Job Details (SENIOR DAIRY INSPECTOR (COMPLIANCE INSPECTION))

 

 

 


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 DAIRY INSPECTOR (COMPLIANCE INSPECTION)
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
6
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5 - 14
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology; or Dairy Science and Technology or any other relevant Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University or Institution
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Dairy Inspector - Inspection for performing the following duties:-

-              Conducting impromptu inspections to ensure adherence to the national, regional and international standards by milk collectors, transporters, traders, processors, exporters and importers;

-              Implementing inspection and quality assurance plans and strategies for dairy production, processing, marketing and consumption of dairy products;

-              Organising and conducting capacity development training sessions for increased compliance to the regulatory framework on Dairy production processing, value addition and marketing;

-              Providing technical support in the development of strategies and interventions to strengthen dairy stakeholders’ organizations within the region;

-              Providing quality assurance inspection on dairy management practices and advisory services for enhanced production and productivity;

-              Providing technical support in the implementation of market surveillance plans and programmes to ensure that milk and milk products that are availed to consumers meet set dairy quality and safety standards;

-              Maintaining an updated data and information management system for the diary inspection function;

-              Enforcing adherence to the dairy industry standards and regulations to safe guard the public health and well-being of the consumers;

-              Collecting, assembling and analyzing statistical data relating to quality and safety interventions of the dairy industry business establishments; and

-              Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff;

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


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