APAC DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT;
The Secretary, District Service Commission Apac informs the general staff that, Applications are invited from suitable and eligible serving officers for the post which exist in the department as specified below:
Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 Revised (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1 Apac to be received not later than 23rd February 2023.
The application forms are obtainable from the DSC Office, Council Block or you can download from Ministry of Public Service Website at https://www.publicservice.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title of the post and applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.
Applicants should route their applications through their heads of Department who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants may, however, submit an advance copy of the application to the District Service Commission to enable it start processing them.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic and professional certificates, transcripts; pass slips and Identity Cards from all the Institutions/Schools attended, and any other supporting documents with three recent passport size photographs and any other relevant documents to each of the three application forms.
Those that will be invited for interviews must come with original academic and professional documents, Identity Cards from all the Institutions/Schools attended.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
A. EXTERNAL ADVERT 2022/2023
1. Job Title : Deputy Town Clerk (City) /Chief Township Officer (1 vacancy)
Salary Scale : U2L
Reports to : Town Clerk
Responsible for : Principal Assistant Town Clerk
Job Purpose
To Assist the Town Clerk in managing, coordinating and providing strategic leadership on the development, interpretation and implementation of National and Council Policies, laws and programmes for the development and general welfare of the City.
Key Outputs
- Implementation of national and Council policies, regulations, laws, by-laws, programmes and projects in the City managed and coordinated;
- Council advised on technical , administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the City;
- Plans and budgets for Council activities Coordinated;
- Acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and overall accountability for the human, financial and physical resources of the City managed;
- Performance of staff in the city supervised and evaluated;
- Implementation of programmes and projects in the City monitored and evaluated;
- Liaison with other Local Councils and other organisation both within and outside Local Governments on matters pertaining to development of the City done;
- Financial transactions of the City supervised and coordinated;
- Taxes assessed and licenses for operating business in the City awarded;
- Local governments legislation pertaining to City administration Interpreted;
- Mobilisation of the City community supported for development purposes; and
- Proper physical planning of the City done and structural plans approved.
Key Functions
- Managing and coordinating the implementation of national and Council policies, regulations, laws, by-laws, programmes and projects in the City;
- Advising Council on technical , administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the City;
- Coordinating plans and budgets for City activities;
- Managing the acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and overall accountability for the human, financial and physical resources of the City;
- Supervising and evaluating performance of staff in the Town Council;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of programmes and projects in the City;
- Liaising with other Local Councils and other organisation both within and outside Local Governments on matters pertaining to development of the City;
- Supervising and coordinating financial transactions at the City level;
- Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the City;
- Interpreting local governments legislation pertaining to City administration.
- Mobilising the urban community for development purposes; and
- Supporting proper physical planning for the City and approval of structural plans.
Person Specification
(i) Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration Arts, Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies( Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University;
- Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution
- A Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting from a recognized University/Institution.
Experience
- At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in the public service three(3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Assistant Town Clerk or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization;
2. Job Title : Assistant Town Clerk (1 Vacancy )
Salary Scale : U4
Reports to : Senior Assistant Town Clerk
Responsible for: Town Agents
Job Purpose
To provide efficient and effective administrative services in the Urban Council.
Key Outputs
- Administration services within the Urban Council supervised;
- Facilitation of the Urban Council managed;
- Urban Council inventory on property and assets maintained;
- Taxes assessed and collected.
- Markets and Parks efficiently and effectively managed;
- Local Revenue mobilized and collected within the Urban Council;
- Community linkage with the Urban Council enhanced; and
- Community compliance to council resolutions enforced.
Key Functions
- Supervising Administrative services within the Urban Council;
- Managing the facilitation and logistics of the Urban Council;
- Maintaining Urban Council inventory on property and assets;
- Assessing and collecting Taxes.
- Managing Markets and Parks efficiently and effectively;
- Mobilizing and collecting Local Revenue within the Urban Council;
- Enhancing Community linkage with the Urban Council; and
- Enforcing community compliance to council resolutions.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualification
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University.
3. Job Title: Driver (1 Vacancy)
Salary Scale : U8
Reports to : Officer assigned
Job Purpose
To drive and maintain Local Government vehicle in accordance with the transport policy; and as directed by the supervising officer.
Key Outputs
- Vehicle driven as assigned;
- Vehicle cleaned, maintained and minor repairs carried out;
- Major mechanical faults reported;
- Basic vehicle records maintained; and
- Vehicle safely kept.
Key Functions
- Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments;
- Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Reporting
(ii) Qualifications
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.
- Valid Driving Permit of Class C or D.
B. INTERNAL ADVERT 2022/2023.
1. Job Title : Principal Treasurer/ Municipal Treasurer (1 vacancy)
Salary Scale : U2U
Reports to : Town Clerk
Responsible for : Senior Accounts (Expenditure)
Senior Accountant (Revenue Section)
Senior Planner (Economist/Statistician)
Senior Accounts assistant (Cash Unit)
Job Purpose
To plan, budget and coordinate disbursement of funds of the Council and its accountability, according to finance and accounting regulations.
Key Outputs
- Support to Accounting Officer in establishment and execution of efficient and effective financial management system provided;
- Books of accounts and accounting records prepared;
- Revenue promptly collected;
- Financial transactions efficiently carried out;
- Council work plans and budgets prepared and coordinated;
- Financial statements and reports prepared;
- Audit queries and mandatory inquiries answered;
- Technical support to Council on financial matters provided;
- Revenue sources reviewed and alternatives sources identified;
- Procurement and prompt payment for goods and services done timely;
- Staff in the Finance Department deployed, supervised and appraised; and
- Vote Books updated in time.
