Call for Applications for suitably qualified applicants to participate in part time activities tender at Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board

EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 1 OF APRIL, 2025

The Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) was established by the TVET Act 2025 and operationalised by Statutory Instrument No. 25 of 2025. UHPAB is responsible for the Assessment and Certification of Health Professionals under Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

The ACT was assented to in February, 2025 by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This Regulatory reform is an outcome of the ongoing Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) where two institutions namely: - Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB) and the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board (UNMEB) were merged to form UHPAB.

Call for Applications Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to participate in part time activities at the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board. Applicants should fill a form and submit it to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Health Profession Assessment Board on Plot 920, Kisonokole Zone, Kyambogo, P.O. Box 22733, Kampala (Former UAHEB Office) not later than 5.00 pm on Monday 15th May 2025.

1. Applicants are advised to: a) Complete UHPAB Application Form in triplicate b) Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae with an address and day time telephone contacts. c) One (1) recent coloured passport size photograph on each form. d) Indicate title of the post on the Application Form and Reference Number against the post. e) Where applicable, Applicants can apply for more than one post.  

2. Relevant Documents Required include the following: a) Academic and Professional Certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Post Graduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees). Professional documents MUST be certified. b) Evidence of Registration Certificate and Practicing License. c) Letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment. d) National and Current Institutional Identity Cards. e) Priority should be given to only the relevant documents in the job specifications.  

3. It is emphasized that: a) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. b) 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 former UAHEB activities where necessary. c) Candidates who will present forged Certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.  

Equal opportunity is given to all applicants. Detailed information on the advert is provided on the website at www.uaheb.go.ug/opportunities OR www.unmeb.go.ug/opportunities/jobsandtenders

SUMMARY OF POSITIONS S/N POST NUMBER OF POSITIONS

1.  Moderator                  336
2.  Test Item Setter           504
3.  Invigilator                 500
4.  Practical Examiner       1,500

Additional Job Description from UHPAB Website (Assuming this is the correct organization):

About Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB):

The Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) is a statutory body established to regulate and ensure quality assurance in the training, assessment, and certification of health professionals in Uganda. UHPAB's mandate includes setting standards for health training institutions, conducting examinations, and issuing practicing licenses to qualified health professionals.

Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications for the Listed Positions:

1. Moderator:

• Responsibilities:
  • Review and approve examination papers to ensure they meet the required standards.
  • Ensure the validity and reliability of examination questions.
  • Provide feedback to test item setters on the quality of their items.
  • Participate in the standardization of examination results.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant health profession.
  • Master's degree or postgraduate diploma in medical education or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching or examining health professionals.
  • Strong knowledge of assessment principles and practices.

2. Test Item Setter:

• Responsibilities:
  • Develop high-quality examination questions based on the curriculum.
  • Ensure that the questions are relevant, valid, and reliable.
  • Follow the guidelines for item writing and item banking.
  • Participate in item review and revision workshops.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant health profession.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching or examining health professionals.
  • Good understanding of the curriculum and assessment principles.

3. Invigilator:

• Responsibilities:
  • Supervise examinations to ensure a fair and secure environment.
  • Verify the identity of candidates.
  • Enforce examination rules and regulations.
  • Report any irregularities or misconduct to the examination supervisor.
• Qualifications:
  • Diploma or degree in any field.
  • Experience in supervising examinations is an added advantage.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

4. Practical Examiner:

• Responsibilities:
  • Assess the practical skills of candidates in a clinical or laboratory setting.
  • Use standardized assessment tools and checklists.
  • Provide feedback to candidates on their performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of assessment results.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant health profession.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical or laboratory practice.
  • Experience in assessing practical skills is an added advantage.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.