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Job Title:      Invigilator (920 Positions)

Organization: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Secretary

Ref: UNMEB/HRM/INV/001/24

About US:

Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board (UNMEB) is a Government Agency under the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), established by the Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) Act No. 12 of 2008 and operationalized by Statutory Instrument No. 4, 2009. UNMEB Mandate is to streamline, regulate and coordinate examinations and award at Certificate and Diploma level for the nursing and midwifery profession in Uganda.  UNMEB Mission is to manage and administer quality examinations using skilled Examiners and Award Certificates to successful candidates in the Nursing and Midwifery Profession in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Briefing the candidates on the procedures for the examination session which include among others; consequences of cheating, entering  an  examination  room in  full  uniform with  a  correct examination card, blue ink pen, pencil in its original manufacture brand, ruler and rubber, where to put the school code, answer booklet serial number and append the signature against the paper done per day.
• Confirming the accurate identity of candidates in reference to the candidates’ album
• Ensuring that examinations are conducted in an appropriate manner within the correct time frame and in a comfortable environment.
• Distributing, collecting, and ensuring the overall security of all examination materials by signing in the accountability form
• Ensuring that candidates correctly write the required biodata on the answer booklet (school code, examination number and answer booklet serial number).
• Monitoring the examination session by moving quietly around the room
• Being  present  at  all  times  during  invigilation  so  that  the examination  is  conducted  in  a  quiet  environment  and  in  an efficient manner
• To carefully monitor students’ attendance and behavior in the examination room
• Protecting the candidates from disturbances and distractions
• Enforcing proper procedure in the event of noncompliance in accordance to UNMEB regulations for supervision and conduct of examinations
• Escorting candidates to the restrooms and back to the examination room
• Reporting  any  breach  of  security  and  integrity  to  the  Centre Coordinator, no matter how small or insignificant it may be
• To complete Invigilator incidents forms and relay any incidents that occur during the examination session back to the Centre Coordinator.
• In the event of a candidate’s illness or emergency, raise an alarm to the Centre Coordinator who will organize for first Aid.
• Accurately count answer booklets to ensure that they match with
• the number of candidates who sat for the paper he/she has invigilated
• Compiling the Invigilation Report at the end of the entire exercise

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery field, (Public Health Nursing, Mental  Health  Nursing,  Pediatric  and  Child  Health  Nursing, Palliative  Care  Nursing  and  Comprehensive  Nursing)  from  a recognized institution or University.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or Public Health from a recognized institution or University.
• Must have a qualification in Medical Education (Advanced Tutors Diploma  or  Bachelor’s  Degree  in  Medical  Education  or  Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education).
• Must be registered and in possession of a valid practicing License from Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Should have trained Nurses or Midwives at Certificate or Diploma level in a Training Institution or Health facility for at least a period of three (3) years.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to participate in part time activities at the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board. Applicants should fill a form and submit it to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board on Plot 157, Ssebowa Road, Kiwatule, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala. Uganda

Applicants are advised to:

• Complete UNMEB Application Form in triplicate, Download Here (Print only the Form)
• Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae with an address and day time telephone contacts.
• One (1) recent coloured passport size photograph on each form.
• Indicate title of the post on the Application Form and Reference Number against the post.

Relevant Documents required include the following:

• Academic and Professional Certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Post Graduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees). Academic documents MUST be certified.
• Evidence of Registration Certificate and Practicing License.
• Letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment.
• National and Current Institutional Identity Cards.
• Priority should be given to only the relevant documents in the job specifications.

It is emphasized that:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Shortlisted applicants shall be required to bring at the oral interview their original Academic Documents, letters of appointment, Registration Certificates, Valid Practicing Licenses and evidence of active service or deployment letters in UNMEB activities where necessary.
• Candidates who will present forged Certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
• Applicants who are on long term training (one year and above) must not apply.

Deadline: 29th April 2024

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