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Market Research Assistant – Business Intelligence
SUMMARY: MTN Uganda is seeking two Market Research Assistants to support customer research and business intelligence activities. The role focuses on conducting interviews, reviewing market information, analysing data, maintaining research records, and preparing reports for decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct and record telephone and face-to-face customer interviews.
Recruit respondents and arrange interviews in line with research protocols.
Review and edit collected data for completeness and accuracy.
Conduct literature reviews and research on market trends.
Summarise interviews and prepare research reports.
Support the development of data-collection and analysis materials.
Category:
Others
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
MTN-Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
28 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply through the MTN Uganda recruitment portal using Job Identification 7616: https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/7616
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in a call-centre environment.
Fluency in Runyakore, Rukiga, Rutoro and Runyoro, or fluency in Lugbara.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
Knowledge of telecommunications trends, handsets, connectivity, and risk management.
Strong interpersonal, telephone, written, and verbal communication skills.
Consultant – Implementation of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Sector Activities under HPMP Stage II
SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a consultant to implement Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning sector activities under Ghana’s HPMP Stage II second tranche. The role focuses on stakeholder coordination, technical training, awareness campaigns, equipment support, project monitoring, and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a workplan and coordinate implementation with UNEP, Ghana’s National Ozone Unit, training institutions, and RAC associations.
Organise professional-development and technical training for RAC technicians, engineers, and industry associations.
Deliver workshops on equipment use, refrigerant containment, low-GWP technologies, and environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Conduct awareness activities on green buildings, energy-efficient RAC equipment, and fire-suppression systems.
Coordinate equipment and toolkit support for designated institutions and centres of excellence.
Prepare periodic progress reports and a final report documenting results, challenges, lessons, and recommendations.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Company:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Ten-month consultancy
Application Details:
Apply online through the UN Careers portal: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/281499?language=en
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree accepted with two additional years of qualifying experience.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, environmental science, refrigeration technology, or a related field.
Technical knowledge of RAC servicing, refrigerant containment, recovery, recycling, and safe handling of low-GWP and flammable refrigerants.
Experience in stakeholder consultation, data analysis, data management, and evidence-based reporting.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Tangi Base Supervisor
SUMMARY: True North Consult Ltd is seeking a Tangi Base Supervisor to support logistics operations on the Tilenga Project. The role focuses on base operations, materials management, HSE compliance, logistics planning, personnel supervision, cost control, and operational reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Tangi Base logistics operations, including storage, transport, lifting, and drilling support.
Oversee stock and non-stock materials and coordinate with drilling and project teams.
Monitor HSE compliance, corrective actions, operational controls, and contractor safety performance.
Plan logistics resources, monitor costs, track KPIs, and support operational improvements.
Supervise logistics personnel, coordinate training, conduct appraisals, and support competency development.
Prepare weekly, monthly, KPI, cost-allocation, and invoice-verification reports.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Tangi Site, Uganda
Company:
TrueNorth Africa
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Full-time; on-site position
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter and CV in PDF or Microsoft Word format to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com. Use “Tangi Base Supervisor” as the email subject line.
Requirements:
Degree in Management Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
Seven to ten years of experience in logistics base operations and materials management.
Knowledge of onshore oil and gas operations, drilling logistics, lifting equipment, and base operations.
Understanding of health and safety, environmental protection, waste management, and dangerous-goods requirements.
Strong leadership, analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP, UNISUP, UNISOL, SCOT, MM, or RLM modules is an advantage.
Technical Solar Sales Representative
SUMMARY: Chloride Exide is seeking a Technical Solar Sales Representative to support the growth of its solar energy business in Uganda. The role focuses on client acquisition, solar system sales, technical consultations, proposal development, and coordination of project delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop sales strategies and identify new solar market opportunities.
Prospect for clients through networking, cold calling, and industry events.
Assess customer energy needs and recommend suitable solar solutions.
Prepare proposals covering system scope, costs, and timelines.
Negotiate sales terms and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers.
Coordinate with technical and installation teams and follow up after installation.
Category:
Energy
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Chloride Exide
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
25 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Send an updated CV to careers@chlorideexide.com and use “Technical Solar Sales Representative” as the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant professional qualifications in sales and marketing.
At least three years of experience selling solar panels, batteries, and inverters.
Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, solar water heating, power backup systems, and related products.
Strong communication, negotiation, persuasion, and customer-engagement skills.
Ability to explain technical solar concepts clearly and achieve sales targets.
