Job Details (SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN [CROP RESOURCES])

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in      Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit   https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors  to apply.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan, attach and submit On-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion).

c)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.

e)        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.

 

Application Process

a)       Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/Adverts/Adverts     

b)       As  a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

c)       If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile

d)       Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs on the menu.

e)       View available adverts and the jobs therein.

f)        Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.

g)       View the Job Details and Click Apply now.

h)       Review your application and SUBMIT.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.

 

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts in a given advert.

 

Please Note: -

 

 

 

a)       

 

Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered.  No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.

 

b)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

 

c)         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

 

d)        In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

 

 

   Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

 

 

-           Public Sector Management; Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity; Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills; Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings; Innovation; Concern for Quality, Standards and  Technical Competence; Ability to Coach Subordinates; and Report Writing Skills.

 

 

 

-           Strategic Thinking; Negotiation Skills; Team Building; Conflict Management; Policy Development; Change Management; Research and Project Management Skills.

 


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN [CROP RESOURCES]
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
46/70/02 Vol.12
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor Science Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or Science Technology (Biology) from a recognized institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the field of Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or Science Technology at Laboratory Technician level in Government or any reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Laboratory Technician for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Laboratory Technician for performing the following duties:-

 

-        Setting the required disease, pest and weed climatic standards and conditions;

-        Collecting samples, preparing and carrying out quality control under sterile conditions;

-        Undertaking quality control activities/experiments to facilitate proper investigations and

tests development;

-        Participating in activities leading to identification of pests and diseases and weed strains in the country;

-        Preparing reagents and materials used in the laboratories;

-        Establishing and maintaining records related to tests and investigations of pests, diseases and weeds;

-        Undertaking supportive research activities and quality control experiments;

-        Carrying out proper storage and use of all laboratory equipment;

-        Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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