Job Details (SENIOR VETERINARY OFFICER, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT)

 

 

 


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 Rationalization 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. Arising out of the above changes, a number of vacancies were declared for filling.

 

1.1 The Public Service Commission therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of ONLY the following affected former Agencies listed below to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures. 

 

·     Dairy Development Authority (DDA)

·     Cotton Development Organization (CDO)

·     Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

·     National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and

·     National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups

 

Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Wednesday 5th February, 2025 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

 

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 designation of the post applied for.

 

1.3  Application Process

 

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

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)      The Public Service Commission shall carry out verification of all academic and appointment documents of all successful candidates to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted a forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and also removed from the Public Service.

 

g)     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 VETERINARY OFFICER, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
12
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5 - 08
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University or Institution. Applicants should be registered with a relevant professional body
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience which should have been served at Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Veterinary Officer - Dairy Development for performing the following duties:-

-      Implementing plans, programmes and strategies for improving dairy husbandry practices and farm business development;

-      Providing technical support in the implementation of standards, guidelines, procedures and processes for the development of daily functional foods;

-      Providing technical support and guidance in the provision of improved farm inputs to dairy farmers and value chain actors;

-      Maintaining an updated data and information sharing system for the dairy development;

-      Conducting surveys and studies to assess and establish technological options in the dairy value chain and recommend appropriate interventions;

-      Providing technical support in the formation and strengthening of dairy stakeholder’s organizations within the region;

-      Providing technical support and support supervision in the designing and implementing of strategies and programmes for increasing dairy production, productivity and disease control;

-      Providing technical support and guidance to dairy farmers and other value chain actors in the uptake of improved farm inputs, processing packaging and storage technologies;

-      Implementing skilling and capacity development programmes and strategies of the dairy farmers and other stakeholders in the value chain;

-      Implementing plans and programs for the monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the dairy development interventions in the region;

-      Mobilizing and organizing dairy farmers for registration into production, processing and marketing groups;

-      Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff;

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


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