Many Jobs at at Health Service Commission Uganda

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the vacant posts as specified hereunder. The job descriptions, where not indicated, or any other details, can be obtained from the Health Service Commission  offices located at Workers House, 3rd Floor (Northern Wing), Plot No. 1, Pilkington Road. Applications should be filled in  triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission P.O. Box 7452, Kampala, to be received not later than April 17th, 2012. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Forms can be obtained from the  Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers. The form and advert can also be down loaded 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 apply for a maximum of two (2) relevant posts which must be filled in two separate sets of application forms and by labeling the 1st choice as No.1 and the 2nd choice as No. 2.
All applications should bear the  title of the post as well as its  reference number and the name of the Institution where it is tenable. Candidates have been given a choice to directly apply for posts tenable at
Mubende, Kabale and Moroto Regional Referral Hospitals. Candidates so applying will be specifically shortlisted, interviewed and selected for those posts. Details of the posts are provided in the relevant table.
For the rest of the Regional Referral Hospitals, an applicant should clearly indicate two names of preferred Hospitals by stating the 1st choice as No. 1 and the  2nd choice as No.2. These Hospitals are; Arua, Gulu, Lira, Soroti, Hoima, Fort Portal, Mbarara, Masaka, Jinja and Mbale, 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.

Note that short listed candidates  will be required to bring their  original certificates  unlaminated. Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed to the Police for appropriate action. Applicants must also fulfill the following conditions: 2
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.
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 license must attach copies of valid practicing licenses. iv State clearly their  contact physical addresses and  telephone number (s) or the nearest contactable person on the application forms.


MINISTRY OF HEALTH HEADQUARTERS
1.  Post:  Director Health Services (Clinical and Community Health Services – (1 Post) 

Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Director General of Health Services
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Should have a Master of Medicine Degree in any Clinical Discipline or Master’s Degree in Public Health from a recognized University.
Experience  Should have a working knowledge of Health Services Management and Control, Policy or Strategy formulation gained from at least fifteen
(15) years of working experience of which three (3) should be at Assistant Commissioner level
and above.
Other requirements
Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensures Directorate’s contribution to Policy making.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of the departments in the Directorate.
• Produces work plans in the Directorate.
• Provide Support Supervision to the Commissioners within the Directorate.
• Ensures coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

2.  Post:  Deputy Registrar Allied Health Professionals Council – (1 Post) 

Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Registrar Allied Health Professionals Council
Qualifications:  • Must hold a Diploma in any of the Allied Health disciplines registerable by the Council.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the disciplines registerable by the Council.
• Must have a Diploma in Health Services Management or Public Health or General Management.  4
Experience:  Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which
should have been served at Principal Allied Health Worker level.

Other Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of the regulations and role of the Council.
• Good knowledge of Health Services Management systems.
• Able to exhibit good management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be  a person of high integrity
• Should have demonstrable analytical and decision making skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Deputizes the Registrar Allied Health Professionals Council in all his/her duties.
• Ensures availability of Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics booklets for different cadres of Allied Health Professionals.
• Sensitizes the public on their rights/expectations from the Council and Health Workers.
• Participates in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of Council activities and programmes.
• Assists the Registrar in the day to day running of the secretariat.    
• Makes necessary alterations and corrections in the Registers in relation to any entry as may be directed by the Council from time to time.
• Oversees inspection process, ensures eligibility of applicants and suitability of
premises licensed for professional practice and collaboration with District Health Officers/Supervisory authority.
• Performs any other duty or function that may be assigned by the Registrar from time to
time.

3  Post:  Deputy Registrar Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (1Post) re-advertised. 

Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Registrar Nurses and Midwives Council
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or 5
Public Health.
Must be a holder of Bachelor of Science in
Nursing Degree from a recognized
University/Institution.
Must have at least a Diploma in Health Services
Management or General Management
Experience:  Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9)
years working experience, three (3) of which
should have been served at Principal Nursing
Officer level.



Other Requirements:
Good communication, interpersonal, analytical,
decision making and problem solving skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Compiles, maintains and analyses the
database for all qualified Nurses and
Midwives, Health Units and Nursing Training
Schools.
• Take minutes during meetings of Committees
of the Council.
• Carries out preliminary investigations of
alleged professional/ethical misconduct.
• Carries out regular supervision/inspection of
all Health Units and Nursing Training Schools.
• Liaises with the District Health Officers to
ensure implementation of Council related
activities such as the licensing process,
verification of qualifications and supervision
of professional practice.
• Implements decisions of the Council.
• Performs any other duties that may be
required under the Nurses and Midwives Act.
• Supervises the Council’s Support Staff.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

4.  Post:  Assistant Commissioner Health Services (Uganda National Expanded Programme on 
Immunization – (1 Post) 

Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ

Salary Scale:  U1E

Reports to:  Commissioner National Disease Control
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Should have a Master’s Degree in Public
Health or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Should have a Post-graduate training in
Public Health or a related field. 6
• Should have a thorough knowledge of Health
Services Management gained overall period
of nine (9) years experience three of which
should be at Principal level.
Other
requirements
Should have strong management communication
and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
responsibilities:
• Formulates National Immunization Policy and
Plans.
• Formulates and disseminates Immunization
Standards to Districts.
• Provides technical assistance to the Districts
on matters related to Immunization.
• Organizes National campaigns against
immunizable child killer diseases.
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of
EPI activities.
• Develops work plans for the Programme.
• Ensures that vaccines and the related
equipment are procured and distributed to
Districts.
• Coordinates with other Institutions both
within and outside the Ministry on matters
related to EPI.
• Monitors the performance of the staff in the
programme.

5. Job Title:  Principal Research Officer (Central Public Health Laboratories - CPHL) – (1 Post ) 

Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Senior Principal Research Officer
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or Bachelor’s Degree in any Medical
Field, or Humanities or Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Medicine or any Medical
field or Humanities or Biological Sciences.
• Six (6) Research Publications in peer
reviewed journals and at least one (1) of these
Publications as the first or senior author.
• A Ph.D in the relevant field will be an added
advantage
Experience:  Six (6) years experience in active research.
Other
requirements
• Should have a good track record of
mentoring.
• Should have good Interpersonal and
communication skills.
• Should demonstrate ability to attract new 7
Researchers, coaches and mentors them.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans research activities and participates in
their implementation.
• Presents and publishes research results
including data obtained through surveillance
activities.
• Ensures coordination with the relevant
stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to relevant Code of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Coordinates and maintains a system for
management of epidemic and endemic
emergencies.
• Heads a Division at the Institute.
• Supervises staff under him/her and assists in
administrative duties within the Division.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
6.  Post:                            Senior Research Officer (CPHL) – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Research Officer
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or Bachelor’s Degree in any Medical
Field, or Humanities or Biological Sciences
• A Master’s Degree in Medicine, Biological
Sciences or Humanities.
• 4 Research publications in peer reviewed
journals and at least one publication as the
first author.
Experience:

Three (3) years experience in active research.
Other
requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Writes research proposals, conducts and
implements them.
• Oversees the activities of Research Officers
and mentors them.
• Presents and publishes research findings.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
7.  Post:  Principal Medical Officer - (4 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Assistant Commissioner Health Services 8
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or;
MMed. Community Practice or Master’s
Degree in Health Services Management and
Planning from a recognized Institution or;
MMed. in the relevant Specialty such as
Internal Medicine, Obs/Gynae and Paediatrics
plus a relevant post graduate Management
qualification.
Experience:

Should have relevant working experience of not
less than six (6) years three (3) of which should
have been served at Senior Medical Officer level
or its equivalent.
Other
requirements:
Should have strong management,
communication, and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
responsibilities:
• Contributes to Policy and Operational
Guidelines development in the Ministry.
• Provides support supervision to Districts,
Hospitals and other Hospital facilities.
• Participates in the Ministry’s Quality
Assurance Programmes.
• Assesses performance of the subordinate
staff as part of the Result Oriented
Management Programme.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
8.  Post:  Senior Health Planner  - (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Health Planner
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or
Health Financing.
• Must have at least a Diploma in Public Health
with a bias in Health Planning.
Experience:  Three (3) years working experience in the
relevant field.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Assists the Principal Health Planner to
support the planning function of the Ministry.
• Participates in Health Policy development,
implementation, monitoring & evaluation.
• Supports development and harmonization of
sector plans and policies.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time. 9
9.  Post:  Principal Nursing Officer  – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Assistant Commissioner Health Services
(Nursing)
Qualifications:  • Must be double-trained at registered level or
its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Should have a Diploma in Nursing
Administration or Public Administration and
Management or Tutorship or any other
relevant management field equivalent.
Experience:  Must have served for at least six (6) years as a
Nurse or a Midwife, three (3) of which should be
at Senior Nursing Officer level.
Duties and
responsibilities
• Assists in tracking of Human Resource for
Health (Nurses and Midwives).
• Participates in the implementation of the
Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan.
• Assists Nursing and Midwifery Health
Training Institutions to plan activities in line
with National Health priorities.
• Provides technical support to Districts and
PNFP Hospitals on matters relating to nursing
services delivery and development,
• Monitors and evaluates Training Programmes
for Nursing Officers.
• Initiates and participates in research
activities.
• Ensures that staff adhere to Relevant Code of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
10.  Post:  Epidemiologist – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Epidemiologist
Qualifications:


MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessment of
disease emergencies including
epidemiological mapping of epidemic prone
diseases and disasters.
• Provides feedback on epidemic prone
diseases and disasters. 10
• Participates in epidemic and disaster
investigations.
• Assists the Senior Epidemiologist in the
management of the operations of the HMIS.
• Provides support supervision to District Staff.
• Compiles periodic Epidemiological reports
and submits to Senior Epidemiologist.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time,

11.  Post:  Senior Bio-Statistician – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ                                                            
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Biostatistician
Qualifications:  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics from a
recognized University/Institution or;
Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics with
a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology/
Biostatistics from a recognized Institution.
• Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Biostatistics with Master’s Degree in
Biostatistics or Epidemiology and
Biostatistics will have an added advantage.
Experience:  Should have not less than 3 years of professional
work experience as a Biostatistician or in a
related field.
Other
Requirements:
Computer literacy with skills in statistical
packages, spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel or
Lotus EPIINFO, EPIMAP
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessment of
disease emergencies including
epidemiological mapping of epidemic prone
diseases and disasters.
• Provides feedback on epidemic prone
diseases and disasters.
• Participates in epidemic and disaster
investigation.
• Trains and supervises district staff on data
management.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.
12.  Post:  Principal Health Environmental Officer – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Assistant Commissioner (Environmental Health) 11
Qualifications:  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in
Environmental Health Sciences or its
equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Should possess a post graduate qualification
in Environmental Health.
• Should have a Diploma in Health Services
Management or General Management.
Experience:  Should have working experience in Health
Services Management gained over a period of six
(6) years’ experience.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in the  development of the
Environmental Health Policies.
• Provides technical support to Districts and
Urban Authorities on sanitation related
activities.
• Promotes the development of hygiene
education materials.
• Supports Districts in carrying out home and
environmental improvement campaigns.
• Monitors and evaluates Environmental
sanitation activities.
• Supports the development/reviews of
regulations and guidelines on Environmental
Health.
• Advocates for compliance with the
regulations and guidelines.
• Performs any other duties assigned as may be
assigned from time to time.
13.  Post:  Principal Laboratory Technologist – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  National Communicable Disease Control
Qualifications:  • Must have a University Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology.
• Should have a Diploma in a Management
related discipline.
Experience:  Working experience of six (6) years three (3) of
which should be at Senior Laboratory
Technologist level.
Other
Requirements:
• Should have management, counseling,
communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Works as immediate technical in-charge of
Laboratory services. 12
• Formulates and implements research
programmes.
• Trouble shoots and interprets all laboratory
procedures.
• Writes standard operating procedures.
• Participates in the investigations of epidemic
disease outbreaks and reports to the Head of
Division.
• Coordinates, supervises and institutes quality
control measures in the Laboratory.
• Institutes safety measures against hazards
and ensures safe disposal of laboratory
waste.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for
Laboratory Unit.
• Manages and accounts for the allocated
resources.
• Initiates and ensures that Staff conduct
research and develop appropriate
technologies.
• Receives periodic reports from units,
compiles and submits to the Head of
Department.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
14.  Post:  Principal Nutritionist – (1Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Assistant Commissioner Health Services (Child
Health)
Qualifications:  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the
following disciplines:  Nutrition, Applied
Human Nutrition, Food Science and
Technology, Dietetics, or Education majoring
in Home Economics.
• Holders of any other B.Sc. degree in Health
Sciences or Agriculture plus post-graduate
qualification in Nutrition from recognized
Institutions will also be considered.
• Diploma in Management will be an added
advantage.
Experience:  Must have working experience of at least six (6)
years, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Senior Nutritionist or equivalent.
Other
Requirements:
Good interpersonal skills and competences in
leadership, teamwork, advocacy and
negotiation. 13
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Provides overall management and operation
of National Nutrition Program.
• Ensures planning, budgeting, directing and
coordinating all Nutrition Interventions
(Micro-nutrients, Infant and Young Child
Feeding, Nutrition in HIV/AIDS, Growth
Promotion and Monitoring, Management of
severe malnutrition).
• Advocates for nutrition programmes and
provides standards and guidelines related to
Nutrition.
• Supervises capacity building and research in
Nutrition related fields.
• Collaborates and coordinates with partners
and agencies both in public and private
sectors regarding resource mobilization for
Nutrition Programmes.
• Monitors and evaluates Nutrition
Programmes, compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.

