Senior Medical Officer
Full time @Nakaseke District Service Commission posted 1 hour ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 29624
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the under listed vacant posts that-exist in the service of Nakaseke district local goverment.
Senior Medical Officer
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Salary Scale: U3 Med-1
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Number of Vacancies: 2
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Reference Number: NSK/DSC/01/2026
Applications to be submitted in Triplicate on PSC Form No.3 (2008 revised) & ESC Form No.3 (1998 Revised) for education positions, to the Secretary, Nakaseke District
Service Commission, Po Box 451, Luwero-Uganda not later than 2nd December 2026. The applications should be accompanied with 3 recent size photographs of the applicant and Photocopies of Certified Academic Certificates, a copy of your CV and Other Relevant Supporting Documents.
The application forms are obtainable from Nakaseke District Service Commission Offices, Farmers House- Kampala or any District/ City Service Commissions. Applications should bear the Title of the Post and Reference Number specified against each post. Serving Officers must route their Applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date.
Details of the advert can be obtained from Nakaseke District Service Commission Offices, District Notice Boards, while the Job Descriptions and Persons Specifications for the jobs in Local Governments (2011) and (Health Service Commission Guideline 2020) can be viewed on the ministry of public service website on www publicservice.go.ug) or you can consult District Service Commission Secretariat Countrywide for the same
NB: Recruitment into the District Public Service is a free service. Giving, promising, and offering anything to induce members of the District Service Commission, the staff or any other leadership at the District is illegal. Anyone who demands any bribe from a job applicant should be reported to any Relevant Government agencies like IGG, Resident District Commissioner, or Ministry of Local Government etc. we stand for zero tolerance to corruption.
Responsible For
- Medical Officer
- Dispenser
- Senior Clinical Officer
- Clinical Officer
- Health Inspector
- Laboratory Technician
- Senior Nursing Officer
- Records Assistant
Job Purpose
To provide overall clinical, administrative and technical leadership in the management of the Health Centre IV and lower-level Health Centres, ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, accessible and quality health services in accordance with national health policies, standards and guidelines.
Key Outputs
- Health service delivery plans and budgets prepared and implemented.
- Allocated medical, financial and other resources effectively managed and accounted for.
- Patients appropriately diagnosed, treated and managed.
- Health Information Management Systems effectively supervised and maintained.
- Medicines, medical equipment and other health supplies procured and appropriately managed.
- Staff supervised, performance appraisals conducted and other Human Resource Management functions undertaken.
- Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package effectively implemented and coordinated.
- National health service delivery standards and guidelines adhered to and enforced.
- Technical guidance and support supervision provided to lower-level Health Centres.
- Occupational Health and Safety standards and guidelines implemented and maintained.
- Health Centre equipment regularly maintained and kept functional.
- Periodic health service delivery and performance reports prepared and submitted to relevant authorities.
- Continuous Professional Development programmes coordinated and implemented.
- Professional standards, service codes of conduct and ethics enforced.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and coordinate budgets for health service delivery at the Health Centre IV.
- Manage, monitor and account for allocated medical, financial, human and other institutional resources.
- Diagnose, treat and manage patients in accordance with established clinical guidelines and professional standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the management of Health Information Management Systems to ensure accurate data collection, processing, storage and reporting.
- Coordinate the procurement, receipt, storage and management of medicines, medical equipment and other health supplies in accordance with established procedures.
- Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals and undertake other Human Resource Management functions in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package at the Health Centre IV.
- Provide operational guidelines and enforce compliance with national health service delivery standards, policies and clinical protocols.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship and support supervision to lower-level Health Centres to improve the quality of health service delivery.
- Oversee the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety policies and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for staff, patients and other service users.
- Ensure regular inspection, maintenance and proper functioning of medical equipment and other Health Centre facilities.
- Prepare, compile and submit periodic health service delivery, performance and accountability reports to the District Health Officer and other relevant authorities.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of Continuous Professional Development programmes to enhance staff knowledge, skills and professional competence.
- Enforce compliance with professional standards, codes of conduct, medical ethics and established service regulations.
- Monitor the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of health services provided at the Health Centre IV and lower-level Health Centres.
- Coordinate the management of referrals and ensure effective linkages between the Health Centre IV and other health service delivery facilities.
- Perform any other duties related to the position as may be assigned by the District Health Officer.
Person Specifications
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Must possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
- Must be registered and hold a valid practising licence issued by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
- A postgraduate qualification in Health Services Management or Public Administration and Management (PAM) will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
- At least three (3) years of working experience in clinical practice.
Competencies and Skills
- Planning, Organizing and Coordination: Ability to develop health service delivery plans, organize institutional activities and coordinate resources effectively.
- Project Management: Ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate health programmes and projects.
- Accountability: Ability to manage public resources responsibly and ensure transparency in financial, medical and administrative operations.
- Concern for Quality and Standards: Ability to maintain high standards of clinical care and ensure compliance with established health service delivery guidelines.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize assignments, manage competing responsibilities and meet established deadlines.
- Ethics and Integrity: Ability to uphold medical ethics, professional standards, confidentiality and integrity in the delivery of health services.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health teams and other stakeholders.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, management and other stakeholders.
- Report Writing: Ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive clinical, administrative and performance reports.
- Leadership and Management: Ability to provide professional leadership, supervise staff, manage institutional operations and promote effective service delivery.
- Clinical Competence: Ability to diagnose, treat and manage patients in accordance with established clinical guidelines and professional standards.
- Human Resource Management: Ability to supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals, mentor personnel and support staff development.
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