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MINISTRY OF HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTIONS
DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGY, POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Job Title: Director Strategy, Policy and Development

Salary scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director General Health Services
Responsible for  Commissioner, Health Sector Strategy and Policy
 Commissioner, Health Infrastructure
 Commissioner, Institutional and Human Resource Development
 Commissioner Health Education, Promotion and Communication
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or its equivalent, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics
from a recognized University or Institution.
 A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Management or Strategic Planning or Public
Health or Health Planning and Policy or Health Services Management.
Experience: At least fifteen (15) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at
the level of Commissioner.
Other Should be a person of high integrity, with excellent management, communication and
requirements: interpersonal skills.
Key outputs:  National Health Policy, Standards and Sector Strategic Plan developed.
 Consolidated Departmental plans, strategies and budgets developed.
 Health sector financing - model, funds mobilization and evaluation carried out.
 Health sector infrastructure Plans and development undertaken.
 Health Information Systems design and development undertaken.
 Health Data and information collected at all levels locally; with regional and global
comparisons
 Health Institutions and Human Resources for Health Development planned.
 Health Sector Communications Strategy and Implementation developed.
 Quarterly and Annual Performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Provide overall leadership of the Directorate; and regularly supervise and assess all
responsibilities: Commissioners within the Directorate.
ii. Oversee health sector policy formulation; and the development of laws and regulations for the
health sector.
iii. Oversee the development and operationalisation of long term plans for the health sector.
iv. Oversee the preparation of the medium-term expenditure framework and annual budget
framework papers for the sector.
v. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the sector periodically and submit and present
periodic performance reports to key stakeholders.
vi. Develop and review financing models pertaining to the sector and develop financing
mechanisms.
vii. Spearhead funds mobilization initiatives to address the financing needs of the sector; and
evaluate funds utilization performance.
viii. Lead in negotiations between development partners, civil society, private sector and
Government in a sector-wide approach.
ix. Oversee the development and operationalisation of Public-Private Partnerships.
x. Oversee the development and implementation of plans for creation, renewal, renovation and
maintenance of health infrastructure - physical facilities and equipment; across the country.
xi. Oversee the development and review of the Health Information Management System for the
country.
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xii. Oversee the development of health institutions and systems; and assess their performance
periodically.
xiii. Oversee planning for human resources for health capacity development and performance
management for the sector.
xiv. Oversee the development of educative materials for health, and the creation of channels for
disseminating health education and for promoting primary and secondary healthcare within
the country.
xv. Oversee stakeholder engagement and the development of strategic health communications
across all relevant stakeholders in the sector.
xvi. Coordinate performance and quality improvement initiatives in the sector.
xvii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
2. Job title: Commissioner, Health Sector Strategy and Policy
Directorate: Strategy, Policy and Development
Department: Health Sector Strategy and Policy
Salary scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director Strategy, Policy and Development
Responsible for • Assistant Commissioner, Health Policy and Sector Planning
• Assistant Commissioner, Health Sector Financing
• Assistant Commissioner, Health Information Management
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent or a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or
Finance from a recognized University or Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Management or Strategic Planning or
Economics or Finance or Public Health or Health Policy and Planning.
Experience: At least twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Assistant Commissioner or equivalent managerial level in a health related field.
Other Should be a person of high integrity, with excellent management, communication and interpersonal
requirements: skills.
Key outputs: •National Health Policy and Standards developed.
•Health Sector Strategic Plan developed.
•Health Sector Financing Models and Mechanisms developed.
•Funds Mobilization and Utilization Performance Evaluation carried out.
•Health Sector Infrastructure Development Plans and Budget prepared.
•Health Information Systems Design and Development undertaken.
•Health Data and Information at all levels locally; as well as regional and global comparisons
maintained.
• Departmental plan, strategy and budget developed.
• Performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Coordinate preparation of strategic plans, sector budget, Ministerial Policy statements and
Responsibilities: Annual work plans.
ii. Coordinate health sector policy formulation; and the development of laws and regulations for
the health sector.
iii. Coordinate the development and operationalization of long term plans for the health sector.
iv. Coordinate the preparation of the medium-term expenditure framework and annual budget
v. Coordinate preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
Sector Performance Reports.
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vi. Develop and review financing models pertaining to the sector, and develop relevant financing
mechanisms.
vii. Coordinate funds mobilization initiatives to address the financing needs of the sector; and
evaluate funds utilization performance.
viii. Coordinate negotiations between Government and development partners, civil society, and the
private sector in a sector-wide approach.
ix. Develop and operationalize Public-Private Partnerships.
x. Coordinate the development of plans and budgets for creation, renewal / renovation and
maintenance of health infrastructure - physical facilities and equipment across the
country.
xi. Review and develop the Health Information Management System for the country.
xii. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with the District Health Officers and Local
Governments to ensure that services provided by the Department meet their needs.
xiii. Coordinate the development of Departmental work plans.
xiv. Monitor the performance of the Department.
xv. Regularly assess the performance of all Heads of Division/Section as part of Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
xvi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
3. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Policy and Sector Planning

Division: Health Policy and Sector Planning
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Health Sector Strategy and Policy
Responsible for • Principal Policy Analyst, Health Policy
• Principal Health Planner, Health Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Principal Economist, Health Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Principal Economist, Budgeting and Reporting
• Principal Finance Officer, Budgeting and Reporting
• Gender and Equity Officer
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent or a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or
Finance from a recognized University or Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Strategic Planning or Finance or Public Health
or Health Services Management or Health Economics or Public Administration and
Management from a recognised University or Institution.
Experience: Knowledge of health policy development with at least nine (9) years of relevant working
experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level.
Other Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Sector Strategic Plans, Annual Work Plans, Budgets developed.
• Health Policies, draft legislation and regulations produced.
Duties and i. Lead the preparation of Strategic plans, Sector budget and Ministerial Policy statements and
Responsibilities: Annual work plans.
ii. Lead health sector policy formulation; and the development of laws and regulations for the
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health sector.
iii. Lead the development and operationalization of long term plans for the health sector.
iv. Lead the preparation of the medium-term expenditure framework and annual budget
v. Prepare and submit Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and Sector Performance
Reports.
vi. Supervise staff and monitor the performance of the Division.
vii. Regularly asses the performance of Divisional staff as part of Result Oriented Management
(ROM).
viii.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
4. Job title: Principal Health Planner
Section: Health Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Policy and Sector Planning
Responsible for Senior Health Planner
Qualifications:  An MBChB or a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Economics or Social Sciences (with Economics)
or Economics from a recognized University or Institution.
 A Postgraduate qualification in Strategic Planning or Business Administration or Public Health
or Health Policy and Planning.
Experience: Knowledge of health planning with at least six (6) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of
which should have been at Senior Officer level.
requirements:
Key outputs: National Health Strategic Plans and Evaluation reports produced.
Duties and i. Participate in the preparation of sector strategic and annual work plans.
Responsibilities: ii. Prepare the evidence base, evaluate options and formulate planning proposals.
iii. Prepare and present appropriate reports for the purpose of formulating and reviewing health
sector development strategies.
iv. Interpret and apply legislation, regulations and other Government policy to ensure preparation
of sound health development plans.
v. Provide specialist policy advice on the implications of planning policy.
vi. Assess proposals for developments within the health sector in relation to planning policy and
negotiating for improvements with stakeholders.
vii. Prepare and present evidence at public examinations, local inquiries and other stakeholder and
public meetings as appropriate.
viii. Monitor and evaluate the impact of planning policies and strategies on the state of healthcare
within the country.
ix. Participate in leading and coordinating major policy strands or themes, systems and procedures
to improve health system standards and develop consultation and implementation strategies.
x. Participate in project teams' programs of work to ensure agreed timescales are met; for all
national health planning projects.
xi. Attend and/or chair multi-disciplinary working groups and other forums within the national
health planning space.
xii. Prepare specifications for the appointment of consultants and manage consultancy assignments
to ensure successful delivery of outcomes within agreed budgets for national health planning
projects.
xiii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
5. Job title: Senior Health Planner
Section: Health Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
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Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Health Planner
Responsible for Health Planner
Qualifications: An MBChB or a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Economics or Social Sciences (with Economics) or
Economics from a recognized University or Institution
Experience: Knowledge of health planning with at least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a health
related field.
Other Good communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
Key outputs: National Health Strategic Plans and Evaluation reports produced.
Key tasks: i. Support the Principal Health Planner to prepare sector strategic and annual work plans.
ii. Support preparation and presentation of appropriate reports for the purpose of formulating and
reviewing health sector development strategies.
iii. Support interpretation and application of legislation, regulations and other Government policy
to ensure preparation of sound health development plans.
iv. Support provision of specialist policy advice on the implications of planning policy.
v. Support assessment of proposals for developments within the health sector in relation to
planning policy.
vi. Monitor and evaluate the impact of planning policies and strategies on the state of healthcare
within the country.
vii. Support the coordination of major policy strands or themes, systems and procedures to improve
health system standards and develop consultation and implementation strategies.
viii. Support project teams' programs of work to ensure agreed timescales are met; for national
health planning projects.
ix. Participate in multi-disciplinary working groups and other forums within the national health
planning space.
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
6. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Sector Financing
Division: Health Sector Financing
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Health Sector Strategy and Policy
Responsible for • Principal Health Economist
• Principal Finance Officer
• Principal Economist
Qualifications: • An MBChB or equivalent or a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or Finance or its
equivalent or ACCA or CPA (U).
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Business Administration or Finance or Health Planning
or Economics /Planning and Policy.
Experience: Knowledge of public sector financing models, fund mobilization and value for money evaluations;
with at least nine (9) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Principal Officer level.
requirements:
Key outputs: i.Health sector financing models, mechanisms prepared.
ii.Fund mobilization undertaken.
iii.Health sector value for money reports produced.
iv.Divisional plans, budgets and performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Spearhead the development of health sector financing models, financing mechanisms and fund
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Responsibilities: mobilization strategies.
ii. Identify funding from public, global and regional health, civil society and private sector
sources to address public health priorities identified through strategic planning and public
health assessments.
iii. Assess all health sector financing proposals and opportunities from sector partners; including
global/regional partners, private sector and intra-governmental ministries, departments and
agencies.
iv. Negotiate for financing arrangements for sector initiatives - advocating for increased national
budget allocation to the health sector, while adopting a strategy of maximizing grants from
non-governmental partners and minimizing debt financing.
v. Develop business cases for sector financing to attract funding.
vi. Monitor the deployment of health sector financing and review the value-for-money
performance of its utilization.
vii. Support the preparation of the annual budget for the Health Sector from a financing
perspective.
viii. Supervise staff, monitor and evaluate the performance of the Division.
ix. Regularly asses the performance of Divisional staff as part of Result Oriented Management
(ROM).
x. Coordinate the preparation, submission and presentation of periodic health sector financing
reports.
xi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
7. Job title: Principal Health Economist
Division: Health Sector Financing
Section: Financing Models, Mechanisms and Funds Mobilization
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Sector Financing
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.
 A postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, or Health Planning, or Health
Economics, or Planning and Policy.
Experience:
Knowledge of health policy development with at least six (6) years of relevant working experience,
three (3) of which should have been at Senior Officer Level.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Health sector financing models, mechanisms and fund mobilization undertaken.
 Divisional plans, budgets and performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Undertake research on health sector financing models, develop financing models that support
Responsibilities: the achievement of the health sector goals as per the National Health Policy and National
Development Plan.
ii. Develop practical health sector financing mechanisms to support effective implementation of
the health sector financing model.
iii. Research and develop health sector fund mobilization strategies; with opportunities to
mobilize funds from a variety of sources.
iv. Identify funding from public, global/regional health, civil society and private sector sources to
address public health priorities identified through strategic planning and public health
assessments.
v. Assess all health sector financing proposals and opportunities from sector partners; including
global and regional partners, private sector and intra-governmental ministries, departments and
agencies.
vi. Support negotiations for financing arrangements for sector initiatives.
vii. Advocate for increased national budget allocation to the health sector, while maximizing
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grants from nongovernmental partners and minimizing debt financing.
viii. Develop business cases for sector financing to attract funding.
ix. Support the preparation of the annual budget for the Health Sector from a financing
perspective.
8. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Information Management
Division: Health Information Management
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Health Sector Strategy and Policy
Responsible for • Principal Bio-Statistician
• Principal Information Technologist
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or Health Information
Technology or Statistics, or Information Systems or Information Technology from a recognized
university.
 A Master’s Degree in Health information management or Information Systems or Information
Technology or Public health or health management services or health economics from a
recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
Knowledge of health policy development with at least nine (9) years of relevant working experience,
three (3) of which should have been at Principal Officer or equivalent level in a related field.
Other • Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
Key outputs:  National policies, laws and regulations relating to health information management developed.
 National Health Information System(s) maintained.
 Divisional plans and budgets implemented.
 Performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of national policies, laws and regulations relating to health
Responsibilities: information management.
ii. Design and oversee a national health information system that meets medical, legal and ethical
standards.
iii. Acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional medical information vital to providing
quality healthcare within the country.
iv. Implement processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete medical records
documentation for all residents within the country, and work with physicians across the country
to improve the quality of clinical documentation.
v. Develop and continuously monitor national database(s) that captures and is continuously
updated with patient data for all people in the country that doctors, nurses and other health care
providers within the sector, at both public and private healthcare facilities, can rely on for
planning and service provision.
vi. Design and manage national health databases and generate and analyze reports relating to all
health indicators and programs within the sector.
vii. Monitor key public health performance indicators on a routine basis (daily, weekly, and
monthly).
viii. Provide information or clarification on documentation standards, legal and regulatory
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requirements relating to Health Information Management to physicians and other key
stakeholders.
ix. Promote nation-wide health data integrity, privacy, and security.
x. Develop Divisional plans, strategies and budgets; and monitor the performance of the Division.
xi. Supervision Division staff.
xii. Regularly assess the performance of Divisional staff as part of Result Oriented Management
(ROM)
xiii. Facilitate the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
xiv. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
9. Job title: Principal Biostatistician
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Information Management
Responsible for • Senior Biostatistician
• Senior Epidemiologist
• Senior Librarian
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Applied Economics or Quantitative Economics
from a recognized University or Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Biostatistics or Statistics or Applied Economics or Quantitative
Economics.
Experience:
• Knowledge of Health Services Management or Biostatistics gained over a period of six (6) years’
experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Biostatistician.
Other • Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
requirements: community service ethic.
Key outputs:  Periodic Ministry and Sector Performance Reports generated.
 National Health Information Database updated.
Duties and i. Support the development of national policies, laws and regulations relating to health
Responsibilities: information management.
ii. Acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional medical information vital to providing
quality healthcare within the country.
iii. Implement processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete medical records
documentation for all residents within the country.
iv. Support the development of a national database(s) that captures and is continuously updated
with patient data for all residents.
v. Support the management of national health databases and design, generate and analyze reports
relating to all health indicators and programs within the sector.
vi. Monitor key public health performance indicators on a routine basis.
vii. Contribute to the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry
and Sector Performance Reports.
viii. Supervise, coach and appraise staff.
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ix. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
10. Job title: Senior Epidemiologist
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Epidemiologist
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Should have experience of working with and controlling epidemics, complex emergencies and
health disaster mitigation gained over a period of at least three (3) years.
Other Should have good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service
requirements: ethic.
Key outputs: • Epidemiological mapping of the diseases of epidemic potential undertaken.
• Epidemiological and surveillance reports produced.
• Health information for national health emergency planning provided.
Duties and i. Contribute towards the development of laws and policies relating to the management of
Responsibilities: epidemics and public health emergencies.
ii. Oversee data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of notifiable and other
communicable diseases.
iii. Support the determination of research studies to be conducted and methodology to be
followed for collecting epidemiologic data; analyzing data and recommendation of public health
interventions, prevention, and control measures to deal with trends or findings.
iv. Support the investigation, identification, and analysis of incidence, prevalence, trends, and
causes of injuries or communicable, chronic, environmentally induced diseases, and health
emergencies.
v. Develop, review, and evaluate disease or injury reporting and surveillance systems; advise
stakeholders of important incidence and/or prevalence changes within reporting areas.
vi. Communicate with health care providers, social service agencies, schools, local
governments, and the media concerning disease and injury investigation, prevention, and control.
vii. Support the investigation of disease clusters using epidemiologic methods which include
gathering information and/or specimens.
viii. Prepare investigation reports, statistical analyses, and summaries on completed
epidemiological studies and evaluations.
ix. Train district health workers on epidemic preparedness and control with disease
surveillance.
11. Job title: Senior Biostatistician
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Biostatistician
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Responsible for • Statistician
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics or Statistics or Applied Economics or Quantitative Economics
from a recognized University or Institution,.
Experience:
• Should have good knowledge of Health Services Management or Biostatistics gained over a
period of three (3) years experience.
Other  Should have good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community
requirements: service ethic.
Key outputs:  Periodic Ministry and Sector Performance Reports produced.
 National Health Information Database updated.
Duties and i. Acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional medical information vital to providing
Responsibilities: quality healthcare within the country.
ii. Support the implementation of processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete medical
record documentation for all residents within the country.
iii. Support the design and development of a national database that captures and is continuously
updated with patient data for all residents.
iv. Generate and analyze reports relating to health indicators and programs within the sector.
v. Monitor key public health performance indicators on a routine basis.
vi. Support the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
vii. Train and supervise district staff on data management.
viii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
12. Job title: Statistician
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Biostatistician
Qualifications: An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics.
Other  Should be computer literate with skills in Statistical Packages/Spreadsheet like Microsoft
requirements: Excel, SPSS, Stata, Epi Info etc and common programming languages.
 Should be able to interact with at least one of the common relational database management
systems like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, IBM DB2 etc.
 Should have good communication and interpersonal skills, plus high integrity and a
community ethic.
Key outputs  Periodic Ministry and sector performance reports produced.
 National Health Information database regularly updated.
Duties and i. Support the acquisition, analysis and protection of digital and traditional medical information
vital to providing quality healthcare within the country.
Responsibilities:
ii. Support the implementation of processes and systems to ensure accurate and complete medical
record documentation for all residents within the country
iii. Support the development of a national database(s) that captures and is continuously updated
with patient data for all residents.
iv. Support the management of national health databases and design, generate and analyze reports
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relating to health indicators and programs within the sector.
v. Monitor key public health performance indicators on a routine basis (daily, weekly and
monthly).
vi. Support the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
vii. Support the training and supervision of district staff on the data management.
13. Job title: Commissioner, Health Infrastructure
Department: Health Infrastructure
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for • Assistant Commissioner, Civil and Sanitary Engineering
• Assistant Commissioner, Biomedical and Electromechanical Engineering
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Experience: • At least twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at
the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Other • Should be a person of high integrity, with good management, communication and interpersonal
requirements: skills.
Key outputs: 
Health Sector Infrastructure Plans developed.

Departmental plans, strategies and budgets prepared.

Performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Coordinate health infrastructure policy formulation; and the development of laws and
Responsibilities: regulations for health infrastructure.
ii. Coordinate the development and operationalization of long term plans for health infrastructure.
iii. Coordinate negotiations relating to Health Infrastructure development between development
partners, civil society, private sector and Government in a sector-wide approach.
iv. Develop and implement plans for creation, renewal / renovation and maintenance of health
infrastructure - physical facilities and equipment across the country.
v. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with Local Governments to ensure that health
infrastructure needs are identified, prioritized and addressed.
vi. Coordinate the development of departmental work plans.
vii. Monitor and report on performance of the Department periodically.
viii. Regularly assess the performance of Heads of Divisions in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
ix. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
14. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Civil and Sanitary Engineering
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Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Health Infrastructure
Responsible for • Principal Civil Engineer
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Masters Degree in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Knowledge of infrastructure management with at least nine (9) years of relevant experience,
three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer.
requirements:
Key outputs: 
Health sector infrastructure policy, standards and guidelines developed.

Health infrastructure plans, sector budget and annual work plans developed.

Health infrastructure development oversight reports prepared.
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Divisional plans and budgets implemented.

Performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Develop health sector infrastructure policy and draft laws.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Produce strategic health infrastructure plans, sector infrastructure budgets, annual work plans
and budgets for the Division.
iv. Provide strategic health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
development of Health Infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs hospitals
and private hospitals.
v. Promote participation of health infrastructure specialists in the Ministry’s Quality Assurance
Programs.
vi. Monitor the performance of the Division.
vii. Supervise Division staff and regularly assess their performance in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
viii. Support the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
ix. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
15. Job title: Principal Civil Engineer
Division: Health Infrastructure
Section: Civil and Sanitary Engineering
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Infrastructure
Responsible for • Senior Civil Engineer
• Senior Sanitary Engineer
• Senior Architect
• Senior Quantity Surveyor
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least six (6) years of relevant working
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experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Officer level.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Health sector infrastructure policy, standards and guidelines developed.
 Health infrastructure plans, sector budget and annual work plans produced.
 Health infrastructure development oversight reports produced.
 Divisional plans, budgets and performance reports prepared.
 Health sector infrastructure development performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Participate in developing health sector infrastructure policy and draft laws.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Produce strategic health infrastructure plans, sector infrastructure budget and annual work for
the Unit.
development of Health Infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs hospitals
Programs.
vi. Participate in Quality Assurance visits to Health Facilities.
vii. Provide Technical Support in Health Infrastructure and co-ordinate hospital and equipment
maintenance and procurement.
viii. Provide support supervision and assess the performance of the staff including the National
Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre in line with Result Oriented Management (ROM).
16. Job title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Salary scale: U2
Responsible for • Senior Electrical Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: • Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least six (6) years of relevant working
experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Officer.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Policies and guidelines related to procurement of electrical equipment, installations, maintenance
and disposal for the health sector developed.
 Oversight and supervision reports prepared.
Duties and i. Develop policies and guidelines related to procurement of electrical equipment, installations,
Responsibilities: maintenance and disposal for the health sector.
ii. Oversee the adherence to standards and guidelines related to procurement of electrical
equipment, installations, maintenance and disposal.
iii. Provide technical support and co-ordinate hospitals, districts, and private hospitals in electrical
equipment procurement and maintenance.
iv. Participate in preparation of work plans, budgets and performance review meetings.
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v. Participate in quality assurance and supervision visits as a member of the technical team.
vi. Supervise and appraise staff.
vii. Prepare periodic reports.
17. Job title: Senior Civil Engineer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Civil Engineer
Responsible for • Civil Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
Experience:
• Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least three (3) years of relevant working
experience.
requirements:
 Health infrastructure development oversight reports provided.
Duties and i. Support the development of health sector infrastructure policy and guidelines.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide tactical health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
development of health infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs hospitals
iii. Participate in Quality Assurance visits to health facilities.
iv. Provide technical support in health infrastructure and co-ordinate hospital and equipment
maintenance and procurement.
v. Provide support supervision to the National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre.
vi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
18. Job title: Senior Sanitary Engineer
Salary scale: U3
Responsible for • Sanitary Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering from a recognized university or Institution
or Institution.
Experience: Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least three (3) years of relevant working
experience.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Health infrastructure policy and draft laws related to public health / environmental engineering
developed.
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• Sanitary engineering research findings provided.
• Technical support to healthcare facilities provided.
Duties and i. Support the development of health infrastructure policy and laws related to public health and
Responsibilities: environmental engineering.
ii. Provide professional health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
development of health infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs hospitals and
private hospitals.
iii. Deliver environmental engineering technical support to healthcare facilities countrywide
including districts and referral hospitals.
iv. Carry out research related to sanitary engineering.
v. Collect and analyze public health and environmental engineering data.
vi. Participate in Quality Assurance visits to health facilities.
vii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
19. Job title: Senior Architect
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a recognized University.
Experience:
• Good knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least three (3) years of relevant
working experience at Officer level.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Health sector infrastructure policy, standards and guidelines developed.
• Health infrastructure development oversight reports produced.
• Health sector infrastructure development performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Support the development of health sector infrastructure policies, laws and standards.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of architectural designs for all healthcare facilities across the
country to ensure that they comply with set national standards.
iii. Provide professional health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
development of health infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGO hospitals and
private hospitals.
iv. Conduct research on innovative global architectural designs for healthcare facilities and support
the adoption of designs suitable for the Ugandan environment.
v. Benchmark standard healthcare facilities architectural designs globally and encourage
developers of both public and private healthcare facilities to adopt global best practice
standards.
vi. Advise Ministry leadership and health sector stakeholders on issues regarding healthcare
facilities architectural design.
vii. Provide periodic reports on healthcare facility developments in relation to compliance with
national healthcare facility architectural requirements.
viii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
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20. Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University.
Experience:
• Knowledge of health infrastructure management gained over three (3) years of relevant working
experience.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Cost for public health facility development projects analyzed.
 Tenders for public health facility development projects evaluated.
 Contracts for public health facility development projects managed.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of public health facility development projects, from initial
Responsibilities: inception to final completion.
ii. Provide support in estimating the probable cost of construction schemes and the costs of
alternative designs.
iii. Review cost analyses based on architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required
and labor involved in the construction of public health facilities.
iv. Liaise with architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure that the public health facility
development projects achieve value for money.
v. Participate in the evaluation of tenders from contractors and subcontractors for public health
facility development projects and, where appropriate, advise on negotiations with the
contractors.
vi. Participate in monitoring and keeping track of progress of public health facility development
projects.
vii. Participate in the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during contracts, for
agreement of interim payments and the final account.
viii. Work as part of a team to ensure that the architectural requirements of the Ministry and other
stakeholders are delivered as required.
21. Job title: Civil Engineer
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Civil Engineer
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Other Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
 Health infrastructure development oversight reports produced.
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Duties and i. Support the development of health sector infrastructure policy and guidelines.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the development of
health infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs hospitals and private
hospitals.
iii. Participate in Quality Assurance support supervision programmes to health facilities.
iv. Provide technical support in health infrastructure.
v. Coordinate the procurement and maintenance of hospital equipment,
22. Job title: Sanitary Engineer
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Sanitary Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University
or Institution.
requirements:
Key outputs: 
Health infrastructure policy and laws related to public health and environmental engineering
developed.
 Research on sanitary engineering undertaken.
 Technical support to healthcare facilities provided.
Duties and i. Support the development of health infrastructure policy and laws related to public health and
Responsibilities: environmental engineering.
ii. Participate in the provision of health infrastructure development implementation oversight for
the development of health infrastructure including district and referral hospitals, NGOs’
hospitals and private hospitals.
iii. Deliver environmental engineering technical support to healthcare facilities countrywide
including to districts and referral hospitals.
iv. Carry out research related to sanitary engineering.
v. Collect and analyze public health and environmental engineering data.
vi. Participate in Quality Assurance visits to health facilities.
23. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Biomedical and Electromechanical Engineering
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Health Infrastructure
Responsible for • Principal Biomedical Engineer
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• Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Senior Biomedical Engineer, National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre
• Senior Mechanical Engineer, National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Science or Mechanical
Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• A Masters Degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University or
Institution.
Experience: • Sound knowledge of infrastructure management with at least nine (9) years of relevant
experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level.
requirements:
 Health infrastructure plans, sector budget and annual work plans produced.
 Health infrastructure development oversight reports prepared.
 Divisional plans, budgets and performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Participate in developing health sector infrastructure policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Participate in producing strategic health infrastructure plans, sector infrastructure budgets and
annual work plans.
Programs.
vi. Monitor the performance of the Division.
vii. Supervise Division staff and regularly assess their performance in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
viii. Support the preparation and submission of Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Ministry and
24. Job title: Principal Biomedical Engineer
Division: Biomedical and Electromechanical Engineering
Salary scale: U2
Responsible for • Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Senior Biomedical Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Science.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University or
Institution.
Experience:
 Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least six (6) years of relevant working
experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior level.
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requirements:
• Health infrastructure plans, sector budgets and annual work plans produced.
• Health infrastructure development oversight reports produced.
• Divisional plans, budgets and performance reports prepared.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Participate in producing strategic health infrastructure plans, sector infrastructure budget and
annual work plans for the Division.
private hospitals.
v. Supervise Division staff and regularly assess their performance in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
vi. Support the preparation and submission of quarterly, semi-Annual and annual Ministry and
Sector performance reports.
25. Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Biomedical Engineer
Responsible for: Mechanical Engineer
Engineering Technician (Mechanical)
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University.
Experience:
• Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least three (3) years of working
experience.
Other Good management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
• Health infrastructure development oversight reports prepared.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Produce health infrastructure plans.
iv. Participate in providing health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
v. Analyze problems within healthcare facilities and assess the use of mechanical and thermal
devices to address the problems.
vi. Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems and products for use in healthcare facilities
by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics,
thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
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vii. Prepare healthcare facility product reports.
viii. Analyze and summarize information and trends.
ix. Support the implementation of cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety
and reliability in healthcare facilities.
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Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Biomedical Engineer
Responsible for Biomedical Technician
Engineering Technician (Electrical)
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University or
Institution.

requirements:
• Health infrastructure plans and annual work plans developed.
• Health infrastructure development oversight reports prepared.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of health sector infrastructure policy.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in the development of standards and guidelines related to health infrastructure.
iii. Produce tactical health infrastructure plans.
iv. Participate in providing health infrastructure development implementation oversight for the
private hospitals.
v. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
27. Job title: Senior Biomedical Engineer
Section: National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Biomedical Engineer
Responsible for
Biomedical Engineer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University.

