UGANDA HEALTH PROFESSIONS ASSESSMENT BOARD (UHPAB)
UGANDA HEALTH PROFESSIONS ASSESSMENT BOARD (UHPAB)
EXTERNAL ADVERTNO. 1 OF APRIL, 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to participate in part time activities at the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board. Applicants should fill a form and submit it to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Health Profession Assessment Board on Plot 920, Kisosonkole Zone, Kyambogo, P.O. Box 22733, Kampala (Former UAHEB Office) not later than 5.00 pm on Monday 28th April, 2025.
1. Applicants are advised to:
Complete UHPAB Application Form in triplicate
Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae with an address and day time telephone contacts.
One (1) recent coloured passport size photograph on each form.
Indicate title of the post on the Application Form and Reference Number against the post.
Where applicable, Applicants can apply for more than one post.
2. Relevant Documents required include the following:
Academic and Professional Certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Post Graduate Diplomas, Masters Degrees). Professional documents MUST be certified.
Evidence of Registration Certificate and Practicing License.
Letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment.
National and Current Institutional Identity Cards.
Priority should be given to only the relevant documents in the job specifications.
3. It is emphasized that:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted applicants shall be required to bring at the oral interview their original Academic Documents, letters of appointment, Registration Certificates, Valid Practicing Licenses and evidence of active service or deployment letters in former UAHEB activities where necessary.
Candidates who will present forged Certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
Equal opportunity is given to all applicants.
Detailed information on the advert is provided on the website at
www.uaheb.go.ug/opportunities OR www.unmeb.go.ug/opportunities/jobsandtenders
Post: Practical Examiner – 1,500 Posts
Reference: UHPAB/HRM/EXA/004/25
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Qualifications:
•Diploma in Allied Health field (Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Public Health Dentistry, Pharmacy, Orthopedic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Orthopaedic Medicine, Clinical Psychiatry, Medical Records & Health Informatics, Occupational Therapy, Clinical & Community Nutrition, Medical Entomology & Parasitology, Physiotherapy, Clinical Ophthalmology, Ear Nose, Throat & Neck surgery, Medical Radiography, Dental Technology, Environmental Health Sciences) OR Higher diploma in (Ear, Nose, throat & Neck surgery, Health Leadership & Management, Anesthesia, Audiology, Clinical Psychiatry, Health Promotion & Education Clinical Ophthalmology) from a recognized institution or University.
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health field or Public Health or Pharmacy from a recognized institution or University.
• Bachelors or Master degree in any Allied Health related field is an added advantage.
• Must be registered and in possession of a valid practicing License from a Professional Council.
Experience:
At least three (3) years working experience in Health Training Institution or a Health Facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Attending the briefing sessions for candidates prior to commencement of examinations
2. Preparing for the conduct of practical examination of his/he respective station of deployment as per scenario instructions
3. Ensuring that examinations are conducted in an appropriate manner within the correct time frame and in a comfortable environment.
4. Confirming the accurate identity of candidates by referring to the examination number.
5. Scoring the candidate legibly and correctly according to the competencies displayed while performing the procedures in reference to the checklist.
6. Ensure correct/accurate totaling of candidate’s scores
7. Present a complete check list for each candidate that he/she has examined
8. Ensuring the security of all examination checklists.
9. Being present at the station all the time during examination
10. Protecting the candidates from disturbances and distractions
11. Ensuring that candidates follow the examination guidelines
12. Enforcing proper procedure in the event of noncompliance in accordance to former UAHEB regulations for supervision and conduct of examinations
13. Reporting any breach of security and integrity to the Centre Coordinator, no matter how small or insignificant it may be
14. Assess and score the practical logbook for final semester candidates.
15. Compiling the OSPE/OSCE station Report
