Medical Officer Special Grade (Surgery)
Full time @Kotido District Service Commission posted 4 hours ago in Government Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 14377
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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 Government
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts existing in Kotido District Local Government.
MEDICAL OFFICER SPECIAL GRADE (SURGERY)
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Position: Medical Officer Special Grade (Surgery)
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Reference number: DSC/08/01/2026
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Salary scale: U2Med-2
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No. of posts: 1
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Duty station: Kotido District Local Government
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to The Secretary, Kotido District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Kotido not later than 17th February, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Applicants should attach three (3) sets of recent Passport size photographs, photocopies of academic and other Professional Documents and three (3) sets of recent National Identity Card. Applications should bear the Title and Reference Number of the post applied for.
Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays. They should attach copies of Letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion Letters, where applicable. Application forms can be obtained from Chief Administrative Officers’ offices, Secretaries of District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission Kampala.
Job descriptions, details of requirements, person’s specifications and competencies for jobs in Local Governments, 2011 and 2017 can also be obtained from Ministry of Public Service website referred above.
DISCLAIMER
- The general public is notified that jobs in the Public Service are Free and Not for Sale. Kotido DSC is an equal opportunity employer for Zero Tolerance to Corruption.
- The positions advertised above shall be offered on Merit. Therefore, any form of Solicitation, Bribery must be avoided, and or reported to relevant authorities (IGG, Police, RDC & State House Anti-Corruption Unit).
Job Title : Medical Officer Special Grade (Community Health)
- Salary Scale : U2
- Reports To : Medical Superintendent
- Responsible For : Nutritionists,
- Public Health Nurses and
- Medical Social Workers
Job Purpose
- To manage the delivery of effective and efficient community health services by the hospital.
Key Outputs
- Plans and budgets for Community Health programs prepared;
- Financial, Medical & other resources accounted for;
- Communities sensitized on Health service programs;
- Community Health Activities monitored and evaluated;
- Staff supervised and appraised;
- Reports prepared and submitted;
- Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics enforced; and
- Information Management systems managed.
Key Functions
- Planning and budgeting for Community Health programs;
- Managing and accounting for allocated resources;
- Advising Communities on Health service programs;
- Monitoring and evaluating Community Health Activities;
- Enforcing the Professional & Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics;
- Supervising and appraising Staff;
- Preparing and submitting periodic reports to relevant authorities; and
- Managing the information systems about community health.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
- M.B.Ch.B or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
- Must have a Master of Medicine Degree in Community Practice/ Family Medicine or Public Health.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
(ii) Experience
- Five years working experience as a Health Worker.
(iii) Competences
- Planning, organizing and coordinating;
- Project management;
- Information Technology;
- Ethics and integrity;
- Communication;
- Concern for quality and standards;
- Time management; and
- Team building.
Important Steps
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- Dated (Monday 12th January 2026)
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