The Health Service Commission (HSC) is a Uganda Government Agency, established in 1998 to address unique Human Resources for Health (HRH) issues, the core being recruitment of qualified and competent human resources for health, for efficient and effective Health Service Delivery.

The Health Service Commission (HSC) derives its mandate and functions from Articles 169 and 170 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda; section 56(3) of the Local Government Act, CAP 243 and, the HSC Act, 2001 section 25(2).

The Commission is mandated to appoint, confirm, promote and review the terms and conditions of service, training and qualifications of health workers. It is also mandated to foster professional and work ethics, and exercise disciplinary control over health workers under its jurisdiction.

The HSC handles human resource for health issues for the Ministry of Health HQ, National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals, the Directorate of Public Health and Environment under KCCA, and specialized institutions such as the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, Uganda Cancer Institute and Medical Professional Councils.

In addition, the Commission provides guidelines, technical support and support supervision to District Service Commission (DSCs) and Local Governments on matters relating to HRH management.

The mission of the HSC is “to build a fundamentally strong and competent Human Resource base for efficient Health Service delivery. It is therefore important that the HSC implements systems aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process.

The vision of the HSC is: To have a motivated, competent, and adequately staffed health workforce for quality health service delivery.

The current Commission is chaired by DR. Pius Okong, deputized by Dr. Christine Mwebesa. The others members are Prof. Medi Kawuma, Mrs. Irene Akena Cheruto, Dr. Apollo Karugaba, Ms Ruth Frances Atala, Mr. Seale Anabo Anguma and Ms. Ketty Lamaro as the Secretary to the Commission.