District Health Officer - Mpigi District
Ministry of Local Government (Uganda)
Lokasi pekerjaan
Kampala
Status Pekerjaan
Waktu penuh
Detail Pekerjaan
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As part of its long-term policy to ensure political and social harmony, enhance economic growth and alleviate poverty, Government of Uganda embarked on a far reaching program of decentralization reform. The reform initiative, as introduced in 1993 was an outcome of a review of the erstwhile resistance council system and related statutory instruments, borne out of the desire to make local governments effective centers of decision making and public service delivery.
JOB SUMMARY
Job PurposeTo manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.Person Specifications(i) QualificationsAn MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent. Or Master of Medicine/Dentistry Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Administration or Management from a recognized Institution.Must be registered with the medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council.Must have a valid practicing license.PGD in Public Administration and Management is an added advantage(ii) Work ExperienceAt least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which should be at Principal level or equivalent.l
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of delivery of health services in the District;Carrying out disease surveillance and prepare response to outbreaks;Procuring medical supplies and equipment;Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the Districts;Supervising the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans;Coordinating the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staffCarrying out Health Research;Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District;Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics; andPreparing and submitting Periodic Reports.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Medication and prescription administration, Admission and discharge of client, Patient care, Public health, Medicine
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Post-graduate education
