To exercise general supervision, inspection and control of Allied Health Professionals and Health facilities

Key outputs

i. Health facilities inspected and supervised ii. Professionals and the general public sensitised on council mandate

iii. Cases of professional misconduct, malpractice and medical negligence investigated

iv.Up-to-date inventory of professionals and health facilities developed and maintained v. District and other health supervisory authorities supported

vi. Registration and licencing of professionals and Health facilities supported

vii. Standard operating procedures and guidelines enforced

viii. Coaching and mentoring of subordinate staff conducted ix. Criminal investigations and prosecutions supported x. Council planning and budgeting processes supported

xi. Council and stakeholder’s resources accounted for

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Carry out regular inspection and supervision of professional and Health facilities

ii. Support the registration and licensing of professionals and Health Facilities

iii. Investigate cases of professional misconduct, malpractice and medical negligence

iv. Develop and maintain an upto date inventories of professionals and Health facilities

v. Support the disciplinary committee inquiry processes

vi. Provide technical support to the district and other health supervisory authorities

vii. Monitoring the compliance of standard operating procedures in Health facilities viii. Provide necessary support in criminal investigations and prosecutions ix. Provide support to the council planning and budgeting processes

x. Provide timely accountability for council and other stakeholder’s resources xi. Conduct mentorships and capacity building for subordinates xii. Prepare and submit periodic plans and reports to relevant authorities

xiii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by authorised officers Academic qualifications

i. Must either have a bachelor’s degree in any of the Allied Health professional disciplines plus a diploma in management OR a Diploma in any of the Allied Health professionals disciplines plus a relevant bachelor’s degree in management from a recognised university/Institution

ii. Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a recognised awarding institution may be of added advantage iii. Must be registered by Allied Health Professionals Council and published on the up-to-date register of Allied Health Professionals as contained in the latest Uganda gazette. experience

Must have worked for at least 5 years as an allied health professional with a reputable organisation