Vacancy title:
Technician, Department of Physiology

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering, Admin & Office, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Job Purpose

Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for use in the workplace (Laboratories).

Responsibilities or duties

• Generate reports, inventories and orders in the Unit;
• Generate budgets and account for use of physical resources of the Unit
• Manage the use of laboratory equipment and facilities;
• Compile reports and inventories;
• Requisition, maintain and account for financial and other resources;
• Prepare and supervise students’ practicals;
• Liaise with and provide support to the academic staff in the teaching of practicals;
• Participate in research to inform best practices in the Department;
• Implement and maintain guidelines and regulations to ensure quality assurance, control and safety in unit;
• Induct and mentor junior staff in the unit on technical skills;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science Laboratory Technology
• Customer Care;
• Ability to communicate precisely and concisely;
• Analytical skills;
• Proficiency in using machines and computers.

Experience needed

At least 3 years relevant working experience in Physiology practical and experimental procedures

Any other provided details

Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

Remuneration: PU7

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees

The application should be addressed to: The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS Ε.Α.Τ

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