Vacancy title:
Chief Laboratory Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Effective management, operation, and maintenance of all laboratories at the Institute
  • Ensure labs meet industry standards and support training/research activities
  • Provide a safe and conducive environment for learning and innovation

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Management and Supervision

• Oversee daily operations of all technical laboratories
  • Participate in development of plans and budgets for lab equipment
  • Ensure all labs are properly equipped with necessary tools/materials
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Support building innovation lab ecosystems and industry-grade simulation labs

2. Technical Support and Training

• Organize and conduct training on lab equipment usage and safety
  • Provide technical guidance on latest ICT/electronics/multimedia trends
  • Encourage student participation in project exhibitions and skills bootcamps

3. Equipment Maintenance and Safety Compliance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans
  • Conduct routine inspections and equipment calibrations
  • Ensure compliance with health/safety/environmental regulations

4. Inventory and Procurement Management

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of all lab equipment/consumables
  • Collaborate with academic departments on equipment procurement
  • Monitor and control lab resource usage to minimize waste

5. Research and Development Support

• Support student/faculty research and innovation projects
  • Stay updated on ICT/electronics advancements to improve labs
  • Foster industry collaborations for research/training opportunities

6. Team Leadership and Administration

• Supervise and mentor lab technicians/support staff
  • Prepare periodic reports on lab activities/maintenance
  • Participate in curriculum development for practical training

Key Result Areas

• Operational Efficiency
  • Technical Training Support
  • Equipment Maintenance & Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Research & Innovation Support
  • Team Leadership & Reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/IT/Telecommunications
  • Minimum 5 years in technical laboratory setting (2+ years supervisory)
  • Strong knowledge of lab equipment/maintenance/safety protocols
  • ICT/multimedia/fibre optic proficiency (advantage)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership/management skills
  • Hands-on equipment troubleshooting experience
  • Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
  • Training/mentoring capability
  • Good communication/teamwork abilities

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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