Job Details (SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER)

 

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2012) approved the recommendations for the Rationalisation of Government Agencies; Commissions; Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged; mainstreamed and new structures created.

 

1.1   The Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of the Affected Agencies to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 10th October, 2024 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

1.2   Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)     Apply ON-LINE.

b)     Scan and submit relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)      Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)     An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for.

 

1.3   Application Process

i)          Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

ii)         Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)        If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)        Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)         View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)        Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.4   Please Note: -

 

a)        Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)        Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and are on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them; their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)        Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews; where applicable.

 

f)         In case of any inquiry; contact the Secretary; Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA TRYPANOSOMIASIS CONTROL COUNCIL SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL. 3
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology; or Botany; or Applied Biology; or Biology; or Entomology; or Parasitology; or Vector Biology; or Geographical Sciences; or Animal Health and Production; or Animal Production and Management from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in the above fields is added advantage
Working Experience
Applicants should have minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in the field and Trypanosomiasis Control / Elimination at Research Officer Level in Government equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Research Officer for performing the following duties:-

-           Coordinating implementation of plans, programmes and strategies for sustainable Trypanosomiasis control and eradication research plans and programmes;

-           Supporting National, Regional and International tsetse and trypanosomiasis control and eradication research;

-           Collaborating and sharing approaches and innovations with National and Regional bodies working on tsetse and trypanosomiasis research and control;

-           Supporting and facilitating institutional efforts, multi-sectoral collaboration and community initiatives aimed at elimination of trypanosomiasis;

-           Supporting dissemination of tsetse and trypanosomiasis research and control research findings to the relevant stakeholders at National and Regional levels;

-           Drafting and submitting work plans, budgets and technical reports regarding tsetse and trypanosomiasis surveillance and eradication programmes and activities to the Principal Research Officer;

-           Supervising, coaching and appraising staff;

 

-           Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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