Vacancy title:
Examinations Officer-Public Health Dentistry

Jobs at:
Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB)

Deadline of this Job:
16th November 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 18th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

About UAHEB
Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB) is a professional Body mandated to streamline, regulate, and coordinate examinations and awards in the Allied Health Professions in Uganda. The Board would like to recruit suitable candidates to fi ll the following position at the Secretariat.

Job Title : Examinations Officer-Public
Health Dentistry
Contract Duration : Five (5) years
Duty Station : Kampala, Uganda
Reports to : Principal Examinations Officer
No. of posts : 1
Salary scale : UAHEB 5

Job Purpose:
To participate in the preparation, coordination and management of examinations at the Secretariat.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Coordinates the assessment of candidates specifically those of Public Health Dentistry.
  
•  Participates in examination processes and compiles reports.
  
•  Prepares examination materials i.e. examination papers and practical materials.
  
• Verifies and Analyzes the results of examinations, compiles and disseminate reports.
  
•  Participate in the supervision of examiners, during the execution of UAHEB activities
  
•  Maintains examiners and examination related records database.
  
•  Participate in curricular harmonization
  
•  Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
  
•  Manages the examinations question bank.
  
•  Conducts research in the field of assessment.
  
•  Participates in continuous professional development activities (CPD).
  
•  Attend staff and departmental meetings.
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•  All applicants should hold a minimum of:
  
•  A Bachelors Degree in Dental Surgery, a Diploma in Public Health Dentistry with a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education or its equivalent from a recognized awarding Institution.
  
• A Masters Degree in a health related discipline is an added advantage.
  
•  A minimum of three (3) years of experience in examinations management.
  
•  Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties as demonstrated by the letters from referees.
  
•  A current practicing license from the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  
•  Competence: MS computer applications. Core values: Confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, efficiency & effectiveness, transparency.
• Age: Between 25
  
•  45 years