Job Details (PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT ANALYST/ MICROBIOLOGY AND BIO TERRORISM)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments dully appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 21st April, 2022.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed 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 Officers.  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 click on your right 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 should apply for only one post.

 

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 them, their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters of Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)          Short listed 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, 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 Internal Affairs
Post
PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT ANALYST/ MICROBIOLOGY AND BIO TERRORISM
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 53/70/01
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; or Environmental Science; or Biochemistry; or Biomedical Sciences; or Food Science plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management discipline will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Government Analytical Laboratory for performing the following duties:-

-       Participating in the development and review of policies, laws, guidelines, standards, plans and strategies for sustainable provision of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory services;

-       Participating in the implementation of Policies, guidelines, standards, plans and strategies of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory Services;

-       Participating in quality assurance and management of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory services;

-       Participating in the operationalization and maintenance of an up-to-date database on all scientific analysis and forensic investigation services;

-       Supervising the statutory microbiology testing and forensic investigations, examination and scientific analysis of samples in the Division;

-       Supervising research and development in the Division;

-       Preparing Division’s budgets, workplans and reports;

-       Supervising and appraising staff under him/her;

 

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


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