Reference Number

Post Title

Salary Scale

Number of Vacancies

Remarks

Health

YDLG/DSC/55/2/23

District Health Officer

U1E

01

External Advert

Administration

YDLG/DSC/56/2/23

Driver

U8U

02

External Advert

Education And Sports

YDLG/DSC/57/2/23

Sports Officer

U4L

01

External Advert

YDLG/DSC/58/2/23

Inspector of schools

U4L

01

External Advert

YDLG/DSC/59/2/23

Head-teacher

U4

02

Internal  Advert

YDLG/DSC/60/2/23

Deputy Headteacher

U5

02

Internal Advert

Reference No.

Job Details

YDLG/DSC/55/2/23

Job Title :               District Health Officer

Salary Scale :         UIE

No. of Vacancies: 01

Reports To :            Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible For :   Assistant District Health Officers

Principal Medical Officer,

Head of Health Sub-Districts and

Bio-Statistician

Job Purpose          

To manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.

Key Functions

• Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
• Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
• Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health services in the district;
• Procuring medical supplies and equipment;
• Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;
• Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the Districts;
• Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;
• Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans;
• Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);
• Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District;
• Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;
• Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staff
• Managing health research;
• Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District;
• Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing adherence to National Health Service Delivery Standards;
• Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics; and
• Preparing and submitting Periodic Reports.

Person Specifications

Qualifications:

• An MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
• Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with relevant council.
• PGD in PAM is an added advantage

Experience:

At least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which at Senior Health Service management level

Competences

• General management;
• Planning organizing and coordinating;
• Human resource management;
• Procurement, disposal and contract management;
• Project management;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Accountability;
• Leadership;
• Communication;
• Time management;
• Team work; and
• Information management

YDLG/DSC/56/2/23

Job Title :                          Driver

Salary Scale :                   U8

No. of Vacancies:           02

Reports to :                      Officer assigned 

Job Purpose

To drive and maintain Local Government vehicle in accordance with the transport policy; and as directed by the supervising officer.

Key Functions

• Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments;
• Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Reporting major technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer;
• Maintaining basic records regarding the vehicles as instructed; and
• Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while on duty.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in  English Language.
• Valid Driving Permit of Class C or D

YDLG/DSC/57/2/23

Job Title :               Sports Officer

Salary Scale :         U4

No. of Vacancies: 01

Reports to :            District Education Officer

Responsible for :    Assistant Sports Officer

Job Purpose          

To develop and promote sports and games in the District.

Key Functions

• Preparing work plans and budgets;
• Drawing up sports and games programmes/timetable;
• Supervising sports and games;
• Identifying and promoting sports talent;
• Organising sports courses;
• Mobilising and sensitising the community on sports and games policies;
• Purchasing of sports equipment; and
• Preserving and rehabilitating existing sports facilities in the District.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Should hold an Honors Bachelor Degree in Education with a bias in Sports Science or An Honours degree in Sports Science from a recognized university or institution.

Competences

• Coaching and mentoring;
• Planning, organizing and coordinating;
• Communication;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Teamwork; and
• Time management

YDLG/DSC/58/2/23

Job Title  :              Inspector of Schools 

Salary Scale  :        U4 

No. of Vacancies: 01

Reports to  :                     Senior Inspector of Schools

Job Purpose

 To inspect and support the enforcement of educational standards.

Key Functions

• Carrying out periodic inspection of schools;

• Providing support supervision to teachers;
• Monitoring teachers’ performance;
• Enforcing minimum educational standards;
• Preparing inspection reports; and
• Providing guidance and counseling to teachers.

Person Specifications

Qualifications:

Should hold an Honors Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution. 

Competences:

• Records and information management;
• Planning, organ sing and coordinating.
•  Communication;
• Networking;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Assertiveness and self confidence; and
• Teamwork. 

YDLG/DSC/59/2/23

Job Title -               Head Teacher

Salary Scale:          U4

No. of Vacancies: 02

Reports to -            Sub County Chief

Responsible for:     Deputy Head-teacher

Job Purpose

To manage and provide technical guidance/leadership in the academic and administrative programmes to the institution.

Key Functions:

• To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
• To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;
• To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;
• To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and
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• To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;
• To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
• To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
• To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their
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• To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
• To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
• To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and
• To plan and chair meetings on the school.

Person Specification:

Qualification

• Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or the equivalent of this, from recognized institutions;
• Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession;
• Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;

Experience

• Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head Teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.

Competences

• Organization skills;
• Child Development skills ;
• Management skills, Teaching skills;
• Communication/ Presentation skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Evaluation skills;
• Human Resource Management skills;
• Financial Management skills;
• Record Keeping skills;
• Public relations skills;
• Computer literacy skills;
• Curriculum Development;
• Comprehension and Interpretation;
• Report keeping skills;
• Environment and Primary Healthcare;
• Public relations skills;
• Safety and Precautionary measures; and Support for Special Needs students.

YDLG/DSC/60/2/23

Job Title:                Deputy Head Teacher

Salary Scale:          U5

No. of Vacancies: 02

Reports to -            Head Teacher

Responsible for:     Principal Education Assistant

Jo b Purpose

To direct, monitor and evaluate academic administration programs.

Key Functions

• To prepare schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
• To assist the Head teacher in the overall administration and management of the school;
• To supervise the non-teaching and support staff;
• To ensure effective and efficient maintenance of records, material resources, facilities and
• information services for efficient accountability;
• To enforce discipline in the school;
• To organize and assist in the management and implementation of the curriculum;
• To oversee and co-ordinate the general environmental maintenance and renovations at the school;
• To act as the minute secretary of the Management Committee;
• To co-ordinate periodic reviews of the school curriculum;
• To ensure integrity of internal and external exams administration and supervision;
• To prepare the academic plans, programmes and schedules ( time table) of the school; and
• To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education.

Person Specification:

Qualification

• Minimum of a Diploma in Primary Education or the equivalent of this from recognized Institutions.
• Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
• Must have attended at least three workshops/seminars and three short courses relevant to the profession

Experience

• Minimum of twelve years teaching experience as a qualified Primary teacher, three of which should have been at Senior Education Assistant level or two at Principal Education Assistant or five years at Senior level with administrative responsibilities such as Head of Department, or Co-curricular activities etc.

Competencies

• Guidance and counselling;
• skills, Pedagogical skills;
• Psychological skills;
• Child development skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Computer literacy skills;
• Curriculum Development;
• Comprehension and Interpretation;
• Report keeping skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Human resource management skills;
• Environment and Primary Healthcare;
• Public relations skills;
• Safety and Precautionary measures; and
• Support for Special Needs students.