Assistant Commissioner (Human Resource Development)

• PositionAssistant Commissioner (Human Resource Development)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationKampala
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceAt least 9 years
• ClosingApplications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Uganda’s Health Service Commission publishes and administers recruitment for public health-service positions. It provides an official e-recruitment route for applicants to health-sector government vacancies. Official organisation website.

This Ministry of Health headquarters role coordinates human-resource development policy and workforce capacity-building across the health sector. It also guides planning, monitoring, staff development and reporting.

• Formulate and review health workforce development policies and guidelines.
• Assess and document human-resource development gaps across the health sector.
• Develop strategies and plans for health workforce development.
• Coordinate capacity-building and professional-development programmes.
• Monitor workforce development plans and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Prepare work plans and reports and supervise staff in the division.

• MBChB, dental, nursing or allied-health bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• Master’s in Health Services Management or Health Systems Development, or postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Planning and Development.
• At least nine years’ relevant experience, including three years at Principal Officer level or equivalent.
• Demonstrable leadership and integrity.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Read External Advert No. 2 of October 2026 and identify the preferred post and reference. Register or sign in to the HSC e-Recruitment System and complete or update the applicant profile. Search for the post, select Apply Now, upload the relevant supporting documents, save, and submit the application online. Apply for no more than two posts; keep Public Service Form 3 and originals available for interview if shortlisted.

Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Read the original employer advert.

Apply through the official recruitment route

• Checked on 8 November 2026 against Health Service Commission's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.