the Kalagala Sustainable Management Offsets
Carry out regular inspection of facilities in the country to ensure compliance to environmental standards with the oil and Gas activities
Provide technical guidelines to the workforce in Uganda.
Monitor local government’s performance in streaming environmental concerns in their work.
Inspect compliance to set environmental standards.
Provide compliance advice to all stakeholders in environmental management.
Assist districts in inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the lower local governments and provide compliance guidance,
Monitor and evaluate the impact of the oil and Gas activities on the state of environment and peoples livelihoods in the Albertine Graben;
Provide Monthly reports to the supervisor.
Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time.
2.1.2. Person specifications
An Honors degree in Environmental Management related fields. (Environmental health, Natural Sciences with a bias in environment management or other related fields in environment discipline preferably with a science background).
Highly motivated persons with at least 3 years’ experience in the field of environment management.
Willing to learn and working with minimum supervision;
Conversant with the basic computer packages (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven writing ,advocacy and communication skills
Twenty eight (28) years of age and above.
2.1.3. Duration of Assignment
The Assignment will be awarded to the successful candidate commencing immediately on appointment for an initial period of eighteen (18) months contract renewable depending on the performance of the officer and the availability of funds.
2.1.4. Location and Remuneration
The Environment officer will be stationed in Kampala, with frequent travels to the field all over the country. A reasonable salary will be offered to the successful candidate.
Applications:
All applications must be accompanied with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications and age. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be physically delivered to the address below not later than 5.00 pm Friday 1st February, 2013.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old PortBell Road, Luzira.

Laboratory Technician Job Vacancy at the Health Service Commission in Uganda

Job title: Laboratory Technician.
Key outputs:
• Accountability for financial and other resources produced.
• Laboratory test results and treatment harmonized.
• Laboratory investigations done and results interpreted.
• Advising clinical staff on proper collection, handling and transportation of specimen given.
• Quality assurance in the laboratory observed.
• Laboratory data compiled and stored.
• Periodic reports submitted.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Managing and accounting for financial and other resources.
• Liaising with ward management in the preparation of patients for laboratory test.
• Participating in proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory.
• Carrying out laboratory analysis, interpreting results and submitting reports to clinicians.
• Ensuring that equipment is functional and well maintained.
• Ensuring safety measures against hazards.
• Participating in quality assurance for laboratories.
• Participating in research activities.
• Adhering to professional code of conduct and ethics.
• Requisitioning for equipment and other supplies.
How to apply:
i) Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and copies of their academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
ii) Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from non Public Health Service facilities.
iii) In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration. Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess practicing licenses must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.
iv) State clearly, on the application forms, their contact physical addresses and telephone number(s) or the nearest contactable person.
Compiling and submitting reports Ensures Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Project Coordinator, TASO Grants Management Unit, P. O. Box 10443, Kampala or hand-delivered to the Project offices on First Floor, House of Hope at Plot 10, Windsor loop, Kololo, Kampala.
The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Wandegeya, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers.
The form can also be downloaded from the Commission website; www.hsc.go.ug. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and the application forms are free of charge. In regard to choices, an applicant may indicate their district of preference and languages fluently spoken, by labeling on the application letter.
All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference number. 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. Applications found to be in contravention of this requirement will not be accepted.
Closing date: February 8, 2013.