Enrolled Midwife Job at Oyam District Local Government

Oyam District Local Government

Enrolled Midwife Job Post

Location:  Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: April 28 2025

Hiring Organization: Oyam District Local Government

Job Details:

• Department: Health
• Scale: U7
• Number of Positions: 02
• Reference No.: DSC/OYM/02/2025

Expanded Details:

• Role Overview: An Enrolled Midwife provides basic maternal and child healthcare services, typically in a health center or community setting. This role focuses on supporting pregnant women through prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care.
• Likely Responsibilities:
  • Conducting antenatal check-ups, monitoring the health of pregnant women, and identifying high-risk pregnancies.
  • Assisting with deliveries, including normal births, and referring complicated cases to higher-level facilities (e.g., hospitals).
  • Providing postnatal care to mothers and newborns, including breastfeeding support and immunization advice.
  • Educating communities on family planning, reproductive health, and maternal nutrition.
  • Maintaining records of births and maternal health data for reporting to the district health office.
  • Participating in outreach programs, such as immunization drives or health education campaigns.
• Salary Scale (U7): The U7 scale is an entry-level position for technical roles in the Ugandan public service, often requiring a certificate-level qualification. The monthly salary for a U7 position typically ranges from UGX 400,000 to UGX 600,000 (approximately $105–$160 USD), depending on allowances and years of service.
• Qualifications: Requires a Certificate in Enrolled Midwifery from a recognized institution, registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, and a valid practicing license. Experience in maternal and child health would be an advantage.

Application procedure

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in the Oyam District Local Government and the Department/Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
• Submission: Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, Oyam, P.O. Box 30, Loro, no later than 28th April 2025.
• Where to Obtain Forms: Application forms are available from the District Service Commission offices, Public Service Commission offices, or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.
• Requirements: Applicants must attach three passport-sized photographs, certified copies of academic documents, and other relevant documents (e.g., identity cards). Serving officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department.

Additional Notes

• Applicants should indicate the post they are applying for.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present identity cards of schools attended and a National Identity Card at the time of sitting for the Oral Interview.
• The Oyam District Service Commission does not encourage any form of corruption, and all jobs advertised are free of charge.

• Signatory: The notice is signed by the Secretary, District Service Commission, Oyam.

Observations

• The document is an official job advertisement targeting Ugandan citizens for roles in various departments of the Oyam District Local Government.
• The application deadline is 28th April 2025, and the process emphasizes transparency and fairness, explicitly discouraging corruption.
• The positions range across different sectors, including administration, health, education, and marketing, with salary scales ranging from U3 to U7 (indicating different levels of seniority and pay in the Ugandan public service structure).

If you have specific questions about this notice or need further analysis, let me know! For example, I can explain the salary scales (U3, U5, U7) in the Ugandan context or provide more details about the roles listed. However, if you need more specific information (e.g., detailed job descriptions or updates on the application process), I might need to search for additional resources—would you like me to do that?

Date Posted: 2025-03-27

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