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.
- Providing leadership on issues of animal quarantine services (Animal Quarantine Master) at Ports of entry / exit in the Country;
- Collaborating with Civil Aviation Authorities, Customs, Immigration, Police and Clearing Agents to check travellers and their luggage for presence of live animals or their products for immediate declaration and undertaking quarantine measures;
- Inspecting animal travel documents such as veterinary import permits and international veterinary health certificates issued by Central Veterinary Authorities and import-export permits or licences and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) certificates issued by Wildlife Authorities;
- Working in liaison with Customs, Immigration, Security Personnel, Police, General Post Office to ensure animal items on the prohibited or banned or negative list do not enter or leave the country;
- Undertaking physical inspection of live animals and animal products at the border sites and/ or by use of nearby animal quarantine station facilities in order to ensure bio-security and bio-safety;
- Holding suspected and diseased animals or sub-standard animal products formally in quarantine under isolation; daily observation of live animals; laboratory testing; treatment or vaccination as relevantly applicable at the risk and cost of owners;
- Releasing animals or their products formally from quarantine once terms and conditions are met or recommending for re-export or destruction at risks and costs of the owners/ clients in liaison with respective mandatory stakeholders;
- Taking regular biological samples, or as circumstances dictate, from animals or animal products imports/exports/transit and submitting samples for laboratory analysis;
- Developing sanitary measures to quality; assuring safety of animals and the public from infectious organisms/pathogens and contaminants/residues, vermin, vectors or pests at the border sites;
- Sensitizing all stakeholders at border sites, attending meetings related to animal quarantine services;
- Preparing and presenting reports on veterinary inspection activities at Ports/Border Posts to the Supervisor;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
