Veterinary Officer

Full time @Kikuube District Service Commission in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 18389
  • 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 vacancies which exist in Kikuube District Local Government.

S/No: 14
Post Title: Veterinary Officer
Salary Scale: U4Sc
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Production
Reference Number: KIK/DSC/14/2026
Remarks: External Advert

Applications to be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form 3, (Revised 2008) for none teaching posts plus Education Service Commission Form 3 (Revised1998) for teaching posts. Should be addressed to the Secretary, Kikuube District Service Commission, P.O. Box 318, Hoima. The closing date of receiving applications is 20th April 2026 at 5:00PM. Application forms are obtainable at District Service Commissions Offices Country wide and at Public Service Commission offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug and www.publicservice.go.ug. Applicants should attach 3 photocopies of their Certificates, Pass-slips, Academic transcripts, Passport photographs, Identity cards (including institutional and National identity cards), and should indicate; Job Title, Reference number, Telephone contacts, email and postal addresses.

Serving officers should route their applications through the Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. All academic documents and valid practicing licenses (where applicable) should be fully certified and attached. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Detailed job descriptions and person’s specifications for the advertised job positions can be downloaded from the Ministry of public service website www.publicservice.go.ug

NOTE:

  • RECRUITMENT INTO PUBLIC SERVICE IS A FREE SERVICE. BE AWARE OF CON MEN AND CON WOMEN.
  • GIVING, PROMISING OR OFFERING ANYTHING TO INDUCE MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, TECHNICAL TEAM OR ANY OTHER PERSON AT THE DISTRICT OR ELSEWHERE IS ILLEGAL AND ANY ONE WHO DEMANDS ANY BRIBE FROM A JOB APPLICANT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LIKE IGG, STATE HOUSE ANTI-CORRUPTION UNIT, AND POLICE.
  • ANY FORM OF INFLUENCE PEDDLING AND BRIBERY SHALL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF THE APPLICANT.
  • WE STAND FOR ZERO TOLERANCE TO CORRUPTION
Job Title : Veterinary Officer
  • Salary Scale : U4

  • Reports to : Senior Veterinary Officer

  • Responsible for : Assistant Veterinary officer


Job Purpose
  • To control animal diseases, treat sick animals and carry out better animal production activities.


Key Outputs
  • Controlled occurrence and spread of animal diseases;

  • Sick animals treated and animal owners advised in handling sick animals;

  • Animal owners trained and guided for better animal production;

  • Livestock markets and holding grounds inspected;

  • Processors and handlers of food and by-products of animal origin inspected and advised; and

  • Farmers guided in pasture management, structure construction and farm management.


Key Functions
  • Monitoring and controlling occurrence and spread of animal diseases;

  • Treating sick animals and advises animal owners in handling sick animals;

  • Training and guiding animal owners for better animal production;

  • Inspecting livestock markets and holding grounds;

  • Inspecting and advises processors and handlers of animal food and by-products; and

  • Guiding farmers in pasture management, farm structures, record keeping and farm management.


Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
  • Should have a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/institution.


(ii) Competences
  • Project management;

  • Concern For Quality And Standards;

  • Ethics and integrity;

  • Communication; and

  • Time Management.

Important Steps

  • New Vision Newspaper
  • Dated (Monday 25th March 2026)
  • Double Check the Post Ref No
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  • Read the Job description from www.publicservice.go.ug
  • Download and Use the Application forms
  • Apply using the Instructions Provided on the Advert.
  • Click here to View Original Newspaper Advert
  • The Green Button “APPLY FOR THIS JOB
  • You will be redirected to the application forms.

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