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: Test Item Setter- 504 Posts
Reference: UHPAB/HRM/TS/002/25
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 have a qualification in Medical Education (Advanced Tutors Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education).
Must be registered and in possession of a valid practicing License from a Professional Council.
Experience:
Should have been involved in training Allied Health Professionals at Certificate or Diploma level in a Training Institution or Health facility for at least a period of five (5) years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Identify the assigned topics in the curriculum.
2. Set the assigned numbers of multiple choice questions, fill in blanks, short answer questions and long answer questions.
3. Ensure that items set are exhaustive of the area of the curriculum content assigned.
4. Prepare a comprehensive marking guide for each of the set test item.
5. Set the OSPE/ OSCE scenarios and prepare the checklists.
