Job Title: Laboratory Technician (2 No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Job Summary: To provide specialized laboratory services in wildlife health management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collecting and examining samples, and reporting on the results.
- Referring samples to other laboratories and ensure that protocols are followed
- Breeding and training lab animals for research and for science education programs.
- Carrying out science education activities using laboratory animals.
- Conducting tissue processing and providing storage services.
- Establishing a database of necropsy results and creating a system of storing tissue sections.
- Undertaking research and project activities.
- Collaborating in breeding programs and learning initiatives.
- Preparing work plans and budgets for laboratory requirements.
- Developing wildlife laboratory standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Establishing a repository system for animal tissue, and processed slide for future reference.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution.
Experience
- Nil
Competences
Technical
- Knowledge in wildlife management
- Records and Information management
- Risk management
- Information Communication Technology
- Research and analytical
Behavioral
- Concern for quality and standards
- Accountability
- Communicating effectively
- Judgment, decision making and problem solving
- Ethics and integrity
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted.
Instructions for submission
- Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well as the academic documents scanned as one pdf document (the system will not accept more than one file).
- Applicants shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present originals of their academic certificates and transcripts at the time of the interviews.
Address:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530
KAMPALA
Deadline: 20th June,2025 by 5.00 pm
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