Vacancy title:
Cold Chain Assistant

[Type: , Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Oyam District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 28 2025

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Oyam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Department: Health
• Scale: U7
• Number of Positions: 01
• Reference No.: DSC/OYM/03/2025

Expanded Details:

• Role Overview: A Cold Chain Assistant is responsible for managing the storage and distribution of vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medical supplies, ensuring they remain effective for use in immunization programs.
• Likely Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining and monitoring cold chain equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and cold boxes) to ensure vaccines are stored at the correct temperature.
  • Recording and reporting temperature logs to prevent spoilage of vaccines.
  • Distributing vaccines to health facilities within the district and ensuring proper handling during transport.
  • Training health workers on cold chain management and vaccine handling.
  • Coordinating with the district health office to forecast vaccine needs and manage stock levels.
  • Conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs on cold chain equipment.
• Salary Scale (U7): As with the Enrolled Midwife, this is a U7 position, with a similar salary range of UGX 400,000 to UGX 600,000 per month.
• Qualifications: Likely requires a Certificate in Cold Chain Management, Public Health, or a related field. Basic technical skills for equipment maintenance and knowledge of immunization programs are essential. Experience in logistics or health supply chain management would be a plus.

Work Hours:

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree

Job application procedure

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in the Oyam District Local Government and the Department/Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
• Submission: Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, Oyam, P.O. Box 30, Loro, no later than 28th April 2025.
• Where to Obtain Forms: Application forms are available from the District Service Commission offices, Public Service Commission offices, or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.
• Requirements: Applicants must attach three passport-sized photographs, certified copies of academic documents, and other relevant documents (e.g., identity cards). Serving officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department.

Additional Notes

• Applicants should indicate the post they are applying for.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present identity cards of schools attended and a National Identity Card at the time of sitting for the Oral Interview.
• The Oyam District Service Commission does not encourage any form of corruption, and all jobs advertised are free of charge.

• Signatory: The notice is signed by the Secretary, District Service Commission, Oyam.

Observations

• The document is an official job advertisement targeting Ugandan citizens for roles in various departments of the Oyam District Local Government.
• The application deadline is 28th April 2025, and the process emphasizes transparency and fairness, explicitly discouraging corruption.
• The positions range across different sectors, including administration, health, education, and marketing, with salary scales ranging from U3 to U7 (indicating different levels of seniority and pay in the Ugandan public service structure).

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