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District Health Officer

Full time @Kiboga District Service Commission posted 1 week ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 18738
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts that exist in Kiboga District Local Government.

S/N: 5
Department: HEALTH

Job Title: District Health Officer
Reference No.: KDSC/EXT/1/26/015
Salary Scale: U1E
Status: Re-advertised
No. of Posts: 01 (one)

Applications should be submitted in triplicate using Public Service Commission Form No. 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary District Service Commission, P.O Box 1, Kiboga, to be received not later than 23rd April 2026.

Applications should bear the title of the post quoting the reference number. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their original academic certificates, and transcripts, professional registration certificates (where applicable) with detailed CV, National Identity card plus three recent passport size photographs.

Application Forms are obtained from Public Service Commission – Farmers House Kampala, or all District Service Commission Offices country wide.

Serving officers should route their application through their Heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions.

Details of the Advert can be accessed from any of the following places:

  1. Kiboga District web site at www.kiboga.go.ug
  2. Office of the Secretary, District Service Commission, Kiboga.
  3. Kiboga District Local Government Headquarters notice-boards.
  4. Kiboga District Works, Health, Education offices notice-boards.

WARNING:

  • 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 or Ministry of Local Government etc.
  • We stand for zero tolerance to corruption.
Job Title: District Health Officer
Salary Scale: UIE
Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible For: Assistant District Health Officer (Environmental Health; Maternal Child Health/Nursing; Principal Medical Officer, Head of Health Sub-Districts and Bio-Statistician)
Job Purpose
  • To manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.
Key Outputs
  • Plans and budgets for health services produced.
  • Financial, Medical & Human resources mobilized.
  • Monitoring, support supervision and evaluation of health services conducted.
  • Medical supplies and equipment procured.
  • Accountability for financial, medical supplies and other resources made.
  • Maintenance of Health equipment and facilities carried out.
  • Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) managed.
  • District Councils and other stakeholders advised on health related issues.
  • Sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities coordinated.
  • Human Resource management functions executed.
  • Health research conducted.
  • National Health Service delivery standards enforced.
  • Health Management Information System supported.
  • Professional & Service Codes of Conduct & Ethics enforced.
  • Periodic Reports prepared & submitted.
Key Functions
  • Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District.
  • Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health services in the district.
  • Procuring medical supplies and equipment.
  • Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres.
  • Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the Districts.
  • Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities.
  • Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans.
  • Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP).
  • Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders.
  • Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District.
  • Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities.
  • Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staff.
  • Managing health research.
  • Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District.
  • Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing adherence to National Health Service Delivery Standards.
  • Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Preparing and submitting Periodic Reports.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
  • An MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
  • Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be registered and licensed with relevant council.
  • PGD in PAM is an added advantage.
Experience
  • At least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which at Senior Health Service management level.
Competences
  • General management.
  • Planning organizing and coordinating.
  • Human resource management.
  • Procurement, disposal and contract management.
  • Project management.
  • Concern for quality and standards.
  • Accountability.
  • Leadership.
  • Communication.
  • Time management.
  • Team work.
  • Information management.

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  • Dated (Monday 24th March 2026)
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