Technician, Department of Physiology

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About Makerere University

Makerere University, established in 1922 as a humble technical school with 14 day students studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics (later Uganda Technical College), has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa. Located on Makerere Hill Road, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda, its motto is "We Build for the Future". With over 143 programmes/courses across 10 colleges, Makerere is a global centre of excellence that learns by doing. The University aspires to generate new knowledge in Technology, Medicine, Agriculture, Business and other Sciences to improve livelihoods locally and beyond. The Department of Physiology is housed within the College of Health Sciences and plays a central role in biomedical practical training, laboratory research and innovation — the Technician role is therefore critical to maintaining high-quality, safe and well-equipped laboratory education and research support.

Job Details

Position: Technician, Department of Physiology
Reporting To: Head of Department
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala (Makerere University Main Campus, Makerere Hill Road)
Employment Type: Full-time, 4-year contract
Remuneration: PU7 (Makerere University Salary Scale)
Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed fifty five (55) years of age at the time of application
Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 17:00 HRS E.A.T (2026-09-14 00:00:00)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Purpose: Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for use in the workplace (Laboratories).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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, Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science Laboratory Technology
At least 3 years relevant working experience in Physiology practical and experimental procedures
Customer Care
Ability to communicate precisely and concisely
Analytical skills
Proficiency in using machines and computers
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract

Application Procedure

Visit the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (EHRMS) at https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
Against the Technician, Department of Physiology post, click View Details to view the detailed job composition
Click Apply Now
Tick off the items that match your identity from the menu and click Continue
Fill in details requested for 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" on submitted
Attach the following mandatory documents: 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; a minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees
Address the application to: The Chief Human Resource Officer, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
All applications must be submitted electronically via the EHRMS portal — no hand delivery
For any inquiries please send an email to employdiv@mak.ac.ug

Note

applicants should not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application. makerere university is an equal opportunities employer. only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. late applications and hand-delivered applications will not be considered — all applications must be submitted electronically via ehrms.

Job Summary

Job Category: Education, Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Job Type: Full-time (4-year contract, PU7)
Deadline of this Job: Monday, September 14, 2026 (17:00 HRS E.A.T)
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 — Makerere University Main Campus