District Health Officer at Bukomansimbi District Local Government, Bukomansimbi,Uganda

Job Description

To manage and coordinate the effective, efficient and affordable delivery of quality of health services in the District.
Key Outputs
i. Plans and budgets for health services produced;
ii. Financial, Medical & Human resources mobilized;
iii. Monitoring, support supervision and evaluation of health services conducted;
iv. Medical supplies and equipment procured;
v. Accountability for financial, medical supplies and other resources made;
vi. Maintenance of Health equipment and facilities carried out;
vii. Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) managed;
viii.District Councils and other stakeholders advised on health related issues;
ix. Sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities coordinated;
x. Human Resource management functions executed;
xi. Health research conducted

xi. Health research conducted;
xii. National Health Service delivery standards enforced;
xiii.Health Management Information System supported;
xiv. Professional & Service Codes of Conduct & Ethics enforced; and
xv. Periodic Reports prepared & submitted.
Key Functions
i. Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
ii. Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
iii. Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health services in the district;
iv. Procuring medical supplies and equipment;
v. Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;

vi. Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the
Districts;
vii. Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;
viii.Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans;
ix. Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);
x. Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;
xi. Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District;
xii. Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;
xiii. Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training,
mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staff
xiv.Managing health research;
xv. Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District;
xvi. Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing adherence to National Health

Service Delivery Standards;
xvii. Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics; and
xviii. Preparing and submitting Periodic Reports.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered and licensed with relevant council.
PGD in PAM is an added advantage
(ii) Experience
At least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which at Senior Health Service
management level
(iii) Competences
General management;

Planning organizing and coordinating;
Human resource management;
Procurement, disposal and contract management;
Project management;
Concern for quality and standards;
Accountability;
Leadership;
Communication;
Time management;
Team work;