15.  Post:  Senior Medical Officer - (3 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Medical Officer
Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Should have a Master’s Degree in Public
Health or Health Services Management and
Planning or M. Med. Community Practice from
a recognized Institution.

Experience:
A minimum of three years working experience as
a Medical Officer.
Other
requirement
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning and budgeting for the
resources allocated to the Department.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Participates in ensuring availability of
essential drugs, vaccines, equipment and
other supplies in Health Programmes.
• Ensures Saff to adhere to the relevant Codes
of Conduct and Ethics. 14
• Participates in collection of health data and
other research activities; compiles periodic
reports and submits to the Principal Medical
Officer for appropriate action.
• Attends departmental or division meetings.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
16.  Post:  Nutritionist  - (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/HQ
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Nutritionist
Qualifications:  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the
following disciplines:  Nutrition, Applied
Human Nutrition, Food Science and
Technology, Dietetics, or Education majoring
in Home Economics.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in the  management of the
National Nutrition Programme.
• Participates in planning, budgeting, directing,
coordinating, monitoring and evaluating
nutrition programmes in the Country.
• Manages and accounts for the allocated
resources.
• Participates in the advocacy for Nutrition
Programmes and in the provision of
standards and guidelines.
• Participates in community outreach services
for adequate nutrition.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports on
nutrition programmes.
• Adheres to relevant Code of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time.













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MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
17.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Internal Medicine) - (1
Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
Qualifications:  • MBChB. Degree or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution.
• Master of Medicine Degree in Internal
Medicine or its equivalent from a
recognized University or Institution.
Experience:


Applicants should have a working experience
of not less than nine (9) years at a specialist
level three (3) of which must be in the area of
Internal Medicine and at Consultant level.
Other requirements  • Proven record of research and
publications in peer review journal (s) will
be an added advantage.
• Should have demonstrable qualities of
leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and
develop subordinates.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Diagnoses, treats and manages medical
conditions and performs complicated
procedures in the area of specialty.
• Ensures efficient management of quality
services in his/her area of specialty in the
National Referral Hospital and its
catchment area.
• Supervises and mentors Consultants,
Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical
Officers and other Health Professionals
under him/her.
• Plans and coordinates training
programmes of all health professionals
and Students under him/her
• Trains and supervises Intern Doctors.
• Plans and coordinates Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) in his/her
area of specialty for Health Professionals
at the National Referral Hospital and the
catchment area of the Hospital.
• Ensures that the Codes of Conduct and
Ethics are observed by staff under
him/her. 16
• Provides technical and professional advice
in his/her area of specialty to Government
and the National Referral Hospital.
• Carries out research in his/her area of
specialty.
• Performs any other function as may be
assigned from time to time.
18.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Dentistry) - (1 Post) )

Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
Qualifications,
Experience,   Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is Dentistry.
19.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Anaesthesia) - (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is Anaesthesia.
20.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Pathology-Haematology) -
(1 Post)  

Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
Qualifications,
experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is Pathology.
21.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Oral Maxillo Facial
Surgery) –
(1 Post) )

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director 17
  Qualifications,
experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is Oral Maxillo Facial
Surgery.
22.  Post:  Senior Consultant (General Surgery) - (1
Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is General Surgery.
23.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Oncology) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Senior Consultant
(Internal Medicine) No.17 except that the area
of specialization is Oncology.
24.  Post:  Consultant (Internal Medicine) – (2 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications:  • MBChB. Degree or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution.
• Master of Medicine degree in Internal
Medicine or its equivalent from a
recognized University or Institution.
  Experience:  Applicant should have a working experience
of not less than six (6) years at specialist level
three (3) of which must be at the level of
Medical Officer Special Grade or its
equivalent.
  Other Requirements:  • Proven record of Research and
publications will be an added advantage.
• Applicants should have demonstrable
qualities of leadership and integrity.   18
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Assists the Senior Consultant in ensuring
efficient and effective management of
services in Internal Medicine, at the
National Referral Hospital and its
catchment area.
• Treats and manages medical conditions
and perform specialist clinical procedures
in the area of specialty
• Supervises and mentors Medical Officer
Special Grade, Medical Officers and other
Health Professionals under him/her.
• Plans and coordinates training
programmes of all Health Professionals
under him/her.
• Trains and supervises Intern Doctors
• Plans and coordinates CPD in his/her
specialization for Health Workers at the
National Referral Hospital and its
catchment area.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts
operational research in his/her area of
specialization
• Provides technical and professional advice
in Internal Medicine to Government and
National Referral Hospital.
• Conducts national outreach services.
• Advises on the procurement of equipment,
drugs and other logistics required for
efficient and effective delivery of services
in his/her area of specialization.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.


25.  Post:  Consultant (Paediatrics) - (3 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is Paediatrics.
26.  Post:  Consultant (Anaesthesia) - (2 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant 19
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is Anaesthesia.
27.  Post:  Consultant (General Surgery) - (3 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant (General Surgery)
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is General Surgery.
28.  Post:  Consultant (Oncology) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is Oncology.
29.  Post:  Consultant (Pathology) - (2 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is Pathology.
30.  Post:  Consultant (Radiology) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No.24 except that the area of
specialization is Radiology. 20
31.  Post:  Consultant (Adult Endocrinology) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No. 24 except that the area of
specialization is Adult Endocrinology.
32.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Internal
Medicine) - (6 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a
recognized University or Institution.
• A Master of Medicine degree in Internal
Medicine or its equivalent from a
recognized University or Institution.
  Other Requirements:  Applicant should have demonstrable qualities
of leadership and integrity.
  Duties &
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring efficient
management of service in Internal
Medicine at the National Referral Hospital
and the catchment area covered by the
Hospital.
• Supervises and mentors Senior House
Officers, Medical Officers, Interns and
other Health Professionals under him/her.
• Plans and coordinates the training
programmes of all the Health
Professionals under him/her.
• Plans and coordinates Continuous
Professional Development (CPD) in his/her
specialty, for Health professionals at the
National Referral Hospital and the
catchment area of the Hospital.
• Provides technical and professional advice
in Internal Medicine to Government and
the National Referral Hospital.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 21
33.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Psychiatry) -
(2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Internal Medicine) No.32 except that
the area of specialization is Psychiatry.
34.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (General
Surgery) - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant (General Surgery)
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is General Surgery
35.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Pathology) - (4
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant (Pathology)
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Pathology.
36.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Oncology) - (2
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Oncology. 22
37.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Orthopaedics)
- (4 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Orthopaedics.
38.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Radiotherapy)
- (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of super-specialization is Radiotherapy.
39.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (ENT) - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is ENT.
40.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (STD) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of sub-specialization is STD. 23
41.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Radiology) - (4
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Radiology.
42.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Obstetrics &
Gynaecology) - (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
43.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Anaesthesia) -
(4 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other requirements
are as in the post of Medical Officer Special
Grade (Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Anaesthesia.
44.  Post:  Senior Medical Officer  - (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Head of Department
  Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or Health
Services Management and Planning or
MMed. Community Practice from a
recognized Institution
  Experience:


A minimum of three (3) years working
experience as a Medical Officer. 24
Other requirements:  Should have good communication and
interpersonal skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning and budgeting for
the resources allocated to the
Department.
• Participates in ensuring availability of
essential drugs, vaccines, equipment and
other supplies in Health Programmes.
• Ensures Staff adhere to relevant Code of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in collection of health data
and other research activities and compile
periodic reports and submit to the
Principal Medical Officer for appropriate
action.
• Attends Departmental or Division meetings
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
45.  Post:  Medical Officer – (30 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Head of Department
  Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent, from a
recognized University/Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in diagnosis, treatment and
management of patients in the Assessment
Centre, Casualty, Clinics and Wards.
• Evaluates patients and refers them for
specialized health care.
• Participates in the delivery of quality
health care to patients.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of Conduct
and Ethics.
• Participates in outreach and community
health programmes.
• Participates in research activities and
health data collection.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports.
• Participates in Continuing Professional
Development Programme.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 25

46  Post:  Principal Orthopaedic Technologist – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications:  • Must have a higher Diploma in
Orthopaedic Technology or its equivalent
from a recognized Institution.
• Should have a Diploma in Health Service
Management or in any other general
management field.
  Experience:  Should have working experience of at least
six (6) years, three (3) of which at Senior
Orthopaedic Technologist level.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, budgets, coordinates,
monitors and evaluates Orthopaedic
Technology services.
• Ensures that artificial appliances are
fabricated.
• Ensures that equipment and other supplies
are available.
• Ensures that the equipment are secure,
functional and well maintained.
• Authorizes the sale of some Orthopaedic
appliances to patients in accordance with
set down procedures.
• Controls the Unit and ensures proper
management of patients.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Initiates and participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to Staff and
students.
• Ensures that staff adhere to the relevant
Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Carries out HRM issues like identifying
manpower needs, training, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 26
47.  Post:  Senior Orthopaedic Technologist -  (1Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Orthopaedic Technician
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic
Technology from a recognized Institution.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least three (3) years
as an Orthopaedic Technologist
  Other Requirements:  • Good communication, interpersonal, team
building and counseling skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Ensures that artificial limbs are fabricated
for correction or replacement of missing
body parts to restore function.
• Ensures that wheel chairs, crutches,
walking sticks, shoes, etc are made or
obtained to facilitate movement of
patients.
• Refers complicated cases to the
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
• Requisitions and ensures that equipment
and other supplies are available in the
Orthopaedic Workshop and maintains an
inventory.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for
the Orthopaedic Workshop and accounts
for the allocated resources.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
48.  Post:  Principal Dental Technologist – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Dental Surgeon
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Higher Diploma in Dental
Technology or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Health Services
Management or its equivalent.
  Experience:  Must have working experience of at least six
(6) years three (3) of which must be at the
level of Senior Dental Technologist. 27
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, coordinates, budgets,
monitors and evaluates the Dental
Technology service.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Designs, fabricates and fits prosthetic
appliances for patients.
• Ensures that equipment are available for
Dental Technology activities.
• Carries out health education on
maintenance of fabricated prosthetic
appliances.
• Initiates and ensures that research is
carried out.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to students
and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to relevant Code
of Conduct and Ethics.
• Carries out HRM activities like identifying
manpower needs, training, promotional,
leave and deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports to
the Principal Dental Surgeon.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.

49.  Post:  Principal Dispenser – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Pharmacist
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Should have a Diploma in Health Service
Management or its equivalent.
  Experience:  Must have working experience of  at least six
(6) years three (3) of which should be at the
level of Senior Dispenser.
  Other requirements  Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities
• Plans, directs, coordinates, budgets,
monitors and evaluates Dispensing
services in the Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Prepares quality medicines.
• Dispenses medicines to patients
according to prescriptions. 28
• Advises Clinicians and other Health
Professionals on prescriptions.
• Advises patients and the community on
proper use and storage of medicines.
• Requisitions for essential supplies.
• Ensures safe disposal of pharmaceutical
waste.
• Ensures that equipment are functional and
well maintained.
• Initiates and ensures that research is
carried out.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to students
and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to relevant Code
of Conduct and Ethics.
• Carries out HRM activities like identifying
manpower needs, training, promotional,
leave and deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
50  Post:  Senior Dispenser  - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal  Dispenser
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from a
recognized Institution.
  Working Experience:

Other requirements
Must have served for at least three (3) years
as a Dispenser.
Good counseling, communication and
interpersonal skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Compounds drugs and gives out medicines
to patients according to the professional
code of conduct.
• Ensure that prepared infusions are free
from pathogens and are sterile.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating
qualities of compounded medicines.
• Classifies drugs and keeps appropriate
records.
• Advises Clinicians on prescriptions.
• Advises patients and attendants in the
proper use and storage of medicines.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 29
51.  Post:  Principal Occupational Therapist  –  (1 Post)
Re-advertised

  Reference  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Deputy Executive Director
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Occupational
Therapy from a recognized Institution
• Must have a Diploma in Health Services
Management or any other Diploma in a
Management related field.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least six (6) years as a
Health Worker three (3) of which must be at
Senior Occupational Therapist level.
  Other Requirements:  • Good communication, counseling
interpersonal and team building skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, budgets, monitors and evaluates
occupational therapy activities
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources
• Counsels persons with disability
• Ensures persons with disability are
facilitated with special activities for
appropriate occupations
• Ensures quality occupational therapy
services
• Organizes and conducts outreach services
• Requisitions for equipment and other
supplies
• Ensures that equipment are secure,
functional and well maintained
• Imparts knowledge and skills to health
students and staff
• Ensures that staff under his/her control
adhere to the Professional Code of
Conduct and Ethics
• Carries out Human Resource Management
activities such as identifying manpower
and training needs.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Initiates and participates in research
activities
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 30
52.  Post:  Principal Public Health Dental Officer  –  1
Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Dental Surgeon
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Public Health
Dentistry from a recognized Institution.
• Should have a Diploma in Health Service
Management or any other Diploma in a
Management related field.