Medical Quality Assurance Officer
SUMMARY: Jubilee Life Insurance Uganda is seeking a Medical Quality Assurance Officer to support medical claims review and healthcare quality assurance. The role focuses on claims accuracy, compliance, quality audits, risk identification, reporting, and process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review medical claims for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
Conduct quality assurance audits on claims and healthcare service processes.
Identify claims trends, discrepancies, irregularities, and potential fraud risks.
Liaise with healthcare providers and internal teams to resolve claims-related issues.
Prepare quality assurance reports and performance analyses.
Support quality improvement, compliance reviews, and process enhancement initiatives.
Category:
Others
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
MasterWood Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
20 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Submit your application to RecruitmentLife@jubileeUganda. Quote Job Reference JLICU/QA/07/2026.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Health Information Management, or a related healthcare field.
Experience in medical claims, quality assurance, health insurance, or healthcare administration is an added advantage.
Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare practices, and insurance claims processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and documentation skills.
Ability to interpret medical records and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Regional Infrastructure Engineer
SUMMARY: Q-Sourcing Servtec is seeking a Regional Infrastructure Engineer to support a telecommunications client’s engineering infrastructure across East Africa. The role focuses on infrastructure maintenance, installation, commissioning, project oversight, safety compliance, incident response, and regional technical support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of power, cooling, and related infrastructure.
Lead installation and commissioning of VCC, VAC, cooling systems, generators, and other equipment.
Support infrastructure tenders, project execution, procedures, and intervention planning.
Monitor incidents, maintain operational continuity, and provide on-call technical support.
Enforce electrical safety, PPE, lockout, beaconing, and zero-accident requirements.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual infrastructure reports.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Q-Sourcing
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
29 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the Q-Sourcing careers portal under vacancy reference “QSSU-RIE-REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER”: https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000019243161/QSSU-RIE-REGIONAL-INFRASTURCTURE-ENGINEER?source=CareerSite
Requirements:
Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in electrical infrastructure management.
Valid electrical safety certification for LV/HV systems and Health and Safety certification.
Valid Category B or BE driving licence with more than three years of driving experience.
Knowledge of power systems, cooling systems, generators, diagnostics, schematics, and basic IP networking.
Fluency in English; Swahili and French at B2 level are added advantages.
Installation Technician
SUMMARY: MasterWood Uganda is seeking an Installation Technician to support on-site fitting and installation work. The role focuses on site measurements, installation supervision, technical drawing interpretation, and quality control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take accurate measurements at installation sites.
Supervise on-site fitting activities.
Ensure installations meet required quality standards.
Interpret technical drawings during installation work.
Coordinate installation activities at client sites.
Report installation issues requiring correction.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
MasterWood Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
20 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply in person at the Masterwood Uganda Main Office, Plot 16, Ring Road, Luzira Industrial Park, Kampala.
Requirements:
Certificate or diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
At least three years of experience in a similar role.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Production Supervisor
SUMMARY: MasterWood Uganda is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production activities and coordinate workflow. The role focuses on team supervision, production targets, quality control, and technical drawing interpretation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise daily production activities.
Coordinate production workflow and team assignments.
Monitor progress against production targets.
Ensure products meet required quality standards.
Interpret technical drawings for production work.
Identify and resolve production problems.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
MasterWood Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
20 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply in person at the Masterwood Uganda Main Office, Plot 16, Ring Road, Luzira Industrial Park, Kampala.
Requirements:
Certificate or diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
At least five years of experience in production supervision.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong attention to detail.
Good problem-solving skills.
Site Supervisor
SUMMARY: Masterwood Uganda is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee on-site fitting and installation activities. The role focuses on site measurements, technical drawing interpretation, installation supervision, and quality control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take accurate measurements at installation sites.
Supervise on-site fitting and installation activities.
Ensure completed installations meet required quality standards.
Interpret technical drawings during site work.
Monitor workmanship and identify installation issues.
Communicate site requirements and progress to relevant teams.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
MasterWood Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
20 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply in person at the Masterwood Uganda Main Office, Plot 16, Ring Road, Luzira Industrial Park, Kampala.
Requirements:
Certificate or diploma in Carpentry and Joinery.
At least three years of experience in a similar role.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Theatre Assistant
SUMMARY: Medical Teams International is seeking a Theatre Assistant to support surgical services in Arua. The role focuses on theatre preparation, instrument sterilisation, surgical assistance, infection prevention, patient support, and equipment care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clean, disinfect, sterilise, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
Assist the surgical team before, during, and after operations.
Prepare and transport patients for surgery and explain procedures.
Pass instruments, apply dressings, cut sutures, and prepare laboratory specimens.
