Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Institution Name: Ministry of Health RRH
Title of the Post: Senior Consultant (Paediatrics and Child Health)
Salary Scale: U1SE
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 35 To 55

Qualification Details
• Post-Graduate, Master's Degree, Master of Medicine Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health
• School Certificate, Secondary, UCE
• School Certificate, Secondary, UACE
• Graduate, Degree, MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.

Key Competences required for the post
• Proven record of research and publications will be an added advantage
• Applicants should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity

Any Other Requirements:
• Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal (s) will be an added advantage.
• Should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
• Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.

Key Duties of the Post/Key Results Areas
• Diagnose, treat and manage medical conditions and perform complicated procedures in the area of specialty.
• Ensure efficient management of quality services in his/her area of specialty in the Regional Referral Hospital and its catchment area.
• Supervise and mentor Consultants, Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her.
• Plan and coordinate training programmes of health workers and Students under him/her.
• Train and supervise Intern Doctors.
• Plan and coordinate Continual Professional Development (CPD) in his/her area of specialty for Health Professionals at the Regional Referral Hospital and the catchment area of the Hospital.
• Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under him/or her.
• Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty to Government and the Regional Referral Hospital.
• Carry out research in his/her area of specialty.
• Carry out regional outreach services.
• Advise on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for efficient and effective delivery of services in his/her area of specialization.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts tenable at the Ministry of Health - Headquarters (MoH-Hqtrs), Ministry of Health - Regional Referral Hospitals (MoH - RRHS), Moroto RRH, Arua RRH and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). The Application should be filled ONLINE at www.hscers.ug  and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than Monday, 17th April 2023. The link to the e-Recruitment System can also be accessed from the Commission's website at www.hsc.go.ug 
1. Applicants are advised to:
a) Complete PSF 3 and keep it for future reference.
b) Secure a scanned passport size photograph (JPEG format).
c) Scan only the relevant documents.

2. Relevant Documents are the following:
a) Academic and professional certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships).
b) Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
c) Letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion where applicable.
d) Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for health workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils.
e) National and current Institutional Identity Cards.
f) Priority should be given to uploading only the relevant documents in the job specifications.

3. Application Process
a) Go to the website www.hscers.ug  and register b) Complete your profile
c) View the jobs
d) Select a job of your choice, APPLY ONLINE

4. It is emphasized that:
a) The application should be completed and submitted ONLINE.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring at the oral interview their original certificates, letters of appointment and confirmation where applicable, three copies of completed PSF 3, Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses, and evidence of active service.
d) Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
e) 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 the Health Service Commission, the Ministry of Health or the nearest National or Regional Referral Hospital Human Resource Unit. 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.
Equal opportunity is given to all applicants.

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