Key Functions
- Providing support to Accounting Officer in establishment and execution of efficient and effective financial management system;
- Preparing Books of accounts and accounting records;
- Collecting Revenue promptly;
- Carrying out Financial transactions efficiently;
- Preparing and coordinating Council work plans and budgets;
- Preparing Financial statements and reports;
- Answering Audit queries and mandatory inquiries;
- Providing Technical support to Council on financial matters;
- Reviewing Revenue sources and Identifying alternatives;
- Procuring and paying for goods and services;
- Deploying, supervising and appraising staff in the Finance Department; and
- Updating Vote Books.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualification
EITHER : An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce ( Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized institution.
OR Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognised Institution and accredited by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a minimum of a Post graduate diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution.
(ii) Experience
- At least 6 years’ experience in accounting, three of which should have been at the level of Senior Treasurer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
2. Job Title: Senior Assistant Town Clerk - (2 Vacancies)
Reference: DSC/ AMC /01/23
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Town Clerk
Responsible for: Personnel Officer
Office Supervisor
Town Agent
Senior Law Enforcement Officer
Job Purpose
To deputies the Town Clerk in providing efficient and effective administrative services in the Town Council.
Key outputs
- Administration within the Town Council supervised;
- Effective implementation of Council resolutions, development programmes and projects monitored and evaluated;
- Technical support on planning and implementation of development programmes in the Town Council provided;
- Taxes assessed and licenses for operating business in the Town Council awarded;
- Markets and parks efficiently and effectively managed;
- Collection of local revenue within the Town Council managed and accounted for;
- Local Governments legislation pertaining to Town Council administration interpreted.
Key Functions
- Supervising administration within the Town Council;
- Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of programmes and projects in the Town Council;
- Providing technical support on planning and implementation of development projects in the Town Council;
- Enhancing collaboration linkages with Local Councils and organizations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development;
- Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the Town Council;
- Interpreting local governments legislation pertaining to Town Council administration; and
- Supervising the effective implementation of council resolutions within the Town Council.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University;
- Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution.
(ii) Experience
At least three (3) years of experience as an administrative officer in a public or reputable private Organization;
3. Job Title: Community Development Officer (2 vacancies)
Reference: DSC/ AMC /03/19
Salary Scale: U4L
Reports to: Senior Assistant Secretary
Job Purpose
To facilitate and empower communities for community development.
Key Outputs
- Development programmes at the community level planned and budgeted for;
- Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local Communities;
- Organized local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives;
- Communities sensitized on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;
- Community development programmes and projects Monitored, evaluated and reported on;
- Equal participation of all communities in development programmes promoted;
- Creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the population promoted;
- Communities trained in literacy programmes and income generating activities;
- Advice provided on effective mobilization of the community for development; and
- Communities sensitized on adhering to existing legislation on gender and child rights.
Key Functions
- Planning and budgeting for development programmes at the community level;
- Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local Communities;
- Organizing local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives;
- Sensitizing communities on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on community development programmes and projects;
- Promoting the equal participation of all communities in development programmes;
- Promoting the creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the Population;
- Training communities in literacy programmes and income generating activities;
- Providing advising on the effective mobilization of the community for development; and
- Sensitizing communities to adhere to existing legislation on gender and child rights.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An honors degree in the Development Studies, Arts, Social Sciences, Social work and Social Administration and Management Science from a recognized University or Institution.
4. Job Title: Senior Environmental Health Officer /Principal Health Inspector (1 Vacancy)
Reference: DSC/AMC/04/23
Salary Scale: U3Med2
Reports to: Assistant District Health Inspector (Environmental Health)
Responsible for: Health Inspector
Environmental Health Officer
Job Purpose
To manage and promote hygiene and environmental Sanitation within the community
Key Outputs
- Environmental health services planned and budgeted for, monitored and evaluated;
- Disease surveillance carried out;
- Allocated resources accounted for;
- Inspection of homesteads and public premises for hygiene and environmental sanitation carried out;
- Community sensitization on Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws carried out;
- Refuse collection and disposal sites inspected;
- Human Resource Management activities like manpower needs assessment, training, promotion, leave and deployment carried out;
- Research activities initiated and implemented; and
- Students and staff trained and mentored.
- Hygiene and environmental sanitation reports produced and submitted.
Key Functions
- Participating in disease surveillance and management of Environmental Health activities;
- Accounting for allocated resources;
- Coordinating inspection of homesteads and public premises for hygiene and environmental sanitation;
- Sensitizing the community on Public Health Act, Regulations and By-laws;
- Inspecting refuse collection and disposal sites;
- Carrying out human resource management activities like identifying manpower needs, training, promotion, leave and deployment;
- Initiating and participating in research activities;
- Training and mentoring students and staff;
- Enforcing the Public Health Act, Regulations and Health promotion measures; and
- Managing and accounting for allocated resources.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
- Must have an Honors Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution; with six years (6) experience three (3) of which at the level of Senior Health Inspector;
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
5. Job Title: Driver (2 Vacancies )
Salary Scale: U8
Reports to: Officer assigned
Job Purpose
To drive and maintain Local Government vehicle in accordance with the transport policy; and as directed by the supervising officer.
Key Outputs
- Vehicle driven as assigned;
- Vehicle cleaned, maintained and minor repairs carried out;
- Major mechanical faults reported;
- Basic vehicle records maintained; and
- Vehicle safely kept.
Key Functions
- Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments;
- Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Reporting
(ii) Qualifications
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.
- Valid Driving Permit of Class C or D.