Job Details (PRINCIPAL VETERINARY INSPECTOR, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION )

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  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.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 INSPECTOR, INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 46/70/02 Vol.12
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine or related field plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Medicine or related Science discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine, 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 Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Regulation and Enforcement for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Regulation and Enforcement in performing the following duties:-

 

-        Initiating formulation of strategies and plans for the inspection and certification of meat, milk, hides/skins, horn products, gallstones, etc for export, and evaluation of the required safety and qualitative standards for imports;

-        Inspecting, certifying and issuing international veterinary health certificates or veterinary import/export permits/travel documents for live animals (domestic and wild) and animal products;

-        Managing the process of inter institutional collaboration for various sectors that have a role in the inspection and certification of live animals and animal products for export/import;

-        Building capacity of Veterinary Inspectors at the Ministry and other institutions so as to meet international standards (WTO, SPS, OIE, FAO, Food Safety, HACCP, ISO etc);

-        Conducting national surveys to register annually or as  required evaluate for bio-security and bio-safety compliance of the potential and actual enterprises/premises involved in local/import/exportation of live animals and or their products;

-        Providing technical backup to other mandated government institutions, local governments and private sector on veterinary inspection – certification procedures for import/export;

-        Preparing and submitting emergency reports

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


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