Experience:
• Knowledge of health infrastructure management with at least three (3) years of relevant working
experience.
Other • Good management, communication and interpersonal skills.
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requirements:
Key outputs: • Medical equipment policies, standards and guidelines developed.
• Medical equipment maintenance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of medical equipment policies.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in the development of medical equipment maintenance standards and guidelines
related to health infrastructure.
iii. Provide routine maintenance, repair and calibration of hospital and medical equipment.
iv. Participate in conducting user-training courses.
v. Update and maintain the medical equipment inventory.
vi. Participate in training technicians and artisans in medical equipment repair and maintenance.
vii. Support routine maintenance and repairs of vehicles and heavy plant machinery.
viii. Identify and document faults on motor vehicles/cycles and other machines.
ix. Certify repair works for heavy plant machinery.
x. Supervise repair works.
xi. Requisition for funds for the purchase of spares.
xii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
28. Job title: Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)
Salary scale: U7
Reports to: Engineering Technician (Mechanical)
Qualifications: A Certificate Grade II or III in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Mechanical faults on mechanical machines / vehicles identified and reported.
• Repair works supervised.
Duties and i. Support routine maintenance and repairs of vehicles and heavy plant machinery.
Responsibilities:
ii. Identify and document faults on motor vehicles/cycles and other machines.
iii. Certify repair works for heavy plant machinery.
iv. Supervise repair works.
v. Requisition for funds for the purchase of spares.
29. Job title: Engineering Technician (Electrical)
Salary scale: U5
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Reports to: Biomedical Engineer
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

requirements:
Key outputs: • Hospital and medical equipment maintained.
• Users trained.
• Up to date medical equipment inventory maintained.
Duties and i. Provide routine maintenance, repair and calibration of hospital and medical equipment.
Responsibilities:
ii. Assist in conducting user-training courses.
iii. Participate in updating and maintaining the medical equipment inventory.
iv. Participate in training technicians and artisans in medical equipment repair and maintenance.
30. Job title: Engineering Technician(Mechanical)
Salary scale: U5
Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution.

requirements:
Key outputs: • Mechanical faults on mechanical machines / vehicles compiled.
• Repair works supervised.
Duties and i. Support routine maintenance and repairs of vehicles and heavy plant machinery.
Responsibilities:
ii. Identify and document faults on motor vehicles/cycles and other machines.
iii. Certify repair works for heavy plant machinery.
iv. Requisition for funds for the purchase of spares.
v. Supervise repair works.
31. Job title: Biomedical Technician
Salary scale: U5
Reports to: Biomedical Engineer
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
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requirements:
Key outputs: • Hospital and medical equipment maintained.
• Users trained.
• Up to date medical equipment inventory maintained.
Duties and i. Provide routine maintenance, repair and calibration of hospital and medical equipment.
Responsibilities:
iii. Update and maintain the medical equipment inventory.
iv. Participate in training technicians and artisans in medical equipment repair and maintenance.
32. Job title: Principal Health Training Officer
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Development
Qualifications:  An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education management or Public Health or Human Resource
management.
 Post graduate Diploma either in health education or public health.
or
 Diploma in Clinical medicine, Nursing and Environment health or a Degree in Education
Management.
Experience:  For degree holders - at least six (6) years of working experience in health training, three (3) of
which should have been at Senior Health Training Officer level.
 For diploma holders – at least ten (10) years of working experience in health training, three (3)
of which should have been at Senior Health Training Officer level.
requirements:
Key outputs:  The National Manpower Strategic Plan developed and implemented.
 Policy guidance to training institutions provided.
 Work plans produced.
 Performance monitored and assessed.
Duties and i. Participate in the development and implementation of the National Manpower Strategic Plan
Responsibilities: ii. Liaise with the Ministry of Education and Sports and provide policy guidance to health training
institutions.
iii. Develop work plans for the pre and post basic section.
iv. Monitor performance of the section.
v. Assess the performance of staff.
33. Job title: Senior Health Training Officer
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Health Training Officer (Continuing Education)
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Qualifications:  An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Science with (Human Resource
Management/HRD option)
 A Degree in Nursing or Environmental health.
 Post graduate training in Public Health, Medical Education, Training/Development or related
fields is an added advantage.
Experience: Should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience in health service delivery or at
least three (3) years of working experience as a Trainer.
Other  Good management, communication and interpersonal skills.

requirements:  Should be computer literate with strong management, communication and interpersonal
skills
Key outputs:  Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for health workers.
 Training of District Health Teams conducted
 Continuing education programmes coordinated and evaluated.
 Database on health workers undergoing continuing education maintained.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy development on continuing education.
Responsibilities: ii. Carry out Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for health workers.
iii. Conduct training of District Health Teams.
iv. Offer guidance on Continuing Education for health workers.
v. Co-ordinate and evaluate Continuing Education programmes.
vi. Participate in Curriculum development for continuing education.
vii. Maintain and update database on health workers undergoing continuing education.
viii. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
34. Job title: Commissioner, Health Education, Promotion and Communication
Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication
Salary scale: U1SE

Responsible for • Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion

• Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Health Communication
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Health Education and Promotion or Mass
Communication.
• A Master’s Degree in Health Education and Promotion or Mass Communication, or Public
Health.
Experience:
• At least twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at
the level of Assistant Commissioner.
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Other • Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
Key outputs:
• Stakeholder engagement strategy developed.
• Health education and promotion materials prepared.
• Performance reports prepared.
• Departmental plan, strategy and budget implemented.
Duties and i. Lead the development of laws and policies relating to the production and distribution of health
Responsibilities: education and promotion materials.
ii. Develop communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for the health sector.
iii. Coordinate the review/development of the vision for public health and its implementation.
iv. Coordinate the development of health education and promotion materials.
v. Facilitate the formulation of effective communication channels, mechanisms and strategies.
vi. Facilitate strategic and tactical assessment of existing health education and promotion
materials, and communication plans.
vii. Generate ideas and approaches to solving public health challenges that facilitate the
empowerment of Ministry staff, development partners, civil society and the private sector to
take action.
viii. Identify and analyze public health policy issues and alternatives; utilizing principles of media
advocacy to communicate the public health mission to stakeholders.
ix. Work with community coalitions and advocacy groups to guide the Ministry in seeking policy
change and action on public health issues.
x. Utilize principles of social marketing and health education to communicate with target
audiences.
xi. Employ inter-organizational collaborating mechanisms in collaborative ventures with key
stakeholders.
xii. Develop collaborative and partnering strategies, including task forces and coalitions.
xiii. Facilitate networking of all stakeholders through the development of collaborative strategic
action plans.
xiv. Identify and interpret emerging trends in public health and provide information, analysis, and
interpretation to stakeholders.
xv. Develop strategic health marketing initiatives focused on customer service, quality
improvement, and accreditation standards.
xvi. Articulate and model professional values and ethics.
xvii. Produce Departmental work plans, and monitor the performance of the Department.
xviii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
35. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion
Division: Health Education and Promotion

Salary scale: U1E
Reports to Commissioner, Health Education, Promotion and Communication
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Responsible for • Principal Health Educationist
Qualifications:  An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Health Education and Promotion or Mass
Communication.
 A Master’s Degree in Health Education and Promotion or Mass Communication, or Public
Health.
Experience:
• Should have relevant experience gained over a period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which
should have been at Principal Officer or equivalent managerial level in a heath related field.
Other Good management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service
Key Outputs: • Divisional plans, strategies, budgets and performance reports prepared.
• Health education and promotion materials developed.
Duties and i. Support the development of laws and policies relating to the production and distribution of
Responsibilities: health education and promotion materials.
ii. Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of client education programs by
conducting needs assessments; consulting with physicians, and evaluating departmental and
administrative requests.
iii. Support the development of health education and promotion materials and support the
formulation of effective communication channels, mechanisms and strategies.
iv. Select, adapt, and individualize patient education information for the general public by
evaluating available brochures, printed materials, video tapes, and external resources in light of
the age, culture, religious practices and language.
v. Contribute to the assessment of existing health education and promotion materials.
vi. Generate ideas and approaches to solving public health challenges through innovative education
and promotion materials.
vii. Identify future health education requirements in consultation with stakeholders emerging health
education regarding emerging health education requirements and identify community and other
resources.
viii. Interpret emerging trends in public health and provide information, analysis, and interpretation
to stakeholders using innovative education and promotion materials.
ix. Produce Divisional work plans and monitor the performance of the Division.
xi. . Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
36. Job title: Principal Health Educator
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion

Qualifications:  An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or Health Promotion or Social Sciences.
 A Post graduate qualification in a relevant field from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Must have at least six (6) years relevant working experience as an educator or promoter, with at
least three (3) years in a health field.
requirements:
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Key outputs: • Health education and promotion materials developed.
Duties and i. Plan and initiate policies, strategies and programs for health education and promotion of health
Responsibilities: at local, regional or national levels.
ii. Participate in the promotion of health awareness of individuals, groups, organizations and
communities and empower them to make healthy choices.
iii. Develop, implement, and evaluate patient/client education programs by conducting needs
assessments; consulting with physicians, and evaluating departmental and administrative
requests.
iv. Develop health education and promotion materials and support the formulation of effective
communication channels, mechanisms and strategies.
v. Select, adapt, and individualize patient education information for the general public by
evaluating available brochures, printed materials, video tapes, and external resources in light
of the age, culture, religious practices, and language.
vi. Assess existing health education and promotion materials.
vii. Generate ideas and approaches to solving public health challenges through innovative
education and promotion materials.
viii. Identify future health education requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
ix. Identify and interpret emerging trends in public health and provide information, analysis, and
interpretation to stakeholders and community partners using innovative education and
promotion materials.
x. Run community training courses and workshops on preventative and promotive health care
including areas such as mental health, accident prevention, lifestyle diseases, etc.
xi. Identify training needs arising from strategic and local agendas for people such as health
workers, volunteers and the public.
xii. Provide specialist health education and promotion advice and resources to other ministries,
departments, agencies, schools, hospitals and local communities.
xiii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
37. Job title: Senior Health Educator
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Health Educator

Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or Health Promotion from a recognized
University.
Experience:
• Must have at least three (3) years relevant working experience working as Health Educator or
Promoter.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Health education and promotion materials developed.
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Duties and i. Support the planning and development of policies, strategies and projects for health education
Responsibilities: and promotion of health at all levels.
ii. Support the development of health awareness of individuals, groups, and communities and
empower them to make healthy choices.
iii. Develop health education and promotion materials.
iv. Select, adapt, and individualize patient education information for the general public by
evaluating available brochures, printed materials, video tapes, and external resources in light
of the age, culture, religious practices, and language.
v. Assess existing health education and promotion materials.
vi. Generate ideas and approaches to solving public health challenges through innovative
vii. Identify future health education requirements in consultation with stakeholders.
viii. Identify emerging trends in public health and provide information, to stakeholders using
innovative educational materials.
ix. Support the running of community training courses and workshops on preventative and
promotive health care including areas such as mental health, accident prevention, lifestyle
diseases, etc.
x. Identify training needs arising from strategic and local agendas for people such as health
38. Job title: Senior Sociologist
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and Social Administration or
Anthropology or Community Development Sociology.
Experience: • Must have at least three (3) years relevant working experience.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Health education and promotion materials developed.

 Research on issues such as race, religion, class, gender, sexuality and other parameters
conducted.
 Theories about social health issues affecting health tested.
 Future health promotion requirements and emerging trends in public health identified.
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Duties and i. Support the planning and development of policies, strategies and projects for health education
Responsibilities: and promoting health at all levels.
ii. Conduct research on how issues such as race, religion, class, gender and sexuality and other
parameters play a role in shaping people’s health experiences within the country.
iii. Test theories about social issues affecting health; gathering and analyzing data through
interviews, surveys and other sources and drawing important conclusions from the information
collected; and present findings to stakeholders for health planning purposes and for policy
formulation.
iv. Support health awareness of groups and communities based on findings relating to their social
parameters, to empower them to make healthy choices and live healthy lifestyles.
v. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient/client education
programs.
vi. Support the formulation of effective communication channels, mechanisms and strategies in
consideration of social groupings.
vii. Assess existing health education and promotion materials including brochures, printed
materials, video tapes, and other resources in light of the age, culture, religious practices, and
language.
viii. Generate ideas and approaches to solving public health challenges through innovative
ix. Identify future health promotion requirements in consultation with stakeholders in emerging
health needs.
x. Identify emerging trends in public health and provide information, to stakeholders using
innovative promotion materials.
xi. Support the running of community training courses and workshops on preventative and
promotive health care including areas such as mental health, accident prevention, lifestyle
diseases, etc.
xii. Identify training needs arising from strategic and local agendas for people such as health
39. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Health Communication

Division: Strategic Health Communication
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to Commissioner, Health Education, Promotion and Communication
Responsible for • Principal Communication Officer

Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Health Education
and Promotion or Marketing.
• A Master’s Degree in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Health Promotion and
Education or Marketing.
Experience:
Relevant experience gained over a period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been at
Principal level.
Other Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with high integrity and a
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Key Outputs:  Departmental plans, strategies and budgets and performance reports prepared.
 Stakeholder engagement strategy formulated.
 Health education and promotion materials developed.
 Health sector communications performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Coordinate the development of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for
Responsibilities: the health sector.
ii. Participate in the formulation of effective communication channels, mechanisms, strategies,
laws and regulations to govern public health communication.
iii. Facilitate strategic and tactical assessment of existing health education and promotion
materials, and communication plans.
iv. Identify and analyze public health policy issues and alternatives; utilizing principles of media
advocacy to communicate the public health mission to stakeholders;
v. Work with communities and advocacy groups to guide the Ministry in seeking policy change
and action on public health issues.
vi. Utilize principles of social marketing and health education to communicate with target
audiences.
vii. Employ inter-organizational collaborating mechanisms and include key stakeholders in
collaborative ventures.
viii. Develop collaborative and partnering strategies, including task forces and coalitions.
ix. Facilitate networking of all stakeholders through the development of collaborative strategic
action plans.
x. Identify and interpret emerging trends in public health and provide information, analysis, and
xi. Develop strategic health marketing initiatives focused on customer service, continuous
quality improvement, and accreditation standards.
xii. Articulate and model professional values and ethics.
xiii. Produce Departmental work plans, and monitor performance of the Department.
40. Job title: Principal Communications Officer

Salary scale: U2
• A postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication or Social Sciences or Health Promotion
and Education or Marketing.
Experience:
• At least six (6) years relevant working experience as a Mass Communicator or a Public Relations
Specialist, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Officer.

requirements:
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Key outputs: • Stakeholder engagement strategy developed.
• Health sector communications performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Develop communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for the health sector.
Responsibilities:
ii. Formulate effective communication channels, mechanisms, strategies, laws and regulations to
govern public health communication.
iii. Assess existing health education and promotion materials, and communication plans from
strategic and tactical perspectives.
iv. Identify and analyze public health policy issues and alternatives; utilizing principles of media
advocacy to communicate the public health mission to stakeholders.
vi. Utilize principles of social marketing and health education to communicate with target
audiences.
vii. Facilitate networking of all stakeholders through the development of collaborative strategic
action plans.
viii. Identify and interpret emerging trends in public health and provide information, analysis, and
ix. Develop strategic health marketing initiatives focused on customer service, continuous quality
improvement, and accreditation standards.
x. Articulate and model professional values and ethics.
xi. Train health and health related personnel in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the
prevention of communicable and non- communicable diseases.
41. Job title: Senior Communications Officer

Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Communications Officer

Experience: • At least three (3) years relevant working experience working as a mass communicator or a
Public Relations Officer.
Other Good management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Stakeholder engagement strategy developed.
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Duties and i. Support the development of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for the
Responsibilities: health sector.
ii. Aid formulation of effective communication channels, mechanisms, strategies, laws and
regulations to govern public health communication.
iii. Assess existing health education and promotion materials, and communication plans from
strategic and tactical perspectives.
iv. Identify and analyze public health policy issues and alternatives.
vi. Utilize principles of social marketing and health education to develop communication plans for
specific target audiences.
vii. Network with health sector stakeholders to support the development of collaborative strategic
action plans.
viii. Support the identification and interpretation of emerging trends in public health and provide
information, analysis, and interpretation to stakeholders.
ix. Support the development of strategic health marketing initiatives focused on customer service,
continuous quality improvement, and accreditation standards.
x. Train health and health related personnel in the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the
prevention of communicable and non- communicable diseases.
42. Job title: Senior Graphic Designer

Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or Fine Art, or Communication Design from a
recognized Institution.
Experience:
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
requirements: Should have demonstrable creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a
professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
Key outputs:  Designs for Ministry and relevant sector reports and publications prepared.
 Health education and promotion materials developed.
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Duties and i. Participate in the graphical design of a variety of communication channels, reports, publications
Responsibilities: and activities, such as websites, adverts, sector strategic plans and reports, newsletters, posters,
computer lock screen displays, exhibitions and displays, Ministry corporate communications
and corporate identity, etc. to give the Ministry a visual brand.
ii. Work with the Principal Communications Officer and Senior Communications Officer to
determine requirements for items requiring graphical design work.
iii. Work with stakeholders, briefing and advising them with regard to design style, format, print
production and timescales.
iv. Plan and develop concepts, graphics and layouts for communication channels, reports,
publications and activity illustrations.
v. Illustrate concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type
size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
vi. Obtain approval of concepts by submitting rough layouts for approval.
vii. Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material.
viii. Review final layouts and suggest improvements if required.
ix. Monitor projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. on a regular
basis to ensure deadlines are met and materials are printed to the highest quality.
x. Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional
publications; and participating in professional societies.
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DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
43. Job title: Director, Public Health

Directorate: Public Health
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for: Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Commissioner, Community Health
Commissioner, Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Commissioner, Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Commissioner, Integrated Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Emergencies
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
 A Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Experience: Working experience of at least fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been at
the level of Commissioner.
Other requirements: Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
community service ethic.
Key Outputs:  Health Policies, Standards and Guidelines developed.
 Public Health Services budget, departmental work plans and strategies developed and
implemented.
 Public Health Services performance reports produced.
 Health emergencies, epidemics and outbreaks managed.
Duties and i. Coordinate the development of Public Health Policies, Standards and Guidelines.
responsibilities ii. Monitor development and implementation of work plans and strategies for all
Departments in the Directorate.
iii. Promote the coordination of a system for management of endemic and epidemic
emergencies.
iv. Regularly asses the performance of the staff in line with the Results Oriented
Management (ROM).
v. Coordinate relevant stake holders in the Health Sector.
vi. Promote observance of Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
vii. Supervise, develop and appraise staff.
44. Job Title: Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Department: Reproductive and Child Health
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director, Public Health
Responsible for:  Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
 Assistant Commissioner, Adolescent and School Health
Qualifications:  An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
 Master of Medicine Degree in Pediatrics or Obstetrics and Gynecology or Family Medicine
or Public Health.
 Possession of additional training and experience in Health Systems Management or
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Administration will be added advantage.
Experience:  Should have experience in the delivery of Reproductive, Maternal, Child, New born gained
from at least twelve (12) years of working experience, three (3) of which should have been
gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner or its equivalent.
Other requirements:  Should have good communication, analytical assessment and partnership building skills.
Key Outputs:  Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Reproductive, Maternal, Child, Newborn and
Adolescent Health developed.
 Technical support to districts and Referral Hospitals in Reproductive, Maternal, Child,
Newborn and Adolescent health provided.
 Continuous working dialogue with district health services maintained.
 Comprehensive departmental work plans produced and implemented.
 Performance of the Divisions and sections heads assessed in line with Results Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Oversee the development and coordination of policies, standards and guidelines on
Responsibilities: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent Health.
ii. Coordinate technical support supervision in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and
Adolescent Health.
iii. Resources mobilized for Reproductive and Child Health.
iv. Advise relevant stakeholders on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent
Health.
v. Coordinate and harmonize Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn Child and Adolescent Health
initiatives and programs with development partners and other stakeholders.
vi. Produce departmental work plans and budgets.
vii. Supervise senior staff in the Departments.
viii. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Departments
45. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Department: Reproductive, Child and Adolescent Health
Division: Reproductive and Child Health
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to:  Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Responsible for:  Principal Medical Officer, Reproductive Health
 Principal Medical Officer, Child Health
Qualifications:  An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution
or Public Health.
 Possession of additional training and experience in Health Management or Administration
is added advantage
Experience:  Should have experience of managing delivery of Reproductive and Child Health services
over a period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been gained at Principal
Officer level or equivalent.
Other requirements:  Should possess strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity
and a community service ethic.
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Key Outputs:  Policies, standards and guidelines on Reproductive and Child Health developed.
 Technical Support to districts and Referral Hospitals provided.
 Comprehensive Divisional work plans produced.
 Performance of the Unit heads assessed as part of Results Oriented Management (ROM)
framework.
Duties and i. Participate in the development and coordination of policies, standards and guidelines on
Responsibilities: Reproductive and Child Health.
ii. Participate in the coordination and harmonization of Reproductive and Child Health
activities with development partners.
iii. Monitor and evaluate Reproductive and Child Health programs.
iv. Produce Divisional budgets and work plans.
v. Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
46. Job Title: Principal Medical Officer, Reproductive Health
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Responsible for:  Senior Medical Officer, Reproductive Health

