Job Details (PERSONAL SECRETARY [SPECIAL GRADE] )

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE (GRE)

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than  Midnight 10th October, 2018.  The e-recruitment system can be accessed https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE;

b)    Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents

(O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree Transcript and Certificate only);

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

 

Application Process:

 

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

b)      Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).

c)      if you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.

d)      Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.

e)      Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.

f)       View the job details and click apply.

g)      Review your application and submit.

h)      You can only apply for a maximum of two (2) posts.

 

Emphasis: -

 

a)      Only On-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.

b)      Candidates   shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted. 

c)      candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates including the Degree Transcript and Certificate, a valid identify card.

d)      Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE  advert;

e)      Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)       In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414—237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

Applicants should, among others, have the following competencies:

Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal; Communication and Computer Skills; ability to adapt to multi cultural settings; effective organisational and planning skills; time management skills; technical skills; report writing skills; negotiation skills; capacity for teamwork; innovation and concern for results, quality and standards.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Public Service
Post
PERSONAL SECRETARY [SPECIAL GRADE]
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
17
Reference
HRM 147/286/01
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, or any other relevant qualification in Secretarial Studies from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should possess computer skills using several packages such as Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database Management.
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Personal Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-       Taking  dictations and transcribing by typing and presenting  accurate  and  error  free work for  signature and transmission;

-       Ensuring timely  responses to inquiries and correspondences to and  from  the office;

-       Organsing meetings, taking  minutes and conveying decisions of  such meetings to the relevant  Officers/Offices;

-       Ensuring that relevant  documents for  Meetings and  speeches are timely produced and organized;

-       Filing Minutes, correspondences and other documents;

-       Receiving callers either in person or on telephone and making appointments by keeping the  Senior  Officer’s  diary up to date;

-       Maintaining files in proper order and in accordance with  security and  office  procedures;

-       Drafting letters and other material of simple or routine  nature;

-       Replying simple inquiries and invitations;

-       Supervising other Secretarial Staff and  Support  Staff under the office;

-       Maintaining office cleanliness and orderliness;

-       Managing and accounting for office equipment, materials and  imprest;  

-       Appraising performance of  Secretarial  Staff and  supervising support staff;

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


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