General Information about Kamwenge District

Kamwenge District is the old Kibale County of Tooro Kingdom was created in 2000. The district has two counties kibale and kibale East. Currently Kamwenge has 8 sub counties and 8 town councils. the District is sharing boundaries.  with seven Districts namely; Kasese in the West, Kabarole in the North West and extreme North, Kyenjojo in the North , Kyegegwa in North East, Kazo in the East, Kitagwenda in the south,  and Ibanda in the East and South East. 

Kamwenge District can be accessed by road from the country’s capital city Kampala via Masaka- Nyakahita- Kazo – Ibanda – Fort –Portal Road which passes through Kiruhura District or via Mityana- Mubende-Kyenjojo-Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and also via Fort-Portal via Kibale Forest. The other alternative route is via Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara-Ibanda-Kamwenge road. The District can also be accessed by air using helicopters. The railway line through the District is no longer functional but under consideration in Uganda Vision 2040, thus another opportunity.

 

District profile

Topography

Kamwenge District has an undulating landscape that includes the flat Great Western Rift Valley that hosts Queen Elizabeth National Park.

 Altitude

Generally the district lies at an altitude ranging from 1300- 3800m above sea level.

 Climate

It receives bimodal rainfall (March –May and August- November) estimated at 700-1,400mm annually with temperatures ranging from 20-25 degrees delicious. August November is the main production season for agricultural activities.

 Vegetation and soils

The vegetation OF Kamwenge is typically savannah grassland, shrubs, and some pockets of forests with black loam, sandy and clay as the main soil types. Forestry cover remains intact in Kibale ; otherwise most of the natural forests which were not under government ownership were depleted and are now farmlands. More to that natural vegetation remains safe in national parks of Katonga Game reserve and Queen Elizabeth though with sometimes challenges of wild fire in the dry seasons of the year.

The statistics below best describe the land area;

Total District land area 3439.4km²  this is 1.0% of Uganda’s total land area Open water is 64.1km²  which is 2.6% of total district land area Permanent and seasonal wetlands 75.2km²  i.e. 3.1% of total district area  Land area excluding open water and seasonal & permanent wetlands is 2,300.1km²and district perimeter is 363kms .

1.  Road network to regional and local markets for livestock, Produce, landing sites. Kamwenge is on the main tarmac road which connects from Mbarara to Kamwenge via Ibanda and to Fort-Portal via Kamwenge. According to Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), plans are under way for construction of other tarmac roads to Kyenjojo via Nkoma/Rwamwanja- Bwizi- Kyenjojo at Kihura trading centre on Kampala –Fort portal-Kyenjojo road; Ibanda - If this happens, then Kamwenge is expected to have a good network of tarmac roads which will greatly contribute to faster development of the District.

2.   Kamwenge District has three commercial banks namely; Centinary bank, Finance Trust and Post Bank. There are a number of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) as well as Farmer Cooperatives.

3.   A number of Churches and Mosques are also in place including East Rwenzori Anglican Diocese, Kamwenge Muslim Mosque, Kamwenge Seventh day Adventist Church and Kamwenge Catholic Deanery all in Kamwenge Town. These have a number of other branches spread all the District and some Faith Based Services are offered such as PadrePio HCIII under the Catholic Church and Kyabenda HCIII under the Protestant Church.

4.   Communications/Media: One Radio station (Voice of Kamwenge) operates within the District while more coverage is offered by Radio Endigyito in Mbarara, Voice of Toro, and Rwenzori FM Efurembe as the major ones. There are other stations but with very limited coverage.

5.   Medical facilities: The District has got Rukunyu hospital and other health centre 1,11,111 & iv that serve in different sub counties.

6.   Potential tourism centres: Bigodi Town council in Busiriba Sub County has great potential for Tourism, given its close proximity to Kibale National Park and currently this potential is not fully tapped. This has become a tourist destination but needs serious investors to set up modern hotel facilities and other tourist services. Kibale National Park is home to various species of Flora and Fauna that are tourist attractions such as birds in Bigodi wetland sanctuary, monkeys, baboons, chimpanzee, elephants, buffalos, and other wild game.

7.   Value addition facilities are still on small scale mainly engaged in grain milling especially maize, millet, and sorghum. There are no major industries as yet, despite the presence of hydro electricity which is generated within the District. There is still potential for agro-based factories among others.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Advert - FEB 28, 2025

 

 

EXTERNAL ADVERT                                                         

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant posts in Kamwenge District Local Government.

Application forms (PSC –Form 3, 2008) to be completed in triplicate (original handwriting) and are obtainable free from Public Service Commission or from Secretaries District Service Commission offices all over the country. Serving Officers should route their application through their respective heads of departments. Certified Photocopies of Academic documents, CVs, ID’s and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photograph, should be attached to each form as a must. Don’t forget to indicate Telephone number.

 Application forms should reach the Secretary District Service Commission registry, P.O Box 1530 Kamwenge, NOT LATER THAN 28/03/2025.  Late applications will not be considered.