 Master of Medicine Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Family Medicine or Master’s
Degree in Public Health or Reproductive Health.
is added advantage.
Experience:  Should have experience in Reproductive Health services gained over a period of six (6)
years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior
Medical Officer.
Other requirements:  Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on Reproductive Health developed.
 Training Manuals on Reproductive Health developed.
 Capacity for Reproductive Health training in the districts developed.
 Technical Support on Reproductive Health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on Reproductive Health conducted.
 Analysis of data for policy development carried out.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on RH.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for RH.
iii. Provide training of district trainers in Reproductive Health.
iv. Provide backup support to district trainers in Reproductive Health.
v. Provide technical support to the districts.
vi. Provide and support operational research on RH conducted.
vii. Provide support supervision on Reproductive Health in districts and RRHs.
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47. Job Title: Principal Medical Officer, Child Health
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Responsible for:  Senior Medical Officer, Child Health
 Master of Medicine Degree in Pediatrics or Family Medicine or Masters of Public Health.
is of added advantage.
Experience:  Should have experience of Child Health services gained over a period of nine (9) years,
three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
Other requirements:  Should have a strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on Child Health developed.
 Training Manuals on Child Health developed.
 Capacity for Child Health training in the districts developed.
 Technical support on Child Health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on Child Health conducted.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on Child Health.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals on Child Health.
iii. Provide training to district trainers in Child Health.
iv. Provide backup support to district trainers in Child Health
vi. Provide and support operational research on Child Health conducted.
vii. Provide support supervision to Child Health in districts.
48. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer, Reproductive Health
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Reproductive Health
Experience:  Should have experience of Reproductive Health services gained over a period of three (3)
years in Reproductive Health or related field at the level of Medical Officer
 Training Manuals on Reproductive Health developed.
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 Operational research on Reproductive Health undertaken.
 Analysis of data on RH for policy development carried out.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on RH.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals on RH.
iii. Provide and coordinate training of district trainers in Reproductive Health.
vi. Promote and support operational research in Reproductive Health.
vii. Provide support supervision to Reproductive Health services in the districts.
49. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer, Child Health
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Child Health
 Postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and Child Health is an added advantage.
Experience:  Should have experience of Child Health services gained over a period of three (3) years at
the level of Medical Officer
 Training Manuals for Child Health developed.
 Technical Support on Child Health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on Child Health undertaken.
 Data analysis for policy development carried out.
iii. Provide and coordinate training of district trainers in Child Health.
iv. Provide backup support to district trainers in Child Health.
vi. Promote and support operational research in Child Health.
vii. Provide support supervision to Child Health services in districts.
50. Job Title: Medical Officer, Reproductive Health
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer, Child Health
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 Training Manuals for Reproductive Health developed.
 Operational research on Reproductive Health undertaken.
 Data analysis on RH for policy development carried out.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on Reproductive
Responsibilities: Health.
ii. Participate in the development of training manuals on Reproductive Health.
iii. Coordinate and provide training of district trainers in Reproductive Health.
vi. Promote and support operational research in Reproductive Health.
vii. Provide support supervision on Reproductive Health services in districts.
51. Job Title: Medical Officer, Child Health
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer, Child Health
 Training Manuals for Child Health developed.
 Technical support on Child Health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on Child Health undertaken.
 Analysis of data on Child Health for policy development carried out.
iii. Coordinate and provide training of district trainers in Child Health.
iv. Provide backup support to district trainers in Child Health.
vi. Promote and support operational research in Child Health.
vii. Provide support supervision to Child Health services in districts.
52. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Adolescent and School Health
Division: Adolescent and School Health
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Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to:  Commissioner, Reproductive and Child Health
Responsible for:  Principal Medical Officer, Adolescent and School Health
or Masters of Public Health.
Experience:  Should have experience of managing delivery of Adolescent and School Health services
gained over a period of ten (9) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of
Principal Medical Officer.
Other requirements:  Should possess strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity
Key Outputs:  Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Adolescent and School Health developed.
 Technical Support to districts and Referral Hospitals provided.
 Comprehensive departmental work plans produced.
 Performance of the Division heads assessed as part of Results Oriented Management
(ROM).
Duties and i. Participate in the development and coordination of policies, standards and guidelines on
Responsibilities: Adolescent and School Health.
ii. Provide technical support to Referral Hospitals and districts for implementation of
Adolescent and School Health programmes.
iii. Monitor and evaluate Adolescent and School Health programs.
iv. Develop and implement Division budgets and work plans.
v. Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
53. Job Title: Principal Medical Officer, Adolescent and School Health
Division: Adolescent and School Health
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Adolescent and School Health
Responsible for:  Senior Medical Officer, Adolescent and School Health
 Master of Medicine Degree in Pediatrics or Family Medicine or Community Health or
Public Health
Experience:  Should have experience of Adolescent and School Health services gained over a period of
six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on Adolescent and School Health developed.
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 Training Manuals for Adolescent and School Health developed.
 Capacity for Adolescent & School Health training in the districts developed.
 Technical support on Adolescent & School Health to the districts conducted.
 Operational research on Adolescent and School Health conducted.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards & guidelines on Adolescent and School
Responsibilities: Health.
ii. Participate in development of training manuals for Adolescent and School Health.
iii. Provide training to district trainers in Adolescent and School Health
iv. Provide backup support to district trainers in Adolescent and School Health
v. Provide technical support to the districts
vi. Participate in operational research on Adolescent and School Health.
vii. Provide support supervision on Adolescent and School Health.
54. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer, Adolescent Health
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Adolescent and School Health
Experience:  Should have knowledge of Adolescent Health services gained over a period of three (3)
years at the level of Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on Adolescent Health developed.
 Training Manuals for Adolescent Health developed.
 Capacity for Adolescent Health training in the districts developed.
 Technical Support on Adolescent Health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on Adolescent Health undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on ADH.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for Adolescent Health.
iii. Coordinate training of district trainers in Adolescent Health.
iv. Provide technical support to district trainers in Adolescent Health.
v. Promote and support operational research in Adolescent Health.
vi. Provide support supervision to Adolescent Health services in districts.
55. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer, School Health
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Adolescent and School Health
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Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MBChB) or its equivalent from a recognized University or
Institution
Experience:  Should have experience of School Health services gained over a period of three (3) years at
the level of Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on school health developed.
 Training Manuals for school health developed.
 Capacity for school health training in the districts developed.
 Technical support on school health to the districts provided.
 Operational research on school health undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy, standards and guidelines on school health.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for school health.
iii. Coordinate training of district trainers in school health.
iv. Provide technical support to district trainers in school health.
vi. Promote and support operational research in School Health.
vii. Provide support supervision to school health services in districts.
56. Job title: Commissioner, Community Health
Department: Community Health
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for: • Assistant Commissioner, Nutrition
• Assistant Commissioner, Environmental Health, Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Assistant Commissioner, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Assistant Commissioner, Disability and Rehabilitation
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution.
• A Master of Medicine Degree in Community Health or Master’s Degree in Public
Health.
• Post graduate qualification in management or administration will be an added
advantage.
Experience: Should have experience gained over a period of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which
should be at the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Other requirements: Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity
Key outputs:  Policy and standards relating to community health developed.
 Technical support in community health to District sand Referral Hospitals provided.
 A system for management of endemic and epidemic emergencies and disasters
coordinated and maintained.
 Departmental work plans produced.
 Performance of the Department monitored in line with the Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Initiate development of policy and standards relating to community health.
Responsibilities: ii. Coordinate the delivery of technical support in community health to Districts and
Referral Hospitals.
iii. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with the District Directors of Health
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Services to ensure that services provided by the Department meet their needs.
iv. Coordinate and maintain a system for management of endemic and epidemic
emergencies and disasters.
v. Develop standards for occupational hygiene and safety measures and ensure that
suitable and sufficient risk assessments and health surveillance screening is in place
across the country.
vi. Produce Departmental work plans and budgets.
vii. Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
viii. Apply Results Oriented Management (ROM) in monitoring the performance of the
Department.
57. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Nutrition
Division: Nutrition
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Community Health
Responsible for: Principal Nutritionist
Qualifications:  A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or
Dietetics from a recognised University or Institution.
 A Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or Dietetics.
Experience: Should have nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Principal Nutritionist.
Key outputs:  Policy and guidelines related to nutrition services developed.
 Technical support in nutrition programs to districts and Referral Hospitals provided.
 Division work plans developed and implemented.
 Performance of staff assessed in line with the Result Oriented Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Oversee the development and implementation of policy related to nutrition services.
Responsibilities: ii. Oversee the development and dissemination of standards for nutrition services
Management.
iii. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes and activities in
the sector.
iv. Develop Division work plans and budgets.
v. Monitor the performance of the Division.
vi. Supervise and appraise staff.
58. Job title: Principal Nutritionist
Division: Nutrition
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Nutrition
Responsible for: Senior Nutritionist
Qualifications:  A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, or Food Science and Technology or
 A postgraduate qualification in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or
Dietetics.
Experience: Should have six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Senior Nutritionist.
Key Outputs: • Policy, guidelines and standards related to nutrition services developed.
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• Training manuals for nutrition programs developed.
• Capacity for nutrition services training in the districts developed.
• Technical Support for nutrition services to the districts provided.
• Operational Research on nutrition services conducted.
• Implementation of nutrition programs monitored and evaluated.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on nutrition
Responsibilities: services
ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for nutrition programs.
iii. Coordinate training of district trainers in nutrition services.
iv. Provide technical support to district trainers in nutrition services.
v. Promote and support operational research in nutrition services.
vi. Provide support supervision on nutrition services in the districts.
vii. Monitor the performance of the Unit.
viii. Supervise and appraise staff.
59. Job title: Senior Nutritionist
Division: Nutrition
Salary scale: U3
Reports to Principal Nutritionist
Qualifications:  A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or
Experience: Should have three (3) years working experience at the level of Nutritionist.
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on nutrition services developed.
 Training manuals for nutrition programs developed.
 Capacity for nutrition services training in the districts developed.
 Technical support on nutrition to the districts provided.
 Operational research on nutrition conducted.
 Data analysis for policy development undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the formulation of policy on nutrition services
Responsibilities: ii. Disseminate nutrition services policy to stakeholders.
iii. Participate in the development of standards and guidelines on nutrition services.
iv. Disseminate guidelines and standards to districts and regional Referral Hospitals.
v. Coordinate the development and implementation of nutrition programs.
vi. Continuously monitor the implementation of nutrition programs.
vii. Provide technical support to the districts and regional Referral Hospitals.
viii. Evaluate nutrition programs.
ix. Participate in operational research on nutrition.
x. Prepare and submit regular reports on nutrition services.
60. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Disability and Rehabilitation
Division: Disability and Rehabilitation
Salary scale: U1E
Directly • Principal Medical Officer
controls: • Principal Physiotherapist
• Principal Occupational Therapist
 A Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Experience: Should have knowledge in medical rehabilitation gained over a period of nine (9) years
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working experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Principal.
Key Outputs: • Policies and guidelines relating to disability and rehabilitation developed and
implemented.
• Technical support related to disability and rehabilitation to the districts and Referral
Hospitals provided.
• Continuous working dialogue with district health services maintained.
• Departmental work plans produced.
• Performance of staff assessed in line with Result Oriented Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Participate in the development and dissemination of policies and guidelines on
Responsibilities: disability and rehabilitation.
ii. Provide technical support on disability and rehabilitation to the districts and Referral
Hospitals.
iii. Mobilize resources for the disability and rehabilitation services.
iv. Coordinate and harmonize disability and rehabilitation activities with development
partners.
v. Monitor and evaluate the disability and rehabilitation programs.
vi. Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
61. Job title: Principal Medical Officer
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Disability and Rehabilitation
Responsible for: Senior Medical Officer
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Public Health.
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in disability and rehabilitation services
gained over a period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior
Medical Officer.
Other requirements: Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity
Key Outputs:  Policy related to disability and medical rehabilitation developed.
 Standards and guidelines on medical rehabilitation developed.
 Rehabilitation services coordinated.
 Technical support related to disability and medical rehabilitation to districts and
regional referral hospitals provided.
 Work plans developed.
 Performance of staff assessed.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy related to disability and medical
Responsibilities: rehabilitation.
ii. Participate in the development of standards and guidelines related to disability and
medical rehabilitation.
iii. Disseminate standards and guidelines.
iv. Advise on deployment of rehabilitation health personnel.
v. Coordinate rehabilitation services.
vi. Provide technical support related to medical rehabilitation to the districts and
Regional Referral Hospitals.
vii. Promote and sensitize communities and health workers on disability and medical
rehabilitation.
viii. Support the integration of disability and medical rehabilitation component into the
curricula for health training schools.
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ix. Assess the performance of staff in line with the Results Oriented Management
(ROM).
62. Job title: Principal Physiotherapist
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised University or Institution.
• A minimum of Diploma in Administration or Management from a recognized
University or Institution.
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience of six (6) years, three (3) of which should
be at the level of Senior Physiotherapist.
 Technical support related to disability and medical rehabilitation to districts provided.
 Performance of staff in the unit assessed.
Duties and i. Participate in developing policy related to disability and medical rehabilitation.
Responsibilities: ii. Support the delivery of quality physiotherapy treatment.
iii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to disability and medical
rehabilitation.
iv. Disseminate standards and guidelines.
v. Advise on deployment of rehabilitation health personnel.
vi. Coordinate rehabilitation services.
vii. Provide Technical support related to medical rehabilitation to the districts and
Regional Referral Hospitals.
viii. Promote and sensitize communities and health workers on disability and medical
rehabilitation
ix. Support the integration of disability and medical rehabilitation into curricula for
Health training schools.
63. Job title: Principal Occupational Therapist
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University or Institution.
• A minimum of Diploma in Administration or Management from a recognized
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in Disability and Rehabilitation Services
or Occupational Therapy gained over a period of six (6) years, three of which should be at
the level of Senior Occupational Therapist.
 Technical support related to disability and medical rehabilitation to the Districts and
Regional Referral Hospitals provided.
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 Performance of staff assessed.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy related to disability and medical
Responsibilities: rehabilitation.
ii. Participate in the formulation and delivery of appropriate treatment and activities.
iii. Disseminate standards and guidelines related to medical rehabilitation.
iv. Advise on deployment of rehabilitation health personnel.
v. Coordinate rehabilitation services.
vi. Provide technical support related to medical rehabilitation to districts and Referral
Hospitals.
vii. Promote the sensitization of communities and health workers on Disability and
medical rehabilitation.
viii. Support the integration of disability and medical rehabilitation into curricula for
Health Training Schools.
64. Job title: Senior Medical Officer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in Disability and Medical rehabilitation
Management gained over a period of three (3) years as a Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Contribution to formulation of policy and plans for the disabled persons undertaken.
 Standard and guidelines on rehabilitative health care developed and disseminated.
 Information, Education and Communication manuals and other material on disability
produced.
 Provision of rehabilitative services for people with disability facilitated.
 Coordination of rehabilitation services undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the formulation of policy and planning for disability and rehabilitation
Responsibilities: services.
ii. Develop and disseminate information/education and communication materials to the
Districts and Referral Hospitals.
iii. Liaise with rehabilitation workers in various fields of disability to provide
rehabilitation services.
iv. Develop and disseminate standards and guidelines on rehabilitative health care.
65. Job title: Principal Occupational Health Officer
Section: Occupational Health
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Commissioner Community Health
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health from a recognized University or
Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Public Health.
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in Occupational Health Management
gained over a period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior
Occupational Health Officer.
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Key Outputs:  Occupational health policies and draft Laws formulated.
 Occupational health audit and compliance reports produced.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of draft laws and policies relating to occupational
Responsibilities: health.
ii. Conduct occupational health audits and safety inspections.
iii. Investigate complaints from workers regarding unsafe work places.
iv. Design programs to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury related to work.
v. Conduct research on biological, chemical and radiological hazards.
vi. Advise organizations of areas not in compliance with the law.
vii. Conduct training on new occupational health regulations.
viii. Advise stakeholders on standards for occupational health and on the cost and
effectiveness of occupational health programs.
ix. Provide advice and assistance on complex occupational health cases.
66. Job title: Senior Occupational Health Officer
Section: Occupational Health
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Occupational Health Officer
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health from a recognized University or
Institution.
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience of Occupational Health Services
Management gained over a period of three (3) years at the level of Occupational Health
Officer.
Key Outputs:  Occupational Health Policies and draft Laws formulated.
• Occupational health audit and compliance reports produced.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of laws and policies relating to occupational health.
Responsibilities: ii. Conduct occupational health audits and safety inspections.
iii. Participate in the investigation of complaints from workers regarding unsafe work
places.
iv. Participate in designing programs to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or
injury.
v. Conduct research on biological, chemical, and radiological hazards.
vi. Inform organizations of areas not in compliance with the law and advise
management.
vii. Conduct sensitization on new occupational health regulations.
viii. Advise stakeholders on standards for occupational health and on the cost and
effectiveness of occupational health programs.
ix. Support the development of an overview of occupational hygiene and safety
measures and ensure that suitable and sufficient risk assessments and health
surveillance screening is in place across the country.
67. Job title: Commissioner, Environmental Health
Department: Environmental Health
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for: Assistant Commissioner, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
• A Master’s Degree in Environmental Health.
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• Or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or Environmental Health.
Experience: Should have knowledge and experience of at least twelve (12) years, three (3) of which
should be at the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policy related to environmental health services developed.
 Information on environmental health services and related health status analyzed and
made available to the sector.
 Standards of environmental health services developed.
 Technical support related to environmental health services to Districts and Referral
Hospitals provided.
 Participation by environmental health specialists in the Ministry's Quality Assurance
Program promoted.
 Work plans for the Department produced.
 Performance of Departmental staff regularly assessed in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Develop policy related to environmental health.
Responsibilities: ii. Collate and analyze information on environmental health services and related health
status.
iii. Develop standards for environmental health services.
iv. Provide technical support to related environmental health services to the districts.
v. Develop Departmental work plans and budgets.
vi. Monitor the performance of the Department.
vii. Regularly assess the performance of staff in line with Result Oriented Management
(ROM).
68. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Division: Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Salary scale: U1E
Responsible for: • Principal Entomologist
• Principal Medical Officer
Qualifications: • An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution.
A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Tropical Medicine or Community Health.
Experience: Should have at least nine ( 9) years experience in vector and vector-borne disease
control, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level.
Key Outputs:  Policies on control of vectors and vector-borne diseases initiated.
 Diseases like Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis and trachoma reduced.
 In-patient and outpatient admissions for diseases like malaria reduced.
 Morbidity and mortality due to vector borne diseases reduced.
 Manuals and guidelines on vector control produced and disseminated.
Duties and i. Develop policies, standards and guidelines for control and elimination of vectors and
Responsibilities: vector borne diseases.
ii. Investigate, analyze and disseminate information on vectors and vector borne disease
control.
iii. Provide technical support to local governments on matters concerning vector and
vector borne disease control.
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iv. Mobilize resources for control of vectors and vector borne diseases.
v. Monitor and evaluate the control of vectors and vector borne disease control
programs including pesticide efficacy.
vi. Actively participate in preparing for and responding to vector borne disease
epidemics.
vii. Collaborate with other institutions and sectors on training, research, and control of
vectors and vector borne diseases.
viii. Apply ROM in monitoring the performance of the Division and supervising and
appraising staff.
69. Job title: Principal Entomologist
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Responsible for: • Senior Entomologist
• Senior Parasitologist
• Entomologist
Qualifications:  An Honors Bsc Degree in Botany and Zoology or Zoology from a recognized University or
Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Entomology.
Experience: Should have experience of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior
Entomologist.
Key Outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation related to vectors and vector borne diseases
provided.
 Program for control of vectors and vector borne diseases developed.
 Research in relevant fields designed and carried out.
 Support supervision in vector issues undertaken.
 Technical support to districts provided.
 Performance of staff in the unit appraised.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation related to vectors and vector borne diseases.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of programs for control of vectors and vector borne
diseases.
iii. Design and carry out research in relevant fields.
iv. Provide technical support to Districts and Referral Hospitals.
v. Apply ROM in monitoring the performance of the Unit and supervising and appraising
staff.

Salary scale: U2
Reports to Assistant Commissioner, Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Medical Entomology or Public Health.
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience of vector borne diseases gained over a
period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
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Key Outputs:  Policy on prevention and control of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
developed.
 Treatment guidelines for Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases initiated.
 Research on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases coordinated.
 Technical support to Districts provided.
 Performance of staff in the Unit appraised.
Duties and i. Initiate policy on prevention and control of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical
Responsibilities: Diseases.
ii. Initiate treatment guidelines on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
iii. Co-ordinate research on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
iv. Provide technical support to districts on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical
Diseases Control.
v. Apply ROM in monitoring the performance of the Unit and supervising and appraising
staff.
Salary scale: U3
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in management of Vector Borne and
Neglected Tropical Diseases gained over a period of three (3) years as a Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy on prevention and control of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases
developed.
 Treatment guidelines for Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases initiated.
 Research on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases coordinated.
Duties and i. Initiate policy on prevention and control of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical
Responsibilities:: Diseases.
ii. Initiate treatment guidelines on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
iii. Co-ordinate research on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases.
iv. Develop work plans for the section.
v. Provide technical support to districts on Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical
Diseases Control.
72. Job title: Senior Entomologist
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Entomologist
Qualifications:  An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology and Botany or Zoology from a recognised
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in Entomology gained over a period of
three (3) years at the level of Entomologist.
Other requirements: Should have strong communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
Key Outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation related to vectors and vector borne diseases made.
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 Program for control of vectors and vector borne diseases developed.
 Research in vector borne diseases designed and carried out.
 Support supervision in vector issues undertaken.
 Technical support to districts provided.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop programs for control of vectors and vector borne diseases.
iv. Provide technical support to Districts.
73. Job title: Senior Parasitologist
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Entomologist
Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany and Zoology or Zoology from a recognized
Experience: Should have knowledge and working experience in Parasitology gained over a period of
thee (3) years as a Parasitologist.
Key Outputs: • Contribution to policy formulation related to vectors and vector borne diseases provided.
• Program for control of vectors and vector borne diseases developed.
• Research in relevant fields designed and carried out.
• Support supervision in vectors and vector borne diseases undertaken.
• Technical support to districts provided.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop programs for control of vectors and vector borne diseases.
iv. Provide technical support to Districts.
74. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection, Sanitation and Hygiene

Division: Inspection, Sanitation and Hygiene
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Environmental Health
Responsible for: • Principal Environmental Health Officer
• Principal Health Inspector
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health from a recognised University or
Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health.
Experience: Should have at least nine (9) years working experience in Environmental Health, three (3)
of which should be at the level of Principal Environmental Health Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy related to environmental health services developed.
 Information on environmental health services and related health status analyzed and
provided to the Sector.
 Standards of environmental health services developed.
 Technical support related to environmental health services to districts provided.
 Participation by environmental health specialist in the Ministry's quality assurance
program promoted.
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 Work plans for the Division produced.
 Performance of all divisional staff regularly assessed in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Develop policy related to environmental health.
Responsibilities: ii. Collate and analyze information on environmental health services and related Health
Status and make it available to the sector.
iii. Develop standards for environmental health services.
iv. Provide technical support related to environmental health services to districts.
v. Develop Divisional work plans and budgets.
vi. Monitor the performance of the division.
vii. Regularly assess the performance Divisional staff in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
75. Job title: Principal Health Inspector
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection, Sanitation and Hygiene
Responsible for: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognised University or Institution.
• A Diploma in Management or Administration from a recognized University or
Institution.
Experience: Should have at least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should be at the
level of Senior Environmental Health Officer.
Key Outputs:  Contribution to environmental health policy provided.
 Environmental sanitation promoted.
 Home environmental improvement campaigns initiated.
 Environmental sanitation monitored and evaluated.
 Trends of sanitation related diseases monitored.
 Regulations and guidelines developed.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation regarding sanitation and hygiene.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide technical support to Districts and Urban authorities in sanitation and
hygiene related activities.
iii. Promote the development of sanitation and hygiene education materials.
iv. Support districts to carry out home and environmental improvement campaigns.
v. Monitor and evaluate environmental sanitation activities.
vi. Support development/review of regulations and guidelines on sanitation.
vii. Advocate for compliance with regulations and guidelines on sanitation and hygiene.
76. Job title: Principal Environmental Health Officer
Salary scale: U2
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health.
• A postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health or Public Health.
Experience: Should have at least six (6) years working experience in Environmental Health, three (3)
of which should be at the level of Senior Environmental Health Officer.
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Key Outputs: Contribution to policy formulation related to environmental health and occupational
health and safety.
 Hazardous and industrial wastes controlled.
 Environmental pollution controlled.
 Safe sewage/ solid waste disposal controlled.
 Support supervision to institutions provided.
 Status of environmental wastes monitored.
 Capacity for waste management developed.
 Evaluation reports produced.
Duties and i. Assist in assessment of achievement of sanitation goals.
Responsibilities: ii. Control environmental health hazards.
iii. Promote safe sewage disposal of industrial waste.
iv. Promote safe sewage and solid waste disposal.
v. Participate in preparation of evaluation reports.
vi. Provide support supervision to industrial institutions and districts.
vii. Monitor environmental wastes management.
viii. Promote capacity building for environmental waste management.
77. Job title: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to Principal Environmental Health Officer
Responsible for Geographer
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or relevant discipline from a recognized
Experience:
• Working experience in Environmental Health gained over a period of three (3) years.
Other requirements: Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high
integrity and a community service ethic.
Key Outputs:  Technical support provided.
 Environmental activities monitored.
 Capacity for environmental health provided.
Duties and i. Participate in controlling environmental health hazards.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provide technical support for environmental health.
iii. Monitor implementation of environmental health activities at all levels.
iv. Monitor implementation of relevant environmental health strategies.
v. Support formulation of environmental health legislation.
vi. Promote capacity building for environmental health.
78. Job title: Environmental Health Officer
Salary scale: U4
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Reports to: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Qualifications: • A Degree in Environmental Health from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
Should have adequate knowledge of Environmental Health gained over a period of three
(3) years.
Key Outputs:  Technical supervision provided.
Duties and i. Contribute to controlling environmental health hazards.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provide technical support for environmental health.
iii. Monitor implementation of relevant public health legislation and activities at all
levels.
iv. Promote capacity building for environmental health.
79. Job title: Geographer
Salary scale: U4
Qualifications: • A University Degree in Geography from a recognized University or Institution.
Key Outputs: Information on each district regarding the aspects below updated and made available to
the Sector.
 Physical features
 Population size, distribution etc.
 Economic activities
 Disease distribution
 Health Care Infrastructure
Duties and i. Review routine reports and information from various sources.
Responsibilities: ii. Identify information needs.
iii. Initiate studies or surveys to obtain Information.
iv. Co-ordinate with other resource centers in Government.
v. Disseminate Information
80. Job title: Principal Health Inspector
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognised University or Institution.
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• A Diploma in Management or Administration from a recognized University or
Institution.
Experience: Should have at least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should be at the
level of Senior Environmental Health Officer.
Key Outputs: • Contribute to Environmental Health Policy.
• Environmental Sanitation, Hygiene and access to safe water promoted.
• Implementation of environmental health activities.
• Hazardous and industrial wastes controlled.
• Environmental pollution controlled.
• Safe sewage/ solid waste disposal controlled.
• Support supervision to institutions provided.
Duties and i. Contribute to Policy formulation related to Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Responsibilities: ii. Provide Technical Support to Districts and Urban authorities in sanitation related
activities
iii. Promote the development of hygiene Education materials.
iv. Promote safe sewage disposal of industrial waste.
v. Promote Safe sewage and Solid waste disposal
vi. Participate in preparation of evaluation reports, highlighting progress in the
implementation of sanitation activities and recommending areas requiring redress
vii. Support development and review of regulations and gguidelines.
viii. Advocate for compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
81. Job title: Principal Environmental Health Officer
Salary scale: U2
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health.
• A postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health or Public Health.
Experience: Should have at least six (6) years working experience in Environmental Health, three (3)
of which should be at the level of Senior Environmental Health Officer.
Key Outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation related to environmental health and occupational
health and safety.
 Hazardous and industrial wastes controlled.
 Environmental pollution controlled.
 Safe sewage/ solid waste disposal controlled.
 Support supervision to institutions provided.
 Status of environmental wastes monitored.
 Capacity for waste management developed.
 Evaluation reports produced.
Duties and i. Assist in assessment of achievement of sanitation goals.
Responsibilities: ii. Control environmental health hazards.
iii. Promote safe sewage disposal of industrial waste.
iv. Promote safe sewage and solid waste disposal.
v. Participate in preparation of evaluation reports.
vi. Provide support supervision to industrial institutions and districts.
vii. Monitor environmental wastes management.
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viii. Promote capacity building for environmental waste management.
82. Job title: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Environmental Health Officer
Responsible for: Environmental Health Officer
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or relevant discipline from a recognized
Experience:
• Working experience in Environmental Health gained over a period of three (3) years.
Key Outputs:  Technical support provided.
Duties and i. Participate in controlling environmental health hazards.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide technical support for environmental health.
iii. Monitor implementation of environmental health activities at all levels.
iv. Monitor implementation of relevant environmental health strategies.
v. Support formulation of environmental health legislation.
vi. Promote capacity building for environmental health.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Environmental Health Officer
Responsible for: • A Degree in Environmental Health from a recognized University or Institution.
Qualifications:
Should have adequate knowledge of Environmental Health gained over a period of three
(3) years.
Experience: Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high
Key Outputs:  Technical supervision provided.
Duties and i. Contribute to controlling environmental health hazards.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide technical support for environmental health.
iii. Monitor implementation of relevant public health legislation and activities at all
levels.
iv. Promote capacity building for environmental health.
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84. Job title: Commissioner, Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Department: Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for: • Assistant Commissioner, Vaccines and Immunization Division (UNEPI)
• Assistant Commissioner, Strategic National Public Health Programs Division
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University of Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Community Health.
Experience: Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high
Other requirements: Should have experience of at least twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policy and standards relating to communicable disease control developed.
 Technical support in disease surveillance and epidemic response to district and
referral hospitals prepared.
 Continuous working dialogue with the Directors of District Health Services, NGOs,
referral and private hospitals maintained.
 A functional system for surveillance of diseases emergencies and disasters put in
place
 Capacity building for EPR and disease surveillance is undertaken.
 Performance of staff assessed as part of Result Oriented Management (ROM)
framework.
Duties and i. Oversee the development of policy and standards relating to communicable disease
Responsibilities: control.
ii. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with Directors of Health Services, NGOS,
referral and private hospitals to ensure that services provided by the Department
meet their needs.
iii. Produce Departmental work plans.
iv. Monitor the performance of the Department.
v. Ensure a functional system for Surveillance of diseases, emergencies and disasters
put in place
vi. Regularly asses the performance of staff as part of Result Oriented Management
(ROM).
85. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Vaccines and Immunization
Division: Vaccines and Immunization
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Responsible for: Principal Medical Officer
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent or BDS or Bachelor of Nursing Science from a
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• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Community Health.
Experience:
At least nine (9) years of relevant professional experience, three (3) of which should have
been at Principal Level.
Key Outputs:  National Immunization policy and plans developed and implemented.
 National Immunization Standards formulated and disseminated.
 Technical Assistance to districts and RHs on matters related to immunization
provided.
 National campaigns against specific Child killer diseases conducted.
 Implementation of EPI activities monitored and evaluated.
 Work plans for the Program developed
 Vaccines and vaccine equipment procured, stored and distributed.
Duties and i. Contribute to formulating National Immunization Policy and plans.