  Experience:  Must have worked for at least six (6) years as
a health worker; three (3) of which at Senior
Public Health Dental Officer.
  Other Requirements:  Good communication, team building
interpersonal and analytical skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, budgets, monitors and evaluates
public dental health activities
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources
• Organizes and conducts outreach services
• Requisitions for equipment and other
supplies
• Ensures that equipment are secure,
functional and well maintained
• Imparts knowledge and skills to health
students and staff
• Ensures that staff under his/her control
adhere to the professional code of conduct
and ethics
• Carries out Human Resource Management
activities such as identifying manpower
and training needs.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Initiates and participates in research
activities
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time

53  Post:  Principal Imaging Technologist - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Head Department Nuclear Medicine
  Qualifications:

• Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Imaging or
Diploma in Medical Radiography or
equivalent plus post basic training in 31
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technology.
• Diploma in Health Services Management
or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
  Experience:  • Must have served for at least six years as a
Radiographer, three of which must be in
the field of nuclear imaging.
  Duties and
responsibilities:
• Heads the Imaging Section of the Unit.
• Plans for the Imaging Section of the Unit.
• Organizes research in the Imaging Section
of the Unit.
• Supervises research in the Imaging
Section of the Unit.
• Supervises the Radiographers/Imaging
Technologists.
• Performs quality control for equipment.
• Analyzes the request forms and explains to
patients the imaging procedure.
• Images the patients as appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses appropriate
radiopharmaceuticals for administration to
the patients.
• Processes the imaged data for interpreting
and reporting by the physician.
• Oversees all activities in the Imaging
Laboratory, i.e., planning, record keeping,
proper handling of radionuclide and
radionuclide wastes.
• Organizes in-house training of students;
other staff in imaging procedure.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
54.  Post:                                          Senior Anaesthetic Officer – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Anaesthetic Officer
  Qualifications:

Experience
Must have a Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia
from a recognized Institution.
Should have working experience of three (3)
years as an Anaesthetic Officers.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in clinical work and ensures
proper management of patients.
• Participates in the management of disaster
situations and provides resuscitation
services. 32
• Ensures support supervision in Theatres
and that standards of anesthesia are
maintained in the Hospital.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for
the Anaesthetic Unit and accounts for the
allocated resources.
• Controls the Unit and ensures proper
management of patients.
• Participates in training and supervision of
students and other Health Workers in the
Unit.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the
Principal Anaesthetic Officer.
55.  Post:  Principal Dental Technician –(1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Dental Surgeon
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Dental Technology
from a recognized Institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Health Services
Management or its equivalent.

  Other requirements  • Should have management, counseling,
communication and interpersonal skills.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least six (6) years
as a Health Worker, three (3) of which must
be at the level of Senior Dental Technician.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Designs and participates in fabricating
teeth jaws prosthetic appliances as well as
fitting them on to patients.
• Designs and ensures that construction of
castetic and prosthetic appliances are of
good quality.
• Refers complicated cases to the Dental
Surgeon.
• Ensures that equipment and other
materials are available for dental
technology activities.
• Supervises and coordinates dental
technology activities and ensure that Staff
adhere to the relevant Code of Conduct
and Ethics.
• Ensures that students, junior staff and
other Health Workers receive training.
• Participates in Primary Health Care
activities.
• Initiates and ensures that research is
carried out. 33
• Assesses staff performance.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.

56.  Post:  Senior Dental Technician – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Dental Technician
  Qualifications:  Must have Diploma in Dental Technology from
a recognized Institution.
  Experience:  Should have served as a Dental Technician
for at least three (3) years.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in designing, fabricating and
fitting dental appliances for patients.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Refers complicated cases to the Dental
Technologist.
• Cares for and services equipment
regularly.
• Participates in training students and junior
staff.
• Participates in research activities.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
57.  Post:  Dental Technician – (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Dental Technician
  Qualifications:  • Must have Diploma in Dental Technology
from a recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in fabricating teeth, jaws,
prosthetic appliances as well as fitting
them.
• Refers complicated cases to Senior Dental
Technician.
• Cares for and services equipment
regularly.
• Submits reports to Dental Technologist.
• Participates in research activities.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports.
• Participates in the sale of fabricated items
and makes accountability. 34
• Requisitions equipment and materials
used in the dental laboratory and
maintains an inventory.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
58.  Post:  Dental Technologist - (4 Posts)  
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Dental Technologist
  Qualifications:  Must have a Higher Diploma in Dental
Technology from a recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in designing, fabricating and
fitting appliances for patients.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Refers complicated cases to Senior Dental
Technologist.
• Carries out Health Education on
maintenance of fabricated prosthetic
appliances.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to students
and staff.
• Adheres to relevant Code of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Participates in research activities.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports to
Senior Dental Technologist.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
59.  Post:  Senior Medical Physicist –  (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Consultant (Radiotherapy)
  Qualifications:  • A Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or a
Master’s Degree in Medical Science, with a
post-graduate training in Medical Physics
from a recognized Institution.
• Must have proven training in Clinical
Radiology.
  Working Experience:  At least three (3) years working experience in
a relevant field.
  Duties and
responsibilities:
• Carries out routine therapy or imaging
machine performance tests.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for 35
the Radiotherapy Department.
• Plans for radiotherapy treatment.
• Handles radiotherapy patients in
consultation with Radiotherapists and
Radiographers.
• Ensures radiation safety standards for
environment and personnel.
• Carries out calibration of radiotherapy
equipment.
• Assesses and investigates different
radiotherapy treatment regimes.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
60.  Post:  Clinical Officer – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Clinical Officer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Community Health or its equivalent, from a
recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Treats and ensures proper management of
patients.
• Refers complicated cases to the Senior
Clinical Officer.
• Liaises with other cadres in the Unit in the
delivery of quality health care to patients.
• Participates in the implementation of
primary health care activities.
• Adheres to relevant Code of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Participates in research activities.
• Participates in the collection of health
data.
• Participates in teaching junior staff,
patients and the public.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
61.  Post:  Pharmacist –  (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/172/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U4 – Upper
  Reports to:  Senior Pharmacist
  Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
or its equivalent from a recognized
University or Institution 36
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in quality preparation of
compounded medicine and infusions and
ensure proper storage.
• Requisitions and ensures that supplies are
available.
• Advises and updates clinicians on
prescriptions.
• Liaises with Ward management in ensuring
that drugs are properly recorded and
stored.
• Participates in planning and budgeting for
the pharmacy unit and accounts for the
medicines and infusions.
• Participates in drugs and clinically related
research.
• Compiles reports to the Senior
Pharmacist.
• Ensures equipment are functional and well
maintained.
• Liaises with National Drug Authority in
ensuring that all medicines conform to
prescribed standards.
• Advises patients and communities on the
proper use and storage of drugs.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to students
and Staff.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
62.  Post:  Orthopaedic Technological Assistant  –  (3
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U6
  Reports to:  Orthopaedic Technologist
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic
Technology from a recognized Institution.


  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in making or obtaining wheel
chairs, crutches, walking sticks and shoes
to facilitate movement.
• Refers complicated cases to Orthopaedic
Surgeon.
• Requisitions necessary supplies for the
Orthopaedic Workshop.
• Services equipment regularly and ensures
that they are functional.
• Submits periodic reports to the
Orthopaedic Technologist.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 37

63.  Post:  Theatre Assistant - (5 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/NM
  Salary Scale:  U6
  Reports to:  Senior Theatre Assistant
  Qualifications:  • Must have ‘O’ Level Certificate with at
least passes in Biology/Health Science,
Chemistry, Physics and English language.
• Must have Certificate in Theatre
Techniques or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Prepares theatre for operations.
• Assists the surgical team, before, during
and after operations.
• Disposes off surgical waste safely.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to Theatre
Attendants.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct
and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
64.  Post:  Principal Nursing Officer  (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/NM
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Senior Principal Nursing Officer

  Qualifications:

• Must be a double-trained Nurse at
registered level.
• Should have a Diploma in Nursing
Administration or its equivalent.
  Experience  Must have served for at least six (6) years as a
Health Worker, three (3) of which should be at
Senior Nursing Officer level
  Duties and
Responsibilities
• Assists in planning, directing,
coordinating, budgeting, monitoring and
evaluating nursing services for the
National Referral Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Ensures 24-hour coverage by nursing
staff.
• Requisitions for equipment and other
supplies.
• Ensures that equipment are secure,
functional and well maintained. 38
• Initiates and participates in research
activities.
• Ensure that Staff adhere to relevant Code
of Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
65.  Post:  Engineering Assistant (Electrical) – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/07/NM
  Salary Scale:  U7
  Reports to:  Assistant Engineering Officer
  Qualifications:


Must have a Certificate Grade I in Electrical
Engineering or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.

  Working experience  Must have relevant working experience with a
recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Repairs and maintains Medical Equipment.
• Carries out electrical installations.
• Detects electrical faults and takes
corrective action.
• Supervises and trains Artisans.
• Performs any duties as may be assigned
from time to time.
66.  Post:  Metal Worker - (5 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/07/NM
  Salary Scale:  U7
  Reports to:  Assistant Engineering Officer
  Qualifications:  • Must have ‘O’ Level Certificate with credit
passes in English Language and
Mathematics.
• Must have Certificate in Metal Work
craftsmanship from a recognized
Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Makes metal walking or /movement aids
according to the needs of disabled.
• Ensures safety of metal materials, tools
and machines in the Workshop.
• Keeps record of work done.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.


 39


BUTABIKA NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL

67.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Psychiatry) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NB
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Executive Director
  Qualifications,
Experience,
Other
Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of Senior
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.17
except that the area of specialization is
Psychiatry.
68.  Post:  Consultant (Psychiatry) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NB
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications,
Experience,
Other
Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.24
except that the area of specialization is
Psychiatry.
69.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Psychiatry)
- (4 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/NB
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant (Psychiatry)
  Qualifications,
other
requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of Medical
Officer Special Grade (Medicine) No.32
except that the area of specialization is
Psychiatry.
70.  Post:  Senior Principal Nursing Officer
(Psychiatry)
 (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/NB
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Assistant Commissioner Nursing

 40
  Qualifications:

• Should have Registered Psychiatric
Nursing  Certificate from a recognized
Institution
• Should have Diploma in Nursing
Administration or Health Services
Management or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.
• A Bachelor Science Degree in Nursing
will be an added advantage.

  Experience:  Should have working experience in clinical
and nursing administration gained over at
least a period of nine (9) years three (3) of
which should be at the level of Principal
Nursing Officer (Psychiatry)
  Other
requirements:

Good interpersonal, communication and
team building skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, coordinates, budgets,
monitors and evaluates nursing services
for the Hospital.
• Ensures a 24 hour nursing coverage in
the Hospital
• Promotes welfare of Nursing Staff
• Receives Reports of Ward Managers
and In- Charges of Clinics
• Ensures that Equipment are functional,
secure and well maintained
• Assesses Performance of Nursing Staff
as well as coaching, mentoring and
training them.
• Ensures that good management
practices such as meetings are
conducted.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources
• Carries out HR functions such as
identifying training needs.
• Participates in research activities
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
71.  Post:  Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/NB
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Psychiatric Clinical Officer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
from a recognized Institution.  41
  Experience:  Must have served for at least three (3)
years as a Psychiatric Clinical Officer
  Other
Requirements:
Good communication, interpersonal and
team building skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Treats and manages patients.
• Participates in planning, directing,
budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and
evaluating clinical work.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Refers complicated cases.
• Conducts health education to patients.
• Ensures quality assurance in clinical
work.
• Initiates and participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to the
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to Relevant
Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
72.  Post:  Pharmacist –  (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/172/03/NB
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Pharmacist
  Qualifications;
duties and
responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and responsibilities
are in post No 61 except that the duty
station is Butabika National Mental Referral
Hospital.
73.  Post:  Medical Officer – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/NB
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Medical Officer Special Grade
  Qualifications
and duties:
Qualifications and duties are as for post No
45 except that the station is Butabika
National Mental Hospital.
74.  Post:  Senior Nursing Officer  - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/NB
  Salary Scale:  U4 42
  Reports to:  Principal Nursing Officer

  Qualifications  Must be double-trained Nurse at registered
level.
  Experience:  Must have at least a minimum of three (3)
years experience as a Nursing Officer.
  Other
requirements
Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
  Duties and
responsibilities:
• Responsible for the management of
departmental inventory.
• Participates in the planning and
budgeting for the Department.
• Requisitions for equipment and other
supplies
• Ensures that medical equipment are
secure, functional and well maintained
• Ensures that ward environment healthy,
safe and clean.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Participates in research activities.
• Assists in the organization of key
departmental activities.
• Participates in the training of Nurse
students and junior staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
Relevant Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in Primary Health Care
activities.
• Carries out human resource
management activities such as
identifying manpower needs, training,
promotional and deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.


