The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) is a body corporate established under the Allied
Health Professionals Act. Cap. 296 to provide for the regulation, supervision and control of the
Allied Health Professionals and to provide for the establishment of a Council to register and license
the Allied Health Professionals in Uganda and for related matters.
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Allied Health Professionals Act Cap. 296 and Policy No. 3.4.2 of
the Allied Health Professionals Council Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual, as
amended, 2020. The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) invites applications from
suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts at its offices located at Plot 973,
Block 220, Kiwatule–Naalya Road, Kampala.
Position Quality Assurance Officer – Diagnostics
Ref. No. AHPC/HR/REC/03/2026/03
Salary Scale AHPC-AC4
Reports to Senior Quality Assurance Officer – Diagnostics
Responsible for None
Duty Station Kampala
Type of Employment Contract.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will implement regulatory quality-assurance programmes
through quality audits, standards assessments, analysis of inspection findings and continuous
improvement of regulated professional practice in accordance with Council policies and established
quality standards.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess institutions and facilities against accreditation and quality-assurance standards and
provide quality-assurance findings to the Licensing function where required.
Participate in the development and review of quality assurance standards, inspection tools,
manuals, and guidelines.
Collect, analyse, and maintain quality assurance data for monitoring and decision-making.
Conduct quality audits and standards assessments of allied health training institutions, health
facilities, laboratories and other regulated establishments, and analyse inspection findings
generated through the Inspection and Enforcement function.
Prepare quality-audit and standards-assessment reports and recommends appropriate
corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain accurate quality-audit, standards-assessment and quality-improvement records,
databases and documentation.
Participate in departmental planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
Monitor compliance with the Allied Health Professionals Act, regulations, standards, and
Council guidelines.
Review quality-related complaints and non-compliance findings for quality-improvement
action, and refer alleged misconduct or regulatory breaches to the Supervisor
Conduct sensitization and capacity-building programmes for allied health professionals and
institutions on quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform any other duties reasonably assigned within the scope of the position and the Council’s
mandate.
KEY OUTPUTS
Quality audits and standards assessments conducted and inspection findings analyzed for
quality improvement.
Accreditation and licensing assessments undertaken.
Inspection reports prepared and submitted.
Compliance with quality assurance standards monitored.
Quality improvement recommendations implemented and followed up.
Complaints relating to quality of professional practice investigated.
Monitoring and evaluation data collected and analysed.
Stakeholders sensitized on quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
Departmental work plans and reports prepared.
Council and stakeholder resources accounted for.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should possess;
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must either have a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science registrable
by the Council OR a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science registrable by the
Council plus a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institution.
Must be registered and licensed by Allied Health Professionals Council and be in good
standing and up to date with the Extract of Gazette of Allied Health Professionals Register.
Added advantage:
Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a recognised awarding University/Institution,
or
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, Health Services Management, Quality Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field.
Administrative Law Certificate
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least three (3) years’ relevant professional experience in quality assurance, health services
management like regulation, inspection and supervision, compliance monitoring and evaluation, or
allied health professional practice in Government or a reputable organization.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of Quality management systems
Diagnostic technical competence
Quality assurance and compliance monitoring
Quality audits and assessment
Standards and guideline implementation
Quality data analysis and reporting
Inspection reporting, corrective and preventive action monitoring
Risk assessment and patient safety
Professional ethic and impartiality
Supervisory and stakeholder engagement skills
Planning, execution and results oriented
Behavioural Competencies:
Analytical and critical thinking
Attention to detail and accuracy
Confidentiality and integrity
Communication, interpersonal skills and report writing
Result oriented and accountability
Team work and stakeholder relationship management
Integrity and professionalism ethics
Attention to detail, Problem solving and decision making
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants should submit their application letters together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in
three (3) copies, three (3) recent coloured passport-size photographs, copy of a valid National Identity Card,
certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and professional qualifications, and signed recommendation letters from three referees NOT relatives; including their names and telephone contacts.
Applications should be addressed to the Registrar, Allied Health Professionals Council. Delivered physically to the AHPC Secretariat or sent electronically via email info@ahpc.go.ug.
Deadline for submission and receipt of applications shall be by close of business 24th November 2026; 5:00P.M EAT