Vacancy title:
Principal Hospital Administrator

Jobs at:
Kampala Capital City Authority (Kiruddu and Kawempe Hospitals)

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 25th May 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Post: Principal Hospital Administrator - 2 Posts
Reference: HRM 72/173/01 KCCA
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Hospital Director

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Social Sciences, Arts, SWASA, Public
  Administration, Business Administration (Management option) from a recognized Institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Administration or Management from a recognized University or Institution.

Experience: Must have served for at least six (6) years as Hospital Administrator, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Hospital Administrator Level.

Requirements
Should have management, counseling, communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Head the administration function of the Hospital and take lead in the provision of administrative and support services.
• Provide leadership for the implementation of the Hospital’s strategic and Annual Work plans.
• Participate in the mobilization of resources.
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the Hospital budget.
• Assist the Hospital Director in managing and controlling the use of Hospital financial resources.
• Approve expenditure requests.
• Account for Hospital funds under his/her jurisdiction.
• Responsible for the security of all the assets of the Hospital.
• Responsible for the security matters of the entire Hospital and Chair of the Hospital Security Committee.
•  Assist the Hospital Director in the preparation of documents and reports for the Hospital Management Committees, the
• Ministry of Health and other Government and Non-government and International Agencies.
• Initiate Capacity Building and Development Programs for the Hospital Staff.
• Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
• Enforce ethical standards and observance of the Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Serving Officers to fill vacant posts tenable at Kampala Capital City Authority (Kiruddu and Kawempe Hospitals).

The Application should be filled ONLINE at www.hers.ug  and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than 25th May 2018. The link to the E-recruitment system can also be accessed from the Commission's website on www.hsc.go.ug 

1. Applicants are advised to:

• Complete PSF 3 and keep it for future reference.
• Secure a scanned passport size photograph (JPEG format).
• Scan only the relevant documents.
• Create an email address in case you do not have.

2. Relevant Documents include the following:

• Academic and professional certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships).
• Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
• Letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion where applicable.
• Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for health workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils.
• National and current Institutional Identity Cards.
• Priority should be given to uploading only the relevant documents in the job specifications. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present additional relevant qualifications.

3. Application Process

• Visit the website www.hers.ug  or www.hsc.go.ug  and follow the link to hers.ug
•  Study the information about the advert
• Go to “Job seekers login” and register
• View the jobs
• Select one job of choice, APPLY ONLINE and upload all relevant documents and SUBMIT. Detailed guidance on how to apply is provided on the website.

4. It is emphasized that:

• The application should be completed and submitted ONLINE.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates, letters of appointment, three copies of completed PSF 3, Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses, and evidence of active service, at the oral interview.
• Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
•  Health Workers who are on long term training (one year and above) must not apply.

5. In case of need, you are advised to seek help from KCCA. In addition, the Health Service Commission will respond to inquiries by telephone on 0414-254378 or 041348501, or email at info@hsc.go.ug , or ers.help@hsc.go.ug

All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants