Principal Government Analyst/Food And Drugs job at Ministry of Internal Affairs

Vacancy title:
Principal Government Analyst/Food And Drugs

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Doctors & Other Health Professionals ]

Jobs at:

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Deadline of this Job:
20 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Scale U2
Vacancies 1
Reference HRM 53/70/01
Minimum Age 28

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science; or Chemistry; or Pharmaceutical Science; or Biochemistry plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management discipline will be an added advantage.

Working Experience

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Government Analytical Laboratory for performing the following duties:-
1. Participating in the development and review of policies, laws, guidelines, standards, plans and strategies for sustainable provision of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory services;
2. Participating in the implementation of Policies, guidelines, standards, plans and strategies of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory Services;
3. Participating in quality assurance and management of scientific analysis, forensic investigation and Advisory services;
4. Participating in the operationalization and maintenance of an up-to-date database on all scientific analysis and forensic investigation services;
5. Supervising the statutory testing of food and drugs, forensic investigations, examination and scientific analysis of samples in the Division;
6. Supervising research and development in the Division;
7. Preparing Division’s budgets, workplans and reports;
8. Supervising and appraising staff under him/her;
9. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

NOTE:

In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.



1.Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

1. Apply ON-LINE.
2. Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
3. Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
4. Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

 


5. Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.



2. Application Process

1. Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
2. Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
3. If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
4. Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
5. View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”
6. Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post



3. Please Note: -
1. Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
4. Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

 


5. Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
6. In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail  vacancies@psc.go.ug  



Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
1. Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
2. Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research, and Project Management Skills.

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 February 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 30-01-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-01-2066
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