Responsibilities: ii. Formulate and disseminate to districts and RHs National Immunization standards.
iii. Provide technical assistance to Districts and RHs on matters related to
Immunization.
iv. Organize National campaigns against immunizable child Killer diseases.
v. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of EPI activities.
vi. Coordinate the procurement and distribution of vaccines and related equipment.
vii. Co-ordinate with other Institutions both within and outside the Ministry on matters
related to EPI.
viii. Apply ROM in monitoring the performance of the Division and supervising and
appraising staff.
Division: Vaccines and Immunization
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Vaccines and Immunization
Responsible for: Senior Medical Officers
Qualifications: • A MBchB or equivalent discipline
• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or Community Health.
Experience:
At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of
Senior Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy and technical guidelines for immunizations disseminated to RHs and Districts.
 Vaccines distributed to RHs and Districts.
 Program activities monitored and evaluated.
 Program staff supervised.
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Duties and i. Develop policy, standards and guidelines for immunization and issue of vaccines
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop work plans for immunization and issue of vaccines.
iii. Monitor plans for immunization and issue of vaccines.
iv. Provide technical support related to immunization and issue of vaccines to the
districts and RHs.
v. Monitor the performance of immunization and issuance of vaccines programs.
vi. Regularly prepare and submit periodic performance reports on vaccines and
immunization programmes.
vii. Contribute to developing policy related to immunization and issuance of vaccines.
viii. Supervise, coach, and appraise staff.
Division: Vaccines and Immunization (UNEPI)
Salary scale: U3
Directly  Senior Nursing Officer
controls:  Assistant Computer Operator
 Assistant Supplies Officer
 Cold Chain Technician
 Radio Operator
 Engineering Assistant
Qualifications: • An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience: • At least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  National policy on Immunization and vaccines developed and implemented.
 Technical support for Immunization and issuance of vaccines provided.
 Training materials on Immunization and vaccines case management developed and
disseminated.
 National technical standards and guidelines on Immunization and vaccines developed
and disseminated.
 Planning and implementation of immunization and issuance of vaccines undertaken.
 Work plan for Immunization and vaccines case management produced.
Duties and i. Contribute to developing National Policy on Immunization and issuance of vaccines.
Responsibilities: ii. Coordinate technical support for Immunization and issuance of vaccines.
iii. Develop and disseminate priorities on Immunization and issuance of vaccines case
management.
iv. Develop and distribute training materials to the districts and RHs.
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v. Monitor and technically supervise the planning and implementation of Immunization
and vaccines provision activities in districts and RHs.
vi. Technically support planning and implementation of Immunization and issuance of
vaccines activities in districts and RHs.
vii. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
88. Job title: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer
Salary scale: U4
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
• Possession of a Diploma in a specialized field will be an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years experience at the level of Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant
Nursing Officer
Other requirements: Should have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
Key Outputs:  Standards and guidelines on immunization and vaccines issued.
 Technical support for vaccine distribution provided.
 Training on immunization and vaccines carried out
 Research on immunization and vaccines carried out.
Duties and i. Provide technical support and facilitation skills to District Trainers.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop appropriate training materials.
iii. Develop, design or review training curricular manuals or modules as necessary.
iv. Produce and disseminate reports.
v. Adhere to the professional Code of Conduct and ethics.
vi. Compile monthly reports.
vii. Impart knowledge to staff.
viii. Participate in research activities.
ix. Manage and account for allocated resources.
89. Job title: Engineering Assistant (Electrical)
Salary scale: U7
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer, Vaccines and Immunization
Qualifications: • An Ordinary Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
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Key Outputs • Routine maintenances undertaken
• User training provided
• Equipment inventory maintained
• Equipment procurement plans produced.
Duties and i. Providing routine maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment.
Responsibilities:
iii. Update and maintain medical equipment inventory.
iv. Participate in training technicians and artisans in medical equipment repair and
maintenance.
v. Support preparation procurement plans for medical equipment.
90. Job title: Cold Chain Technician
Salary scale: U6
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering from a recognized institution.
Key Outputs:  Cold chain plans produced and implemented.
 Cold chain equipment serviced.
 Cold chain inventory produced and maintained.
 Safety of cold chain equipment secured.
Duties and i. Support planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating cold chain activities.
Responsibilities: ii. Installing, maintaining and servicing refrigerators and other cold chain equipment.
iii. Preparing and keeping an up-to-date cold chain inventory.
iv. Adhering to professional Code of Conduct and ethics.
v. Participating in research activities.
vi. Monitoring and evaluation of activities.
vii. Providing safe custody for the equipment and maintain their functionality.
viii. Training and mentoring of cold chain staff.
91. Job title: Radio Operator
Salary scale: U8
Qualifications: • Minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent with a pass in Physics as a
subject.
• Experience in radio technology is an added advantage.
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Other requirements: Should have good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
Key Outputs: • Messages received and delivered.
• Log of calls.
• Radio system repairs.
• System procurements.
Duties and i. Receive and send messages on radio communication system to various mobile and
Responsibilities: base stations.
ii. Maintain a daily log of all calls made on the system.
iii. Keep a record of all maintenance and repair work performed on electronic equipment
as to cost, work time involved and parts used.
iv. Prepare requests for purchases of parts and equipment.
v. Supervise installation, repair and maintenance of radio communications equipment.
92. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, AIDS Control
Division: AIDS Control Division
Salary scale: U1E
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.
Experience: At least nine (9) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Key Outputs: • Policy and technical guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control developed and
disseminated to the Referral Hospitals and districts.
• Regional Referral Hospitals and District capacity for HIV / AIDS prevention and
control built.
• Program activities monitored and evaluated.
• Program staff supervised.
• Work plan for ACP produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy, standards and guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop and monitor plans for implementation of HIV /AIDS prevention and control
programmes.
iii. Provide technical support related to HIV/ AIDS to Referral Hospitals and Districts.
iv. Monitor utilization of resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
v. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports on HIV/AIDS prevention and
control.
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vi. Supervise, coach, and appraise the performance of staff.
Division: AIDS Control
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, AIDS Control
Responsible for: • Senior Medical Officer
• Senior Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer
• Nutritionist
• Epidemiologist
• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or Epidemiology.
Experience:
• At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience, three (3) of which should be
at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
Other requirements: • Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high
Key Outputs: • Policy and technical guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control developed and
disseminated to Referral Hospitals and districts.
• District Capacity for HIV/AIDS prevention and control built.
• HIV/AIDS activities monitored and evaluated.
• Staff supervised and appraised.
• Work plan for ACP produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy, standards and guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop and monitor plans for implementation of HIV /AIDS prevention and control
programmes.
iii. Provide technical support related to HIV/ AIDS to Districts and Referral Hospitals.
iv. Monitor utilization of resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and control
control.
vi. Apply ROM in monitoring, supervising, coaching, and appraising the performance of
staff.
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, AIDS Control
Qualifications: • An MBCHB or its equivalent from a recognized University.
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Experience:
• Should have a minimum experience of three (3) years as a Medical Officer
Key Outputs:  Policy and technical guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control developed and
disseminated to the districts and Regional Referral Hospitals.
 District and Regional Referral Hospitals Capacity for HIV / AIDS prevention and
control built.
 Staff supervised and appraised.
 Work plan for ACP produced.
 Periodic performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy, standards and guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control,
Responsibilities:
ii. Support development of plans and monitor implementation of HIV /AIDS
prevention and control.
iii. Provide technical support related to HIV/ AIDS to the districts.
iv. Monitor utilization of resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
control.
95. Job title: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Medical Officer, AIDS Control
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution.
Experience:
Should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience at the level of Nursing
Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy and technical guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control developed and
disseminated to districts and Referral Hospitals.
 Regional Hospital and District capacity for HIV / AIDS prevention and control built.
 Work plan for ACP produced.
Duties and i. Participate in developing policy, standards and guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention
Responsibilities: and control.
ii. Participate in supporting development of plans and monitoring implementation of
HIV /AIDS prevention and control.
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iii. Provide technical support related to HIV/ AIDS to Referral Hospitals and districts.
iv. Support utilization of resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
control.
96. Job title: Epidemiologist
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer (AIDS Control)
Key Outputs:  Guidelines and protocols for epidemiological studies and surveillance activities in
HIV/AIDS produced and disseminated.
 Technical reports of surveillance for STD/HIV/AIDS and special epidemiological
studies produced.
 Annual work plan for surveillance and research activities produced.
 Database on STD/HIV/AIDS surveillance and Epidemiology research updated and
maintained.
Duties and i. Design guidelines and protocols for STD/HIV/AIDS surveillance activities and
Responsibilities: epidemiological studies.
ii. Implement epidemiological research protocols.
iii. Participate in training and providing tools to Health Workers involved in data
collection at the district and Referral Hospitals.
iv. Supervise the implementation of HIV/AIDS surveillance activities.
v. Implement operational research studies.
vi. Prepare and submit periodic reports.
97. Job title: Nutritionist
Salary scale: U4
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or Dietetics from a
Key Outputs:  Standards and guidelines on nutrition for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA)
developed and disseminated.
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 Protocols on nutritional produced.
 Research on nutrition for PLHA carried out.
 Performance reports.
Duties and i. Developing and disseminating standards and guidelines on nutrition for PLHA in
Responsibilities: Referral Hospitals, Districts, NGOs and Voluntary Organizations.
ii. Collaborate with counseling service organizations on nutrition for PLHA.
iii. Carry out research on diet and health for PLHA.
iv. Promote healthy eating for PLHA and disseminate nutrition protocols.
v. Conduct nutrition training for HIV/AIDS care givers.
vi. Build and maintain relations with stakeholders involved in HIV/AIDS care.
vii. Monitor implementation of nutrition programs.
viii. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
98. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Malaria Control
Division: Malaria Control
Salary scale: U1E
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Experience:
At least nine (9) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Principal Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy for malaria prevention and control formulated and disseminated.
 Standards and guidelines for malaria control and prevention developed and
disseminated.
 Referral Hospitals and district capacity for malaria prevention and control developed.
 National plans for malaria control developed.
 Malaria Program activities monitored and evaluated.
 Support supervision provided.
 Policy for malaria prevention and control initiated.
Duties and i. Develop standards and guidelines for malaria control and prevention.
Responsibilities:
ii. Build capacity for malaria control and prevention in Referral Hospitals and Districts.
iii. Develop national plans for the prevention and control of malaria.
iv. Monitor and evaluate malaria program activities.
v. Develop and monitor utilization of budgets for malaria prevention and control.
vi. Apply ROM in supervising and appraising the performance of staff.
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vii. Participate in Quality Assurance Programs.
viii. Build and maintain relations with stakeholders involved in malaria prevention and
control.
ix. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Malaria Control
• Senior Entomologist
• Senior Laboratory Technologist
• Environmental Health Officer
• A Post graduate qualification in Public Health.
Experience: Should have a minimum of six (6) years of working experience, three (3) of which should
be at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy for malaria prevention and control formulated and disseminated.
 Standards and guidelines for malaria control and prevention developed.
 District capacity for malaria prevention and control developed.
 National plans for malaria control developed.
 Budgets prepared.
 Malaria program activities monitored and evaluated.
 Support supervision provided.
 Policy for malaria prevention and control initiated.
Duties and i. Develop standards and guidelines for malaria control and prevention.
Responsibilities: ii. Build capacity for malaria control and prevention in Referral Hospitals and Districts.
iii. Develop national plans for the prevention and control of malaria.
iv. Monitor and evaluate malaria Program activities.
v. Develop and monitor utilization of budgets for malaria prevention and control.
vi. Supervise, coach, and appraise performance of staff.
vii. Participate in Quality Assurance programs.
viii. Build and maintain relations with stakeholders involved in malaria prevention and
control.
ix. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
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Salary scale: U3
Responsible for: Medical Officer
Experience: Should have a minimum of three (3) years related professional experience.
Other requirements: Should have good communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and community
service ethic.
Key Outputs: 
National policy on malaria control developed.

Technical support for malaria epidemics, investigations and control coordinated

Protocols on malaria case management developed and disseminated.

Training materials on malaria case management developed and disseminated.

National technical standards and guidelines on malaria case management developed
and disseminated.
 Planning and implementation of malaria control activities in districts and Referral
Hospitals supervised and monitored.
 Planning and implementation of malaria activities in the districts and Referral
Hospitals supported
 Work plan for Malaria case management produced.
Duties and i. Participate in developing national policy on malaria control.
Responsibilities: ii. Coordinate technical support for malaria epidemics and control.
iii. Participate in developing and disseminate protocols on malaria case management.
iv. Participate in developing and disseminating training materials in Referral Hospitals
and Districts.
v. Participate in developing and disseminating national technical guidelines on malaria
management case to the Referral Hospitals and districts.
vi. Monitor and technically supervise the planning and implementation of malaria
control activities in Referral Hospitals and districts.
vii. Technically support planning and implementation of malaria activities in Referral
Hospitals and Districts.
viii. Produce work plans.
101. Job title: Senior Entomologist
Salary scale: U3
Responsible for: Medical Officer
Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology and Botany or Zoology from a recognized
Experience:
Should have a minimum of three years (3) working experience at the level of
Entomologist.
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Key Outputs: 
Technical support in the development of operational District and Municipal Council
Malaria Vector Control work plans provided
 Advice on use of Insecticide treated materials (mosquito nets/curtains) provided
 Reduction in mosquito populations and man vector contact promoted
Duties and i. Support formulation of malaria control policy and standards.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in coordinating capacity building.
iii. Support districts in planning and implementation of malaria control programs.
iv. Monitoring and evaluation of malaria vector control programs.
v. Developing training and IEC materials on malaria vector control.
vi. Support implementation of research on malaria control.
vii. Preparing and submitting of periodic performance reports.
102. Job title: Medical Officer
Salary scale: U4
Qualifications:
• An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Other requirements: Should have good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and
Key Outputs: 
Research on malaria undertaken.

Standards on malaria care and management developed.

Data and reports on malaria produced and disseminated.
Duties and i. Participate in outreach and community health programs.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in research activities and health data collection.
iii. Compile and submit periodic reports.
iv. Participate in continuing Professional Development Programs.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Malaria Control
Qualifications: • An Honors Degree in Environmental Health or its equivalent from a recognized
Key outputs:  Environmental health policy developed and disseminated.
 Environmental health technical support provided.
 Environmental health research undertaken.
 Capacity building activities undertaken.
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Duties and i. Participate in environmental health policy formulation.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provide technical support on environmental health.
iii. Monitor implementation of environmental health activities.
iv. Monitor implementation of public health/environmental health policies and
legislations.
v. Participate in capacity building activities for environmental health.
vi. Participate in environmental health and malaria research.
vii. Coordinate with stakeholders in environmental health and malaria control.
104. Job title: Senior Laboratory Technologist
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Malaria Control
Qualifications: A University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience:
At least three (3) years experience as a Laboratory Technologist.
Key Outputs:  Laboratory investigations for malaria patients carried out.
 Participation in Malaria research undertaken.
 Capacity building activities carried out.
 Malaria prevention and control policy initiated.
Duties and
i. Control the quality of the malaria laboratory.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in research and training.
iii. Supervise lower laboratories.
iv. Survey resistance to Malaria.
v. Participate in policy formulation.
vi. Carry out support supervision
105. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control
Division: Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control
Salary scale: U1E

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Community Health
Experience: Minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience three (3) of which should
have been at the level of Principal Medical Officer.
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Key Outputs: Policy and technical guidelines for tuberculosis and leprosy prevention and control
developed and disseminated to the Districts and Referral Hospitals.
 National plan for TB and leprosy control developed.
 General management of the TB and leprosy control program undertaken.
 TB and Leprosy Control Program activities coordinated.
 Referral Hospitals and District capacity for TB and leprosy prevention and control
developed.
 Program staff supervised
Duties and i. Management of the TB and leprosy control program.
Responsibilities: ii. Plan, co-ordinate and monitor TB and leprosy control program.
iii. Provide technical support related to TB and Leprosy control to districts and Referral
Hospitals.
iv. Provide support supervision to district and Referral Hospital personnel.
v. Supervise, coach, and appraise the performance of staff.
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Strategic National Public Health Programs
Principal Laboratory Technologist
• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or Community Health.
Experience:
At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior
Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy and technical guidelines for TB and Leprosy prevention and control developed
and disseminated to districts and Referral Hospitals.
 National plan for TB and leprosy control developed.
 General management of the TB and leprosy control program undertaken.
 TB and leprosy control program activities coordinated.
 District capacity for TB and leprosy prevention and control developed.
 Program staff supervised.
 Policy guidelines and standards for TB and leprosy prevention and control produced
and disseminated.
Duties and i. Participate in providing general management of the TB and leprosy control program.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in planning, coordinating and monitoring TB and leprosy control program
activities.
iii. Provide technical support related to TB and leprosy control to Districts and Referral
Hospitals.
iv. Provide support supervision to District and Referral Hospitals personnel.
v. Promote availability of TB and leprosy drugs at treatment points.
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vi. Supervise, coach, and appraise performance of staff.
vii. Participate in quality assurance program of the Ministry.
Salary scale: U3
Experience:
Should have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Medical Officer.
Other requirements: Should have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and
Key Outputs:  National policy on TB and leprosy control initiated.
 Technical support for TB and leprosy epidemics, investigations and control
coordinated.
 Priority on TB and leprosy case management developed and disseminated.
 Training materials on TB and leprosy case management developed and disseminated.
 National technical standard and guidelines on TB and leprosy case management
developed and disseminated.
 Planning and implementation of TB and leprosy control activities in the Districts and
Referral Hospitals technically supervised and monitored.
 Planning and implementation of TB and leprosy activities in the Districts and Referral
Hospitals technically supported.
 Work plans for TB and leprosy case management produced and implemented.
Duties and i. Initiate national policy on TB and leprosy control.
Responsibilities: ii. Coordinate technical support for TB and leprosy epidemics and control.
iii. Develop and disseminate priorities on TB and leprosy case management.
iv. Develop and disseminate training materials in the Districts and Referral Hospitals.
v. Develop and disseminate National technical guidelines on TB and leprosy
management to Districts and Referral Hospitals.
vi. Monitor and technically supervise the planning and implementation of TB and
leprosy control activities in District and Referral Hospitals.
vii. Technically support planning and implementation of TB and leprosy activities in
108. Job title: Principal Laboratory Technologist
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program
Responsible for Senior Laboratory Technologist
Qualifications: • A University Diploma in Laboratory Technology.
Experience:
• Should have at least six (6) years experience, three (3) of which should be at the level
of Senior Laboratory Technologist.
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and community service ethic.
Key Outputs:  Policy on TB and leprosy diagnosis formulated.
 Quality control of TB and leprosy laboratory provided.
 Chemotherapeutic studies for TB patients conducted.
 Lower laboratories supervised.
 Laboratory investigations carried out.
Duties and i. Participate in formulating policy on TB and leprosy diagnosis
Responsibilities: ii. Conduct Chemotherapeutic studies for TB and leprosy patients and disseminate the
results.
iii. Promote high quality TB Laboratory tests.
iv. Render technical support to laboratories in Districts and Referral Hospitals.
v. Supervise lower laboratories.
vi. Carry out Laboratory smear readings.
vii. Perform culture and sensitivity of mycobacteria.
viii. Supervise, coach, and appraise performance of staff.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Laboratory Technologist
Responsible for: Laboratory Technologist
Experience:
Should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant professional experience of Laboratory
Technologist.
Key Outputs: • Laboratory investigations for TB patients carried out.
• Participation in Research on TB promoted.
Duties and i. Carry out culture and sensitivity of MDR TB.
Responsibilities: ii. Control quality of TB laboratory.
iii. Participate in research and training.
iv. Supervise lower laboratories.
v. Survey resistance to TB.
vi. Participate in policy formulation.
vii. Carry out support supervision
viii. Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
110. Job title: Laboratory Technologist
Salary scale: U5
Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technologist
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Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Technologist
Experience:
• At least three (3) years relevant professional experience.
Other requirements: Should have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and
Key Outputs:  Laboratory investigations for TB patients undertaken.
 Participation in Research on TB promoted.

Duties and i. Carry out Laboratory investigations and submit reports to the Senior Laboratory
Responsibilities: Technologist.
ii. Collect, handle and transport specimens to the Laboratory.
iii. Prepare specimens and reagents according to established procedures.
iv. Requisition and account for supplies for Laboratory work.
v. Service and maintain Laboratory equipment to ensure functionality;
vi. Participate in primary health care activities.
vii. Maintain an inventory of the laboratory equipment.
viii. Participate in research activities; and
ix. Participate in quality assurance for Laboratory tests.
111. Job title: Laboratory Assistant
Salary scale: U7
Reports to: Laboratory Technologist
Qualifications: • Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Training
Institution.
Key outputs: • Laboratory preparations.
• Laboratory tests undertaken and reports provided.
• Participation in research.
• Lab waste disposal.
• Equipment maintenance.
Duties and i. Prepare laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations.
Responsibilities:
ii. Carry out basic laboratory tests and submit reports to the Laboratory Technologist.
iii. Observe safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.
iv. Clean the laboratory equipment regularly.
v. Requisition necessary supplies for laboratory work and keep record of stock.
vi. Participate in research activities.
vii. Compile and submit daily and periodic laboratory reports.
viii. Safely dispose of Laboratory wastes.
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112. Job title: Commissioner, Non-Communicable Diseases
Department: Non-Communicable Diseases
Salary scale: U1SE
Responsible for: • Assistant Commissioner, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Assistant Commissioner, Lifestyle Diseases
• Assistant Commissioner, Oral Health
• A Master’s Degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics or Biostatistics or Public
Health.
Experience:
• Should have at least twelve (12) years experience, three (3) of which should be at the
level of Assistant Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policy and standards relating to non-communicable disease control developed.
 Technical support in non-communicable disease surveillance to district and referral
hospitals provided.
 Continuous working dialogue with the Directors of district health services, NGOs,
referral and private hospitals maintained.
 Performance of the division/section heads assessed as part of Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Oversee the development of policy and standards relating to non- communicable
Responsibilities: disease control.
ii. Undertake delivery of technical support in non-communicable disease surveillance to
iii. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with Directors of Health Services, NGOS,
Referral and private Hospitals to ensure that services provided by the Department
meet their needs.
iv. Produce departmental work plans.
v. Apply Result Oriented Management (ROM) to monitor the performance of the
department and to supervise and appraise staff.
113. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Department: Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Division: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control
Responsible for: Principal Medical Officer, Mental Health
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• A Master’s Degree in Psychiatry.
Experience:
• Should have nine (9) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Key Outputs:  Policies and guidelines relating to Mental Health developed.
Technical support in Mental Health to districts and referral hospitals provided.

