Job Details (PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in Ministries/Departments/Agencies.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than 29/9/2020. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.

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

d)        Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from their Responsible Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

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

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 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.

NB.  You can only apply for one post.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters from Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.

e)             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
PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
3
Reference
HRM 46/70/01 Vol. 10
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology; or Science Technology- Biology, plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in the field of Biomedical Laboratory Technology; or Science Technology, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Laboratory Technologist in Government or from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Agricultural Inspector, Diagnostics for performing the following duties:-

-      Setting standards for the control of disease, pests and weed climatic conditions;

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

-      Undertaking quality control activities/ experiments to ensure proper investigations and tests development;

-      Participating in activities leading to the identification of pests and disease and weed strains in the Country;

-      Preparing re-agents and all the required materials used in the laboratories;

-      Creating and maintain records related to tests and investigations of pests, diseases and weeds;

-      Undertaking guided and 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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