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Job Title:
Medical Officer
Employer:
Buhweju District Service Commission
Location:
Buhweju, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 8 February 2024
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Buhweju, Uganda
Buhweju District is located in Western Uganda, bordered by Rubirizi District to the west and northwest, Ibanda District to the northeast, Mbarara District to the east, Sheema District to the southeast, and Bushenyi District to the southwest. Nsiika, the location of the district headquarters, is approximately 50 Km, by road, northwest of Mbarara which is approximately 310 kilometres (190 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala.
Buhweju District was curved out of Bushenyi district in July 2010, thus 2022/23 is her 12th financial year of operation. The District has a land area of 700.6 square kilometers and population of 126,200 with 62,400 females and 60,800 Males with the average house hold size of 5.4, in a total of 15,353 households. Carved out of Bushenyi District in July 2010, Buhweju District has seen a rise in her population from approximately 82,900 (2002 census) to around 126,200 with literacy levels at 64.1% females and 78% male according to a projection by UBOS statistics. The District is found in a hilly environment with farming as the main activity undertaken by the residents .
Full-time
Deadline:
8 Feb 2024
Medical Officer job at Buhweju District Local Government
Buhweju District Service Commission
Job Description
The Secretary, Buhweju District Service Commission would like to inform the general public that:
New posts have been added as addendum to the EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO.1/2023/2024 that appeared in the New Vision newspaper of Friday 29" December, 2023.
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The Medical Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating health programs and activities in the district.
He or she also supervises and mentors other health staff, conducts clinical audits and research, and liaises with stakeholders and partners.
The Medical Officer also ensures compliance with national and district health policies, standards and guidelines, and participates in health advocacy and promotion.
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The Medical Officer must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from a recognized university, and be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
He or she must also have at least three years of relevant work experience in a public or private health facility, and demonstrate leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The Medical Officer must also be willing to work in rural areas and under challenging conditions.
The detailed job description and person specifications for the posts and procedure for application is contained in the main advert which is displayed on Buhweju District Local Government Notice Boards, Ministry of Public Service Website: Click the "APPLY" button below to visit our website and email: psmps@cos.ug and all District Service Commission Offices Country wide.
The closing date for the initial advert has been moved from Monday 22nd January, 2024 to Thursday 8 February 2024 as a new closing date for both the initial advert and this addendum.
NOTE: The above posts exist on replacement basis
