THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
1.0 Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries and Local Governments duly appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant Posts. Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 3rd November, 2025. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
1.1 Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan and submit on-line Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, Copies of letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion); relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates.
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
d) Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
e) Those who fail to get a recommendation should proceed and submit and also indicate a reason on their application as to why they were not recommended.
1.2 Application Process
i) Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug
ii) Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
iii) If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
iv) Click on a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
v) View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
vi) Review your application and SUBMIT.
1.3 Please Note: -
a) Only applications on-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original Degree and Diploma Transcripts and Certificates, Certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
d) Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years, 2022/2023, 2023/2024,2024/2025 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
e) The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic and employment documents to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and he/she removed from the Public Service.
f) In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]
1.4 Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:
Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism; Teamwork; and Serving Public Interest
- Overseeing day-to-day forensic biology laboratory activities, ensuring that all analyses are conducted according to established protocols and in a timely manner;
- Performing and supervising the forensic examination of biological evidence such as DNA, blood, tissue and other bodily fluids in criminal and civil cases;
- Implementing and maintaining a robust quality assurance system in the forensic biology laboratory to ensure accuracy, precision and reliability of laboratory results;
- Managing the caseload of the laboratory, ensuring that all forensic analyses are completed efficiently and results are communicated to relevant stakeholders including law enforcement and judicial bodies;
- Leading development and validation of new forensic biology techniques and methodologies to enhance laboratory capabilities and keep up with advances in the field;
- Training and mentoring laboratory staff, ensuring that they are well versed with forensic biology procedures, laboratory safety and quality control measures;
- Preparing detailed reports on forensic biology analyses, ensuring that findings are clearly presented and can be used in courts or other legal proceedings;
- Collaborating with law enforcement Agencies, legal entities and other stakeholders in providing expert testimony and guidance on forensic biology related matters;
- Ensuring proper management and utilization of laboratory resources including equipment, reagents and human resources to optimize productivity and maintain operational efficiency;
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
