UNMEB Job Careers - Principal Examinations Officer
Organization: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary/TechnicalUganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB) aims to become a reputable & efficient Examination Board for Nurses and Midwives. Their vision is to conduct quality examinations & Award credible certificates in Nursing & Midwifery profession so as to improve the human resource for health. Job Summary: The Principal Examinations Officer will provide technical support to the Deputy Executive Secretary/Technical on all matters of Examinations and Awards.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Update and maintain a database of examinations and awards system at the UNMEB Head Office and ensure that strict procedures are followed for regular back-up of data.Actively coordinate the setting of test items for nurses and midwives.Present to UNMEB all persons qualified to obtain the respective awards.Oversee the examination processes with relevant stakeholders.Offer the technical expertise in setting up of an operational and well maintained question item data bank.Ensure adherence to Examinations and Awards internal control systems in accordance with UNMEB's Legal and Policy Framework.Prepare and compile past examination papers for publication.Take part in the preparation of annual budgets and work plans in accordance with the UNMEB Strategic Plan.Offer advisory support to the relevant subcommittees of the UNMEB; and,Carry out any such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate should hold a basic degree of BSN in either Nursing, Midwifery or both with evidence of Medical Education; Possession of a Master's degree in a Health related or other field is required Demonstrated competence in handling examination matters at Institutional level; A minimum of five or more years’ experience in managing Nursing and Midwifery state examinations;-Past experience in setting, moderating and marking of written and practical examinations.Core Competencies: Strategic planning; organizational skills; confidentiality; professionalism; integrity; Good communication and leadership skills; efficiency and effectiveness; team work and resilience.All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.Deadline: 9th February, 2015 by 5:00 PM
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