Ministry of Works and Transport Rescue Boat Operators Jobs in Uganda
Ministry of Works and Transport Rescue Boat Operators Jobs in Uganda
The Ministry of Works and Transport is implementing a Multinational Lake Victoria Communication and Transport Project (MLVMCT) funded by the African Development
Bank intended to enhance and promote Safety of life and property while on the inland Waterways of Uganda.
One of the core objectives of the project is the establishment and implementation of Search and Rescue (SAR) Centres across the water ways of Uganda.
These shall be equipped with rescue boats and trained crews, medical facilities and counsellors, to among others off er prompt SAR services to the people and vessels and aircrafts in distress, offer First Aid and medical attention to victims.
Recruitment will take place from the respective districts where the nine (9) SAR centres will be established as follows; Lake Victoria – Kaazi landing site, Masese Landing site, Mwena Landing Site, Buvuma landing site, Masese landing site and Lwanika landing site, Lake Albert – Kaiso landing site and Panyimur Landing site and Lake Kyoga – Zengebe landing site.
Applicants should submit their applications with a recent passport photograph, a copy of the National Identity card, curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic documents.
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist in responding to Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) missions from a boat.
Maintain responsibility for the safety and conduct of crew and passengers, safe operation and navigation of the boat, and completion of missions.
Conduct day to day drills and patrols as per schedules issued.
Responsible for radio communications during Maritime SAR emergency phases and maintenance of related preparedness.
Assist in the evacuation of
victims of a maritime-related incident to a safe place for medical attention and counselling.
Assist in offering of first aid to victims of maritime related incidences.
Minimum Qualification
Should have attained at least a minimum of one Principal pass in either Geography, Physics or Mathematics at Uganda Advanced Certi fi cate of Education (A ‘Level).
Should have a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics at O-level
Must be medically fit
Should have experience of at least 2 years in boat-related operations.
Skills and Competencies
Ethics and integrity
Time management skills
Ability to Adapt to multicultural setti ngs
Must be fluent at English speaking
Must be computer literate
Capacity to work in a team.
Personal Survival Techniques on water
First Aid and Firefi ghti ng skills
Note
Applicants should be from one of the following respective districts
Buikwe
Jinja
Buvuuma
Kalangala
Wakiso
Nakasongola
Nebbi
Mayuge
Kikuube
All applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport and delivered to the Security Registry, Ministry Headquarters, Old Port Bell Road, Kampala not later than 9th December 2020.
Note
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Late submissions SHALL NOT be accepted.
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