THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts. Application Forms/Public Service Form No.3 (2008) should be filled ON-LINE not later than 18 May, 2018. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed via the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug .
Applicants are advised to: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan, attach and submit relevant documents (‘O Level, ‘A Level, Degree and Professional 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) Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
Application Process
i. Visit the website www.psc.go.ug (go to Jobline and click ‘Apply Online’)
ii. Register only once as a new user and login
iii. Complete your profile (starting with the Bio data moving downwards)
iv. View Available Adverts and the jobs therein.
v. Click on a Job from the list of the advertised jobs
vi. View the Job Details and Click Apply now
vii. Review your application and SUBMIT your application.
NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts for a given advert
Please Note: -
a) Only applications On-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.
d) Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
e) In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No. 0414237671, 0414254271 or 0414342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug
Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
- Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability To Adapt To Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
- Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.
- Providing technical guidance and support for the review and formulation of national policies, laws, regulations and standards for the prediction, prevention, control and / or eradication of animal diseases and diseases of veterinary public health (zoo noses) in the country;
- Providing technical support for effective investigation of disease outbreaks in the country;
- Implementing policies, plans and strategies for controlling the spread of animal diseases and vectors countrywide and continuously monitoring the occurrence and prevalence of diseases within and in the neighbouring countries for control purposes;
- Generating and disseminating data and information regarding prevention, and control of animal diseases, vector incidences and prevalence;
- Advising the Sector and LGs on animal disease and vector control strategies for improved agricultural production;
- Reviewing the animal health, veterinary public health and animal welfare risks as applicable and issuing permits for import, export or transit of live animals and animal products;
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative mechanisms with research and other organizations nationally, regionally and internationally on animal disease and vector control matters;
- Approving the importation and exportation of veterinary drugs, animal feeds – feed supplements, livestock and professional equipment / gadgets or any other animal related materials;
- Identifying and mobilizing resources for animal health service delivery, including animal disease vaccines;
- Regulating, certifying and enforcing activities in the Veterinary sub-sector;
- Supervising the operations of the human and financial resources in the Department.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.