Job Details (PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER [VETERINARY MARKETING])

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in      Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit   https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors  to apply.

 

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 and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion).

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

d)        The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.

e)        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

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

b)       As  a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the 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 on the menu.

e)       View available adverts and the jobs therein.

f)        Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.

g)       View the Job Details and Click Apply now.

h)       Review your application and SUBMIT.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.

 

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts in a given advert.

 

Please Note: -

 

 

 

a)       

 

Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered.  No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.

 

b)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

 

c)         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

 

d)        In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail 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
PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER [VETERINARY MARKETING]
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 46/272/Vol.5
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized University/Institution. They must have a Post Graduate qualification in Veterinary related fields e.g Veterinary Public Health/Veterinary Preventive Medicine/Agribusiness, form a recognized University or Institution. A Post Graduate qualification in the above fields or Agribusiness will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant working experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine with a bias in Veterinary Public Health/Livestock Marketing, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Veterinary Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the for performing the following duties:-

-     Providing technical guidance for improvement in the quality of livestock products and their marketing;

-     Advising and sensitizing the public on laws governing marketing of animals and animal products;

-     Developing an effective system of collecting market information from districts and abroad, and  disseminating it to users;

-     Providing technical guidance on establishment and operation of livestock markets;

-     Collaborating with marketing agencies and related institutions to incorporate the marketing of livestock and livestock products in the national economy;

-     Providing Technical advice to  producers and processors on cost effective marketing and handing methods (weighing, preservation, transportation);

-     Advocating for formation of marketing associations and maintain their register;

-     Establishment of an up-to-date and accessible market information databank

-     Preparing section reports;

-     Monitoring and evaluating staff performance

-     Any other duties assigned by Assistant Commissioner Veterinary Public Health.


Back List of Jobs