JOB TITLE:                                    Medical Officer `

 SALARY SCALE:                                U4-sc

REPORTS TO:                             Senior Medical Officer

Job Purpose

To provide and maintain curative and preventive health care services in accordance with National

Health Service standards.

Key Outputs

1. Patients diagnosed, treated, reviewed & evaluated;
2. Public health practices promoted;

iii. Research activities & Health data collected;

1. Outreach Health Service Programmes implemented;
2. Continued professional development done;
3. Professional and Service codes of conduct and ethics enforced;

vii. Periodic reports prepared; and

viii. Accountability for financial and other resources carried out.

 

Key Functions

1. Diagnosing, treating and managing patients;
2. Promoting public health practices in the community;

iii. Participating in research activities and health data collection; and

1. Participating in continued professional development.

Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications

 Must have an MB.Ch.B or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

 Must be registered and licensed with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

Competences

 Planning, organizing and coordinating;

 Concern for quality and standards;

 Communication;

 Ethics and integrity;

 Time management;

 Team building;

 Information management;

 Report writing; and

 Accountability.

 

Job Title : Clinical Officer

Salary Scale : U5-sc

Reports To : Senior Clinical Officer

 

Job Purpose

To diagnose, treat and manage patients in the Health Unit.

Key Outputs

1. Patients Diagnosed and treated;
2. Health education conducted;

iii. Participation in research activities;

1. Participation in Continuous Professional Development activities; and
2. Reports prepared and submitted.

Key Functions

1. Diagnosing, treating and managing patients;
2. Conducting health education to patients;

iii. Participating in research activities;

1. Participating in Continuous Professional Development activities; and
2. Preparing and submitting reports.

Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications

 Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from recognized

Institution

 Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

(ii) Competences

 Planning, organizing and coordinating;

 Concern for quality and standards;

 Communication

 Ethics and integrity;

 Self-control and stress management; and

 Time management

 

 Job Title: Enrolled Nurse  10 vacancies

Salary Scale : U7 (med)

Reports To : Nursing Officer

Responsible For: Nursing Assistant and Support Staff

 

Job Purpose

To provide quality nursing services to patients and participate in implementing public health

interventions in the community.

Key Outputs

1. Patients received, registered and prepared for diagnosis;
2. Quality nursing care and treatment provided to patients;

iii. Proper records about the patients kept;

1. Bedside nursing procedures carried out;
2. Patients prepared for meals and served;
3. A clean and healthy environ vancesment maintained;

vii. Staff supervised and appraised;

viii. Patients and their attendants sensitized; and

1. Daily nursing care service activity reports compiled and submitted.

Key Functions

1. Receiving, registering and preparing patients for diagnosis;
2. Providing quality nursing care and treatment to patients;

iii. Observing and keeping proper records about the patients;

1. Participating in Doctors/Clinical Officers Ward rounds;
2. Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team;
3. Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them;

vii. Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the patients;

viii. Supervising and appraising Nursing Assistants and support staff;

1. Sensitizing patients and their attendants about basic health care practices; and
2. Compiling and submitting daily nursing care service activity reports.

Person Specifications

 

(i) Qualifications

 Must have Enrolled Nursing Certificate from a recognized Institution.

 Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

 

(ii) Competences

 Guidance and counseling;

 Concern for quality and standards of nursing care;

 Ethics and integrity; and

 Time management.

Job Title : Enrolled Midwife  9 vacancies

Salary Scale : U7

Reports To : Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Responsible For : Nursing Assistant, Nursing Trainees and Support Staff

Job Purpose

To provide day to day midwifery nursing care service to patients

Key Outputs

1. Patients received, admissions, discharges and deaths registered;
2. Patients prepared for meals;

iii. Care during labour provided;

1. Care during puerperium provided;
2. Mothers sensitized about benefits of breast feeding and recommended diet;
3. Clean and health environment maintained;

vii. Bedside nursing procedures carried out;

viii. Daily ward reports compiled and submitted;

1. Ante-natal care carried out; and
2. Doctors and Clinical Officers’ ward rounds carried out.

Key Functions

1. Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deaths;
2. Providing care during labor with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention

of complications to mother and baby;

iii. Providing care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection;

1. Sensitizing mothers about benefits of breast feeding and recommended diet;
2. Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team;
3. Participating in Doctors/Clinical officers ward rounds;

vii. Observing and compiling daily ward reports for the attention of the relevant authorities;

Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them;

1. Maintain a clean and healthy environment for the patients; and
2. Carrying out Ante-natal care.

Person Specifications

1. i) Qualifications

 Must have an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from a recognized Institution.

 Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

Guidance and counseling;

1. ii) Competencies

 Concern for quality and standards;

 Ethics and integrity;

 Self-control and Stress management; and

 Time management.

Job Title : Laboratory Assistant

Salary Scale : U7

Reports To : Laboratory Technician/Laboratory Technologist

Responsible For : Laboratory Attendant

Job Purpose

To carry out basic laboratory tests for diagnosis of diseases.

