Magistrates Grade 1 job at Judicial Service Commission
About the Organization
The Judicial Service Commission is a Constitutional body established under Article 146 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, whose mandate is to recruit judicial officers and regulate their conduct.
Job Description
Promoting a positive image of the Judiciary by adhering to the Judicial Code of Conduct, core values and zero tolerance to corruption among Court Staff and self
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Duties and Responsibilities
In charge of the assigned Magistrates Court
Supervises subordinate staff at the assigned Magistrate Court
Managing funds released to the Court
Hearing and disposing of civil and criminal cases
Organizing and chairing Stakeholder and staff meetings, if in charge of station
Making periodic visits to detention centres within the Magisterial Area
Custodian of the Court Seal
Managing an Inventory of Judiciary assets — if in charge of station
Preparing monthly situational, activity and performance reports to the Chief Magistrate
Ensuring proper utilization of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System/CCAS
Making monthly returns to the Registry of Magistrates’ Affairs and Data Management
Promoting a positive image of the Judiciary by adhering to the Judicial Code of Conduct, core values and zero tolerance to corruption among Court Staff and self
Ensuring the Registry, Archives and Exhibit stores are organized
Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Ordinary Level Certificate, Advanced Level Certificate, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University / Institution and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or a recognized Institution.
Any relevant advanced/post graduate qualification(S), ICT qualification(s) as well as work experience will be an added advantage. A Certificate of Enrolment is a requirement.
Applicants appointed to this position will act for a period of one (1) year before being confirmed in a substantive capacity upon performance evaluation being conducted.
Where necessary, the Commission will conduct a Competence Test for this position.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Applicants should apply for only one position on offer in this advert. Multiple applications by an applicant shall lead to disqualification
2. Only documents specified in this advert should be submitted/enclosed as a single pdf document.
3. An applicant who is not contacted by the commission should regard his or her
Application as unsuccessful.
4. No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.
5. This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.
6. Any complaint or clarification regarding this recruitment programme should be sent by email to the secretary, judicial service commission on email: recruitment2024@jsc.go.ug
7. The judicial service commission form should be completed in typed letters. No handwritten forms will not be accepted.
Application Email: mg12024@jsc.go.ug
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