Job Details (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, VETERINARY REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT )

 

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.


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, VETERINARY REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Scale
U1E
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 46/70/01 VOL.8
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in the above field from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of additional qualification in Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration or Management will be added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have nine (9) years relevant working experience, handling issues of Veterinary Medicine, three (3) of which should have been served at Principal Officer Level, in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Animal Health for performing the following duties:-

-       Supervising the formulation and review  of national veterinary  animal health: policies; laws, regulations and standards to conform with international standards;

-       Developing programmes for sensitization and creation of awareness in the population on veterinary laws, regulations, standards and consequences of non-compliance by various stakeholders;

-       Identifying and developing plans for proper use of strategic animal quarantine infrastructure in the country;

-       Establishing a reliable system for usage of identification and traceability of live animals and their products as related to: animal health, veterinary public health, animal welfare, veterinary professions, quality and safety of animal products;

-       Supervising animal health, veterinary public health and food safety risk analysis for import/export and internal live animal/animal products movements in the country;

-       Promoting and regulating the veterinary professional practice in collaboration with Uganda Veterinary Board, animal products’ trade and animal welfare in the country;

-       Collaborating with national, regional and international organizations on veterinary laws and enforcement issues on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures (animal health and food safety);

-       Preparing and presenting reports to the supervisor.

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


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