Key Outputs

1. Laboratory reagents and stains prepared for routine investigations;
2. Laboratory tests done, analyzed and results submitted to Senior Laboratory Assistant;

iii. Safety and quality assurance practices for laboratories observed;

1. Laboratory equipment regularly cleaned and serviced;
2. Daily and periodic activity reports compiled and submitted;
3. Disposal of laboratory waste done; and

vii. Supplies for Laboratories requisitioned and accounted for.

Key Functions

1. Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations;
2. Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submit reports to Laboratory Technician/Technologist;

iii. Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories;

1. Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly;
2. Requisitioning necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeping record of stock;
3. Participating in research activities;

vii. Compiling and submitting daily and periodic laboratory reports;

viii. Safely dispose of Laboratory wastes;

Person Specifications

1. i) Qualifications

 Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Training Institution.

 Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

1. ii) Competencies

 Concern for quality and standards of Laboratory services;

 Result orientation;

 Ethics and integrity;

 Communicating effectively; and

 Time management.

Job Title : Askari (5 vacancies)

Salary Scale : U8

Reports to : Office Superintendent

 

Job Purpose

To provide security services to the organization.

Key Outputs

1. Premises checked and properly locked at the close of the day;
2. Suspects apprehended and questioned for proper identification;

iii. Visitors directed to the reception for more information;

1. Theft cases reported and reports prepared to the authorities;
2. Premises patrolled to ensure maximum security;
3. Security of government vehicles ensured; and

vii. Security at important entry points kept.

Key Functions

1. Checking and properly locking premises at the close of the day;
2. Apprehending and questioning suspects for proper identification;

iii. Directing visitors to the reception for more information;

1. Reporting theft cases and preparing reports to the authorities;
2. Patrolling premises to ensure maximum security;
3. Maintaining security of government vehicles; and

vii. Keeping security at important entry points.

Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications

O’ Level Certificate with a training in Security.

Competences

 Security Planning and organizing

 Accountability;

 self confidence;

 Ethics and integrity;

 Communication;

 Public relations and customer care;

 Time Management; and

 Ability to speak Swahili

Job Title - Education Assistant (46 vacancies)

Reports to - Senior Education Assistant

Salary Scale - U7

 

Job Purpose

To teach, examine and assess learners’ progress on an on-going basis in order to ensure functional

literacy, numeracy and basic communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To prepare the schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum on termly

and weekly basis.

1. To conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.

iii. To participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.

1. To carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of pupils performance.
2. To prepare and select appropriate learning aids/materials for classroom teaching.
3. To keep and maintain class records /inventory (Registers, records of work , progress reports and

equipment)

vii. To guide and counsel pupils.

viii. To participate in class meetings.

1. To serve as classroom teacher.
2. To participate in co - curricula activities and community activities.
3. To conduct any other duties assigned that are related to the profession.

Person Specification:

(i) Qualifications:

 Minimum of a Grade III teaching Certificate or the equivalent from a recognized Institution

 

Job Title : Assistant Agricultural Officer

Salary Scale : U5

Reports to : Agricultural Officer

Job Purpose

To implement crop extension programmes.

Key Outputs

1. Farmer training and demonstrations in modern agronomic practices carried out;
2. Crop pests and diseases identified and farmers advised on control measures;

iii. Natural disasters monitored and reported;

1. Monthly activity implementation reports produced;
2. Agricultural statistical data collected and compiled; and
3. Agricultural development programmes implemented.

Key Functions

1. Training farmers and carrying out demonstrations in modern agronomic practices;
2. Identifying crop pests and diseases and advising farmers on control measures;

iii. Monitoring and reporting on natural disasters;

1. Producing monthly reports on implementation of activities;
2. Collecting and compiling agricultural statistical data; and
3. Implementing agricultural development programmes.

Person Specification

(i) Qualifications

A Diploma in Agriculture or in related discipline from a recognized Institution registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports

Competences

 Project Management;

 Records and information management;

 Communicating effectively;

 Concern for quality Standards; and

 Time management

 

JOB TITLE: HEALTH INFORMATION ASSISTANTS (4 vacancies)

   SALARY SCALE: U7

   Job Purpose

    To keep records and information on patients, retrieve them for clinicians and researchers and ensure    confidentiality and safety

    Key outputs

• Patients records and information kept
• Confidentiality and data safety ensured
• Records/information to authorized persons availed
• Allocated resources accounted for
• Reports compiled & submitted

 Key functions

• Registering in & out –patients
• Keeping records and information on patients
• Preparing patients master index cards
• Taking patients files to clinics or wards
• Updating the bed bureau with records
• Retrieving files for clinicians and researchers
  

   Qualifications

    Uganda certificate of Education with at least four credit passes including English language or Uganda   Advanced Certificate of Education with at least one principal pass.

  Certificate in Records management or equivalent from recognized institution

 

 

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