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Assistant District Health Officer (Maternal Child Health/Nursing)

Full time @Kyotera District Service Commission posted 41 minutes ago in Administration
  • Kyotera District View on Map
  • Post Date : November 10, 2026
  • Apply Before : December 4, 2026
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  • Job ID 29880
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under-listed vacant posts that exist in the service of Kyotera District Local Government.

Applications to be filled in triplicate on Public Service Form. No.3 (Revised 2008), should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission,

P.O BOX 60, KYOTERA to be received not later than 4th December, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Application forms are obtainable from Public Service Commission Offices, Kampala and District Service Commission Offices country wide.

Application forms should bear the tittle of the post as well as the Reference

Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach a set of Certified Photocopies of their Academic Documents, Transcripts, Certificates, Pass Slips and other Relevant Documents plus 3 recent passport size photographs.

Applicants already in service should route their application through their Heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Job specifications and descriptions for  jobs advertised are obtainable from Kyotera District Service Commission Notice-board, Ministry of Public Service Website www.Publicservice.go.ug and email to psmp@publicservice.com.ug and all District Service Commissions Countrywide

Recruitment into the District Public Service is a free service, Giving, Promising or Offering anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, the staff or any other Leader at the District is illegal. Anyone who demands any bribe from a  job applicant, should be reported to the relevant Government Agencies like IGG, SHACU, RDC’s office or Ministry of Local Government etc.

We stand for Zero Tolerance to corruption”.

Note:

Please indicate on your PSC Form your reliable Postal Address and Telephone Contact.

 

Job Title: Assistant District Health Officer (Maternal Child Health/Nursing)
Salary Scale: U2
Reports To: District Health Officer
Responsible For: Principal Nursing Officer, Senior Nursing Officer (HC IV), Cold Chain Technician

1. JOB PURPOSE

To assist the District Health Officer in ensuring the efficient, effective and affordable delivery of Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services for the well-being of the district population, and to ensure quality assurance in all health institutions in the district.

2. KEY OUTPUTS

  • Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services in the district planned and budgeted for.
  • Maternal and Child Health policies, plans and programmes implemented.
  • Operational research on Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services coordinated.
  • Maternal and Child Health staff supervised and appraised.
  • Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services monitored and evaluated.
  • Reports on Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services prepared.
  • Health Information Management Systems updated.
  • Technical guidance and support supervision provided.
  • Professional and service codes of conduct and ethics enforced.
  • Community sensitisation programmes on Primary Health Care managed.
  • Primary Health Care programmes in the community managed.

3. KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan and budget for Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services in the district.
  • Implement Maternal and Child Health policies, plans and programmes.
  • Coordinate the delivery of quality Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services in the district.
  • Coordinate operational research on Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services in the district.
  • Supervise and appraise staff under her or his jurisdiction.
  • Update Health Information Management Systems.
  • Monitor and evaluate Maternal and Child Health and Nursing Services in the district.
  • Advise on and prepare reports on Maternal and Child Health and Nursing activities.
  • Enforce adherence to professional codes of conduct and ethics among staff under her or his jurisdiction.
  • Provide technical and integrated support supervision to Health Centres.
  • Develop and implement Primary Health Care programmes, Maternal and Child Health plans, and Nursing plans.
  • Manage community sensitisation programmes on Primary Health Care.
  • Manage Primary Health Care programmes in the community.

4. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Nursing from a recognised institution, with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or a related management qualification from a recognised institution; OR
  • Double-trained Nursing qualification with a Master’s Degree in Public Health or an equivalent health management qualification.
  • Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
  • A Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Public Administration and Management is an added advantage.

4.2 Working Experience

  • At least six (6) years of working experience in Nursing Practice, three (3) of which should have been in a senior health service management position.

4.3 Competencies and Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring.
  • Planning, Organising and Coordinating.
  • Accountability.
  • Communication.
  • Report Writing.
  • Results Orientation.
  • Information Management.
  • Time Management.
  • Team Building.
  • Leadership.
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