Continuous working dialogue with District Health Officers and Referral Hospitals

maintained.
 Performance of the division/section heads assessed in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Development and coordination of policies and guidelines on Mental Health.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provide Technical support on Mental Health to Districts and Referral Hospitals.
iii. Mobilize resources for mental health care programmes.
iv. Coordinate and harmonize Mental Health activities with Development Partners.
v. Monitoring and evaluation of Mental Health programs.
vi. Supervise and mentor staff.
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• A post graduate qualification in Mental Health.
Experience: Should have six (6) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior
Medical Officer.
Key Outputs: • Contribution to policy formulation for Mental Health Services provided.
• Standards and guidelines related to Mental Health Services developed and
disseminated.
• Equitable deployment of Clinical Psychiatric Officers in referral Hospitals and NGO
hospitals promoted.
• Technical support to Referral Hospitals, Districts and NGOs provided.
• Work plans for the division developed.
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Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation and review of Mental Health Services.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines for Mental Health Services.
iii. Participate in deploying Clinical Psychiatric Officers in referral hospitals and
NGO hospitals.
iv. Secretary to the Mental Health Coordinating Committee.
v. Provide technical support to District and Referral Hospitals.
vi. Monitor performance assessment system of Clinical Psychiatric Officers in
Referral Hospitals and NGO hospitals.
vii. Participate in quality assurance programs of the Ministry.
viii. Produce work plans for the section.
ix. Assess the performance of staff in line with the Result Oriented Management
(ROM).
Salary scale: U3
Qualifications: An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
Should have three (3) years experience as Medical Officer.
Key Outputs: • Contribution to policy formulation in Mental Health Services made.
• Standards and guidelines related to Mental Health Services formulated.
• Proposals for development of Psychiatric Clinical Officers initiated.
• Technical support to the District Hospitals and NGO Hospitals provided.
Duties and i. Participate in the formulation of policy for Mental Health Services.
Responsibilities:
ii. Formulate standards and guidelines related to Mental Health Services.
iii. Make proposals for the management of Mental Health Services.
iv. Provide technical support to Regional Referral Hospitals, District Hospitals and NGO
Hospitals.
v. Carry out support supervision to Regional Referral Hospitals, District Hospitals and
NGO Hospitals.
vi. Participate in quality assurance visits to Regional Referral Hospitals, District
Hospitals and NGO Hospitals.
116. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Lifestyle Diseases
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Division: Lifestyle Diseases
Salary scale: U1E
Responsible for: Principal Medical Officer, Lifestyle Diseases
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or Master of Medicine Internal Medicine or
Community Health.
Experience: • Should have nine (9) years experience, three of which should be at the level of
Key Outputs:  Policies and guidelines relating to lifestyle diseases developed.
 Technical support in activities relating to lifestyle diseases in districts and Referral
Hospitals provided.
 Continuous working dialogue with District Health services maintained.
 Departmental work plans produced and implemented.
 Performance of the Division and staff assessed in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Development and coordination of policies and guidelines relating to lifestyle
Responsibilities: diseases.
ii. Delivery of technical support in activities relating to lifestyle diseases to Districts,

Referral Hospitals and NGO Hospitals.
iii. Resource mobilization.
iv. Coordinate and harmonize activities related to lifestyle diseases with Development
Partners.
v. Monitoring and evaluation of programs dealing with lifestyle diseases.
vi. Supervise and mentor staff.
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Lifestyle Diseases
Directly Senior Medical Officer
controls:
• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or Internal Medicine or Community
Health.
Experience:
• Should have at least six (6) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be at the level
of Senior Medical Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy guidelines and standards on lifestyle diseases developed and disseminated.
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 Training manuals for lifestyle diseases developed and disseminated.
 Capacity for Training on lifestyle diseases related activities in the Districts and
Referral Hospitals developed.
 Technical Support on matters relating to lifestyle diseases to the Districts and Referral
Hospitals provided.
 Operational research on lifestyle diseases undertaken.
 Analysis of data for policy development undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on lifestyle
ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for activities related to lifestyle
diseases.
iii. Provide and co-ordinate training of District trainers in activities relating to lifestyle
diseases.
iv. Provide back up support to district trainers in activities relating to lifestyle diseases.
v. Provide technical support and support supervision to Districts, Referral Hospitals and
NGO Hospitals.
vi. Promote and support operational research on lifestyle diseases.
Salary scale: U3
Experience:
• Should have three (3) years experience at the level of Medical Officer.
integrity and a Community service ethic.
Key Outputs:  Policy Guidelines and Standards on lifestyle diseases developed and disseminated.
 Training Manuals for activities relating to lifestyle diseases developed and
disseminated.
 Capacity for training activities relating to lifestyle diseases in the Districts and
Referral Hospitals developed.
 Technical Support on activities relating to lifestyle diseases to the Districts and
Referral Hospitals provided.
 Operational research on lifestyle diseases undertaken.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on lifestyle
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ii. Participate in the development of training manuals for activities relating to lifestyle
diseases.
iii. Provide and co-ordinate training of District trainers in activities relating to lifestyle
diseases.
iv. Provide back up support to District Trainers in activities relating to lifestyle diseases.
v. Provide technical support and support supervision to Districts, Referral Hospitals and
NGO Hospitals.
vi. Promote and support operational research on lifestyle diseases.
119. Job title Commissioner/Chief Government Pathologist
Directorate Public Health
Department National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Salary Scale U1SE
Reports to: Director Public Health
Responsible for: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Laboratory Services
Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
 A Master’s Degree in Pathology or a Clinical Laboratory discipline.
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory or Pathology Services for at least twelve
(12) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Assistant Commissioner or its
equivalent.
Other Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and
requirements: community service ethics.
Job purpose To provide technical and managerial leadership in the delivery of national healthy
laboratory and diagnostic services.
Key outputs:  Oversight on laboratory and pathology services in Uganda provided.
 Laboratory policies, strategic plan and guidelines developed.
 Laboratory services planned and budgeted for.
 Disease surveillance and outbreak investigations undertaken.
 Quality Laboratory services provision supervised.
 Resources allocated for laboratory services managed.
 Operational research undertaken.
 Laboratory data analyzed and periodic reports to inform policy produced.
 Policies, standards and guidelines for delivery of Anatomical and Forensic Pathology
Services developed.
Duties and i. Provide oversight on laboratory and pathology services in Uganda.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop laboratory policies and guidelines.
iii. Plan and budget for quality laboratory services.
iv. Provide oversight on disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.
v. Supervise provision of laboratory services.
vi. Manage resources allocated for laboratory services.
vii. Undertake operational research.
viii. Analyze laboratory data and produce periodic reports to inform policy.
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ix. Develop policies, standards and guidelines for delivery of Anatomical and Forensic
Pathology Services.
a. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
120. Job title Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Laboratory Services
Division Public Health Laboratory Services
Salary Scale U1SE
Reports to: Commissioner, National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Responsible for: Principal Officer (Microbiology)
Principal Officer (Virology)
Qualifications:  An MBChB or its equivalent or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Technology/Science.
 A Master’s Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or Master of Public Health
(only when first degree is in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science)
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least nine (9) years, three of
which should be at the level of Principal Officer or its equivalent.
community service ethics.
requirements:
Job purpose To provide technical and managerial leadership in the delivery of medical laboratory
services.
Key outputs:  Disease outbreaks investigation coordinated.
 Routine disease surveillance undertaken.
 Risk analysis and disease response plans developed.
 Biosafety and Biosecurity systems established and monitored.
 Capacity building materials for disease surveillance and outbreak investigations
developed.
 Mentorships and support supervision in surveillance and disease outbreak
investigations undertaken.
 Laboratory data analyzed and periodic reports and disease outbreak trends produced.
Duties and i. Coordinate disease outbreak investigation.
ii. Undertake routine disease surveillance.
Responsibilities:
iii. Develop risk analysis and disease response plans.
iv. Establish and monitor Biosafety and Biosecurity systems.
v. Develop materials for capacity building in disease surveillance and outbreak
investigation.
vi. Provide mentorships and support supervision in surveillance and disease outbreak
investigations.
vii. Analyze laboratory data and produce periodic reports.
121. Job title Principal Officer (Microbiology)
Salary Scale U2Sc
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Laboratory Services
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology/Bacteriology
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Qualifications:  An MBchB or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.
 Master’s Degree in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases or Laboratory Science.
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least 6 years, three of which
should have been at the level of Senior Officer.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures reviewed and approved.
 Antimicrobial resistance monitoring reports produced and disseminated.
 Laboratory test results reviewed and submitted for dissemination.
 Biosafety and Biosecurity policies and practices enforced.
 Activities for evaluation of new technologies and research studies coordinated.
 Capacity building materials for disease surveillance and outbreak investigations
developed.
 Mentorships and support supervision on antimicrobial resistance provided.
 Laboratory data collected and submitted for analysis.
Duties and i. Review and approve Laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
ii. Produce and disseminate reports on antimicrobial resistance.
Responsibilities:
iii. Review and submit laboratory test results for dissemination to stakeholders.
iv. Enforce Biosafety and Biosecurity policies and practices.
v. Coordinate activities for research and evaluation of new technologies.
vi. Participate in development of materials for capacity building in disease surveillance
and outbreak investigation.
vii. Provide mentorships and support supervision on antimicrobial resistance.
viii. Collect laboratory data and submit for analysis and reporting.
122. Job title Principal Officer (Virology)
Salary Scale U2Sc
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Laboratory Services
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Technologist, Virology
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology /Science.
 Master’s Degree in Virology or Molecular Science or Microbiology or Infectious
Diseases, or Public Health (Master of Public Health only when first degree is in
Medical Laboratory Technology/Science)
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least six (6) years, three of
which should be at the level of Senior Officer.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures reviewed and approved.
 Suspected outbreak samples timely collected.
 Laboratory test results reviewed and submitted for dissemination.
 Biosafety and Biosecurity policies and practices enforced.
 Activities for evaluation of new virus diagnostic technologies and research studies
coordinated.
 Capacity building materials for disease surveillance and virus outbreak investigations
developed.
 Mentorships and support supervision on sample handling in virus outbreak provided.
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Duties and i. Review and approve Laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
ii. Coordinate rapid response teams for collection of suspected viral outbreak.Samples
Responsibilities:
and submit timely for analysis.
iii. Produce and disseminate reports on viral disease outbreak.
iv. Review and submit laboratory test results for dissemination to stakeholders.
v. Enforce Biosafety and Biosecurity policies and practices.
vi. Coordinate activities for research and evaluation of new virus diagnostic technologies.
vii. Participate in the development of materials for capacity building in disease
surveillance and outbreak investigation.
viii. Provide mentorships and support supervision on virus outbreak investigations.
ix. Collect laboratory data and submit for analysis and reporting.
123. Job title Senior Officer, Microbiology
Salary Scale U3SC
Reports to: Principal Microbiologist
Responsible for: Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Janitor
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or equivalent
Post graduate qualification in Microbiology will be added an advantage
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least three (3) years.
Other Bias in Microbiology through attachment, short training, or research; Strong management,
requirements: communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and community service ethics.
Key outputs:  Samples for suspected bacterial disease outbreaks collected.
 Samples analyzed and timely results provided.
 Biosafety and Biosecurity policies implemented.
 Quality management system implemented.
 Junior staff, janitors/cleaners and visitors trained.
 Risk management plans implemented.
Duties and i. Collect samples from suspected bacterial disease outbreak.

Responsibilities: ii. Analyze samples and produce timely results for suspected bacterial disease outbreaks.
iii. Implement Biosafety and Biosecurity policies, protocols and procedures.
iv. Implement laboratory quality management system.
v. Train junior staff including janitors/cleaners and visitors.
vi. Collect bacterial disease outbreak data and submit reports for analysis and reporting.
vii. Implement risk management plans.
124. Job title Laboratory Assistant
Salary Scale U7SC
Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technologist, Public Health Laboratory Services
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Qualifications: Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized institution
Other Strong communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and community service
requirements: ethics.
Key outputs:  Reagents and stains for routine investigations prepared.
 Worktops regularly cleaned.
 Laboratory equipment regularly cleaned.
 Reagents supplies requisitioned as necessary and stock cards maintained.
 Daily activity reports compiled and submitted.
 Safety and quality assurance practices observed.
 Laboratory wastes disposed of safely.
Duties and i. Prepare laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations.
Responsibilities: ii. Perform daily cleaning of laboratory worktops.
iii. Clean the laboratory equipment regularly.
iv. Requisition necessary reagents and supplies for laboratory work and keep record of
stock.
v. Compile and submit daily activity reports.
vi. Observe safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.
vii. Safely dispose of laboratory wastes appropriately.
125. Job title Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Services
Division Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Salary Scale U1SE
Reports to: Commissioner, National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Responsible for:  Principal Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer
 Principal Pathologist
 Principal Officer Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
 Principal Officer Biosafety/Biosecurity
 Senior Medical Imaging Technologist
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.
 Master’s Degree in Pathology or Medical Laboratory Science
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least nine (9), years three of
which should be at the level of Principal Officer or its equivalent.
requirements:
Job purpose To provide technical and managerial leadership in the delivery of clinical laboratory
services.
Key outputs:  National clinical laboratory guidelines and test menu developed.
 Broad portfolio of Implementing Partners coordinated.
 Quantification of the country’s laboratory reagents and supplies undertaken.
 Capacity building materials for clinical laboratory services developed.
 Mentorships and support supervision in clinical laboratory services undertaken.
 Clinical Laboratory data analyzed and periodic reports produced.
Duties and i. Coordinate development of clinical laboratory guidelines and test menu.
ii. Coordinate broad portfolio of Implementing Partners.
Responsibilities:
iii. Quantify reagents and supplies for laboratory needs in the country.
iv. Develop capacity building materials for clinical laboratory services.
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v. Provide mentorships and support supervision in clinical laboratory services.
vi. Analyze clinical laboratory data and produce periodic reports.
126. Job title Principal Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer
Salary Scale U2Sc
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Technologist, Quality Assurance
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.

