Job Details (SENIOR VETERINARY INSPECTOR [ZONES])

  Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 30th September, 2020.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan 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 https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards.

iii)           If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile.

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. You can only apply for one post.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.

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

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.

e)             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
SENIOR VETERINARY INSPECTOR [ZONES]
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
3
Reference
HRM 46/70/02
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/University.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine, which should have been served at Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Veterinary Officer for performing the following duties:-

-       Sensitizing, harmonizing, coordinating, monitoring and enforcing compliance to regulations and standards on animal disease control, animal movement control; veterinary public health; food safety; animal welfare; veterinary professional ethics and veterinary public health; food safety; animal welfare; veterinary professional ethics, and veterinary drugs in the Zone;

-       Responding on behalf of the Department on any problems regarding animal disease control; animal movement control; veterinary public health; food safety; animal welfare; veterinary professional ethics and veterinary drugs in the Zone;

-       Collaborating with law enforcers, Ministry of Health, Local Governments and the Private Sector in relation to breaches in compliance of regulations and standards; evaluating and warning officially; participating in apprehending, charging and prosecuting of offenders;

-       Supervising sampling process and making laboratory follow-ups so as to enable scientific inspection and certification of live animals and their products such as meat, milk, hides and skins, horn products, gallstones in the Zone;

-       Monitoring the use of veterinary movement permits/animal health certificates by the Veterinary Inspectors and District Veterinary Officers in the Zone;

-       Monitoring and controlling the practice of Veterinary Medicine by the Private Sector so as to adhere to the Veterinary Surgeons Act and other legal frameworks;

-       Inspecting suitability of owners/premises/enterprises engaged in operations in livestock farming, slaughter, animal products processing and the distribution/usage of veterinary drugs/medicines;

-       Monitoring, evaluating and providing technical backup and training to urban and the private sector personnel on veterinary inspection, certification and regulatory enforcement of compliance;

-       Preparing, compiling and submitting emergency and quarterly reports to the Supervisor;

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


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