75.  Post:  Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse - (5 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72 173/04NB
  Salary Scale:  U7
  Reports to:  Senior Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
  Qualifications:  Must have an Enrolled Nurse Certificate
from a recognized Institution
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Receives, registers, admits and
discharges Patients.
• Provides nursing care to patients
• Participates in bedside nursing 43
procedures as a member of the care
team.
• Participates in Ward rounds
• Carries out observations, keeps proper
records and ensures their safe custody.
• Keeps patients comfortable and ensures
safe and clean environment.
• Prepares patients for meals and
participates in serving them.
• Carries out health education to patients
and their attendants.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Participates in research activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles daily ward reports and hands
over to incoming shift.
• Performs any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time. 44
MINISTRY OF HEALTH (REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS)

The following posts are tenable in the following Regional Referral Hospitals;
Arua, Gulu, Lira, Soroti, Mbale, Jinja, Hoima, Fort Portal, Mbarara, and
Masaka.

76  Post:  Hospital Director (3 Posts)
re-advertised

  Reference:  ADM 83/129/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports:  Hospital Management Board and
Director Health Services (Clinical
and Community Health)
  Qualifications:  MBChB. or Bachelor of Dental
Surgery.
Master’s Degree in Public Health or
Health Services Management or
Human Resources for Health
Management or Business
Administration or Public
Administration and Management or
equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
  Experience:  At least nine (9) years work
experience, three (3) of which
should be at Senior Managerial or
specialist position from a reputable
organization.
  Other requirements:

Strategic thinking, team
building/work, communication and
interpersonal skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Coordinates the development
and review of policies, plans,
strategies and programmes for
the Hospital and monitors their
implementation.
• Provides guidance in strategic,
business and operational
planning and budgeting for
health service delivery activities
in the hospital and its catchment
areas.
Promotes accountability and
transparency in the management
of medical, fiscal, human and
other resources. 45
• Mobilizes resources for health
service delivery activities in the
hospital and its catchment areas.
• Promotes and enhances
collaboration linkages between
the Local Government, Non
Government Organizations,
communities and Public Private
Partnerships in Health.
• Prepares and submits periodic
Hospital Performance Reports to
the relevant authorities.
• Provides support and research
initiatives in Health Care.
• Initiates Capacity Building and
Development Programmes for
the Hospital Staff for better
service delivery.
• Enforces ethical standards and
observance of the Codes of
Conduct.
• Ensures care, treatment and
protection of patients.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
77  Post:  Senior Consultant (Internal
Medicine) - (8 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Hospital Director
  Qualifications, Experience,  
Other Requirements,
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in post No. 17
Senior Consultant (Internal
Medicine).
78.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Obstetrics &
Gynaecology) - (8 Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Hospital Director
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Senior Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No. 17 except that the
area of specialization is Obstetrics
& Gynaecology. 46
79.  Post:  Senior Consultant (General
Surgery) - (6 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
Salary Scale:  U1SE
Reports to:  Hospital Director
Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Senior Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No. 17 except that the
area of specialization is General
Surgery.
80.  Post:  Senior Consultant (Paediatrics) - (7
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Hospital Director
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties
and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Senior Consultant (Internal
Medicine) No. 17 except that the
area of specialization is Paediatrics.
 
81.  Post:  Consultant (Internal Medicine) - (7
Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in post No. 24,
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
82.  Post:  Consultant (Paediatrics) - (7 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Paediatrics.47
83.  Post:  Consultant (Anaesthesia) - (8 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Anaesthesia.
84.  Post:  Consultant (Ophthalmology) - (5
Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Ophthalmology.
85.  Post:  Consultant (Pathology) - (7 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Pathology.
86.  Post:  Consultant (Obstetrics &
Gynaecology) –
(6 Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Obstetrics &
Gynaecology.48
87.  Post:  Consultant (ENT) - (8 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is ENT.
88.  Post:  Consultant (Psychiatry) - (8 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Psychiatry.
89.  Post:  Consultant (Orthopaedics) - (6
Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Orthopaedics.
90.  Post:  Consultant (Public Health) - (5
Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is Community or
Family Medicine. 49
91.  Post:  Consultant (General Surgery) - (6
Posts)  

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.
24 except that the area of
specialization is General Surgery.
92.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Radiology) - (8 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is Radiology.
93.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(General Surgery) - (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is General
Surgery.
94.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Pathology) - (5 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No. 32 except that the 50
area of specialization is Pathology.
95.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Psychiatry) - (9 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is Psychiatry.
96.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Ophthalmology) – (6 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is
Ophthalmology.
97.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (ENT)
- (10 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/01/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No. 32 except that the
area of specialization is ENT.
98.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Anaesthesia) - (10 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No. 32 except that the 51
area of specialization is
Anaesthesia.
99.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Internal Medicine) - (5  Posts)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No. 32 except that the
area of specialization is Internal
Medicine.
100.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Paediatrics) - (6 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is Paediatrics.
101.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade (Obs
& Gynae) - (7 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No. 32 except that the
area of specialization is Obstetrics
and Gynaecology.
102.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Public Health) - (8 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade 52
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is Community
or Family Medicine.
103.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Orthopaedics) - (4 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the
area of specialization is
Orthopaedics.
104.  Post:  Principal Medical Officer - (3 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Head, Community Health
Department

  Qualifications:  MBCHB. or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution
plus a Master’s Degree in Public
Health or MMed. Community
Practice from a recognized
Institution.
  Experience:

Should have experience in Clinical
Practice of not less than six (6)
years three (3) of which should have
been served at Senior Medical
Officer level or its equivalent.
  Other Requirements:  Good communication, and
interpersonal skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Treats and properly manages
patients
• Establishes and strengthens
health information management
systems.
• Participates on community
outreach programmes in the
Hospitals catchment area.
• Provides support supervision
Health Centres within the
catchment area of the Hospital. 53
• Initiates and participates in
research programmes.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Participates in the Ministry’s
Quality Assurance Programmes.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Assesses performance of the
subordinate staff as part of the
Result Oriented Management
Programme.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other function as
may be assigned from time to
time.
105.  Post:  Senior Medical Officer  - (5  Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02RH
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Medical Officer
  Qualifications:  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health
or MMed. (Community Practice)
from a recognized University or
Institution.
  Experience:


Other requirements:
A minimum of three years working
experience as a Medical Officer.
Good communication and
interpersonal skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Treats and properly manages
patients.
• Participates in planning and
budgeting for the resources
allocated to the Department.
• Participates in ensuring
availability of essential drugs,
vaccines, equipment and other
supplies in the Hospital.
• Participates in community
outreach programmes for the
catchment area of the Hospital.
• Provides support supervision to
Health Centres within the
catchment area of the Hospital. 54
• Ensures that Staff under him/her
adhere to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in collection of
health data and other research
related activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time,
106.  Post:  Medical Officer – (33 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/RH
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Medical Officer or Medical
Officer Special Grade.

  Qualifications and duties:  Qualifications and duties are like
those for Medical Officer in No. 45
except that the station is a Regional
Referral Hospital.
107.  Post:  Dental Surgeon  - (6 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/RH
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Dental Surgeon
  Qualifications:  Must have a Bachelor of Dental
Surgery from a recognized
University or Institution.

  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Diagnoses, treats and properly
manages patients.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Reviews and evaluates patients
referred by Public Health Dental
Officers.
• Carries out Oral/Dental Health
education for patients and
communities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports. 55
• Performs any duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
 
108.  Post:  Anaesthetic Officer - (9 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Anaesthetic Officer
Qualifications:  • Must be a trained Clinical Officer
or a Registered Nurse/Midwife or
Comprehensive Nurse.
• Must have a Higher Diploma in
Anaesthesia from a recognized
Institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in clinical work and
ensures proper management of
patients.
• Liaises with Ward management
in pre and post operative patient
care.
• Participates in the management
of disaster situations and
provides resuscitation services.
• Ensures that equipment are
functional and well maintained.
• Adheres to relevant Codes of
Conduct.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
109.  Post:  Principal Orthopaedic Officer   -  (4
Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Medical Officer
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in
Orthopaedics from a recognized
Institution.
• Should have a Diploma in Health
Service Management or any
other Management related field
from recognized Institution.
  Experience:  Must have served for six (6) years as
an Orthopaedic Officer, three (3) of
which should be at the level of 56
Senior Orthopaedic Officer.
  Duties & Responsibilities:  • Plans, directs, coordinates,
budgets, monitors and evaluates
for Orthopaedic activities in the
Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Participates in Clinical Work and
ensures proper management of
patients.
• Liaises with Ward/Theatre in preoperative, operative and postoperative patient care.
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies.
• Ensures that equipment are
functional and well maintained.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out human resource
management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotional, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
110.  Post:  Senior Orthopaedic Officer – (4
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Orthopaedic Officer
Qualifications:


Must have a Diploma in Orthopedics
or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
Experience:  Must have worked for at least three
(3) years as a an Orthopaedic
Officer
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in clinical work and
ensures proper management of 57
patients.
• Liaises with Ward/Theatre
management in pre and post
operative patient care.
• Supervises and coordinates all
Orthopaedic activities in the
Hospital.
• Ensures that equipment are
secure, functional and well
maintained.
• Participates in planning and
budgeting for the Orthopaedic
Unit and accounts for the
allocated resources.
• Conducts operational research
and develops appropriate
technologies.
• Prepares Orthopaedic reports
for the Orthopaedic Unit and
submits to the relevant
authorities.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
111.  Post:  Principal Orthopaedic Technician –
(1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Principal Medical Officer
  Qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution
• Must have a Diploma in Health
Services Management or in any
other related management field
from a recognized Institution
  Experience:  Must have worked for at least six (6)
years as an Orthopaedic Officer, of
which three (3) should be at Senior
Orthopaedic Officer level.
  Other requirements:  Good communication, counseling,
team building and interpersonal
skills.
  Duties and
responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, budgets,
coordinates, monitors and
evaluates of orthopaedic
technology activities. 58
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Ensures that artificial appliances
are fabricated.
• Requisitions for equipment and
necessary supplies.
• Ensures that equipment are
secure, functional and well
maintained.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotion, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
112.  Post:  Orthopaedic Officer – (5 Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Orthopaedic Officer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic
Medicine or equivalent from a
recognized Institution.
  Duties & Responsibilities:  • Participates in Clinical work and
ensures proper management of
patients.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Cares for and services
Orthopaedic equipment
regularly.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles reports and submits to
Senior Orthopaedic Officer.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time. 59
113.  Post:  Senior Orthopaedic Technologist -
(3 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/01/RH
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Orthopaedic Technologist

  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic
Technology from a recognized
Institution.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least three
(3) years as an Orthopaedic
Technologist
  Other Requirements:  • Good communication and
interpersonal skills
• Good team building skills
• Well developed counseling skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Ensures that artificial limbs are
fabricated for correction or
replacement of missing body
parts to restore function.
• Ensures that wheel chairs,
crutches, walking sticks, shoes,
etc are made or obtained to
facilitate movement of patients.
• Refers complicated cases to the
Principal Orthopaedic
Technologist.
• Requisitions and ensure that
equipment and other supplies
are available in the workshop
and maintains an inventory.
• Participates in planning and
budgeting for the Orthopaedic
workshops and accounts for the
allocated resources.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
114.  Post:  Orthopaedic Technologist - (3
Posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/RH
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Orthopaedic Technologist  60
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Orthopaedic
Technology from a recognized
Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in fabricating
appliances to restore body
function.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Requisitions necessary supplies
for Orthopaedic Workshop.
• Cares for and services
equipment regularly.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
115.  Post:  Principal Radiographer - (6 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Medical Officer Special Grade
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Medical
Radiography or its equivalent
from a recognized Institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Health
Service Management or any
other Diploma in a Management
related field.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least six (6)
years as a Radiographer, three (3)
of which should be at Senior
Radiographer level.
  Other requirements:  Good communication, counseling
interpersonal  and team building
skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Develop Standard operating
procedures.
• Plans, coordinates, monitors,
evaluates and budgets for
radiography activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources. 61
• Liaises with Ward Management
in the preparation of patients for
radiographic investigation and
treatment.
• Ensures that patients and staff in
the hospitals are protected from
radiation and radioactive
materials.
• Requisitions for equipment and
necessary supplies.
• Ensures that equipment are
secure, functional and well
maintained.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Ensures that Staff adhere the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotion, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
116.  Post:  Senior Radiographer  - (10 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Radiographer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Radiography
from a recognized Institution.
  Experience:  Must have worked for at least three
(3) years as a Radiographer.
  Other Requirements:  Should have good management,
counseling, communication and
interpersonal skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Takes X-ray pictures, processes
X-ray films and prepares reports
for the doctor/clinical officer.
• Participates in diagnoses and
monitoring treatment in order to
minimize side effects.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Liaises with Ward management 62
in the preparation of patients or
X-rays.
• Ensures that patients and staff
are protected from radiation and
radioactive materials.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics,
• Participates in research
activities.
• Prepares and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
117.  Post:  Radiographer - (7 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Radiographer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Radiography
from a recognized Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Receives patients and analyses
their X-ray requests.
• Prepares X-ray equipment
according to requests.
• Liaises with Ward management
in the preparation of patients for
X-rays.
• Takes X-ray pictures, processes
X-ray films and prepares reports
for the doctor/clinical officer.
• Maintains X-ray equipment.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources,
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics,
• Prepares and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
118.  Post:  Senior Laboratory Technologist  - (6
Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Laboratory Technologist

  Qualifications:  • Should possess a Diploma in
Medical Laboratory Technology 63
from a recognized Institution.
  Experience:  Should have served for at least
three (3) years as a Laboratory
Technologist.
  Other requirements:  Good communication, interpersonal
and team building skills
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Develop Standard operating
procedures.
• Participates in proper collection,
and handling of specimen to the
Laboratory.
• Carries out laboratory analysis,
interprets results and submits
reports.
• Participates in planning,
directing, budgeting,
coordinating, monitoring and
evaluation of laboratory services
in the Unit.
• Participates in research and
training.
• Participates in policy
formulation.
• Carries out support supervision.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources,
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
119.  Post:  Laboratory Technologist - (17 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Laboratory Technologist
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology or its
equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.