 A Diploma in Laboratory Technology.
 A Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and Quality Management Systems.
Experience Should have experience in Clinical Laboratory Services for at least six (6) years, three (3)
of which should be at the level of Senior Officer.
Other Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity, community
service ethics and training in Laboratory Quality Assurance.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Quality assurance plans, standards and guidelines developed.
 Comprehensive National External Quality Assessment Schemes developed.
 Laboratory accreditation preparedness audits undertaken.
 Mentorships and support supervision coordinated.
 Laboratory quality assurance database maintained.
 Training and capacity building materials for Laboratory Quality Assurance developed.
 Routine and periodic Laboratory performance reports made.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of Laboratory quality assurance plans, standards and
guidelines.
Responsibilities:
ii. Coordinate National External Quality Assessment Schemes.
iii. Undertake accreditation preparedness audits.
iv. Coordinate mentorships and support supervision for national laboratory services.
v. Maintain laboratory quality assurance database.
vi. Develop training and capacity building materials for laboratory quality assurance.
vii. Analyze laboratory performance data and produce periodic reports.
127. Job title Senior Laboratory Technologist (Quality Assurance)
Salary Scale U3SC
Reports to: Principal Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer
Responsible for: Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Assistant, Records Officer
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or equivalent.
A Diploma in Laboratory Technology.
requirements:
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Key outputs:  Quality assurance plans, standards and guidelines developed.
 National External Quality Assessment Schemes coordinated.
 Laboratory audit schedules and plans developed.
 Laboratory mentorship and support supervision provided.
 Laboratory quality assurance database maintained.
 Training and capacity building materials for Laboratory Quality Assurance
developed.
 Routine and periodic laboratory performance reports made.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of laboratory quality assurance plans, standards and
guidelines.
Responsibilities:
ii. Coordinate National External Quality Assessment Schemes.
iii. Develop Laboratory audit plans and schedules.
iv. Participate in Laboratory quality assurance audits.
v. Participate in mentorships and support supervision for national laboratory services.
vi. Update the laboratory quality assurance database.
vii. Participate in the development of training and capacity building materials for
laboratory quality assurance.
viii. Produce routine and periodic laboratory performance reports.
128. Job title: Principal Officer Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Department: National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Division: Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Salary scale: U2Sc
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic services
Responsible for: Senior Technologist (Clinical Laboratories)
Qualifications:  An MBChBor Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or its
equivalent.
 Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Pathology
Experience: Should have practical experience of at least six (6) years in the delivery of Clinical
Laboratory services, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Officer.
Other Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
requirements:
Key outputs:  Laboratory diagnostic information provided.
 Laboratory equipment maintained in good order.
 Laboratory supplies inventory maintained.
 Accurate information provided.
 Staff productivity maintained.
Duties and i. Provide medical laboratory diagnostic information.
ii. Preparation of procedures, implementing analytical procedures, evaluating
Responsibilities:
laboratory information; consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to
protocols mandated by the Ministry.
iii. Maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.
iv. Maintain medical laboratory supplies inventory.
v. Maintain medical laboratory productivity by managing staffing levels.
vi. Maintain medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs
and problems.
vii. Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by
investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel
testing; monitoring progress.
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129. Job title Senior Laboratory Technologist (Clinical Labs)
Division Clinical Pathology Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Salary Scale U3Sc
Reports to: Principal Officer, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or its equivalent.
Diploma in Laboratory Technology
requirements:
Key outputs:  Laboratory diagnostic information provided.
 Laboratory equipment maintained in good order.
 Laboratory supplies inventory maintained.
 Accurate information provided.
 Staff productivity maintained.
Duties and i. Provide medical laboratory diagnostic information.
ii. Preparation of procedures, implementing analytical procedures, evaluating
Responsibilities:
iii. Maintain medical laboratory equipment performance.
v. Managing and supervising staff.
vi. Identifying information needs and problems.
vii. Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by
testing; and monitoring progress.
130. Job title: Principal Officer (Biosafety / Biosecurity)
Salary scale: U2Sc
Reports to: Assistant commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology/Science or its
equivalent
 Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Pathology
Experience: Should have experience of at least six (6) years in the delivery of public health
laboratory services, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Officer.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Oversight on Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity programs.
 Biosafety / Biosecurity plans, standards and guidelines developed.
 Comprehensive National Biosafety / Biosecurity Schemes developed.
 Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audits undertaken.
 Mentorships and support supervision coordinated.
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 Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity database maintained.
 Training and capacity building materials for Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity
developed.
 Routine and periodic Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity performance reports
produced.
Duties and i. Provide oversight on Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity programs.
ii. Participate in the development of Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity plans,
Responsibilities:
standards and guidelines.
iii. Coordinate National External Biosafety / Biosecurity Schemes.
iv. Develop Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audit plans and schedules.
v. Participate in Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audits.
vi. Enter data into the laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity database.
vii. Participate in development of training and capacity building materials for
laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity.
viii. Submit routine and periodic Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity performance
reports.
131. Job title: Senior Medical Imaging Technologist
Department: National Health Laboratory Services
Salary scale: U3SC
Reports to: Assistant commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic services
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Imaging Technology or Radiology.
Experience: Should have experience in imaging and radiography gained over at least three (3) years.
Other Communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service ethic.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Medical imaging policy and guidelines developed; including safety guidelines.
 Research on new medical imaging technologies undertaken.
 Imaging equipment maintenance standards / guidelines developed.
 Capacity building and technical support provided to medical imaging technologists
in the public and private sector.
Duties and i. Develop Medical Imaging policy and guidelines; including safety.
ii. Perform research on new medical imaging technologies.
Responsibilities:
iii. Develop imaging equipment maintenance standards / guidelines.
iv. Develop work plans.
v. Produce periodic performance reports.
vi. Build capacity and provide technical support to medical imaging technologists in
the public and private sector.
132. Job title: Principal Pathologist
Salary scale: U2SC
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Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Pathology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Responsible for Senior Laboratory Technologist (Histopathology)
Senior Cytologist
Qualifications: An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
A Master’s Degree in Pathology.
Experience: Should have experience in the delivery of pathology services of at least six (6) years,
three of which must be at a Senior Officer level.
community service ethic
requirements:
Key outputs:  Policies, standards and guidelines for delivery of Anatomical and Forensic
Pathology Services developed.
 Plans and budgets for cancer diagnosis developed.
 Capacity building and technical support for cancer diagnosis provided.
 Data analyzed and periodic reports on cancer presented.
 Government advised on cancer diagnostics and post-mortem services.
Duties and i. Develop policies, standards and guidelines for delivery of Anatomical and Forensic
Pathology Services.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop plans and budgets for cancer diagnosis.
iii. Provide capacity building and technical support for pathology servicesin health
facilities.
iv. Analyze data and present periodic reports on pathology services in the country.
v. Monitor the delivery of mortuary services in the country, to ensure that they meet
the required standards.
133. Job title: Senior Laboratory Technologist, (Histopathologist)
Department: National Health Laboratory Services
Division: Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Salary scale: U3SC
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer Pathology Services
Qualifications: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology/Science
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience: Should have experience in Pathology (Histopathology) gained from at least three (3)
years.
Other Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community
service ethic.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Policies, technical guidelines, standards and national protocols for histopathology
services produced and disseminated.
 Capacity building and technical support provided to Hospitals and Health centers in
relation to histopathology services.
 Histopathology services quality management systems established.
 High-tech reference histopathology services at national level coordinated.
 Bio-safety and Bio-security programs implemented.
 Resources for histopathology services mobilized.
 Work plans and performance reports produced.
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Duties and i. Development of policies, technical guidelines, standards and national protocols for
histopathology services.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provide capacity building and technical support to Hospitals and Health Centers in
relation to histopathology services.
iii. Guide medical laboratories in histopathology services quality management
systems, certification and accreditation.
iv. Provide laboratory support to various disease control programs for their
surveillance systems.
v. Provide reference services for the sub-national health laboratory network.
vi. Implement Bio-safety and Bio-security programs to ensure safety of people and
prevent dangerous organisms or chemicals to be used for harming humans.
vii. Mobilize resources for provision of histopathology services.
viii. Monitor and regularly evaluate the performance of medical laboratories.
134. Job title: Senior Laboratory Technologist (Cytology)
Salary scale: U3SC
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Pathology
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology with a bias in Cytology.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Experience: Should have experience in clinical cytology for at least three (3) years.
Other Good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service
ethic.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Policies, technical guidelines, standards and national protocols for cytology services
initiated.
 Cytology services quality management systems developed.
 Resources for cytology services mobilized.
 Capacity building and technical support provided to Hospitals and Health centers in
relation to cytology services.
Duties and i. Development of policies, technical guidelines, standards and national protocols for
cytology services.
Responsibilities:
ii. Provision of technical support to hospitals and health centers relating to cytology
diagnostic services.
iii. Preparation of procedures, implementing analytical procedures, evaluating
v. Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by
testing; monitoring progress.
135. Job title: Commissioner, Integrated Epidemiology, Surveillance and Public Health
Emergencies
Department: Integrated Epidemiology, Surveillance and Public Health Emergencies
Salary scale: U1SE
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Responsible for: Assistant Commissioner, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response
Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Health and Zoonoses.
Qualifications:  An MBChB, BVM or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health.
 A Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health or Environmental Health.
Experience: Should have experience of working and controlling epidemics, complex emergencies and
health disasters mitigation acquired over twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policy, standards and guidelines relating to epidemic prevention, disaster mitigation
and response developed.
 Technical support in epidemic prevention, disaster mitigation and response provided to
all surveillance centers.
 Systems and procedures developed.
 Epidemic prevention, disaster mitigation and response activities coordinated.
 Health promotion and risk communication materials developed and disseminated.
 Departmental work plans developed and implemented.
 Performance of Departmental staff monitored and appraised.
Duties and i. Oversee the development of policy, standards and guidelines for prevention,
Responsibilities: management and control of epidemic and zoonotic diseases, disaster mitigation and
response.
ii. Supervise the provision of technical support in public health surveillance, zoonotic
diseases, epidemic prevention, preparedness and response.
iii. Develop systems, procedures, and standards for epidemic prevention, disaster
mitigation and response.
iv. Coordinate key stakeholders in the prevention, management and control of
epidemics, zoonotic diseases, disaster mitigation and response.
v. Establish collaboration and working linkages with key stakeholders.
vi. Develop health promotion materials and risk communication strategies during
response in liaison with the Division of Health Promotion and Education.
vii. Oversee the evaluation and continuous improvement in the surveillance and
response interventions.
viii. Mobilize resources for the Department activities.
ix. Focal Point for International Health Regulations (IHR) at the Ministry.
x. Provide timely and appropriate IHR related reporting.
xi. Establish and coordinate functional linkages with key stakeholders in surveillance at
points of entry.
xii. Oversee the development and implementation of the Departmental plans and
budgets.
xiii. Produce and disseminate periodic performance reports.
136. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge
Management
Division: Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Salary scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Integrated Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Emergencies
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Responsible for: Principal Epidemiologist, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Principal Bio-Statistician, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications:  An MBChB or BVM or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health;
 A Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or Public Health.
 A fellowship in Field Epidemiology Training Program will be an added advantage.
Experience: Should have knowledge of managing delivery of health services gained over a period of
nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level.
Key Outputs:  Policies, standards, systems and functional frameworks relating to public health
surveillance developed.
 National and international research associates from universities and other institutions
partnering with the Ministry to develop and implement public health interventions
developed and maintained.
 New research findings, knowledge, information, and technology incorporated into
public health improvement initiatives.
 Enhanced human resource at central, regional and district levels through a system that
attaches students, interns, and fellows.
 A comprehensive national public health security system developed and maintained.
Duties and i. Initiate formulation, review and implementation of policy and standards, systems and
Responsibilities: functional frameworks relating to public health surveillance.
ii. Conduct risk factor surveillance (e.g. Food safety, Radio Nuclear, Chemical and
Environment).
iii. Coordinate and collaborate other surveillance systems and programs.
iv. Undertake detailed analysis, collation, and synthesis, modeling, and packaging of
multi-source data so as to generate evidence-based decision making strategies, public
health policy proposals as well as relevant publications.
v. Provide independent technical evaluation and monitoring of public health
interventions.
vi. Link with national and international researchers and institutions to promote real-time
incorporation of new knowledge, information, and technology critical for public
health improvement.
vii. Conduct (in collaboration with other researchers) relevant research and public health
impact assessments and integrate public health security in development initiatives.
viii. Promote availability and incorporation of the most recent information technologies in
national public health security systems (for data collection, management, storage and
dissemination).
ix. Coordinate capacity development throughout the public health structure, including
hosting of students, interns, and fellows as well as specific Ministry based public
health training programs such as the Field Epidemiology Fellowship.
x. Champion the further growth and development of the surveillance and response
system into a comprehensive national public health security system.
xi. Provide a suitable platform for hosting very experienced technical experts (As
Visiting Associates) to enhance the capacity of the Department in its functions.
xii. Identify and package public health research priorities for incorporation in the health
sector development plan.
xiii. Coordinate the Departmental planning and reporting functions.
137. Job title: Principal Epidemiologist
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Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Responsible for:  Senior Epidemiologist
 Senior Research Officer
Qualifications:  An MBChB or BVM or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
 A Postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology or Public Health or Environmental
Health.
Experience: Should have at least six (6) years of experience three of which should have been at Senior
level.
Key Outputs:  Trends of notifiable diseases monitored.
 Epidemics controlled.
 Capacity for epidemic preparedness and control at district level developed.
 Health information for planning provided.
Duties and i. Oversee data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of notifiable and other
Responsibilities: communicable diseases.
ii. Train District Health workers on epidemic preparedness and control with disease
surveillance.
iii. Investigate and respond to disease epidemics and disasters.
iv. Apply Result Oriented Management (ROM) to monitor and appraise the performance
of the staff.
138. Job title: Principal Bio-statistician
Department: Integrated Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Emergencies
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Responsible for: Senior Bio-Statistician, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications:  A Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or Applied Economics or Quantitative
Economics from a recognized University or Institution.
 A Postgraduate qualification in Biostatistics, Statistics or Economics.
Experience: Should have at least Six (6) years experience, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Senior Statistician.
Key Outputs:  Epidemiological mapping of the diseases of epidemic potential done.
 Epidemiological and surveillance reports produced.
 Emergencies investigated.
 Capacity for data management in the surveillance unit and the districts developed.
 Database on surveillance of epidemic-prone diseases and other epidemiological studies
established and maintained.
Duties and i. Conduct risk and vulnerable assessment of disease emergencies including
Responsibilities: epidemiological mapping of epidemic-prone diseases and disasters.
ii. Provide feedback on epidemic-prone diseases and disasters.
iii. Participate in epidemic and disaster investigation.
iv. Supervise the staff on data management.
v. Train and supervise district staff on data management.
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Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Epidemiologist, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications: An MBChB or BVM or equivalent.
Experience: Should have at least three (3) years experience as Epidemiologist.
Key Outputs:  Trends of notifiable diseases monitored.
 Health information on epidemics for planning provided.
Duties and i. Oversee data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of notifiable and other
Responsibilities: communicable diseases.
ii. Train district health workers on epidemic preparedness, control and disease
surveillance.
iv. Regularly assess the performance of staff in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM) framework.
140. Job title: Senior Bio-statistician
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Biostatistician, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications:  A Degree in Statistics or Biostatistics or Applied Economics or Quantitative
Economics from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Should have at least three (3) years experience as Biostatistician.
Key Outputs: Epidemiological mapping of the diseases of epidemic potential done.
Epidemiological and surveillance reports produced.
Emergencies investigated.
Capacity for data management in the surveillance unit and the Districts
developed.
 Database on surveillance of epidemic-prone diseases and other epidemiological
studies established and maintained.
Duties and i. Conduct risk and vulnerable assessment of disease emergencies including
Responsibilities: epidemiological mapping of epidemic-prone diseases and disasters.
ii. Provide feedback on epidemic-prone diseases and disasters
iii. Participate in epidemic and disaster investigation.
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iv. Supervise the staff on data management.
v. Train and supervise district staff on data management.
141. Job title: Senior Research Officer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Epidemiologist
Responsible for: Research Officer, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM or an Honors Bachelor of Science in Zoology or
Environmental Health or Social Sciences from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
• Should have at least three (3) years experience.
Key Outputs:  Research policy and guidelines developed.
 National research proposals prepared.
 Support supervision to districts provided.
Duties and i. Participate in developing research policy and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in development of research proposals.
iii. Support data collection and analysis.
iv. Participate in report preparation.
v. Participate in collaborating with International Research Organizations.
vi. Provide support supervision to districts.
142. Job title: Research Officer
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Research Officer, Surveillance, Information and Knowledge Management
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM or an Honors Bachelor of Science in Zoology or
Environmental Health or Social Sciences.
Key Outputs:  Research policy and guidelines developed.
Duties and i. Develop research policy and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in development of research proposals.
v. Participate in collaborating with International Research Organizations.
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143. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Division: Public Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response
Salary scale: U1E
Responsible for: • Principal Epidemiologist, Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Principal Medical Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response
• A Master’s Degree in Emergency Medicine or Epidemiology or Public Health.
Experience:
Should have nine (9) years experience, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Principal Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy, legislation, standards, protocols on Biosafety and Biosecurity developed.
 Systems for early detection and reporting, tracking health priorities, conditions
and other hazards developed and maintained.
 Public awareness on epidemic prone diseases and safety of Responders created.
 System for tracking epidemic- prone immunizable diseases in Humans
developed.
 Robust and functional capacity and linkages with key stakeholders in the
management of epidemics and other disasters established and coordinated.
 Secretariat for epidemic response committee (NTF) established.
 National prevention and response capacity developed.
 Division’s strategic and annual plans and budgets developed and implemented.
 Division staff supervised and appraised
Duties and i. Initiate, review and implement policy, legislation, standards, and protocols on
Responsibilities: Biosafety and Biosecurity.
ii. Develop and maintain routine surveillance systems for early detection and reporting,
tracking health priorities, conditions and other hazards in liaison with other
surveillance actors.
iii. Create public awareness on epidemic prone diseases and safety of responders
iv. Develop a system for tracking uptake and coverage of immunization for immunizable
diseases of epidemic potential in humans.
v. Establish and coordinate functional linkages with Key stakeholders in the
management of epidemics and other disasters.
vi. Establish and maintain a secretariat for the Epidemic Response Committee (National
Task Force)
vii. Establish a functional system for risk analysis, mapping and prediction of epidemics.
viii. Build national capacity through in-service and pre-service training, mentoring,
couching and benchmarking both nationally and internationally.
ix. Initiate development and implement the division’s strategic and annual plans and
budgets.
x. Apply ROM in monitoring, supervising and appraising staff.
xi. Prepare periodic performance reports.
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144. Job title: Principal Epidemiologist
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Responsible for: Senior Epidemiologist, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• A postgraduate qualification in Epidemiology or Public Health.
Experience:
• Should have experience of controlling epidemics, complex emergencies and
health disasters mitigation gained over a period of at least six (6) years, three (3) of
which should have been at the level of Senior Officer..
Key Outputs:  Trends of epidemic diseases monitored.
 Health information for planning produced and utilized.
Duties and i. Oversee data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of epidemic prone
ii. Train district health workers on epidemic preparedness, control and
surveillance.
iv. Regularly assess the performance of staff in line with Result Oriented
v. Prepare periodic performance reports.
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Responsible for: Senior Medical Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response
• A postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine or Epidemiology or Public
Health.
Experience:
health disasters mitigation gained over a period of at least six (6) years, three (3) of
which should be at the level of Senior Medical Officer.
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Key Outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation made.
 Technical standards and guidelines produced.
 Technical support provided to the districts.
 Operational research conducted.
 Implementation of programs monitored and evaluated.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation related to epidemic prone diseases.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop and distribute technical standards and guidelines to the districts and
Referral Hospitals.
iii. Participate in the development of relevant training manuals.
iv. Undertake operational research.
v. Monitor and evaluate program activities.
vi. Produce and implement work plans for the unit and contribute to the work
plan for the Division.
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Epidemiologist, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Responsible for: Research Officer
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience:
health disasters mitigation gained over a period of at least three (3) years.
Key Outputs:  Trends of epidemic diseases monitored.
 Health information for planning established and utilized.
Duties and i. Oversee data collection, entry, analysis and interpretation of epidemic prone diseases
Responsibilities: ii. Train district health workers on epidemic preparedness, control and surveillance
iii. Investigate and respond to disease epidemics and disasters
iv. Regularly assess the performance of staff in line with Result Oriented Management
(ROM) framework.
v. Prepare periodic monitoring and performance reports.
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Experience:
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health disasters mitigation gained over a period of at least three (3) years.
 Technical support to the districts and Referral Hospitals provided.
 Operational research conducted.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation related to epidemic prone diseases.
Responsibilities:
ii. Develop and distribute technical standards and guidelines to the districts.
iii. Participate in the development of relevant training manuals.
iv. Participate in operational research.
v. Monitor and evaluate program activities.
vi. Produce and implement work plans for the Section and contribute to the work
plan for the division.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Epidemiologist
Qualifications: • An MBChB or BVM or Bachelor of Science in Zoology or Environmental Health
or Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) from a recognized University or Institution.
Key Outputs:  Research policy and guidelines developed
 Research data produced.
 Research reports prepared.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in development of research proposals.
v. Participate in collaborations with International Research Organizations.
149. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Health and Zoonosis
Division: Veterinary Health and Zoonosis
Salary scale: U1E
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Responsible for: Principal Public Health Veterinary Officer
Qualifications: • A BVM or its equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Public Health.
Experience: • Should have experience of controlling epidemics, complex emergencies and
health disasters mitigation gained over a period of nine (9) years, three (3) of which
should have been at the level of Principal.
Key Outputs:  Policies, standards, systems and functional frameworks relating to zoonoses
initiated.
 Technical support in surveillance, prevention, preparedness and response to
zoonotic diseases provided.
 Key stakeholders in the management of zoonotic diseases surveillance,
prevention, preparedness and response mapped and coordinated.
 A Health secretariat and Technical Working Group operational.
 Systems for early disease detection and reporting developed.
 Division strategic and annual plans developed, implemented and reviewed.
 Division staff appraised.
 Resources for division activities mobilized.
Duties and i. Initiate formulation, review and implementation of policy and standards,
Responsibilities: systems and functional frameworks relating to zoonotic disease surveillance and
response.
ii. Develop and maintain routine surveillance system for early detection and
reporting of Zoonotic diseases.
iii. Establish and coordinate functional linkages through the One Health framework
with Key stakeholders in the management of zoonotic disease surveillance and
response e.g. MAAIF, UWA etc.
iv. Build stakeholder capacity through in-service and pre-service training.
v. Initiate development, implementation and review of the division’s strategic and
annual plans and budgets.
vi. Mobilize resources for prevention, preparedness and response to zoonotic
diseases.
vii. Conduct zoonotic disease outbreak investigations in collaboration with key
stakeholders.
viii. Contribute to the zoonoses research agenda.
ix. Apply ROM in monitoring the performance of the Division and supervising and
appraising staff.
150. Job title: Principal Public Health Veterinary Officer
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Health and Zoonosis
Responsible for: Senior Public Health Veterinary Officer
Senior Laboratory Technologist
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Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) or its equivalent from a recognized
University of Institution.
• A Postgraduate Qualification in Epidemiology or Public Health.
Experience:
health disasters gained over a period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should
have been at the level of Senior Public Health Veterinary Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy and guidelines initiated.
 Technical support provided to the districts.
 Coordination and cooperation between various stakeholders maintained.
Duties and i. Initiate development of policy and guidelines.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of training manuals.
iii. Develop and distribute technical standards and guidelines to the districts.
iv. Maintain close coordination and co-operation with District Veterinary
Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Research
Institutions, Sector Working Groups and development agencies
v. Offer technical support to districts.
vi. Monitor intervention activities.
vii. Produce work plans for the unit.
viii. Supervise and appraise staff.
151. Job title: Senior Public Health Veterinary Officer
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Public Health Veterinary Officer
Responsible for: Research Officer
• A post graduate qualification in epidemiology or public health will be an added
advantage.
Experience:
health disasters mitigation gained over a period of three (3) years.
Other requirements: Good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community
service ethic.

 Technical support provided to the districts and RHs.
 Coordination and cooperation between various stakeholders maintained.
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 Work plans developed and implemented.
Duties and i. Contribute to formulation of policy and guidelines for epidemiology
Responsibilities: surveillance and public health emergencies.
ii. Participate in developing training manuals.
iii. Develop and distribute technical standards and guidelines to the districts.
iv. Maintain close coordination and co-operation with District Veterinary
Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Research
Institutions, Sector Working Groups and development partners.
v. Offer technical support to districts.
vi. Monitor and evaluate intervention activities.
vii. Produce and implement work plans for the section.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Public Health Veterinary Officer
Qualifications: • A University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Experience:
• Should have experience of three (3) years as a Laboratory Technologist.
Key Outputs:  Investigation on zoonotic diseases carried out.
 Standards on diagnostics developed.
 Assistance to research projects provided.
 Reports on zoonotic diseases compiled and disseminated.
Duties and i. Carry out investigations on zoonotic diseases.
Responsibilities:
ii. Participate in the development of diagnostic standards and guidelines.
iii. Provide laboratory assistance to research projects.
iv. Compile reports on patterns of zoonotic diseases.
Salary scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Public Health Veterinary Officer
University or Institution,
Key Outputs:  Research policy and guidelines initiated.
 National research proposals initiated.
 Data collected.
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 Research reports produced.

Responsibilities: ii. Participate in preparing national research proposals.
iii. Participate in data collection, analysis and interpretation.
iv. Contribute to preparation of research reports.
v. Collaborate with International Research Organizations.
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DIRECTORATE OF CURATIVE SERVICES
154. Job title: Director, Curative Services

