Senior Technician, Department of Physiology

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About Makerere University

Makerere University, established in 1922 as Uganda Technical College (later Uganda Technical College), is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Africa. Operating under the motto "We Build for the Future," the University has grown from 14 day students to a leading research-intensive institution with 10 colleges and over 143 programmes in Technology, Medicine, Agriculture, Business and other Sciences. The University aspires to generate new knowledge and apply it to improve livelihoods locally and beyond through research, innovation and community outreach. The Department of Physiology sits within the College of Health Sciences at the Main Campus, Makerere Hill Road, Kampala, and is central to biomedical training, laboratory practicals, and collaborative research & consultancy — making this Senior Technician role key to teaching quality, laboratory safety and research support.

Job Details

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technician, Department of Physiology. The role provides technical leadership for laboratory operations, student practicals and research activities under the Head of Department.

Position: Senior Technician, Department of Physiology
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala (College of Health Sciences, Main Campus, Makerere Hill Road, Kampala)
Reporting To: Head of Department
Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract
Remuneration: PU6.2 (Makerere University Salary Scale)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-time, 8 Work Hours)
Age Limit: Applicants should NOT exceed 55 years of age at the time of application
Industry: Education and Training
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure harmonious working relationships amongst staff under his/her care
Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities
Maintain financial and other resources in the course of duty
Participate in research & consultancy
Compile reports and inventories
Prepare and supervise students' practicals
Maintain guidelines & regulations to ensure quality control and safety in the workplace
Induct and mentor support staff in technical skills
Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Education:
- Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management or related discipline
- At least an upper second Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Experience: At least 5 years working experience in Laboratory work
Skills / Competences:
- Ability to handle clients in a courteous manner
- Interpersonal skills and team work
- Ability to communicate precisely
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency in using machines and computers
- Time management
- Concern for safety
Level of Education: Postgraduate degree
Experience in Months: 60 months (5 years) stated; source also lists 12 months field — substantive requirement is 5 years

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (EHRMS). No hand delivery or email applications are accepted.

Click on this link: https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
Against each job post on the list, click View Details to view the detailed job composition
For the vacancy you are interested in, click Apply Now
Tick off the items that match your identity from the menu and click Continue
Fill in details requested in the account creation form — PLEASE ENSURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM NOT BEING CONSIDERED
Click Start Application and an email will be sent to you to reset password for your new account. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam folder
Open your email and click Visit System. This will prompt you to enter your email used on registration
The system will then send you another email where you will be given a link to enter your new password
On clicking submit, a list of your applications will be shown
Against each application, click on Complete Application
A menu for tracking the application progress will be shown — click Complete Application menu
Follow through the menu of application steps till completion — ENSURE TO SAVE AT EACH STEP
When you click finish, your dashboard should show "Submitted".
For any inquiries send an email to employdiv@mak.ac.ug

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 stating 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 (where applicable)
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees

Address application to: The Chief Human Resource Officer, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala

Note

note that: applicants should not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application. makerere university is an equal opportunities employer. work hours are 8 hours per day. ensure to save at each step of the ehrms application and that dashboard shows "submitted" — incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Summary

Job Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Technician jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time (4-year Contract / CONTRACTOR)
Deadline of this Job: Monday, September 14 2026 (17:00 HRS E.A.T) — 2026-09-14
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026
No of Jobs: 1
Application Link: https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
Location pin: P.O. Box 7062, Makerere Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda — View on Map