Duties and
responsibilities:
• Prepares standards and
reagents according to
established procedures. 64
• Carries out laboratory
investigations and submits
reports to Clinicians
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources
• Liaises with Ward Management
in the preparation of patients for
laboratory tests.
• Requisitions necessary supplies
for laboratory work
• Services laboratory equipment
and maintains inventory
• Follows safety measures against
hazards.
• Participates in quality assurance
for laboratories.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
120.  Post:                                              Senior Laboratory Technician – (5
Posts)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Laboratory Technician
Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Techniques or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
Experience:  At least three (3) years experience
as Laboratory Technician.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Requisitions for laboratory
supplies.
• Carries out laboratory
investigations and submits
reports to Clinicians.
• Ensures safety in the laboratory.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
conduct and Ethics.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources. 65
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
121.  Post:  Principal Ophthalmic Clinical
Officer - (1 Posts)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Consultant (Ophthalmology)

Qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma in Clinical
Ophthalmology from a
recognized Institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Health
Services Management or any
other Diploma in a Management
related field.
Experience:

Must have served for at least six (6)
years in Clinical Ophthalmology,
three (3) of which should be at
Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer.
Other requirements  Good communication and
interpersonal skills.
Duties and Responsibilities  • Participates in planning,
budgeting, monitoring and
evaluating ophthalmic clinical
activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Diagnoses, treats and manages
patients with eye diseases.
• Refers complicated cases to an
Ophthalmologist.
• Ensures maximum protection of
patients, relatives and staff.
• Carries out community
sensitization about eye health.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities such as
identifying manpower needs, 66
training, leave and deployment.
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
122.  Post  Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer -
(4 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Ophthalmic Clinical
Officer

Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Clinical
Ophthalmology from a
recognized Institution.
Experience:  Must have served for at least three
(3) years as an Ophthalmic Clinical
Officer.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning,
budgeting, monitoring and
evaluating ophthalmic clinical
activities
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Diagnoses, treats and manages
patients with eye diseases.
• Refers complicated cases to
Principal Ophthalmic Clinical
officer
• Ensures maximum protection of
patients, relatives and staff.
• Carries out community
sensitization about eye health
care.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to
Relevant Code of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time. 67
123.  Post:  Ophthalmic Clinical Officer - (7
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer
Qualifications:  • Must be a Clinical Officer or a
Registered Nurse/Midwife or
Comprehensive Nurse.
• Must have a Diploma in
Ophthalmology from a
recognized Institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in diagnosing,
treating and managing patients
with eye conditions.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Refers complicated eye
conditions to Senior Ophthalmic
Clinical Officer.
• Assists in management of static
and mobile eye units.
• Carries out equipment
maintenance and ensures that
they are functional and secure.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to relevant Code of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
124.  Post:  Principal Public Health Dental
Officer - (2 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Hospital Director
Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No. 52
above except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
 68
125.  Post:  Senior Public Health Dental Officer -
(7 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Public Health Dental
Officer

Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Public
Health Dentistry from a recognized
Institution.
Experience  Must have worked for at least three
(3) years as a Public Health Dental
Officer.
Other requirements  Good communication,
interpersonal,  team building and
analytical skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Diagnoses, treats  and properly
manages patients
• Refers complicated cases to
Principal Public Health Dental
Officer or Dental Surgeon
• Carries out oral/dental health
education to patients and
communities.
• Participates in planning,
directing, budgeting,
coordinating, monitoring and
evaluating delivery of oral/dental
services.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies
• Ensures that equipment are
functional and well maintained.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge to students
and Staff
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
Relevant Code of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities such as
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotion and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports to Principal Public Dental 69
Officer.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
126.  Post:  Public Health Dental Officer -  (6
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Public Health Dental Officer
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Public
Health Dentistry from a recognized
Institution.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in the planning,
budgets, monitoring and
evaluating  public dental health
activities
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies
• Ensures that equipment are
secure, functional and well
maintained
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits reports
• Participates in research
activities
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
127.  Post:  Principal Pharmacist – (2 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/172/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Hospital Director
Qualifications:  • Must have a Bachelor of
Pharmacy Degree or its
equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution.
• Must have a Postgraduate
qualification in Pharmacy.

Experience:  Must have served for at least six (6)
years, three (3) of which should be
at Senior Pharmacist level. 70

Other Requirements:  Good communication,
interpersonal,  team building and
analytical skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, coordinates, monitors,
evaluates and budgets for
Pharmacy units.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Ensures quality preparation of
medicines and infusions.
• Liaises with National Drug
Authority in ensuring that all
medicines conform to the
prescribed standards.
• Ensures availability of medicines
and maintain stock levels and
advise Clinicians and other
Health Professionals on
prescriptions.
• Liaises with Ward management
in ensuring that medicines are
properly recorded and stored.
• Participates in developing and
reviewing a National Formulary.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensuring that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out human resource
management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotional, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time.
128.  Post:  Senior Pharmacist – (8 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Pharmacist 71
Qualifications:




Must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy
or its equivalent from a recognized
University or Institution
Post graduate qualification in
Pharmacy will be an added
advantage.
Experience:  Must have served for at least three
(3) years as a Pharmacist.
Other Requirements:  Good communication,
interpersonal,  team building and
analytical skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning,
budgeting, monitoring and
evaluation of Pharmacy Units.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Assists in ensuring availability of
drugs, maintains stock levels
and advises Clinicians and other
health professionals on
prescriptions.
• Participates in preparation of
medicines.
• Liaises with National Drug
Authority in ensuring that all
medicines conform to prescribed
standards.
• Liaises with relevant clinical
units and wards to ensure that
medicines are properly recorded
and stored.
• Advises patients and
communities on the proper use
and storage of drugs.
• Participates in drugs and
clinically related research.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
health students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff under his/her
control adhere to the relevant
Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Assists in carrying out human
resource management activities
such as identifying manpower
and training needs.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to 72
time.
129.  Post:  Pharmacist –  (8 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/172/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Pharmacist
Qualifications; Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.61
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
130.  Post:  Principal Dispenser – (2 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Pharmacist

Qualifications; Experience;
Other Requirements;
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No. 49
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
131.  Post:  Dispenser  - (27 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Dispenser
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy or
its equivalent from a recorgnised
Institution.
Other requirements:  Good communication and
interpersonal skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Compounds drugs and gives out
medicines to patients.
• Prepares sterile and pathogens
free infusions.
• Advises patients and attendants
in the proper use and storage of
medicines.
• Carries out regular equipment
servicing and ensures that they
are functional.
• Identifies and classifies drugs,
keeps stock and adheres to
professional code of conduct. 73
• Participates in training of
students and other health
workers.
• Compiles reports on drugs usage
and submits to the Senior
Dispenser.
• Assesses staff performance and
completes their Appraisal
Reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
132.  Post:  Principal Psychiatric Clinical Officer
– (3 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/01/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Psychiatry)
Qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma in Mental
Health or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Health
Services Management or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
Experience:

Must have served for at least six (6)
years in Psychiatry, three (3) of
which should be at Senior
Psychiatric Clinical Officer level.
Duties & Responsibilities:  • Participates in planning,
budgeting, monitoring and
evaluating Psychiatric activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Diagnoses, treats and manages
patients with mental illnesses.
• Refers complicated cases to a
Psychiatrist.
• Ensures maximum protection of
patients, relatives and staff.
• Carries community sensitization
about mental health.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff 74
• Ensures that staff adhere to
Professional Code of Conduct
and Ethics
• Carries out human resource
management activities such as
identifying manpower needs,
training, leave and deployment
• Compiles and submits reports
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time
133.  Post:  Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer –
(1 Post)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/03RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Psychiatric Clinical Officer
Qualifications; Experience;
Other Requirements;
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.71
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
134.  Post:  Psychiatric Clinical Officer – (11
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Mental
Health from a recognized
Institution.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in clinical work and
ensures proper management of
patients.
• Refers complicated cases to
Senior Psychiatric Clinical
Officer.
• Participates in health information
system with emphasis on
sensitizing communities on
mental health.
• Participates in Primary Health
Care activities.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources 75
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
135.  Post:  Senior Principal Nursing Officer - (5
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Hospital Director
Qualifications:  • Must be double trained at
registered level.
• BSc. Nursing Degree or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
• Diploma in Nursing
Administration or Health
Services Management or any
other management related field
from a recognized Institution.
Experience:  Must have nine (9) years of working
experience three (3) of which should
be at Principal Nursing Officer level.
 
Other requirements:  • Demonstrable leadership and
management skills.
• Good communication,
interpersonal, team building,
decision making and problem
solving skills.
Duties and
responsibilities:
• Responsible for organizing and
coordinating nursing activities in
the Hospital.
• Ensures quality nursing care in
the Hospital.
• Ensures good management
practices such regular
departmental meetings.
• Ensures that Nursing Staff offer
a 24 hour coverage of nursing
services in the Hospital.
• Participates in outreach
programmes.
• Participates in support
supervision of nursing activities
and any other support
supervision activities conducted
by the Ministry. 76
• Appraises performance of
subordinates and mentors them.
• Participates in the In-Service
training programmes and
committees handling for
Nurses/Midwives issues.
• Participates in the planning and
budgeting for the Department.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.

136.  Post:  Principal Nursing Officer  (2 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Senior Principal Nursing Officer
Qualifications; Experience;
Other Requirements;
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.64
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
137.  Post:  Senior Nursing Officer (Nursing)  -
(25 Posts)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Nursing Officer

Qualifications:  Must be double trained at registered
level or Comprehensive Nursing
from a recognized Institution.
Experience:  Must have served for at least three
years as a Nursing Officer (Nursing)
Other Requirements:  Good communication,
interpersonal, team building and
teamwork skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Provides support supervision in
the provision of nursing care
• Prepares duty rosters
• Participates in planning and
budgeting for nursing services in
the Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Requisitions for equipment and 77
other supplies.
• Ensures a 24 hour nursing
coverage in the Hospital.
• Ensures that equipment are
secure, functional and well
maintained.
• Ensures that ward environmental
is clean and healthy.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and Staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out relevant Human
Resource Management
activities.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
 
138.  Post:  Senior Nursing Officer (Midwifery)  -
(10 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Nursing Officer

Qualifications; Experience;
Other Requirements;
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post
No.137 except that the field is
Midwifery and working experience
is in the same field.
139.  Post:  Nursing Officer (Midwifery) -  (32
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Nursing Officer
Qualifications:

Must have Registered Midwifery or
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
Certificate from a recognized
Institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities:

• Receives patients, registers
admissions, discharges patients
and registers deaths. 78
















• Carries out antenatal care with
emphasis of identifying high risk
cases and refers them to
Doctors.
• Provides care during labour with
emphasis on keeping proper
records, use of drugs and
prevention of complications to
mother and baby.
• Provides care during puerperium
with emphasis on prevention of
infection and advises on breast
feeding and infant nutrition.
• Participates in bedside nursing
procedures as a member of the
care team.
• Participates in Doctors/Clinical
officers ward rounds.
• Prepares patients for meals and
participates in serving them.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Keeps patients comfortable and
ensuring a health environment.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles daily ward reports and
hands over to the in-coming shift.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time
140.  Post:  Nursing Officer (Public Health) – (7
Posts) Re-advertised

Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Nursing Officer (Public
Health)
Qualifications:

• Must have a Diploma in Public
Health or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

• Implements identified primary
health care activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Participates in research 79
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits reports.