Directorate: Curative Services
Salary scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director General of Health Services
Responsible for:  Commissioner Nursing Services
 Commissioner Clinical Services
 Commissioner Pharmaceuticals
 Commissioner Emergency Medical Services
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
 A Master’s Degree in a clinical health discipline.
 A post graduate qualification in administrative or management
Experience: Working knowledge of health services management and regulation, gained from at least
fifteen (15) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of
Commissioner.
Other Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and community
Key outputs:  Health policies, standards and guidelines developed.
 Curative services budget, departmental work plans prepared and strategies developed.
 Curative services performance reports prepared.
 Health emergencies/epidemics managed.
Duties and i. Coordinate the development of health policies, standards and guidelines for Curative
Responsibilities: Services.
ii. Initiate and monitor the development and implementation of work plans and strategies for
all Departments in the Directorate.
iii. Regularly assess the performance of the Departments in line with the Results Oriented
iv. Coordinate relevant stakeholders in the Health sector in respect of curative services.
v. Ensure observation of professional ethics and code of conduct.
vi. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
155. Job Title: Commissioner, Nursing and Midwifery Services
Directorate Curative Services
Department: Nursing and Midwifery Services
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director Curative Services
Responsible for: Assistant Commissioner, Midwifery
Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Nursing
Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Nursing
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or Public Health Nursing or any other relevant
health field.
• Post graduate qualification in Administration or Management or Health services
management.
Experience: Should have practical experience in the delivery of nursing services and knowledge of
health planning and policy gained from at least twelve (12) years of experience, three (3) of
which should have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner.
Other Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skill, high integrity and a
Key Outputs:  Nursing and \Midwifery policy and standards developed and monitored.
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 Technical guidance and support provided.
 Departmental work plans and budgets prepared and submitted.
 Quality assurance programs reviewed and implemented.
 Training/capacity development of nurses and midwives supported.
 Staff supervised, coached and appraised.
Duties and i. Spearhead the development/review and monitoring of implementation of nursing and
Responsibilities: midwifery policies and procedures.
ii. Provide technical guidance in the delivery of nursing services.
iii. Prepare Departmental work plans and strategies.
iv. Prepare Departmental budgets.
v. Oversee development/ review and implementation of nursing and midwifery Quality
Assurance programs.
vi. Support training/capacity development of nurses/midwives.
vii. Supervise, coach/mentor and appraise staff.
viii. Prepare Departmental performance reports.
ix. Any other duties that as may be assigned from time to time.
156. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Midwifery
Division: Midwifery
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Nursing and Midwifery
Responsible for: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer, Midwifery
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized University or
Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
• Post graduate qualification in Administration or Management or health Services
management.
Experience: • Should have experience in the delivery of midwifery services gained from at least nine (9)
years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal or Senior Principal
Assistant Nursing Officer.
Other Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community
Key outputs:  Midwifery policy and standards developed and monitored.
 Divisional work plans and budgets prepared and implemented.
 Training/capacity development supported.
Duties and i. Coordinate development, review and monitoring of implementation of policies and
Responsibilities: procedures on midwifery.
ii. Provide technical guidance in the delivery of midwifery services.
iii. Prepare Divisional work plans and strategies.
iv. Prepare and submit Divisional budgets.
v. Coordinate development/ review and implementation of midwifery Quality Assurance
programs.
vi. Support training/capacity development of midwives.
viii. Prepare Divisional performance reports.
157. Job title: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)
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Division: Midwifery
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Midwifery
Responsible for: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Midwifery
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized
• Post graduate qualifications (Masters or Diploma) in Administration or Management
or hospital management or its equivalent.
Experience: Should have experience in the delivery of midwifery services gained from at least six (6) years
of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Nursing
Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key outputs:  Midwifery policies initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to midwifery developed.
 Technical support to regional hospitals, nongovernmental hospitals and private hospitals
regarding Midwifery services provided.
 Work plans for Unit prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on midwifery services.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to midwifery.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to midwifery to the districts and
RHs
iv. Participate in deployment of midwives in referral and non - governmental hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of midwives in referral and NGO hospitals.
vi. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance programs.
vii. Develop work plans for the Unit.
158. Job title: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Midwifery
Division: Midwifery
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer - Midwifery
Responsible for: Senior Nursing Officer/ Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer(Midwifery)
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in either Nursing or Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized
Experience: • Should have experience in the delivery of midwifery services gained from at least three (3)
of experience as Nursing Officer or Senior Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key outputs:  Policies on midwifery initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to midwifery developed.
 Technical support to regional hospitals, nongovernmental hospitals and private hospitals
on midwifery provided.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on midwifery services.
Responsibilities: ii. Contribute to developing standards and guidelines related to midwifery.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to midwifery to the districts
iv. Participate in deployment of midwives in referral and non - governmental hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of midwives in referral and NGO hospitals.
159. Job title: Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)
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Division: Midwifery
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Midwifery
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Other Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service ethic.
requirements:
Key outputs:  Supervision of midwifery services in relation to set policies and standards.
 Materials and tools regarding midwifery disseminated.
 Network with stakeholders regarding midwifery issues built and maintained.
 Technical support regarding midwifery offered to regional hospitals, nongovernmental
Duties and i. Supervise implementation of policies and standards on midwifery.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in disseminating materials and tools regarding midwifery.
iii. Network with stakeholders regarding midwifery issues.
iv. Provide technical support regarding midwifery to regional hospitals, nongovernmental
v. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance programs.
160. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Nursing
Division: Public Health Nursing
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Nursing and Midwifery Services
Responsible for: Principal Nursing Officer/ Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health Nursing
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health Nursing or its equivalent.
• Post graduate qualifications (Masters or Diploma) in Administration or Management or
Health service management.
Experience: • Should have experience in the delivery of public health nursing services gained from at least
nine (9) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of /Principal
Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key outputs:  Public health nursing policy/standards developed and monitored.
 Divisional work plans and budgets prepared and submitted.
 Public health nursing training/capacity development supported.
Duties and i. Coordinate development/review and monitoring of implementation of public health
Responsibilities: nursing policies and procedures.
ii. Provide technical guidance in public health nursing services.
iii. Prepare Divisional work plans and strategies.
iv. Prepare Divisional budgets.
v. Coordinate development/ review and implementation of public health nursing Quality
Assurance programs.
vi. Support training/capacity development of Public Health Nurses.
viii. Prepare and submit performance reports.
161. Job Title: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health
Nursing
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Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Nursing
Responsible for: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer – Public Health Nursing
Qualifications: • Either Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Public Health Nursing.
or
• Advanced Diploma in Public Health from a recognized University or Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Midwifery.
Experience: • Should have experience in the delivery of public health nursing services gained from at least
six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Nursing
Key outputs:  Public Health Nursing Policy formulated.
 Standards and guidelines related to Public Health Nursing developed.
 Technical support regarding Public Health Nursing offered to regional hospitals, non-
governmental hospitals and private hospitals.
 Work plans for the division prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on Public Health Nursing.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to Public Health Nursing.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to Public Health Nursing to the
districts.
iv. Participate in deployment of Public Health Nurses in referral and non -governmental
hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of the Public Health Nurses in referral and NGO hospitals.
vi. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance program.
vii. Develop work plans for the Unit.
162. Job title: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health Nursing
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health Nursing
Responsible for: Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer – Public Health Nursing
Qualifications: • Either Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized University or
Institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Nursing.
or
• Advanced Diploma in Public Health from a recognized University or Institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Midwifery.
Experience: • Should have three (3) years of experience at the level of Nursing Officer/Assistnat Nursing
Officer or Public Health.
Key outputs:  Policies on public health nursing.
 Standards and guidelines related to public health nursing.
 Technical support regarding public health nursing offered to regional hospitals, non
Governmental hospitals and private hospitals.
 Work plans and budgets prepared.
Duties and i. Monitor implementation of policy on public health nursing.
Responsibilities: ii. Monitor implementation of standards and guidelines relate to public health nursing.
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iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to public health nursing to districts.
iv. Promote equitable deployment of public health nurses in referral and NGO hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of public health nurses in referral and NGO hospitals.
vi. Participate in the Ministry quality assurance programmes.
vii. Develop work plans and budgets.
163. Job title: Nursing Officer /Senior Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health Nursing
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Public Health Nursing
Qualifications: • A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Possession of advanced diploma in relevant nursing field is an added advantage.
Other Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service
Key outputs:  Implementation of Public Health Nursing policy supervised.
 Materials and tools regarding Public Health Nursing disseminated.
 Network with stakeholders regarding Public Health Nursing issues developed and
maintained.
 Technical support regarding Public Health Nursing offered to regional hospitals, non-
Duties and i. Supervise the implementation of the policy on Public Health Nursing.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the dissemination of materials and tools regarding Public Health Nursing.
iii. Network with stakeholders regarding Public Health Nursing issues.
iv. Provide technical support regarding Public Health Nursing to regional hospitals, non-
v. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance programs.
164. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Nursing
Division: Clinical Nursing
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Nursing and Midwifery Services
Responsible for: Principal Nursing Officer/ Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Clinical Nursing
Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent from a recognized University Institution.
 A Master’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent.
 Post graduate qualifications (Masters or Diploma) in Administration or Management or
Health services management.
Experience: Should have experience in the delivery of nursing services gained from at least nine (9) years,
three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal
Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key outputs:  Clinical nursing policy/standards developed and monitored.
 Technical guidance and support on Nursing policies and standards provided.
 Divisional work plans and budgets prepared and submitted.
 Clinical nursing training/capacity development supported.
Duties and i. Coordinate development/review and monitoring of implementation of clinical nursing
Responsibilities: policies and procedures.
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ii.Provide technical guidance in clinical nursing services.
iii.Prepare Divisional work plans and strategies.
iv. Prepare and submit Divisional budgets.
v. Coordinate development/ review and implementation of clinical nursing Quality
Assurance programs in the sector.
vi. Support training/capacity development of clinical nursing staff.
viii. Coordinate preparation and submission of divisional performance reports.
165. Job title: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Clinical Nursing
Department: Nursing Services
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Clinical Nursing
Responsible for: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Clinical Nursing
Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
 Post graduate qualifications (Masters or Diploma) in Administration, Management,
Hospital management or its equivalent.
Experience: Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical nursing services gained from at
least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior
Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer.
Key outputs:  Policy for clinical nursing initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to clinical nursing developed.
 Technical support regarding clinical nursing offered to public and private health facilities.
 Work plans for the clinical nursing Unit prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on clinical nursing.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in developing standards and guidelines related to clinical nursing.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to clinical nursing to the districts.
iv. Participate in the deployment of clinical nurses in public and nongovernmental (NGO)
hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of clinical nurses in public and NGO hospitals.
vii. Develop work plans.
166. Job title: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer – Clinical Nursing
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Nursing Officer/Senior Principal Assistant Nursing Officer – Clinical Nursing
Responsible for: Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer- Clinical Nursing
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Experience: • Should have experience in the delivery of clinical nursing services gained from at least six
(6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Nursing
Key outputs:  Policy on clinical nursing initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to clinical nursing monitored.
 Technical support regarding clinical nursing offered to public and private health facilities.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on clinical nursing.
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Responsibilities: ii. Monitor implementation of standards and guidelines related to clinical nursing.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to clinical nursing to the districts.
iv. Participate in deployment of clinical nurses in public and nongovernmental (NGO)
hospitals.
v. Monitor the performance of clinical nurses in public and NGO hospitals.
vii. Develop work plans.
167. Job title: Nursing Officer/Senior Assistant Nursing Officer – Clinical Nursing
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer/Principal Assistant Nursing Officer - Clinical Nursing
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Key outputs:  Policy on clinical nursing initiated.
 Materials and tools regarding clinical nursing prepared and disseminated.
 Network with stakeholders regarding clinical nursing initiated.
 Technical support regarding clinical nursing offered to regional hospitals, non-
Duties and i. Supervise implementation of policy on clinical nursing.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the dissemination of materials and tools regarding clinical nursing.
iii. Network with stakeholders regarding clinical nursing issues.
iv. Provide technical support regarding clinical nursing to regional hospitals, non-
v. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance programmes.
168. Job title: Commissioner, Clinical Services
Department: Clinical Services
Salary Scale: U1SE
Directly • Assistant Commissioner Hospitals and Health Centers
Controls: • Assistant Commissioner, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
• Assistant Commissioner, Oral Health
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in a Clinical Discipline or Public Health.
• A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at least
twelve (12) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant
Commissioner.
Other • Strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
Key Outputs:  Policy and standards on clinical services developed and monitored.
 Departmental work plans and budgets prepared and submitted.
 Clinical staff training/capacity development supported.
Duties and i. Spearhead development and monitoring of implementation of clinical services policies
Responsibilities: and procedures.
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ii. Provide technical guidance in the delivery of clinical services.
iii. Spearhead the preparation of Departmental work plans and strategies.
iv. Spearhead the preparation and submission of budgets.
v. Supervise the development and implementation of clinical services Quality Assurance
programs.
vi. Support training/capacity development of clinical staff.
vii. Supervise, coach, mentor and appraise staff.
viii. Coordinate preparation and submission of performance reports.
169. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Hospitals and Health Centers
Division: Health Facility Services Centers (Hospitals and Lower Level Facilities)
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Clinical Services
Responsible for: Regional Principal Medical Officer
• Master’s Degree in a Clinical Discipline or Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics or
public health.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at least nine
(9) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal.
Key outputs:  Policy and standards related to Hospitals and health centers in Uganda developed.
 Technical support related to hospital management provided to hospitals and health
centers provided.
 Oversight of deployment of staff and other resources to the hospitals and health centers.
 Work plans and budgets prepared.
 Healthcare delivery in LGs coordinated.
 Health infrastructure planning and development supported.
 Divisional performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Coordinate development of policy and standards related to Hospitals and health centers.
Responsibilities: ii. Provide technical support related to hospital and health centers management.
iii. Oversee deployment of staff and other resources in hospitals and HCs.
iv. Coordinate preparation of divisional work plans and budgets.
v. Supervise, coach and appraise staff.
vi. Supervise the coordination of districts in healthcare delivery.
vii. Support health infrastructure planning and development.
viii. Coordinate preparation and submission of divisional performance reports.
170. Job title: Regional Principal Medical Officer
Department: Curative Services
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Facility Services Centers (Hospitals and Lower Level
Facilities)
Responsible for: Regional Senior Medical Officer
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
Biostatistics, or Public Health.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at least six
(6) years, three of which should have been at Senior Medical Officer level.
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Key outputs:  Adherence to policies and procedures by Hospitals and health centers.
 Hospital plans and activities monitored and resources accounted for.
 Oversight of governance structures for hospitals and health centres within region
provided.
 Performance reports for hospitals and health centers produced.
Duties and i. Monitor the implementation of hospitals and health centers policies and procedures.
Responsibilities: ii. Monitor the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, maintenance, and other
personnel.
iii. Maintain awareness and provide oversight in relation to adoption regarding advances in
medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology
and government regulations to hospitals and health centers in relation to adoption.
iv. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and Heads of
Hospitals and health centres.
v. Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure
effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and
services.
vi. Prepare activity reports on the status and implementation plans of programs, services and
quality initiatives.
vii. Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure
emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety and sanitation regulations.
171. Job title: Regional Principal Medical Officer (Outreach Services)
Department: Curative Services
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Facility Services Centers (Hospitals and Lower Level
Facilities)
Responsible for: Regional Senior Medical Officer (Outreach Services)
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
 Postgraduate qualification in a Clinical Discipline or Clinical Epidemiology and
Biostatistics or Public Health.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at
least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Medical
Officer level.
Key outputs:  Policies and procedures adhered to by Hospital/health centers.
 Hospital and health centre plans and activities monitored and resources accounted for.
 Oversight of governance structures for hospitals and health centres within region
provided.
 Performance reports for hospitals and health centers provided.
Duties and i. Monitor the implementation of hospitals and health centers policies and procedures.
Responsibilities: ii. Monitor the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, maintenance, and other
personnel.
iii. Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment
equipment, data processing technology, government regulations and provide oversight to
hospitals and health centers in relation to adoption.
iv. Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and Heads of
Hospitals and health centres.
v. Review and analyze hospital and health center activities and data to aid resource
management and risk management and to improve service utilization.
vi. Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure
effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and
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services.
vii. Prepare activity reports on the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and
quality initiatives.
172. Job title: Senior Medical Officer (Outreach Services)
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Regional Principal Medical Officer (Outreach Services)
Qualifications: An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Experience: Should have experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at least three (3) years
of experience.
Key outputs:  Contribution to policy formulate made.
 Standards and guidelines on outreach services provided.
 Outreach services programs for Hospitals and health centers in regions designed and
implemented.
 Technical support to Hospitals and health centers in regions provided.
Duties and i. Participate in the formulation of Policy relating to outreach services
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of standards and guidelines on outreach services for
Hospitals and health centers.
iii. Disseminate guidelines and standards to Local Governments.
iv. Coordinate the development and implementation of Hospitals and health centers
programs.
v. Continuously monitor the implementation of Hospitals and health centers outreach
programs.
vi. Provide technical support to the districts.
vii. Evaluate the hospitals and health centre programs.
viii. Prepare and submit regular reports on Hospitals and health centers activities.
173. Job title: Regional Senior Medical Officer
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Regional Principal Medical Officer
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of clinical services gained from at least
three (3) years of experience.
Key outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation made.
 Standards and guidelines on clinical services provided.
 Programs for Hospitals and health centers in regions designed and implemented.
 Technical support to Hospitals and health centers in regions provided.
Duties and i. Participate in the formulation of Policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of Standards and Guidelines on Hospitals and health
centers.
iii. Disseminate guidelines and standards to all districts.
iv. Coordinate the development and implementation of Hospitals and health centers
programs.
v. Continuously monitor the implementation of Hospitals and health centers programs.
vi. Provide technical support to the districts.
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vii. Evaluate the hospitals and health programs.
viii. Prepare and submit regular reports on Hospitals and health centers activities.
174. Job Title Senior Consultant (NGOs on secondment)
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Hospital Director
Qualifications:  MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
 Master of Medicine Degree in an area of speciality or its equivalent from a
Experience:  Applicants should have working experience of not less than nine (9) years at a
Specialist level, three (3) of which must be in the area of speciality at Consultant level.
Other  Proven record of research and publications in peer review journal (s) will be an
requirements: added advantage.
 Should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
 Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
Key Outputs:  Efficient management of services in his/her specialization provided.
 Consultants, Senior House Officers, Medical Officer Special Grade, Medical Officers,
Interns and other health professionals supervised and mentored.
 Training and professional growth needs in the area of specialization identified.
 Knowledge and skills imparted to students.
 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the area of specialty developed and
coordinated.
 Medical conditions diagnosed, treated and managed.
 Complicated procedures in the area of specialty performed.
 Research activities initiated and implemented.
 Technical and professional advice in the area of specialty to Government and the
Hospital provided.
 Allocated resources managed and accounted for.
 The professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics enforced.
 Periodic reports prepared and submitted to relevant authorities.
Duties and i. Diagnose, treat and manage medical conditions and perform complicated procedures
Responsibilities: in the area of specialty.
ii. Ensure efficient management of quality services in his/her area of specialty in the
Regional Referral Hospital and its catchment area.
iii. Supervise and mentor Consultants, Medical Officers Special Grade, Medical
Officers and other Health Professionals under him/her.
iv. Plan and coordinate training programmes of all health workers and Students under
him/her.
v. Train and supervise Intern Doctors.
vi. Plan and coordinate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in his/her area of
specialty for Health Professionals at the Hospital and the catchment area of the
Hospital.
vii. Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under
him/or her.
viii. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialty to Government
and the Hospital.
ix. Carrie out research in his/her area of specialty.
x. Carry out national outreach services.
xi. Advise on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for
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efficient and effective delivery of services in his/her area of specialization.
175. Job Title Consultant
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Hospital Director
 Master of Medicine Degree in the area of specialty or its equivalent from a recognized
Experience:  Applicants should have working experience of not less than six (6) years at specialist level
three (3) of which must be at the level of Medical Officer Special Grade or its equivalent.
Other  Applicants should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
Requirements:  Proven record of Research and publications will be an added advantage.
 Senior House Officers, Medical Officer Special Grade, Medical Officers, Interns and
other health professionals supervised and mentored.
coordinated.
Hospital provided.
Duties and i. Assist the Senior Consultant in ensuring efficient and effective management of
Responsibilities: services in his/her area of specialty, at the Hospital and its catchment area.
ii. Treat and manage medical conditions and perform specialist clinical procedures in the
area of specialty.
iii. Supervise and mentor Medical Officer Special Grade, Medical Officers and other
Health Professionals under him/her.
iv. Plan and coordinate training programmes of all Health Professionals under him/her.
v. Train and supervise Intern Doctors.
vi. Plan and coordinate CPD in his/her specialization for Health Workers at the Regional
Referral Hospital and its catchment area.
vii. Plan, coordinate and conduct operational research in his/her area of specialization
viii. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to
Government and the Regional Referral Hospital.
ix. Conduct Regional outreach services.
x. Advise on the procurement of equipment, drugs and other logistics required for
efficient and effective delivery of services in his/her area of specialization.
xi. Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under
him/or her.
176. Job Title Senior Dental Surgeon
Salary Scale: U3
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Reports to: Consultant (Dental Surgery)
Qualifications: A Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
or Institution.
Experience  Applicants should have working experience of three (3) years at the level of Dental
Surgeon.
Key Outputs:  Patients diagnosed, treated and managed.
 Patients referred by Public Health Dental Officers review and evaluated.
 Oral and Dental Health education for patients and communities conducted.
 Knowledge and skills imparted to students and staff.
 Relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics adhered to.
 Allocated resources managed and account for.
 Periodic reports compiled and submitted.
Duties and i. Diagnose, treat and properly manages patients.
Responsibilities: ii. Review and evaluates patients referred by Public Health Dental Officers.
iii. Carry out Oral/Dental Health education for patients and communities.
iv. Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff.
v. Participate in research activities.
vi. Adhere to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
vii. Compile and submits periodic reports.
viii. Manage and account for allocated resources.
ix. Perform any duties as may be assigned from time to time.
177. Job Title Medical Officer Special Grade
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Consultant
 A Master of Medicine Degree in area of specialty or its equivalent from a recognized
Other  Applicants should have demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity.
Requirements:
 Senior House Officers, Medical Officers, Interns and other health professionals
supervised and mentored.
coordinated.
Hospital provided.
Duties &i. Responsible for ensuring efficient management of service in his/her specialization at the
Responsibilities: Regional Referral Hospital and the catchment area covered by the Hospital.
ii. Supervise and mentor Senior House Officers, Medical Officers, Interns and other Health
Professionals under him/her.
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iii. Plan and coordinate the training programmes of Health Professionals under him/her.
iv. Plan and coordinate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in his/her specialty, for
Health professionals at the Regional Referral Hospital and the catchment area.
v. Provide technical and professional advice in his/her area of specialization to Government
and the Institution.
178. Job Title Medical Officer
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Medical Officer Special Grade
Qualifications: An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.
Key Outputs:  Patients diagnosed, treated and managed.
 Patients evaluated and referred for specialized health care.
 Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics adhered to.
 Outreach and Community Health Programmes supported.
 Compilation of periodic reports supported.
 Continuing Professional Development Programmes. Supported.
Duties and i. Participate in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Responsibilities: ii. Evaluate patients and refer them for specialized health care.
iii. Participate in the delivery of quality health care to patients.
iv. Participate in Outreach and Community Health Programmes.
v. Participate in compiling periodic reports.
vi. Participate in continuing Professional Development Programmes.
vii. Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
179. Job Title Assistant Commissioner, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Division: Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Clinical Services
• A Master’s degree in Palliative Care and Hospice Services from a recognized
institution.
Experience: Should have experience of managing delivery of health services gained over a period of nine
(9) years, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Medical Officer level.
Other Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a
Key Outputs:  Policies and Guidelines relating to Palliative Care and Hospice Services developed.
 Technical support in Palliative Care and Hospice Services to districts and referral
hospitals provided.
 Continuous working dialogue with district Health services maintained
 Performance assessed as part of Result Oriented Management (ROM) framework.
Duties and i. Development and coordination of policies and guidelines on Palliative Care and Hospice
Responsibilities: Services.
ii. Provide technical support in Palliative Care and Hospice Services to districts and referral
hospitals.
iii. Resource mobilization.
iv. Supervise, monitor and appraise staff.
v. Coordinate and harmonize Palliative Care and Hospice Services Health activities with
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Development Partners
vi. Monitor and evaluate Palliative Care and Hospice Services Health programs.
180. Job Title: Principal Medical Officer
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Commissioner, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Responsible for: • Senior Officer, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or health policy and planning or Palliative
Care.
Experience: • Should have experience in health services management gained from at least six (6) years of
experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Medical Officer level.
Key Outputs:  Policy, guidelines and standards on Palliative Care and Hospice Services developed.
 Training manuals for Palliative Care and Hospice Services developed.
 Medical operations in Palliative Care and Hospice Services planned, coordinated,
monitored and evaluated.
 Human resource capacity for Palliative Care and Hospice Services personnel developed.
 Technical Support for Palliative Care and Hospice services provided to regions.
 Operational Research on Palliative Care and Hospice Services supported.
Duties and i. Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate medical operations in the department of Palliative
Responsibilities: Care and Hospice Services.
ii. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on Palliative Care and
Hospice Services.
iii. Promote conformity to established quality assurance standards.
iv. Monitor staff adherence to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
v. Participate in the development of training manuals for palliative care and hospice
services.
vi. Coordinate training of regional palliative care and hospice services.
vii. Provide technical support to regional palliative care and hospice services.
viii. Promote and support operational research in palliative care and hospice services.
ix. Provide the support supervision to regional palliative care and hospice services.
x. Compile and submit periodic reports.
181. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Qualifications: An MBChB Degree, or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Experience: Should have practical experience gained from at least three (3) years of experience as Medical
Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy, guidelines and standards on palliative care and hospice services developed.
 Training manuals for Palliative Care and Hospice Services personnel developed.
 Medical operations in the Palliative Care and Hospice Services Division planned,
coordinated, monitored and evaluated.
 Human resource capacity of palliative care and hospice services developed.
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 Technical support for palliative care and hospice services provided to regions.
 Operational research on palliative care and hospice services supported.
Duties and i. Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate medical operations for Palliative care and hospice
Responsibilities: services.
ii. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on palliative care and
hospice services.
iv. Monitor staff adherence to professional code of conduct and ethics.
v. Participate in the development of training manuals for palliative care and hospice
services personnel.
vi. Coordinate training of regional palliative care and hospice services.
vii. Provide technical support to regional palliative care and hospice services.
viii. Promote and support operational research in palliative care and hospice services.
ix. Provide support supervision to regional palliative care and hospice services.
182. Job Title Assistant Commissioner, Oral Health
Division: Oral Health
Salary Scale: U1E
Responsible for: Principal Dental Surgeon
Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
or Institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Dental Surgery.
Experience: Should have experience of managing delivery of oral health services gained over a period of
nine (9) years, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level.
Key Outputs:  Policies and guidelines relating to oral health developed
 Technical support in oral health provided to districts and referral hospitals.
 Equitable deployment of Dental Surgeons, Public Health Dental Assistants and Dental
Technicians in referral hospitals and NGO hospitals promoted.
 Continuous working dialogue with district Health services maintained.
 Performance of staff assessed as part of Result Oriented Management (ROM).
Duties and i. Development and coordination of policies and guidelines on oral health.
Responsibilities: ii. Delivery of Technical support in Oral Health to districts and referral hospitals.
iii. Promote equitable deployment of Dental Surgeons, Public Health Dental Assistants and
Dental Technicians in referral and NGO hospitals.
iv. Resource mobilization.
v. Supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
vi. Coordinate and harmonize oral health activities with Development Partners.
vii. Monitoring and evaluation of oral health programs.
183. Job Title: Principal Dental Surgeon
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Oral Health
Responsible for: Senior Dental Surgeon
Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a recognized University.
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• Postgraduate qualification in Dental Surgery.
Experience: • Should have experience of managing delivery of oral health services gained over a
period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Dental
Surgeon.
Key Outputs:  Policy on Oral Health initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to Oral Health Services developed
 Technical support to districts, referral, NGOs and private hospitals provided
Technicians in referral hospitals and NGO hospitals undertaken.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on Oral Health.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop standards and guidelines related to oral health services.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to Oral Health to the districts.
iv. Participate in the deployment of Dental Surgeons, Public Health Dental Assistants and
Dental Technicians in referral and NGO hospitals.
v. Provide technical support to district, referral, NGO and private hospitals.
vi. Monitor the performance appraisal systems of Dental Surgeons, Public Health Dental
Assistants and Dental Technicians in referral and NGO hospitals.
vii. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance Program.
viii. Produce work plans.
184. Job Title: Senior Dental Surgeon
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Dental Surgeon
Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Dental Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Experience: • Should have experience of managing delivery of oral health services gained over a period of
three (3) years.
Key Outputs:  Policy on Oral Health initiated.
 Standards and guidelines related to Oral Health Services developed.
 Technical support to districts, referral, NGOs and private hospitals provided.
Technicians in referral hospitals and NGO hospitals undertaken.
Duties and i. Contribute to policy formulation on oral health.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop standards and guidelines related to oral health services.
iii. Coordinate the provision of technical support related to oral health to the districts.
iv. Promote equitable deployment of Dental Surgeons, Public Health.
v. Dental Assistants and Dental Technicians in referral and NGO hospitals.
vi. Provide technical support to district, referral, NGO and private hospitals.
vii. Monitor the performance of Dental Surgeons, Public Health Dental Assistants and Dental
Technicians in referral and NGO hospitals.
viii. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance Program.
ix. Prepare work plans.
185. Job Title: Commissioner, Pharmaceuticals and Natural Medicines
Department: Pharmaceuticals and Natural Medicines
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Salary Scale: U1SE
Responsible for: • Assistant Commissioner, Quality Assurance
• Assistant Commissioner, Supply Chain and Logistics
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical services gained from at
least twelve (12) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of
Assistant Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policies and standards for pharmaceuticals management developed.
 Capacity building and technical support provided to health facilities.
 Consolidated Departmental work plans and budgets produced.
 Result Oriented Management (ROM) implemented.
 Departmental performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy and standards related to pharmaceutical management.
Responsibilities: ii. Liaise with the National Drug Authority and the National Medical Stores to ensure
efficient operation of the national pharmaceuticals framework.
iii. Provide capacity building and technical support related to pharmaceutical management.
iv. Oversee implementation of policy and standards relating to pharmaceutical management.
v. Develop and implement work plans and budgets for the Department.
vi. Assess performance of staff within the Department as part of the result-oriented
management framework.
vii. Produce performance reports for the Department.
186. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Quality Assurance
Division: Quality Assurance
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Pharmaceuticals and Natural Medicines
Responsible for: Principal Pharmacist - Quality Assurance
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized university
A Master’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Experience: Should have practical experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical services gained from at
least nine (9) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of
Principal Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policies and standards for pharmaceuticals management developed.
 Quality audit and assurance system for pharmaceuticals developed.
 Division work plans and budgets produced.
 Quality Assurance performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy and standards related to pharmaceutical management (including rational
Responsibilities: drug use).
ii. Liaise with the National Drug Authority and the National Medical Stores to ensure
iii. Provide capacity building and technical support related to pharmaceutical management.
iv. Establish a quality audit and assurance system for pharmaceuticals.
v. Oversee implementation of policy and standards relating to pharmaceutical management.
vi. Develop and implement work plans and budgets for the division.
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vii. Assess performance of staff within the division.
viii. Develop performance reports for the division.
187. Job Title: Principal Pharmacist, Quality Assurance
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Quality Assurance
Responsible for: • Senior Pharmacist, Quality Assurance
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University
• A Postgraduate qualification in Pharmacy.
Officer.
Key outputs:  National drug policies, standards and guidelines developed.
 Pharmacists and dispensers equitably deployed in referral hospitals.
 Mechanisms to ensure rational drug use in health units put in place.
 Work plans for the division produced.
Duties and i. Initiate policy and standards related to pharmaceutical management (including rational
Responsibilities: drug use).
ii. Liaise with the National Drug Authority and the National Medical Stores to ensure
iii. Quantify the drug needs at different health delivery levels.
iv. Provide capacity building and technical support to health units.
v. Monitor the performance of pharmacists and dispensers in health units.
vi. Produce work plans.
vii. Participate in the Ministry’s quality assurance program.
viii. Advocate for compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
188. Job Title: Senior Pharmacist, Quality Assurance
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Pharmacist, Quality Assurance
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University.
least three (3) years of experience.
Key Outputs:  National Drug policies, standards and guidelines initiated.
 Equitable deployment of pharmacists and dispensers in referral hospitals.
 Mechanisms to ensure rational drug use in health units established.
Duties and i. Participate in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of Pharmacy Units.
Responsibilities: ii. Manage and account for allocated resources.
iii. Liaise with the National Drug Authority and National Medical Stores in ensuring that all
pharmaceuticals conform to prescribed standards.
iv. Liaise with relevant clinical units and wards to ensure that medicines are properly
recorded and stored.
v. Participate in drugs and clinical treatment related research.
vi. Promote adherence to the relevant Code of Conduct and Ethics.
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vii. Participate in human resource management activities such as identifying manpower and
training needs.
viii. Compile and submit periodic reports.
189. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Supply Chain and Logistics
Division: Supply Chain and Logistics
Salary Scale U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Pharmaceuticals
Responsible for: Principal Pharmacist, Supply Chain and Logistics
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized university
• A Master’s Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical supply chain management
gained from at least nine (9) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Principal Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policies and standards for pharmaceuticals logistics and supply chain management
developed.
 Liaison with the National Drug Authority and the National Medical stores to ensure
efficient operation of the national pharmaceuticals framework maintained.
 Implementation of policy and standards relating to pharmaceutical logistics and supply
chain management monitored.
 Regional Pharmaceutical services coordinated.
 Division work plans and budgets produced.
 Departmental performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Develop policy and standards related to pharmaceutical management.
Responsibilities: ii. Liaise with the National Drug Authority and the National Medicalstores to ensure
iii. Provide capacity building and technical support related to pharmaceutical logistics and
supply chain management.
iv. Oversee implementation of policy and standards relating to pharmaceutical logistics and
supply chain management.
v. Coordinate regional Pharmaceutical services.
vi. Develop and implement work plans and budgets for the division.
vii. Assess performance of staff within the division as part of result-oriented management.
viii. Produce performance reports for the division.
190. Job Title: Principal Pharmacist, Supply Chain and Logistics
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Supply Chain and Logistics
Responsible for: Senior Pharmacist, Supply Chain and Logistics
Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized University
 A postgraduate qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.
Experience: Should have practical experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical supply chain management
gained from at least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the
level of Senior Officer.
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Key Outputs:  Guidelines for quality improvement of pharmaceuticals supply chain produced.
 Compliance with universal guidelines, protocols and standards monitored.
 Essential drugs surveys conducted.
 Guidelines to align drugs purchasing and distribution best practices.
 Management and accountability mechanisms for pharmaceutical management developed.
Duties and i. Support continuous quality improvement of the pharmaceuticals supply chain through
Responsibilities: liaison with the National Medical Stores.
ii. Conduct research to determine the current best practice, standards and procedures for
procurement, storage, distribution and pharmaceuticals management at health facilities.
iii. Assess level of compliance with universally endorsed guidelines, protocols and standards
for pharmaceutical management.
iv. Conduct essential drugs surveys (i.e. drug procurement practices, rational drug use,
quality assurance etc).
v. Strengthen compliance and standards of implementation in line with national and WHO
drug guidelines, protocols and standards in response to gaps identified based on the
technical assessments.
vi. Develop guidelines to align practice with purchasing best practices.
vii. Support the development of an accountability mechanism for pharmaceutical
management.
viii. Support and respond to requests and enquiries concerning drugs and pharmaceutical
management.
ix. Represent the Ministry at relevant technical and donor meetings, for sharing evidence
and best practice.
x. Develop work plans and produce reports.
191. Job Title: Senior Pharmacist, Supply Chain and Logistics
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Pharmacist, Supply Chain and Logistics
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Experience: • Should have practical experience in the delivery of pharmaceutical supply chain
management gained from at least three (3) years of experience.
Other Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service
Key Outputs:  Compliance with universally endorsed guidelines, protocols and standards for
pharmaceutical management enforced.
 Essential drugs surveys conducted.
 Guidelines to support implementation of purchasing best practices disseminated
 Accountability mechanism for pharmaceutical management established.
Duties and i. Support continuous quality improvement of the pharmaceuticals supply chain.
Responsibilities: ii. Conduct literature reviews to determine the current best practice, standards and
procedures for procurement, storage, distribution and management; including rational
prescribing at health facilities.
iii. Assess levels of compliance with universally endorsed guidelines, protocols and
standards for pharmaceutical management.
iv. Participate in conducting essential drugs surveys.
v. Strengthen compliance with national and WHO drug guidelines, protocols and standards
in response to implementation gaps identified.
vi. Develop guidelines aligned with drugs purchasing best practices.
vii. Support the development of management and accountability mechanisms for
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pharmaceuticals in line with sector standards.
viii. Support and respond to requests and enquiries concerning drugs and pharmaceuticals
management.
ix. Participate in and support the representation of the Ministry at relevant technical
coordination meetings, donor meetings for sharing evidence and best practice through
formal and informal channels.
x. Develop work plans and produce reports.
192. Job Title: Commissioner, Emergency Medical Services
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director, Curative Services
Responsible for: Principal Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Services
Principal Logistics Officer
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
 A Master’s Degree in Emergency Medicine or Public Health or Administration or
Management or Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Experience: Should have practical experience in health services management gained from at least twelve
(12) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant
Commissioner.
Key Outputs:  Policy and standards relating to emergency medical services developed.
 Technical support to regional emergency medical services provided.
 A national emergency medical services system developed.
 Departmental work plans, budgets and performance reports produced.
 Performance of staff assessed as part of Result Oriented Management.
Duties and i. Oversee the development of policy and standards relating toemergency medical services.
Responsibilities: ii. Coordinate the delivery of technical support to regional emergency medical services.
iii. Maintain a continuous working dialogue with Regional Emergency Medical Services to
ensure that services provided meet their needs.
iv. Coordinate and maintain a system for management of emergencies and disasters.
v. Produce emergency medical services departmental work plans.
vi. Monitor performance of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
vii. Monitor and regularly assess the performance of staff in line with Result Oriented
Management (ROM).
viii. Supervise, coordinate and monitor staff.
ix. Regularly report on performance of Emergency Medical Services on a quarterly and
annual basis.
193. Job Title: Principal Medical Officer, Acute Medical Care
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Commissioner, Emergency Medical Services
Responsible for: • Senior Officer, Medical Services
 A postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine or Public Health or Administration
or Management or Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Experience: Should have practical experience in health services management gained from at least six (6)
years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Medical
Officer.
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Key Outputs:  Policy, guidelines and standards on emergency medical services developed.
 Training manuals for emergency medical services personnel developed.
 Medical operations in the Emergency Medical Services Department planned, coordinated,
 Human resource capacity of Emergency Medical Services personnel developed.
 Technical support for emergency medical clinical services provided to regions.
 Operational research on emergency medical services supported.
 Data for policy development analyzed.
Duties and i. Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate operations of Ambulance Services.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards on ambulance services.
iv. Monitor staff adherence to the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
v. Participate in the development of training manuals for emergency medical services
personnel.
vi. Coordinate training for regional emergency medical services.
vii. Provide technical support to regional emergency medical services.
viii. Promote and support operational research in emergency medical services.
ix. Provide the support supervision to regional emergency medical services.
194. Job Title: Principal Logistics Officer, Emergency Response and Patient Transport
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Commissioner, Emergency Medical Services
Responsible for: • Senior Logistics Officer, Logistics and Operations
Qualifications:  Should have a University Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or
Procurement or Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
 Postgraduate qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
Experience: Should have practical experience in logistics and transport / fleet management gained from at
Officer.
Key Outputs:  Policy, guidelines and standards on emergency medical services operations developed.
 Manuals for emergency medical services developed.
 Ambulance fleet guidelines developed.
 Technical support on emergency medical services operations provided to regions.
 Operational research on emergency medical services undertaken.
 Training manuals for emergency medical services developed.
 Ambulance staff supported and supervised.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards in the area of
Responsibilities: emergency medical services.
ii. Manage and monitor learning plans that ensure high quality of implementation and
identifies challenges and gaps.
iii. Develop the monitoring of project annual targets including the preparation of reports
such as monthly, half-yearly and annual review of project achievements.
iv. Provide and co-ordinate training of regional emergency medical services operations.
v. Provide technical support to regional emergency medical services operations.
vi. Promote and support operational research in emergency medical services operations.
vii. Assist with the documentation of project information, case studies, success stories,
lessons learned and prepare reports, including annual statistical emergency medical
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services report.
viii. Make recommendations concerning emergency medical services personnel development,
and efficient and effective use of equipment.
ix. Assess the performance of emergency medical services personnel.
195. Job Title: Senior Medical Officer, Acute Medical Care
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Officer, Medical Services
Qualifications: An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Experience: Should have at least three (3) years of experience.
Other Good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service ethic.
requirements:
Key Outputs:  Policy, guidelines and standards on emergency medical services developed.
 Training manuals for emergency medical services developed.
 Medical operations in the Emergency Medical Services Department planned, coordinated,
 Human resource capacity of emergency medical services personnel developed.
 Quality Assurance standards conformed to.
 Periodic reports on medical ambulance services submitted.
 Technical support on emergency medical services provided to regions.
 Operational research on emergency medical services support undertaken.
 Data for policy development analyzed.
Duties and i. Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate medical operations relating to the provision of
Responsibilities: emergency medical services to end users / patients.
ii. Participate in the development of policy guidelines and standards for emergency medical
services.
iv. Promote adherence to professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
v. Develop training manuals for emergency medical services personnel.
vi. Provide technical support to regional emergency medical services and coordinate
capacity building.
vii. Promote and support operational research in emergency medical services.
viii. Compile and submit periodic reports.
196. Job Title: Senior Logistics Officer, Emergency Response and Patient Transport
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Logistics Officer, Logistics and Operations
Qualifications: Should have a University Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Procurement
or Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Experience: Should have practical experience in logistics and transport / fleet management gained from at
least three (3) years of experience.
Other Good communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and a community service ethic.
requirements:
Key Outputs:  Quality assurance in accordance with best practices of monitoring and evaluation of
ambulance services ensured.
 Emergency medical services monitoring and evaluation strategies developed.
 Field visits to conduct ambulance services M&E and physical verification conducted.
 Monthly tracking data of logistics, trainings, dispatch center and emergency response
prepared.
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 Emergency medical services data collection and recording undertaken.
 Quality improvement reports prepared.
 Stock tracking sheet for medical and training supplies maintained.
 Ambulances billed and re-stocked in accordance with emergency medical services
standards.
Key Tasks: i. Provide quality assurance of the emergency medical services operational logistics
ii. Plan and develop appropriate M&E strategies for emergency medical services.
iii. Conduct field visits and physical verification of ambulance operations so as to ensure
the effective functioning of the emergency medical services system.
iv. Prepare monthly tracking data on logistics.
v. Participate in the development of work plans and budgets for the Department of
Emergency Medical Services.
vi. Prepare periodic reports in relation to emergency medical services.
vii. Maintain stock tracking sheet for emergency medical services supplies and training
supplies.
viii. Maintains the emergency medical services supplies stock.
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DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION
197. Job Title: Director, Health Governance and Regulation

