Job Title: Laboratory Technician – 3 Positions
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 animal samples and reporting the results.
- Referring samples to other labs and ensure that protocols are followed.
- Breeding and training lab animals for research and science education programs
- Carrying out science education activities using laboratory animals.
- 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 tissues and processed slide for future reference.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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
- Communicating effectively
- Accountability
- 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.
NOTE:
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A’ level and O’ level certificates.
- Applicants are required to provide appointment letters as proof of experience.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Address:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530
KAMPALA
Deadline: 28th November 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required