141.  Post:  Nursing Officer (Nursing)  - (22
Posts)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Nursing Officer
Qualifications:

Must have Registered Nursing or
Registered Comprehensive Nursing
from a recognized Institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities:

















• Receives patients, registers
admissions, discharges patients
and records deaths.
• Provides Nursing Care services
to patients.
• Keeps patients comfortable and
ensures a clean and safe
environment.
• Ensures that aseptic techniques
are observed.
• Participates in bedside nursing
procedures as a member of the
care team.
• Participates in Doctors/Clinical
Officers Ward rounds.
• Prepares patients for meals and
participates in serving them.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles daily Ward reports and
hands over to in-coming shift.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
142.  Post:  Senior Enrolled Nurse - (11 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U5 80
Reports to:  Senior Nursing Officer
Qualifications and
experience:

Must have Enrolled Nursing
Certificate
Experience  Must have served for at least fifteen
(15) as an Enrolled Nurse.
Other requirements  Should have a patient focused
approach and pleasant personality
Duties and
Responsibilities:


• Receives patients; registers
admissions, discharges and
records deaths.
• Provides nursing care to patients
• Keeps patients comfortable and
ensures a clean and safe
environment
• Prepares and carries out aseptic
procedures
• Participates in bedside nursing
procedures as  a member of the
care team
• Participates in ward rounds
• Prepares patients for meals and
participates in feeding them.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources
• Participates in research
activities
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct ethics.
• Compiles daily Ward Reports and
hands them over to in-coming
shift.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
143.  Post:  Enrolled Nurse  - (43 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U7
Reports to:  Nursing Officer
Qualifications:  Must have Enrolled Nurse or
Enrolled Comprehensive Nurse
Certificate from a recognized
institution. 81
Other requirements:  Should have a patient focused
approach and pleasant personality.
Duties and
responsibilities:
• Participates in a continuous
nursing coverage on
Wards/Units by receiving reports
and effectively handing over to
in-coming staff.
• Keeps patients comfortable and
ensure a clean and safe
environment.
• Gives out treatment as
prescribed and carry out nursing
procedures.
• Carries out observations, keep
proper records and ensure their
safe custody.
• Participates in doctors/clinical
officers’ ward rounds.
• Receives patients, registers
admissions and discharges.
• Ensures that aseptic techniques
are adhered to in the preparation
procedures.
• Maintains close contact with
patients
•  Ensure confidentiality.
• Carries out Health Education to
patients and their attendants.
• Participates in Primary Health
Care activities.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.

144.  Post:  Enrolled Midwife  - (65 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH
Salary Scale:  U7
Reports to:  Nursing Officer
Qualifications:  Must have Enrolled Midwifery or
Enrolled Comprehensive Nurse
Certificate.
Other requirements  • Should have observation,
judgment, counseling and
communication skills.
• Should have patient-focused
approach and pleasant
personality. 82
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in a continuous
nursing coverage on
Wards/Units by receiving reports
and effectively handing over to
in-coming shift.
• Provides comprehensive care to
mothers during pregnancy with
emphasis on identifying high risk
cases and refers them to
Doctors.
• Ensures that aseptic techniques
re adhered to in carrying out
deliveries.
• Provides comprehensive care to
mothers during labour with
emphasis on keeping proper
records, use of drugs and
prevention of complication to
mothers and babies.
• Ensures that the babies’ air
passages are clear, assess and
keep baby warm constantly
watch the umbilical cord and
carry out immunization.
• Makes sure that the babies are
properly labeled a with an
identification tag.
• Provides comprehensive care to
mothers during pregnancy with
emphasis on prevention of
infection and successful breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Provides Obstetrical emergency
care and refer complicated
cases to the Doctor.
• Registers births of the newborns.
• Maintains close contact with
patients.
• Ensures confidentiality.
• Receives patients, registers
admissions and discharges.
• Participates in Primary Health
Care activities.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
145.  Post:  Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse  –  (14
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/RH 83
Salary Scale:  U7
Reports to:  Senior Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
Qualifications,  Duties and
Responsibilities::
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.75
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital.
146  Post:  Senior Medical Social Worker -  (1
Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/05/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Principal Hospital Administrator
Qualifications  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
(Hon) in Social Work and Social
Administration (SWASA) from a
recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Medical
Social Work or related field will
be an added advantage.
Experience  At least three (3) years working
experience as Medical Social
Worker.
Other requirements  Good communication, analytical,
advocacy and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning,
budgeting, directing,
coordinating, monitoring and
evaluating Social Work activities
in the Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Interviews patients and relatives
with Social needs.
• Offers psycho-social support,
Social care and emotional
therapy to patients.
• Liaises with Hospital
Management in the provision of
social needs.
• Carries out home visits to
patients.
• Imparts coping skills to patients
and relatives
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to Relevant Code of
Conduct and Ethics. 84
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
147.  Post:  Medical Social Worker - (5 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/05/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Medical Social Worker
Qualifications:  Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
(Hon) in Social Work and Social
Administration (SWASA) from a
recognized Institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in planning,
budgeting, directing,
coordinating, monitoring and
evaluating social work activities
in the Hospital.
• Manages and accounts for the
allocated resources.
• Interviews patients and relatives
with social needs.
• Offers psycho-social support,
social care and emotional
therapy to patients.
• Liaises with Hospital
management in the provision of
social needs.
• Carries out home visits to
patients.
• Imparts coping skills to patients
and relatives.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submits reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
148.  Post:  Principal Physiotherapist - (3 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Hospital Director
Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in
Physiotherapy from a recognized
Institution. 85
• Must have a Diploma in Health
Service Management or any
other Diploma in a Management
related field.
Experience  Must have served for at least six (6)
years as a Physiotherapist, three (3)
of which should be at Senior
Physiotherapist level.
Other requirements  Good communication,
interpersonal, counseling and team
building skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Plans, directs, budgets,
coordinates, monitors and
evaluates physiotherapy
activities in the hospital.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Provides rehabilitative services
to patients.
• Advises on specifications for
physiotherapy appliances.
• Trains patients on the use of
physiotherapy methods and
appliances.
• Organizes and conducts
physiotherapy outreach
services.
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies in the unit.
• Ensures quality assurance in
physiotherapy services.
• Ensures that equipment are
secure functional and well
maintained.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotional, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to 86
time.
149.  Post:  Senior Physiotherapist - (5 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Physiotherapist
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in
Physiotherapy or its equivalent,
from a recognized Institution.
Experience:  Must have served for at least three
(3) years a Physiotherapist.
Other requirements:  Good communication,
interpersonal, counseling and team
building skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Provides rehabilitative services
to patients.
• Advises on specifications for
physiotherapy appliances.
• Trains patients on the use of
physiotherapy methods and
appliances.
• Participates in planning,
budgeting, coordination,
monitoring and evaluation of
physiotherapy activities.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Organizes and conducts
physiotherapy outreach
services.
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies for the unit.
• Ensures quality assurance in
physiotherapy services.
• Ensures physiotherapy
equipment are secure, functional
and well maintained.
• Initiates and participates in
research activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotional, leave and
deployment. 87
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
150.  Post:  Physiotherapist – (10 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Physiotherapist
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in
Physiotherapy from a recognized
Institution.

Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Carries out physiotherapy
treatment to patients.
• Provides movement aides to
disabled patients.
• Ensures that equipment are
functional and well maintained.
• Ensures safety of patients and
Staff.
• Educates patients and Staff on
how to avoid the occurrence of
disabilities.
• Participates in teaching and
supervision of students.
• Participates in Primary Health
Care activities.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.

151.  Post:  Principal Occupational Therapist -
(4 Posts)

Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/RH
Salary Scale:  U3
Reports to:  Hospital Director.
Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Experience, Other
Requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities are as in post No.51
except that the duty station is
Regional Referral Hospital. 88






































152.  Post:  Theatre Assistant - (12 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/01/RH
Salary Scale:  U6
Reports to:  Senior Theatre Assistant
Qualifications and Duties:  Qualifications and duties are as in
post  No.63 except that the duty
station is Regional Referral
Hospital. 89


The following posts are tenable in Mubende, Kabale and Moroto RRHs. As
provided in the Instructions, candidates interested in applying for posts
tenable in these three Hospitals are advised to specifically name them.
TABLE 1: VACANCY DISTRIBUTION FOR MUBENDE, KABALE AND MOROTO
REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPTALS.
POST  REF.
SCALE MUBENDE KABALE MOROTO
153  Hospital Director  ADM 83/129/02MK  U1SE 1 1 0
154  Snr. Consultants (Surgery)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
155  Snr. Consultant (Obs. & Gyn).  HRM 72/173/02MM  U1SE 1 0 1
156 Snr. Consultant (Internal
Medicine)
HRM 72/173/02MM
U1SE 1 0 1
157  Snr. Consultant (Paediatrics) HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
158  Consultant (ENT)  HRM 72/173/02MK  U1SE 1 1 0
159  Consultant (Psychiatry)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
160  Consultant (Radiology)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U1SE 1 0 1
161  Consultant (Ophthalmology)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U1SE 1 0 1
162  Consultant (Orthopaedics)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U1SE 1 0 1
163  Consultant (Anaesthesia)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
164  Consultant (Public Health)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
165  Consultant (Pathology)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
166  Consultant (Surgery)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
167  Consultant (Paediatrics)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U1SE 1 1 1
168 Consultant (Internal
Medicine)
HRM 72/173/02MKM
U1SE 1 1 1
169  Consultant (Obs & Gyn.)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U1SE 1 0 1
170  MOSG (Obs & Gyn.)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U2 1 0 1
171  MOSG (Paediatrics)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
172  MOSG (Surgery)   HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
173  MOSG (Radiology)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
174  MOSG (Ophthalmology)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
175  MOSG (Public Health)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
176  MOSG (Internal Medicine)  HRM 72/173/02MM  U2 1 0 1
177  MOSG (ENT)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
178  MOSG (Psychiatry)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
179  MOSG (Anaesthesia)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
180  MOSG (Pathology)  HRM 72/173/02MKM U2 1 1 1
181  MOSG (Orthopaedics)  HRM 72/173/02MO  U2 0 0 1
182  Senior Medical Officer HRM 72/173/02MKM U3 2 0 2
183  Medical Officer  HRM 72/173/02MKM U4 9 9 10
184  Dental Surgeon  HRM 72/173/02MO  U4 0 0 1
185  Prin. Clinical Officer HRM 72/173/03MU  U3 1 0 0
186  Clinical Officer  HRM 72/173/03MKM U5 5 4 10
187  Prin. Anaesthetic Officer  HRM 72/173/03MKM U3 1 0 0
188  Snr. Anaesthetic Officer HRM 72/173/03MK  U4 2 2 0
189  Anaesthetic Officer  HRM 72/173/03MK  U5 2 3 090
190  Snr. Orthopaedic Officer  HRM 72/173/03MK  U4 2 2 0
191  Orthopaedic Officer  HRM 72/173/03MM  U5 2 0 2
192  Snr. Orthopaedic Technician  HRM 72/173/03KA  U5 0 1 0
193  Prin. Physiotherapit  HRM 72/173/03MK  U3 1 2 0
194  Snr. Physiotherapist  HRM 72/173/03MU  U4 2 0 0
195  Prin. Occupational Therapist  HRM 72/173/03MU  U3 1 0 0
196  Snr. Occupational Therapist  HRM 72/173/03MU  U4 2 0 0
197  Occupational Therapist  HRM 72/173/03MK  U5 1 1 0
198 Prin. Ophthalmic  Clinical
Officer
HRM 72/173/03MK
U3 1 1 0
199 Snr. Ophthalmic  Clinical
Officer
HRM 72/173/03MK
U4 2 1 0
200  Ophthalmic Clinical Officer  HRM 72/173/03MM  U5 1 0 2
201  Prin. Radiographer  HRM 72/173/03MU  U3 1 0 0
202  Snr. Radiographer  HRM 72/173/03MK  U4 2 1 0
203  Radiographer  HRM 72/173/03KA  U5 0 1 0
204  Snr. Laboratory Technologist  HRM 72/173/03MU  U4 3 0 0
205  Laboratory Technologist  HRM 72/173/03KA  U5 0 2 0
206  Snr. Laboratory Technician  HRM 72/173/03KM  U4 0 1 2
207 Snr. Pub. Health Dental
Officer
HRM 72/173/03MO
U4 0 0 1
208  Public Health Dental Officer  HRM 72/173/03KA  U5 0 1 0
209  Snr. Pharmacist  HRM 72/173/03MM  U3 1 0 1
210  Pharmacist  HRM 72/173/03MKM U4 1 1 1
211  Dispenser  HRM 72/173/03MKM U5 4 1 3
212  Prin. Psych. Clinical Officer  HRM 72/173/03MM  U3 1 0 1
213  Snr. Psych. Clinical Officer  HRM 72/173/03MKM U4 1 1 1
214  Psych. Clinical Officer  HRM 72/173/03MKM U5 4 2 3
215  Senior Medical Social Worker   HRM 72/173/05MK  U3 1 1 0
216  Medical Social Worker  HRM 72/173/05MU  U4 1 0 0
217  Senior Nutritionist  HRM 72/173/05MU  U3 1 0 0
218  Nutritionist   HRM 72/173/05MU  U4 1 0 0
219  Snr. Prin. Nursing Officer  HRM 72/173/04MK  U2 1 1 0
220 Prin. Nursing Officer
(Nursing)
HRM 72/173/04KA
U3 0 1 0
221  Snr. Nursing Officer (Nursing)  HRM 72/173/04MKM U4 4 3 13
222 Snr. Nursing Officer
(Midwifery)
HRM 72/173/04MU
U4 4 0 0
223  Nursing Officer (Midwifery)  HRM 72/173/04MK  U5 6 4 0
224  Nursing Officer (Nursing)  HRM 72/173/04MKM U5 20 9 20
225  Enrolled Midwife   HRM 72/173/04MKM U7 4 5 16
226  Enrolled Nurse   HRM 72/173/04MKM U7 11 7 23
227  Theatre Assistant   HRM 72/173/03MKM U7 5 3 4




