Organisation: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Assistant Director, Human Resource
Salary Scale: PC 3
About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
- To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
- To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
- To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
- To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
- To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
- To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.
Job Summary: The Senior Medical Officer will coordinate and manage health and wellness programmes in the Parliamentary of Uganda.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Offer leadership and guidance to the Health and Safety Unit
- Plan and budget for health services for MPs and Staff;
- Rigorously evaluate and appraise the performance of the medical insurance scheme;
- Actively coordinate procurement of medical supplies and equipment in adherence to the National Health Service Delivery Standards
- Diagnose and manage medical cases among staff and Members of Parliament
- Supervise the operationalization of the Occupational Health and Safety policy of Parliament
- Develop and manage health information management system.
- Proactively coordinate sensitization programs on PHC/ HIV&AIDS, employee wellness programs and periodic health initiatives/ event
- Manage, supervise and appraise subordinate staff;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Degree from a recognized University/ Institution;
- He or she should be registered by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Uganda
- Possess an additional postgraduate qualification in Health Management related field shall be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in Medicine, or Clinical practice from a registered medical institution.
- Excellent diagnostic and interpretation skills
- Effective leadership, planning, organizing, coordinating and team building abilities;
- Counselling, good communication and interpersonal relations skills
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills
How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission, P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.
All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.
Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: Friday, 11th April 2014
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