2 Regional Allied Health Supervisor Job Placements – Allied Health Professionals’ Council (AHPC)
Job Title: Regional Allied Health Supervisor (2 Job Placements)
Organisation: Allied Health Professionals’ Council (AHPC)
Duty Station: Kampala and Mbale, Uganda
Reports to: Inspection and Quality Assurance Manager
About US:
The Allied Health Professionals’ Council was established by an Act of Parliament in 1996, cap 268. The Council has a mandate to regulate, supervise and control the training, practice and for other connected matters of Allied Health professional in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Regional Allied Health Supervisor will exercise general supervision and control over allied health professionals’ council
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exercise general supervision over the Allied Health Professionals in the area of jurisdiction,
- Conduct spot/regular inspections of the health units to check on standards of professional practice and compliance with the law,
- Carry out inspection of premises to ensure suitability thereof for practice
- Prepare and submit periodic reports to relevant authorities
- Investigate and report on cases of malpractice, misconduct or negligence as may be required.
- Prepare and maintain an update an inventory of health facilities and professionals
- Report death of Allied Health Professional in accordance with the Act
- Report the details of any allied health professionals convicted of offences
- Attend disciplinary committee sittings at times of an inquiry into the conduct of an allied health professional as may be required.
- Take care of Council assets at the regional office and allocated resources,
- Perform any other duties incidental to the above assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in any of the allied Health Professionals disciplines plus a Diploma in Management or its equivalent from a recognized awarding institution OR a diploma in any of the allied health professionals discipline plus a relevant bachelor’s degree in management.
- Possession of a relevant master’s degree from a recognized awarding institution shall be of added advantage
- The applicant must be registered and licensed by Allied Health Professionals Council
- At least three years of experience as an Allied Health Professional.
- Demonstrated understanding of health sector regulatory framework with ability to work under minimum supervision,
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer and writing skills
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above challenging posts, submit your application in triplicate together with a curriculum vitae giving full career details, day time telephone number, address, 3 passport size coloured photos and telephone contacts for three competent referees who are not your relatives as well as certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates quoting the title and job reference number on top of the envelope to the address provided below;
The Registrar,
Allied Health Professionals Council Ministry of Health
Plot 973, Block 220 Kiwatule-Nalya Rd Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 7th March 2019
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