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UGANDA NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
(UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE)


228.  Post:  Director Uganda Cancer Institute (1
Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01UCI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director General
  Qualifications  • MBChB. or BDS or its equivalent
from a recognized
University/Institution
• Master of Medicine Degree in the
relevant discipline or Master’s
Degree in any Health related field or
Health Services Management from a
recognized University/Institution

  Experience:  A good working experience in health
services management, control strategy
and policy formulation gained over
fifteen (15) years of professional
experience in the health sector, three
of which should be at the level of Head
of department.
  Other requirements:  • Must have National and
International scientific repute and
ability to lead and organize a multidisciplinary senior level team.
• Should have good management,
communication and interpersonal
skills.
• Should have capacity to work as a
leader and motivator of Staff.
• Evidence of health research
published in peer review journals
would be an added advantage.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Interprets and operationalizes the
Institute’s Vision, Mission and
Strategic Objectives.
• Provides technical leadership and
guidance to all professionals and
initiates and formulates policies
designed to promote effective
health service delivery in the
Institute.
• Directs and controls the existence
of high standard of professional 92
practice and observance of
professional ethics and conduct in
the Institute.
• Ensures the provision of viable
health services in the Institute.
• Initiates and maintains collaborative
links with National and International
Departments, Bodies, and
Organizations.
• Coordinates research and planning
in the Institute.
• Initiates and executes Institute
Business Strategy.
• Accounting Officer of the Institute
and implements the Institute’s
Board decisions.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.    
229.  Post:  Deputy Director Uganda Cancer
Institute (1Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01UCI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director UCI
  Qualifications  • MBChB. or BDS or its equivalent
from a recognized
University/Institution
• Master of Medicine Degree in the
relevant discipline or Master’s
Degree in any Health related field or
Health Services Management from a
recognized University/Institution

  Experience:  A good working experience in health
services management , control
strategy  and policy formulation gained
over twelve (12) years of professional
experience in the health sector three of
which should be at the level of Head of
Department.
  Other requirements:  • Should have good management,
communication and interpersonal
skills.
• Should have capacity to work as a
leader and motivator of Staff.
• Evidence of health research
published in peer review journals
would be an added advantage.
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  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Deputizes the Director in execution
of duties.
• Assists in the interpretation and
operationalization of the Institute’s
Vision, Mission and Strategic
Objectives.
• Helps in directing and controlling
the observance of high standards of
professional practice and the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Provides technical leadership and
guidance to all professionals in the
initiation and formulation of policies
designed to promote effective
health service delivery in the
Institute.
• Assists in directing strategies
aimed at ensuring high standards of
health care.
• Promotes conventional health
research.
• Assists in the initiation and
execution of Institute business
strategy.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
230.  Post:  Consultant (Oncology) - (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant
  Qualifications, Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Consultant (Internal Medicine) No.24
except that the area of specialization is
Oncology.
231.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Oncology) - (4 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 , except that the area
of specialization is Oncology. 94
232.  Post:  Medical Officer Special Grade
(Radiology) - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/02/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications, other
requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities:

Qualifications, duties and other
requirements are as in the post of
Medical Officer Special Grade
(Medicine) No.32 except that the area
of specialization is Radiology.
233.  Post:  Laboratory Technician - (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Laboratory Technician
  Qualifications:   Must  have  a Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Techniques or Its
equivalent from a recognized
institution
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Liaises with ward managers in the
preparation of patients for
laboratory tests.
• Participates in proper collection,
transportation and handling of
specimens to the laboratory.
• Carries out laboratory analysis,
interprets results and submits
reports to Clinicians.
• Requisitions for equipment and
other supplies.
• Ensures that equipment are
functional and well maintained.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Ensures safety measures against
hazards.
• Participates in safety assurance to
laboratories.
• Participates in research.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time. 95
234.  Post:  Dispenser – (1 Post)

  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U5 – Lower

  Reports to:  Senior Dispenser

  Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.131
except that the duty station is the
Uganda Cancer Institute.
235.  Post:  Pharmacist –  (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/172/01/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Pharmacist
  Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No.61
except that the duty station is the
Uganda Cancer Institute.
236.  Post:                                               Medical Officer (15 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Medical Officer Special Grade
  Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No. 45
except that the duty station is the
Uganda Cancer Institute.
237.  Post:  Senior Physiotherapist - (2 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Physiotherapist
  Qualifications,  Experience,
Other Requirements,
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, experience, other
requirements, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No. 149
except that the duty station is the
Uganda Cancer Institute.  96
238.  Post:  Physiotherapist - (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Physiotherapist

  Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, duties and
responsibilities are as in post No. 150
except that the duty station is the
Uganda Cancer Institute.
239.  Post:  Senior Nursing Officer  – (11 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Nursing Officer

  Qualifications:  • Must be double-trained Registered
Nurse or Registered
Comprehensive Nurse.
  Experience:  Must have served for at least three (3)
years as a Nursing Officer.
  Other requirements

• Working experience in Oncology
Medicine or related field  will be an
added advantage
• BSc. (Nursing) Degree from a
recognized University or Institution
will be an added advantage
• Should have good counseling.
communication and interpersonal
skills,
• Should have a patient focused
approach and pleasant personality.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Ensures that quality health care is
achieved through liaison with
wards/units.
• Ensure smooth running of
wards/units by allocating duties to
Nursing Staff and students.
• Adequately equip wards/units with
supplies and drugs and ensure their
proper usage.
• Ensure that equipment are secure,
functional and well-maintained.
• Participates in the training of
nursing students.
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• Conduct performance appraisal of
the Nursing staff.
• Participates in Primary Health Care
activities.
• Provides health education and
counseling to patients and
attendants.
• Performs any other activities as
may be assigned.


 
240.  Post:  Medical Records Officer  (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/05/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Records Officer
  Qualifications:  Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Hon)
in Medical Records and Information
Management or in Library and
Information Science from a recognized
University/Institution.
  Duties and Requirements:  • Plans, budgets for, directs,
manages, coordinates, monitors,
and evaluates medical records
activities in the Institute.
• Manages and accounts for the
allocated resources.
• Ensures that records on patients
are received, documented,
classified and stored.
• Periodically audits records and
record systems.
• Ensures confidentiality and safety
of records.
• Avails records/information on
patients to authorized persons.
• Ensures that essential equipment
and other supplies are available.
• Participates in research activities.
• Ensures that staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Compiles and submits periodical
reports to Senior Medical Records
Officer.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time. 98
241.  Post:                                               Health Educator – ( 4 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/05/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Health Educator
  Qualifications:  Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Health
Education or relevant post basic
Health Qualification with an advanced
Diploma in Health Education and
Promotion from a recognized
Institution.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in the development of
appropriate Health Education
materials and ensures their
equitable distribution.
• Supports and participates in
effective Health education.
• Monitors and evaluates the
effectiveness of Health Education
Materials and submits to Senior
Health Educator.
• Participates in the planning for
Health Education interventions in
the Institute.
• Manages and accounts for allocated
resources.
• Ensures that the necessary supplies
are available in the Unit and
maintains an inventory.
• Participates in research activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Submits periodic reports.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
242.  Post:                                               Counselor (Nursing) – (3 Posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Counselor (Nursing)

  Qualifications:  • Must be a Registered Nurse or
Registered Comprehensive Nurse.
• Diploma in Counseling from a
recognized Institution. 99
  Experience  Must have served as a Nurse at least
for three (3) years in a recognized
Hospital.
  Other requirements  Should have patient focused approach
and a pleasant personality.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Deals with all issues in relation to
social and psychological matters of
patients.
• Counsels patients in the
clinics/wards.
• Keeps patients comfortable and
ensures a health environment.
• Participates in doctors/clinical
officers ward rounds.
• Maintains personal contact with
patients; takes care notes of their
complaints, reports if necessary
and ensures confidentiality.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
243.  Post:                                               Bio-Medical Engineer – (1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/06/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Senior Hospital Administrator
  Qualifications:  • BSc. Degree (Hon) in Bio-medical
Engineering or any other
Engineering Degree plus post
graduate training in Bio-medical
Engineering.
• Candidates with higher Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering with
working experience of at least three
(3) years in a hospital equipment
engineering or related field will also
be considered.
  Other requirements:  Good supervisory, analytical and
report writing skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Develops standard operating
procedures
• Makes necessary modifications/
alterations in design of medical
equipment. 100
• Manages mechanical jobs relating
to medical instruments including
keeping job repair records.
• Oversees the inspection of
facilities, equipment and
preparation of cost estimates for
repairs.
• Carries out regular maintenance
and servicing of equipment
• Budgets and requisitions for
required materials and logistics.
• Trains and supervises engineering
technicians.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
244.  Post:  Assistant Engineering Officer – (1
Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/07/CI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Bio-Medical Engineer
  Qualifications:  Must have an Ordinary Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
  Experience:  Three (3) years experience in a Health
Institution at a level of Engineering
Assistant (Mechanical).
  Other requirements:  Good supervisory, analytical and
report writing skills.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Participates in installation, repair
and maintenance of machinery and
equipment in the Institute.
• Participates in the servicing and
repair of medical plants.
• Inspects and detects faulty
equipment; corrects the faults
and/or recommends remedial
action.
• Performs any other duties assigned
by the Supervisors from time to
time.
245.  Post:  Catering Officer – (`1 Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/07/UCI
  Salary Scale:  U5  101
  Reports to:  Senior Hospital Administrator
  Qualifications:  • Must have a Diploma in Catering
Management or its equivalent from
a recognized Institution.

  Working experience:  Must have a working experience of at
least three (3) years probably at
Assistant Catering Officer level.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Handles the Institute’s domestic
services.
• Prepares menu.
• Monitors and follows up food
distribution to wards and all other
units.
• Serves as a Secretary to the
Institute’s Catering Committee.
• Enforces punctuality, orderliness
and discipline in all catering units.
• Handles the training of new staff
and students on industrial training.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.





























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UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE
246  Post:  Director Uganda Heart Institute (1Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01UHI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director General
  Qualifications  • MBChB. or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution
• Master of Medicine Degree in the
relevant discipline or Master’s
Degree in any Health related field or
Health Services Management from a
recognized University/Institution

  Experience:  A good working experience in health
services management, control strategy
and policy formulation gained over
fifteen (15) years of professional
experience in the health sector, three
of which should be at the level of Head
of Department.
  Other requirements:  • Should have good management,
communication and interpersonal
skills.
• Should have capacity to work as a
leader and motivator of Staff.
• Evidence of health research
published in peer review journals
would be an added advantage.
  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Interprets and operationalizes the
Institute’s Vision, Mission and
Strategic Objectives.
• Mobilizes and manages resources
for strategic development of the
Institute.
• Provides technical leadership and
guidance to the Institute.
• Initiates and formulates policies
designed to promote effective
health service delivery in the
Institute.
• Directs and controls the existence
of high standard of professional
practice and observance of
professional ethics and conduct in
the Institute. 103
• Ensures the provision of viable
health services in the Institute.
• Initiates and maintains collaborative
and strategic links with National
and International Departments,
Bodies, and Organizations.
• Coordinates research and planning
in the Institute.
• Initiates and executes Institute
Business Strategy.
• Accounting Officer of the Institute
and implements Health Sector and
the Institute’s Board decisions.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.    
247.  Post:  Deputy Director Uganda Heart Institute
(1Post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/01UHI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director UHI
  Qualifications  • MBChB or its equivalent from a
recognized University/Institution
• Master of Medicine Degree in the
relevant discipline or Master’s
Degree in any Health related field or
Health Services Management from a
recognized University/Institution

  Experience:  A good working experience in health
services management , control
strategy  and policy formulation gained
over twelve (12) years of professional
experience in the health sector three of
which should be at the level of Head of
Department.
  Other requirements:  • Should have good management,
communication and interpersonal
skills.
• Should have capacity to work as a
leader and motivator of Staff.
• Evidence of health research
published in peer review journals
would be an added advantage.

  Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Deputizes the Director in execution
of duties.
• Assists in the interpretation and
operationalization of the Institute’s 104
Vision, Mission and Strategic
Objectives.
• Helps in directing and controlling
the observance of high standards of
professional practice and the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Provides technical leadership and
guidance to all professionals in the
initiation and formulation of policies
designed to promote effective
health service delivery in the
Institute.
• Assists in directing strategies
aimed at ensuring high standards of
health care.
• Promotes conventional health
research.
• Assists in the initiation and
execution of Institute business
strategy.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
248  Post:                                               Senior Consultant (Paediatric
Cardiology) (1 post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director
  Qualifications:  Qualifications, Other Requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities are as in
post  No.17 except that the area of
super-specialization is  paediatric
cardiology and the relevant working
experience is in  paediatric
cardiology.
 
249  Post:                                               Senior Consultant (Cardiothoracic
Surgery) (1 post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02UHI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Director
  Qualifications:  Qualifications, Other Requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities are as in
post No. 17 except that the area of
super-specialization is
cardiothoracic surgery and the
relevant working experience is in
cardiothoracic surgery. 105
250  Post:                                               Consultant (Cardiothoracic
Surgery) (1 post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02UHI
  Salary Scale:  U1SE
  Reports to:  Senior Consultant (Cardiothoracic
Surgeon)

Qualifications: Qualifications, Other Requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities are as in
post No. 24 except that the area of
specialization is cardiothoracic
surgery and the relevant working
experience is in Cardiothoracic
Surgery.
251.  Post:                                               Medical Officer Special Grade
(Paediatric Cardiology) (2 posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications:  Qualifications, Other Requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities are as in
post No.32 except that the area of
specialization is Paediatric
Cardiology.
252.  Post:                                               Medical Officer Special Grade
(Cardiothoracic Surgery) (2 posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U2
  Reports to:  Consultant
  Qualifications:  Qualifications, Other Requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities are as in
post  No. 32 except that the area of
specialization is  Cardiothoracic
Surgery.
253.  Post:                                               Medical Officer (5 posts)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Medical Officer Special Grade
  Qualifications:  Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities are as in post
No.45 except that the post is
tenable at the UHI. 106
254.  Post:                                               Principal Perfusionist (1 post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Cardiologist
  Qualifications:  • Diploma in Anaesthesia from a
recognized Institution
• Must be a graduate of an accredited
Cardiovascular Perfusion
Programme.
  Experience:

Working experience of at least three
(3) years in Anaesthesia; and three (3)
years in perfusion medicine and should
have performed at least one hundred
and fifty (150) successful clinical
perfusions.
  Duties and responsibilities:  • Planning for and implementing
perfusion technology at the
Institute.
• Selecting appropriate equipment
and techniques for cardiac patients
and guiding junior Perfusionists
accordingly.
• Managing and accounting for
allocated resources.
• Ensures quality care in his/her area
of specialty.
• Participates in operational
research.
• Reviews Patients status and
communicates to the relevant
teams,
• Keeps records of patients and
periodically updates Cardiologists,
• Ensures that Staff under him/her
adhere to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics,
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time,
 
255.  Post:                                               Perfusion Technologist (1 post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Perfusionist
  Qualifications:  • Diploma in Anaesthesia from a
recognized Institution 107

 
  Duties and responsibilities:  • Sets up and operates heart lung
machine during cardiac surgical
procedures,
• Reviews patients’ past and present
medical history.
• Updates the relevant medical team
of the post operative conditions of
patients.
• Keeps a record of vital signs of
patients throughout surgical
procedures.
• Promptly and adequately responds
to emergence situations.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in operational
research.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
 
256.  Post:                                            
Principal Nursing Officer (Cardiac)
(1post)
  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U3
  Reports to:  Director
  Qualifications:  • Registered Nurse from a
recognized Institution.
• At least a post basic certificate in
cardiac nursing or its equivalent
from a recognized Institution
• BSc. Nursing Degree or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution will be an added
advantage
  Experience:  Working experience of at least three
(3) years in cardiac nursing.
  Other requirements  Good communication, interpersonal,
counseling and team building skills
  Duties and responsibilities:  • Plans and coordinates cardiac
nursing activities
• Ensures quality cardiac nursing
care at the Institute. 108
• Participates as part of the Cardiac
team.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Coaches, mentors and motivates a
team of cardiac nurses and
trainees.
• Requisitions for essential supplies.
• Ensures that equipment under
his/her control is functional and well
maintained,
• Ensures that Staff under him/her
adhere to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Ensures a 24 hour nursing coverage
at the Institute.
• Participates in research activities.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
257.  Post:                                               Nursing Officer Special Grade  (10
posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U4
  Reports to:  Principal Nursing Officer
  Qualifications:  • BSc. Nursing Degree or its
equivalent from recognized
Institution
• Post graduate qualification in
cardiac nursing from a credited
cardiovascular programme will be
an added advantage.
 
  Other requirements  • Good counseling, team work and
interpersonal skills
• Patient focused approach and
pleasant personality.
  Duties and responsibilities:  • Receives patients, registers
admissions, discharges patients
and registers deaths.
• Provides quality cardiac nursing
care.
• Participates in bedside cardiac
nursing procedures as a member of
the care team.
• Participates in Cardiologists Ward
Rounds.
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• Carries out observations, keeps
records and ensures their safe
custody.
• Keeps patients comfortable, allays
their anxieties and ensures a
healthy environment.
• Gives health education and
counseling to patients and relatives.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Participates in cardiac community
outreaches.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff under him/her
adhere to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in research activities.
• Compiles daily ward reports and
hands over to the in-coming shift.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
 
258.  Post:                                               Nursing Officer (4 posts)

  Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/UHI
  Salary Scale:  U5
  Reports to:  Senior Nursing Officer
  Qualifications:  Registered Nursing or Registered
Comprehensive Certificate or its
equivalent from a recognized
Institution,
 
  Other requirements  Good communication and
interpersonal skills.
  Duties and responsibilities:  • Receives patients, registers
admissions, discharges patients
and registers deaths.
• Provides quality cardiac nursing
care.
• Participates in bedside cardiac
nursing procedures as a member of
the care team.
• Carries out observations, keeps
records and ensures their safe
custody.
• Keeps patients comfortable, allays
their anxieties and ensures a
healthy environment. 110
• Gives health education and
counseling to patients and relatives.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Ensures that Staff under him/her
adhere to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in research activities.
• Compiles daily ward reports and
hands over to the in-coming shift.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
259.  Post  Laboratory Technologist (4 Posts)
  Reference  HRM 72/173/03/UHI

  Scale  U5

  Qualifications. Other
Requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities
Qualifications, other requirements,
duties and responsibilities are as in
post  No.119 except that the duty
station is the UHI.
 
260.  Post  Echo Cardiac Technician (1post)

  Reference  HRM 72/173/06/UHI

  Salary Scale

U5
  Qualifications  • Relevant Technical Training at
Diploma level with working
experience of at least one (1) year
in echocardiography;
• OR; A level Certificate or its
equivalent with at least two
principal passes in science subjects
plus relevant training in
Echocardiography from an
accredited Programme.
  Experience  Knowledge of all echo modalities.
 
  Other requirements  • Relevant computer applications
• Ability to manouvre echo
equipment.
 
  Duties and
Responsibilities.
• Performs or assists in
echocardiography and various
types of ECG procedures.
• Ensures that equipment under
him/her care is well maintained. 111
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Participates in research activities.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.
261.  Post:  Pharmacy Technician (Dispenser)
(1 post)
  Reference:

HRM 72/173/03/UHI
  Salary scale:  U5

  Reports to:  Pharmacist

  Qualifications, other
Requirements, Duties and
Responsibilities
Qualifications, other requirements,
duties and responsibilities are as in
post  No.131 except that the duty
station is the Uganda Heart Institute112
UGANDA NATIONAL HEALTH  RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
(UNHRO): UGANDA VIRUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
262.  Post:                                               Principal Research Officer – (2 Posts )    
Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/UVRI
Salary Scale:  U2
Reports to:  Senior Principal Research Officer
Qualifications:  • A Ph.D. or its equivalent in the
Medical field, Humanities or
Biological Sciences.
Experience:

Eight (8) years experience in active
research.
Other requirements  • Must have ten (10) Research
Publications in peer review journals
and at least three (3) of these
Publications at the first or senior
author.
• Should have a good track record of
mentoring.
• Should have good Interpersonal
and Communication skills.
• Should demonstrate ability to
attract new Researchers, coach
and mentor them.
Duties and responsibilities:  • Heads a Division at the Institute.
• Initiates, presents and publishes
research results.
• Ensures coordination with the
relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to professional
code of conduct and ethics in all
research undertakings.
• Supervises staff under them and
assist in administrative duties
within the Division.
• Performs out any other duties as
may be assigned from time to time.
263.  Post:                                               Research Officer (3 Posts)  
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/UVRI
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Research Officer
 113

Qualifications:


Other requirements

MBChB. or Bachelor’s Degree (Hon) in
Biological Sciences or Humanities.
• Good knowledge of Public Health
Research.
• Good communication and
interpersonal skills
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Carries out research as directed by
Head of Division both in the field
and the Laboratory.
• Oversees Laboratory activities in
the Department.
• Presents and publishes research
findings.
• Performs any other duties as may
be assigned from time to time.

































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PRISONS HEALTH SERVICES

264.  Post:  Pharmacist –  (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/172/03/PR
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Pharmacist
Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Qualifications, Duties and
Qualifications are as in post
No.72 except that the duty
station is Prisons Health
Services.
265.  Post:                                                       Medical Officer (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/02/PR
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Senior Medical Officer
Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Duties and
Qualifications are as in post No 45
except that the duty station is
Prisons Health Services.
266.  Post:  Senior Clinical Officer – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/PR
Salary Scale:  U4
Reports to:  Principal Clinical Officer
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Clinical
Medicine and Community Health
from a recognized Institution.
Experience  Must have served for at least three
(3) years as a Clinical Officer.
Other requirements  Good communication, interpersonal
sand team building skills.
Duties and responsibilities:  • Treats and manages patients.
• Participates in planning and
budgeting
• Coordinates, monitors and
evaluates clinical work.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Refers complicated cases. 115
• Conducts health education to
patients.
• Ensures quality assurance in
clinical work.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
the students and staff.
• Ensures that Staff adhere to the
relevant Codes of Conduct and
Ethics.
• Carries out Human Resource
Management activities like
identifying manpower needs,
training, promotion, leave and
deployment.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.
267.  Post:  Clinical Officer – (5 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/03/PR
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Clinical Officer
Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Duties and
Qualifications are as in post No.60
except that the duty station is
Prisons Health Services.
268  Post  Psychiatric Clinical Officer (2 Posts)
Reference:  HRM/72/173/03/PR
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Psychiatric Clinical Officer
Qualifications:  Must have a Diploma in Mental
Health from a recognized Institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:  • Treats and manages patients
with mental illness.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Refers complicated cases to
Senior Psychiatric Clinical
Officer.
• Participates in the protection of
patients, relatives and staff. 116
• Participates in community
sensitization about mental
health.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Compiles and submit reports
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.

269.  Post:  Enrolled Nurse - (11 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/04/PR
Salary Scale:  U7
Reports to:  Senior Enrolled Nurse
Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Duties and
Qualifications are as in post No 143
except that the duty station is
Prisons Health Services.
270  Post:  Health Information Assistant  –  (2
Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/07/PR
Salary Scale:  U7
Reports to:  Bio-Statistician
Qualifications:  • ‘A’ Level Certificate with
principal passes in Science
subjects or
Economics/mathematics.
• Basic qualification in Computer
Sciences, and certificate in
Medical Records are added
advantages.
Duties and Responsibilities:  • Compiles statistical information
on disease patterns and submits
it to the Biostatistician or any
other authorized officers.
• Manages and accounts for
allocated resources.
• Keeps all relevant health
records.
• Collects and analyses all health
records and makes due reports
on them. 117
• Retrieves files for authorized
Health Workers and
Researchers.
• Adheres to the relevant Codes of
Conduct and Ethics.
• Participates in research
activities.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to
junior staff.
• Compiles and submits periodic
reports.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.

271.  Post:  Laboratory Technician – (1 Post)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01/PR
Salary Scale:  U5
Reports to:  Senior Laboratory Technician
Qualifications, Duties and
Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Duties and
Qualifications are as in post No. 233
except that the duty station is
Prisons Health Services. 118
HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION
272.  Post:  Driver (3 Posts)
Reference:  HRM 72/173/01HS
Salary scale  U8
Reports to:  Senior Assistant Secretary/
Transport Officer
Qualifications:  O’Level Certificate with at least a
pass in English Language from a
recognized Institution
Experience  At least three (3) years working
experience in a busy and reputable
organization.
Other requirements  • Must have a valid Driving Permit
of at least CM and DL
• Must obtain a Certificate of
Proficiency from the Chief
Mechanical Engineer
• Demonstrable knowledge and
skills in motor mechanic will be
an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:  • Drives Motor Vehicles for
Members and Staff as may be
required.
• Transports goods and materials.
• Keeps the vehicle clean and tidy.
• Detects and reports any
mechanical faults.
• Reports when vehicle is due for
servicing
• May carry out minor repairs on
the vehicle.
• Ensures safe custody of all
documents and Motor Vehicle
accessories entrusted to
him/her.
• Performs any other duties as
may be assigned from time to
time.