Vacancy title:
Public Health Nurse (Re-advertised)

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

Jobs at:
Kotido District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 28 2025

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kotido, East Africa

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

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JOB DETAILS:

• Salary Scale: U4Sc
• Reference No.: DSC/KTD/06/2025
• Representation Basis: New
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Expanded Details:

• Role Overview: A Public Health Nurse focuses on community health, disease prevention, and health promotion, often working in health centers or through outreach programs. The "re-advertised" note indicates this position was previously advertised but not filled.
• Likely Responsibilities:
  • Conducting community health assessments to identify prevalent health issues (e.g., malnutrition, communicable diseases).
  • Implementing health education programs on topics like hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
  • Coordinating immunization campaigns and other public health interventions.
  • Providing nursing care in health centers, including treatment of minor ailments and referrals for complex cases.
  • Monitoring and reporting on public health indicators, such as disease outbreaks or maternal health outcomes.
  • Collaborating with community leaders to promote health initiatives and address health challenges.
• Salary Scale (U4Sc): As with the Agriculture Engineer, this is a U4Sc position with a salary range of UGX 900,000 to UGX 1,500,000 per month.
• Qualifications: Requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nursing, plus registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and a valid practicing license. Experience in community health or public health programs, especially in rural settings, would be an advantage.

Work Hours:

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: Diploma

Job application procedure

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in Kotido District Local Government.
• Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 28th April 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Submission Format: Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, Kotido District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Kotido. Applicants must attach three recent passport-size photographs.
• Where to Obtain Forms: Application forms are available free of charge from Chief Administrative Officers’ offices, Secretaries of District Service Commissions, or the Public Service Commission in Kampala. They can also be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers, who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
  • Applicants must attach copies of letters of appointment, confirmation, and promotion (if any).
• Note on Integrity: The notice emphasizes that the positions are not for sale, and any form of solicitation, bribery, or corruption should be reported to relevant authorities.

Job Descriptions

• Detailed job requirements, competencies, and specifications are available in the Ministry of Public Service Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011, 2017), as well as on the Public Service Commission website.

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

District: Kotido

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