THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 16th May, 2022. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at http://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 and confirmation) on-line.
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
d) Officers serving in the Public Service are required to 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.
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 their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters of Referees during the Oral Interviews.
d) The Job Descriptions and Person Specifications as well as other details about the Jobs can be accessed and viewed on the PSC Website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
e) The Commission Adverts are ONLY uploaded on the e-recruitment system under the website stated in (d) above and not any other platforms
f) 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, Records Management Skills, Mobilization Skills, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
- Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.
- Developing and reviewing policies and strategies for regulation of Chemistry diagnostic laboratories situate at national, regional, ports of entry/border posts and districts;
- Supervising the activities of the Senior Chemist to undertake functions in the chemistry, animal nutrition and food safety laboratories;
- Planning and implementing chemistry, nutrition and food laboratory programmes and manage laboratory system according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international guidelines;
- Providing technical support on specifications and procurement plans for chemistry, food and nutrition laboratory; equipment, reagent and chemicals as well as works and service provision;
- Supervising the documentation of standard operating procedures, method development test methods and validation processes in the chemistry laboratory;
- Researching on and carrying out investigations of potency and safety of animal drugs, chemicals and vaccines;
- Supervising periodic maintenance, calibration and servicing of all Chemistry laboratory equipment and ensuring that the instruments are functional and in good working conditions at all times;
- Preparing and presenting reports to the Assistant Commissioner Diagnostics and Epidemiology;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