Directorate: Health Governance and Regulation
Salary Scale: U1SE
Responsible for: Commissioner, Standards, Compliance and Patient Protection
Commissioner, Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Qualifications: • An MBChB or a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• A Master’s Degree in public health or health services management or health economics or
health policy and planning, or public administration or health law or global health.
Experience: • At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience, three (3) of which must have been at
the level of Commissioner or equivalent level in a recognized Institution.
Key Outputs:  Healthcare standards and policies developed.
 Health governance and regulation performance plans and strategies implemented.
 Health governance and regulation budget implemented.
 Health governance and regulation performance reports prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to healthcare policy formulation and standards in the sector.
Responsibilities: ii. Set standards for governance and regulation of the health sector.
iii. Monitor compliance of health sector partners / implementers to the set standards.
iv. Initiate, and monitor development and implementation of plans and strategies for
standards, compliance, and patient protection.
v. Initiate and monitor the development and implementation of global health and multi-
sectoral coordination plans and strategies.
vi. Initiate, develop and monitor health governance and regulation budgets.
vii. Initiate and mobilize resources for health governance and regulation.
viii. Coordinate development of health governance and regulation performance reports.
ix. Oversee capacity building plans for staff and stakeholders.
x. Supervise, develop and appraise staff.
198. Job Title: Commissioner, Standards, Accreditation and Patient Protection
Department: Standards, Accreditation and Patient Protection
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director, Health Governance and Regulation
Responsible for: Assistant Commissioner, Standards and Accreditation
Assistance Commissioner, Inspection and Compliance
Assistant Commissioner, Patient Protection and Affordable care
Qualifications: • An MBChB or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• A Master’s Degree in health services management or public health or health policy and
planning or health law or global health or public sector management.
Experience:
• At least twelve (12) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have been
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at Assistant Commissioner level.
 Departmental plans and strategies implemented.
 Department budgets monitored.
 Performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Contribute to development of healthcare standards and policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop departmental plans and strategies related to standards, compliance, and patient
care.
iii. Develop and monitor implementation of the Department budget.
iv. Develop and maintain stakeholder relations.
v. Coordinate preparation/submission of periodic Departmental performance reports.
vi. Develop and monitor implementation of relevant capacity building initiatives.
vii. Develop and implement plans for resource mobilization to support relevant activities.
viii. Oversee development/review and implementation of records system for standards,
accreditation, and patient protection.
ix. Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
199. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner Standards and Accreditation
Division: Standards and Accreditation
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Standards, Compliance and Patient Protection
Responsible for: • Principal Officer Standards and Accreditation
Qualifications: • An MBChB or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University.
planning or health law or global health or public sector management.
Experience:
• At least nine (9) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Principal Officer or equivalent managerial level in a health related field.
Other • Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity
requirements: and a community service ethic.
 Divisional plans and strategies implemented.
 Divisional budgets monitored.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop divisional plans and strategies related to standards and accreditation.
iii. Develop and monitor implementation of the divisional budget.
iv. Initiate and conduct research and Build stakeholder relations.
v. Coordinate preparation/submission of periodic standards and accreditation performance
reports.
vi. Coordinate plans for mobilization of resources for standards and accreditation activities.
vii. Coordinate review and implementation of standards and accreditation capacity building
interventions.
viii. Coordinate development and management of information systems for standards and
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accreditation.
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Standards and Accreditation
• Senior Legal Officer
• A Postgraduate qualification in health services management or public health or business
administration or law or public sector management.
Experience:
• At least six (6) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Senior Officer level.
Other • Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.
requirements:
 Divisional plans and strategies implemented.
 Divisional budgets implemented.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of healthcare standards and policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Implement plans and strategies related to standards and accreditation.
iii. Implement and monitor implementation of the unit budget.
iv. Conduct appropriate research.
v. Maintain stakeholder relations.
vi. Contribute to preparation and submission of periodic standards and accreditation
performance reports.
vii. Support plans for mobilization of resources for standards and accreditation activities.
viii. Support the review and implementation of standards and accreditation capacity building
interventions.
ix. Support development and management of information systems for standards and
accreditation.
x. Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
Salary Scale: U3
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree its equivalent from a recognized University.
Experience:
• At least three (3) years of experience.
Other Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.
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requirements:
 Operational activity plans and strategies implemented.
 Operational activity budgets implemented.
Duties and i. Participate in the development of healthcare standards and policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Participate in the implementation of plans and strategies related to standards and
accreditation.
iii. Participate in the implementation and monitoring implementation of the work plan and
budget.
iv. Conduct appropriate research.
v. Maintain stakeholder relations.
vi. Contribute to preparation and submission of periodic standards and accreditation
performance reports.
vii. Support plans for mobilization of resources for standards and accreditation activities.
viii. Support review and implementation of standards and accreditation capacity building
interventions.
ix. Support development and management of information systems for standards and
accreditation.
x. Supervise, develop and appraise staff.
202. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection and Compliance
Division: Inspection and Compliance
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner Standards, Accreditation and Patient Protection
Responsible for: • Principal Medical Officer, Inspection and Compliance
• Principal Legal Officer, Inspection and Compliance
• Senior Statistician
Qualifications: • An MBChB or a Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized University.
planning, or public sector management or health law or global health.
Experience:
• At least nine (9) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Principal Officer or equivalent managerial level in a health-related field.
requirements:
Key Outputs: Healthcare standards and policies developed.
Divisional plans and strategies related to inspection and compliance prepared.
Inspection and compliance divisional budgets implemented.
Performance reports for inspection and compliance prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policy.
Responsibilities: ii. Develop and monitor implementation of inspection and compliance plans and strategies.
iii. Develop and monitor implementation of the divisional budgets.
iv. Conduct relevant research and develop stakeholder relations.
v. Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic inspection and compliance reports.
vi. Coordinate the review and implementation of capacity building plans for inspection and
compliance.
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vii. Coordinate resource mobilization plans for inspection and compliance.
viii. Coordinate development and maintenance of information system for inspection and
compliance.
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection and Compliance
Responsible for: Senior Medical Officer Inspection and Compliance
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• A Postgraduate qualification in health services management or public health or health policy

and planning or public sector management or health law.
Experience:
• At least six (6) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have been at
Senior Officer or equivalent managerial level in a health-related field.
requirements:
 Operational plans and strategies monitored.
 Operational budgets prepared.
Key Tasks: i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policy.
ii. Monitor implementation of inspection and compliance plans and strategies.
iii. Monitor implementation of the divisional budget.
iv. Conduct relevant research and develop stakeholder relations.
v. Support preparation and submission of periodic inspection and compliance reports.
vi. Support review and implementation of capacity building plans for inspection and
compliance.
vii. Contribute to resource mobilization plans for inspection and compliance.
viii. Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems for inspection
and compliance.
ix. Supervise, develop and appraising staff.
Salary Scale: U3
Qualifications: • An MBChB Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
Experience:
• At least three (3) years of experience.
requirements:
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
Operational and activity plans and strategies implemented.

Operational and activity budgets developed.
Performance reports produced.
Key Tasks: i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policy.
ii. Implement inspection and compliance plans and strategies.
iii. Conduct relevant research
iv. Develop stakeholder relations.
v. Support preparation and submission of periodic inspection and compliance reports.
vi. Support review and implementation of capacity building plans for inspection and
compliance.
vii. Contribute to resource mobilization plans for inspection and compliance.
viii. Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems for inspection
and compliance.
ix. Supervise, develop and appraise staff.
205. Job Title: Senior Statistician
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection and Compliance
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Applied Economics or Statistics and Economics from a
Experience:
• Should have three (3) years experience as a Statistician in a recognized organization.
Key Outputs:  Monitoring and evaluation frameworks reviewed.
 Survey designs and data collection tools designed.
 Data collected.
 Monitoring and performance report produced.
 Work plans prepared.
Duties and i. Design and review monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Responsibilities: ii. Design surveys and data collection tools.
iii. Support data collection.
iv. Coordinate data collation, analysis and interpretation.
v. Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports.
vi. Prepare periodic work plans and performance reports.
206. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Division: Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Standards, Compliance and Patient Protection
Responsible for: • Principal Legal Officer, Patient Protection and Affordable Care
• Principal Health Economist, Patient Protection and Affordable Care
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Qualifications: • An MBChB or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Master’s degree in health services management or public health or health economics or

health financing or health law or global health.
Experience:
• Should have at least nine (9) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should
have been at Principal Officer Level.
Key Outputs:  Healthcare standards and policies for patient protection and affordable care developed.
 Divisional plans and strategies related to patient protection and affordable care
developed.
 Patient protection and affordable care divisional budgets prepared.
 Performance reports for patient protection and affordable care prepared.
Key Tasks: a) Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policies on patient protection
and affordable care.
b) Develop divisional plans and strategies related to patient protection and affordable care.
c) Develop and monitor implementation of the divisional budget for patient protection and
affordable care.
d) Develop and maintain stakeholder relations for patient protection and affordable care.
e) Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic performance reports for patient
protection and affordable care.
f) Coordinate resource mobilization and capacity building plans for patient protection and
affordable care.
g) Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
h) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
207. Job Title: Principal Health Economist
Salary scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Responsible for: Senior Health Economist
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Social Sciences (with Economics major) or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Postgraduate qualification in health economics or health finance or health policy and
planning or public health or developmental economics or global health.
Experience:
• Should have at least six (6) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have
been at Senior Officer Level.
Other Should have strong management, communication, and interpersonal skills, high integrity and
requirements: a community service ethic.
Key Outputs: Healthcare standards and policies for access and affordable care developed.

Operational plans and strategies for access and affordable care prepared.

Operational budgets for access and affordable care implemented.
Performance reports for access and affordable care prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policies for access and
Responsibilities: affordable care.
ii. Monitor and implement operational plans and strategies related to access and affordable
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care.
iii.Monitor and implement operational budgets for access and affordable care.
iv.Build and maintain relations with stakeholders involved in access and affordable care.
v.Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
vi.Prepare and submit periodic performance reports.
vii.Contribute to the implementation of resource mobilization s.
viii.Implement and monitor stakeholder capacity building plans.
ix.Support development and maintenance of information systems for access and affordable
care.
208. Job Title: Senior Health Economist
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Health Economist
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Social Sciences (with Economics major) or its
equivalent from a recognized Institution
Experience:
• Should have at least three (3) years of experience.
Key Outputs:  Healthcare standards and policies for patient protection developed.
 Operational/activity plans and strategies for patient protection implemented.
 Operational/activity budgets for patient protection implemented.
 Performance reports for patient protection prepared.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policies for patient protection.
Responsibilities: ii. Implement operational plans and strategies for patient protection.
iii. Implement operational and activity budgets for patient protection.
iv. Maintain stakeholder relations for patient protection.
v. Prepare and submit performance reports.
vi. Implement capacity building plans for stakeholders involved in patient protection.
vii. Support resource mobilization plans for patient protection.
viii. Contribute to maintenance of the information management system for patient protection.
209. Job Title: Commissioner, Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Department Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Salary Scale: U1SE
Reports to: Director, Health Governance and Regulation
Responsible for: • Assistant Commissioner, Global Health and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
• Assistant Commissioner, Private Sector Coordination
Qualifications: • MBChB or Social Sciences or Development Studies or Business Administration from a
planning or business administration or public sector management or developmental
economics.
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Experience:
• Should have at least twelve (12) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should
have been at Assistant Commissioner Level.
requirements:
Projects and financial resources monitored.
Departmental plans and strategies; and Department budgets prepared.
Performance reports produced.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of healthcare standards and policies for partner and multi-
Responsibilities: sectoral coordination.
ii. Design projects and concepts for mobilizing financial resources into the sector.
iii. Develop Departmental plans and strategies related to partner and multi-sectoral
coordination.
iv. Develop and monitor implementation of the Departmental budget.
v. Develop and maintain stakeholder relations for partner and multi-sectoral coordination.
vi. Oversee preparation and submission of periodic sector partners and multi-sectoral
coordination performance reports.
vii. Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
viii. Oversee capacity building plans for staff.
ix. Oversee development and maintenance of information systems for sector coordination.
210. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Global and Regional Health Partners and Multi-Sectoral
Coordination
Department: Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Division: Global and Regional Health Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Responsible for: • Principal Health Economist
• Senior Health Planner
Qualifications: • An MBChB or LLB or Social Sciences or Development Studies or Business Administration
from a recognized Institution.
economics.
Experience:
• Should have at least nine (9) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should
have been at Principal Officer or equivalent managerial level in a health related field.
requirements:
Key Outputs:  Policies for global health and multi-sectoral coordination developed.
 Divisional plans and strategies; and Divisional budgets for global health and multi-sectoral
coordination developed.
 Performance reports for global health and multi-sectoral coordination prepared.
 Project concepts and financial resources monitored.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of policies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
Responsibilities: coordination.
ii. Develop divisional plans and strategies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
coordination.
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iii. Develop and monitor implementation of the divisional budget for global health partners
and multi-sectoral coordination.
iv. Develop and maintain partner and stakeholder relations for global health and multi-
sectoral coordination.
v. Design project concepts for mobilizing resources into the sector.
vi. Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic performance reports.
vii. Coordinate development and maintenance of information systems for global health and
multi-sectoral coordination.
viii. Supervise, develop, and appraise staff; and coordinate relevant stakeholder capacity
building plans.
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Global and Regional Health Partners and Multi-sectoral
Coordination
Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Quantitative Economics or Social Sciences (with
Economics major) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• A postgraduate qualification in health economics or public health or health finance or health
policy and planning or development economics.
Experience:
• Should have at least six (6) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have
been at Senior Officer Level.
requirements:
 Operational plans and strategies related to global health and multi-sectoral coordination
implemented.
 Operational budgets for global health and multi-sectoral coordination implemented.
 Operational performance reports for global health and multi-sectoral coordination
implemented.
 Project concepts and financial resources designed.
Duties and i. Contribute to development of policies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
ii. Implement divisional plans and strategies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
coordination.
iii. Implement operational budgets for partner coordination.
iv. Maintain partner and stakeholder relations.
vi. Implement relevant stakeholder capacity building plans.
vii. Support preparation and submission of periodic global health and multi-sectoral
coordination performance reports.
viii. Contribute to the development and maintenance of information systems for global health
and multi-sectoral coordination.
212. Job Title: Senior Health Planner
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Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Global and Regional Health Partners and Multi-sectoral
Coordination
Economics major) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Experience:
• Should have at least three (3) years of relevant experience.

requirements:
 Operational plans, strategies related to global health and multi-sectoral coordination and
budgets for global health and multi-sectoral coordination implemented.
 Project concepts and financial resources designed.
Duties and i. Contribute to development of policies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
ii. Implement divisional plans and strategies for global health partners and multi-sectoral
coordination.
iii. Implement operational budgets.
iv. Maintain partner and stakeholder relations for global health and multi-sectoral
coordination.
vi. Contribute to preparation and submission of performance reports.
vii. Implement stakeholder capacity building plans.
viii. Contribute to the maintenance of information systems for global health and multi-sectoral
coordination.
213. Job Title: Assistant Commissioner, Private Sector Coordination
Division: Private Sector Coordination
Salary Scale: U1E
Reports to: Commissioner, Health Sector Partners and Multi-Sectoral Coordination
Responsible for: • Principal Officer, Private Sector Coordination
• Senior Health Planner, Private Sector Coordination
Qualifications:  An MBChB Degree or LLB or Social Sciences or Development Studies or Business
Administration from a recognized Institution.
 A Master’s Degree in health services management or public health or health policy and
planning or business administration or public-sector management or development
economics.
Experience:
Should have at least nine (9) years of professional experience, three (3) of which should have
been at Principal Officer or equivalent managerial level in a health-related field.
requirements:
Key Outputs:  Policies for private sector development and coordination developed.
 Divisional plans and strategies; and budgets for private sector development and
coordination prepared.
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 Public private partnerships maintained.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of policies for private sector development and
ii. Develop and monitor implementation of divisional plans and strategies and budgets for
private sector coordination.
iii. Develop and maintain partner and stakeholder relations for private sector coordination.
iv. Initiate and design project concepts for public private partnerships.
v. Coordinate resource mobilization and capacity building plans.
vi. Coordinate development and maintenance of information systems for private sector
coordination.
vii. Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic performance reports.
viii. Supervise, develop, and appraise staff.
Department: Health Sector Partners and Multi-sectoral Coordination
Salary Scale: U2
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Private Sector Coordination.
Economics major) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Masters Degree in health economics or public health or health finance or health policy
and planning or development economics.
Experience:
Knowledge of health services and project management gained from at least six (6) years of
relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Officer Level.
requirements:
Key Outputs: • Policies for global health and multi-sectoral coordination formulated.
• Operational plans and strategies related to global health and multi-sectoral coordination
prepared.
• Operational budgets for global health and multi-sectoral coordination prepared.
• Operational performance reports for global health and multi-sectoral coordination
produced.
• Project concepts initiated and and financial resources identified.
Duties and i. Contribute to the development of policies for private sector coordination.
Responsibilities
ii. Implement divisional plans and strategies for private sector coordination.
iii. Implement operational budgets for private sector coordination.
iv. Maintain partner and stakeholder relations for private sector coordination.
vi. Contribute to preparation/submission of periodic performance reports.
viii. Contribute to maintenance of private sector coordination information system.
215. Job title: Senior Health Planner
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Department: Health Sector Partners and Multi-sectoral Coordination
Salary scale: U3
Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Private Sector Coordination
Qualifications:  An MBChB or Economics or Quantitative Economics or Social Sciences (with
Economics) or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution
 A master’s degree in health services management or public health or health policy and
economics is an added advantage.
Experience: Knowledge of health services and project management gained from at least three (3) years of
experience.
requirements:
Key outputs: • Policies for private sector development and coordination initiated.
• Operational plans and strategies related to private sector coordination prepared.
• Operational budgets for private sector coordination prepared.
• Performance reports for private sector development and coordination produced.
• Public private partnerships coordinated.
Duties and i. Contribute to development of policies for private sector coordination.
Responsibilities:
ii. Implement operational plans and strategies for private sector coordination.
iii. Implement operational budgets for private sector coordination.
iv. Maintain partner and stakeholder relations for private sector coordination.
v. Implement project concepts for public private partnerships.
vi. Contribute to preparation/submission of periodic performance reports.
viii. Contribute to maintenance of private sector coordination information system.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTIONS

DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGY, POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Job Title: Director Strategy, Policy and Development

3. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Policy and Sector Planning

Other Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Department: Health Sector Strategy and Policy

Division: Health Infrastructure

Section: National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre

Reports to: Principal Biomedical Engineer

Qualifications: • An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University.

Other Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Department: Health Sector Strategy and Policy

Division: Health Infrastructure

Section: National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre

Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Qualifications: • A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution.

Other Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Department: Health Sector Strategy and Policy

Division: Health Infrastructure

Section: National Medical Equipment Maintenance Centre

Reports to: Biomedical Engineer

Qualifications: • A Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized Institution.

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Development

Reports to: Principal Health Training Officer (Continuing Education)

fields is an added advantage.

Other  Good management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Directorate: Strategy, Policy and Development

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

Salary scale: U1SE

Responsible for • Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

Division: Health Education and Promotion

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion

Reports to: Principal Health Educator

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Health Education and Promotion

Key outputs:  Health education and promotion materials developed.

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

Responsible for • Principal Communication Officer

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

Division: Strategic Health Communication

Other Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.

41. Job title: Senior Communications Officer

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

Reports to: Principal Communications Officer

Department: Health Education, Promotion and Communication

43. Job title: Director, Public Health

Qualifications:  An MBChB or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.

70. Job title: Principal Medical Officer

74. Job title: Assistant Commissioner, Inspection, Sanitation and Hygiene

Duties and i. Contribute to formulating National Immunization Policy and plans.

Responsible for: Principal Medical Officer

 Participation in Research on TB promoted.

ii. Delivery of technical support in activities relating to lifestyle diseases to Districts,

Duties and i. Collect samples from suspected bacterial disease outbreak.

Qualifications:  An MBChB or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.

Key Outputs:  Contribution to policy formulation made.

Duties and i. Participate in developing research policy and guidelines.

154. Job title: Director, Curative Services

197. Job Title: Director, Health Governance and Regulation

• A Postgraduate qualification in health services management or public health or health policy

• A Master’s degree in health services management or public health or health economics or

Other Should have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills.

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