Dispose of surgical waste in accordance with infection-prevention procedures.
Maintain theatre equipment, document narcotics use, and report equipment faults.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Arua, Uganda
Company:
Medical Teams International
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
27 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the Medical Teams International recruitment portal: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/BE1660BE3D0630C7C609C2764DD1B065/jobs/222966
Requirements:
Certificate in Theatre Techniques.
Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Valid practising licence.
At least one year of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of instrument sterilisation and infection-prevention protocols.
Good written and spoken English, communication skills, and physical ability to assist with patient movement.
Project Coordinator
SUMMARY: Medical Teams International is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage donor-funded health programmes and emergency-response activities in West Nile. The role focuses on project implementation, donor compliance, budget monitoring, reporting, partner coordination, emergency preparedness, and risk management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and partner engagement.
Monitor donor compliance across finance, logistics, security, human resources, and administration.
Track budgets, analyse expenditure, prepare financial reports, and support budget revisions.
Lead monthly and donor reporting and prepare project communication materials.
Develop emergency preparedness and response plans and oversee implementation during emergencies.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation measures, and represent Medical Teams in coordination meetings.
Category:
Multinational/MDBs/NGO
Location:
West Nile, Uganda
Company:
Medical Teams International
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
27 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the Medical Teams International recruitment portal: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/BE1660BE3D0630C7C609C2764DD1B065/jobs/222987
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
At least five years of project-management experience in the humanitarian sector.
Experience working with international NGOs; health-project experience is preferred.
Experience managing UN or EU funding is preferred.
Strong skills in project-cycle management, budgeting, data analysis, reporting, databases, and Microsoft Office.
Laboratory Technician
SUMMARY: Medical Teams International is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct routine laboratory investigations and support laboratory operations in Kyaka. The role focuses on specimen collection and testing, result interpretation, quality control, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supervision of laboratory assistants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collect patient samples, perform phlebotomy, and conduct routine laboratory investigations.
Interpret results, communicate findings to clinicians, and maintain confidential records.
Prepare and transport referral specimens in line with approved procedures.
Maintain specimen quality control, hygiene, sterilisation, infection prevention, and waste-management standards.
Manage laboratory supplies, equipment, requisitions, and inventory levels.
Supervise laboratory assistants and support staff training and continuing medical education.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Kyaka, Uganda
Company:
Medical Teams International
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
21 Jul 2026
27 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the Medical Teams International recruitment portal: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/BE1660BE3D0630C7C609C2764DD1B065/jobs/222973
Requirements:
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Valid practising licence.
At least two years of experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment operation, hygiene, and infection-prevention protocols.
Additional qualification in Laboratory Management, INGO experience, and Microsoft Office proficiency are advantages.
Transportation Officer
SUMMARY: EACOP is seeking a Transportation Officer to support crude-oil transportation and upstream commercial coordination. The role focuses on production forecasting, tariff invoicing, commercial agreements, payment reconciliation, operational reporting, and shipper coordination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate upstream production nominations, forecasts, and pipeline-capacity forecasts.
Support commercial agreements related to tariffs, transportation, and shared facilities.
Prepare monthly tariff invoices, statements, payment tracking, and reconciliations.
Maintain production forecasts and meet reporting requirements under applicable agreements.
Act as the commercial focal point for upstream operations and shared-facility cost allocation.
Ensure operational activities and instructions comply with EACOP HSE requirements.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
EACOP
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
20 Jul 2026
3 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the EACOP recruitment portal: https://eacop.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EACOP/details/Transportation-Officer-UG_JR101484
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field.
At least four years of experience, including two years in commercial activities and negotiations.
At least two years of experience in oil and gas contracts, business development, trading, production operations, material balance, or accounting.
Experience in financing matters is an advantage.
Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills; Power BI or similar analytical tools are desirable.
Fluent English, strong analytical and communication skills, and availability for regular weekend duties.
Line Boring Technician M/F (UG)
SUMMARY: Mota-Engil is seeking a Line Boring Technician to repair and restore cylindrical bores in heavy construction and earthmoving equipment. The role focuses on on-site precision machining, bore welding, equipment alignment, measurement, and heavy machinery repair.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform on-site line boring on excavators, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, and other heavy equipment.
Conduct bore welding and machining to restore components to OEM specifications.
Set up, align, and operate portable hydraulic or electric line boring machines.
Measure components using micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and laser alignment tools.
Interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
Inspect and maintain line boring equipment, tools, and accessories.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Kumi, Lira and Buliisa, Uganda
Company:
Mota-Engil
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
20 Jul 2026
4 Aug 2026
Full-time; on-site position
Application Details:
Apply through the Mota-Engil careers portal: https://careers.mota-engil.com/job/KUMI%2C-LIRA%2C-BULISA-LINE-BORING-TECHNICIAN_-MF-%28UG%29-208/1373465633/
Requirements:
Diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or a related technical field.
At least five years of practical experience in line boring, machining, or heavy equipment maintenance.
Experience using portable line boring machines and welding equipment.
Experience repairing earthmoving and heavy construction equipment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and use precision measurement and alignment tools.
Ability to work independently in remote or field environments while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Commissioning Mechanical Specialist (TIL)
SUMMARY: McDermott Uganda is seeking a Commissioning Mechanical Specialist to support a Central Processing Facility project. The role focuses on mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, technician supervision, and systems completion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise mechanical pre-commissioning activities, including oil flushing, equipment alignment, and loading.
Oversee test runs and performance testing of rotating machinery.
Develop piping, flushing, cleaning, and leak-testing test packs.
Conduct system walk-downs, punch listing, and reinstatement activities.
Record completed activities in the Systems Completion database.
Coordinate subcontractors, equipment vendors, work permits, and job safety analyses.
Category:
Oil & Gas
Location:
Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda
Company:
McDermott
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
20 Jul 2026
4 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the McDermott recruitment portal: https://edsv.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26001008
Requirements:
Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least five years of experience as a commissioning mechanical supervisor or specialist in a contractor organisation.
Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience on at least three major refinery or oil and gas EPC projects.
Experience with rotating equipment, including turbines, pumps, and compressors.
Knowledge of completion management systems and OPERCOM or ICAPS is preferred.
Proficiency in 3D modelling software and Microsoft Office, with strong written and spoken English.
Epidemiologist, Research Associate – Malaria and NTD Analytics and Surveillance
SUMMARY: CHAI is seeking an Epidemiologist and Research Associate to support malaria and neglected tropical disease analytics and surveillance across Anglophone East, Central and West Africa. The role focuses on epidemiological analysis, surveillance systems, operational research, data use, programme monitoring, and technical support to governments and country teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement malaria and NTD surveillance projects covering epidemiology, interventions, commodities, and entomology.
Conduct epidemiological analyses to assess interventions, disease patterns, and programme priorities.
Support surveillance platforms, data collection, management, automated analysis, and visualisation.
Design and implement operational research on surveillance and intervention effectiveness.
Provide technical support and training on data quality, outbreak response, M&E, and information systems.
Prepare reports, presentations, publications, guidelines, SOPs, and other programme documents.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) / Ministry of Health Uganda
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
20 Jul 2026
7 Aug 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Apply through the Clinton Health Access Initiative careers portal for the position titled “Epidemiologist, Research Associate, Malaria and NTD Analytics and Surveillance – Anglophone East, Central and West Africa.”
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
At least two years of progressively responsible experience, including programme management.
Knowledge of malaria, neglected tropical diseases, or other major infectious diseases.
Experience monitoring and evaluating surveillance systems or public health programmes.
Proficiency in epidemiological and statistical analysis using R, Stata, or similar software.
Fluency in English and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Research Specialist – Implementation & Operations Research
SUMMARY: Malaria Consortium is seeking a Research Specialist to support implementation and operations research across its global and country programmes. The role focuses on mixed-methods research, implementation science, evidence translation, research quality, and technical support to programme teams and partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and support implementation science studies using qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods.
Develop and review research protocols, concept notes, proposals, data-collection tools, and analysis plans.
Analyse and synthesise research findings into practical recommendations for programmes and policymakers.
Produce policy briefs, technical summaries, presentations, publications, and conference materials.
Strengthen staff and partner capacity through training, mentoring, guidance, and technical support.
Support research governance, ethical compliance, quality assurance, and engagement with technical partners.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Uganda or Nigeria
Company:
Malaria Consortium
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
20 Jul 2026
29 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Date Expiring is indicative, apply ASAP
Applicants must have the right to work in Uganda or Nigeria.
Apply online through the Malaria Consortium recruitment portal: https://malariaconsortium.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4261970?cid=2061&t=Research-Specialist-Implementation-And-Operations-Research
Requirements:
Postgraduate degree in Public Health, or a related field with strong qualitative and mixed-methods training.
Experience in implementation science, health-systems research, or applied public-health research.
Experience designing, collecting, analysing, and presenting mixed-methods research.
Experience working in low- and middle-income countries and translating evidence for decision-makers.
Proficiency in Stata or R and qualitative-analysis software such as NVivo or Atlas.ti.
Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.
Software Development Assistant
SUMMARY: The Infectious Diseases Institute is seeking a Software Development Assistant to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The role focuses on application development, system integration, documentation, user support, and agile software delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyse requirements and support software design, coding, testing, and improvement.
Develop software updates and resolve bugs in collaboration with the development team.
Maintain technical designs, user acceptance testing records, and user manuals.
Apply version-control procedures and established software development standards.
Support regular software releases within agile development cycles.
Train users and provide guidance and technical support for developed systems.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Full-time, one-year contract
Application Details:
Apply online through the Infectious Diseases Institute recruitment portal: https://idi.mak.ac.ug/opportunities/home/selected_job/2295. Quote Job Code SDA X002.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
At least two years of software development experience using modern frameworks and agile practices.
Experience customising and integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using AL or CAL.
Experience developing secure and scalable applications using Laravel, C#, and .NET Core.
Knowledge of relational databases, data modelling, SQL optimisation, APIs, webhooks, and middleware.
Proficiency in Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps, including collaborative development and CI/CD processes.
Enrolled Nurses x 2
SUMMARY: Kabubbu Doctors’ Clinic Limited is seeking two Enrolled Nurses to join its healthcare team in Kasangati Town Council. The role supports the provision of nursing services at the clinic.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide nursing care, triage, clinical assessment, and investigations for patients
Support management and referral of very sick or complex patients in liaison with clinical teams and specialised facilities.
Assist medical doctors during clinical procedures and provide translation services when required.
Support patient flow, medical supply checks, stock readiness, and clinic documentation.
Participate in quality improvement, activity reporting, staff meetings
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso, Uganda
Company:
Kabubbu Doctors’ Clinic Limited
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
24 Jul 2026
Full-time.
Application Details:
Send your application by email to doctorsclinickbb@gmail.com or via WhatsApp to 0776008138.
Requirements:
Certificate in Nursing or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
Science Officer – Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
SUMMARY: UNCST is seeking a Science Officer to support implementation of Uganda’s Access and Benefit Sharing framework. The role focuses on access applications, permit processing, agreement negotiation, compliance monitoring, and equitable use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, screen, and process applications to access genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
Facilitate Access Permits, Material Transfer Agreements, Mutually Agreed Terms, and Prior Informed Consent.
Coordinate benefit-sharing arrangements with communities, lead agencies, and other stakeholders.
Maintain the national database of ABS permits and agreements.
Monitor compliance with access permits and benefit-sharing agreements.
Support ABS policy development, legal harmonisation, stakeholder sensitisation, and capacity building.
Category:
Physical & Environ. Sci.
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Two-year contract
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and details of three referees through the UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers.
Requirements:
Honours bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Law, or a related field is an added advantage.
At least three years of relevant experience in biodiversity management, environmental regulation, or natural resources governance.
Knowledge of ABS principles and instruments, including PIC, MAT, and MTAs.
Working knowledge of intellectual property rights relating to genetic resources.
Strong report-writing, technical drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
Science Officer – Technology Transfer
SUMMARY: UNCST is seeking a Science Officer to support the identification, development, and transfer of indigenous technologies and innovations. The role focuses on technology assessment, commercialisation, intellectual property management, and collaboration among research institutions, industry, academia, and communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify, document, and profile indigenous technologies and innovations.
Facilitate technology transfer, adaptation, and diffusion to end users.
Conduct technology needs assessments and audits across priority sectors.
Review technology transfer agreements, licences, and joint ventures.
Support innovators with intellectual property protection and management.
Maintain a database of technologies developed or transferred.
Category:
Others
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Two-year contract
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and details of three referees through the UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers.
Requirements:
Honours bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Technology Management, Innovation Management, Intellectual Property, or a related field is an added advantage.
At least three years of relevant experience in technology development, technology transfer, or innovation support.
Knowledge of licensing, incubation, commercialisation, and technology-transfer processes.
Working knowledge of intellectual property rights regimes.
Ability to conduct technology needs assessments and feasibility appraisals.
Science Officer – Research Registration & Management
SUMMARY: UNCST is seeking a Science Officer to support the registration, review, and management of research activities in Uganda. The role focuses on protocol review, research clearance, ethics compliance, permit processing, and monitoring of approved studies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, screen, register, and review research protocols and applications.
Verify ethical approval and compliance with national research guidelines and laws.
Process research permits and clearance letters.
Maintain the national database of cleared research protocols.
Support the accreditation and monitoring of Research Ethics Committees.
Track research reports and monitor ongoing studies for compliance.
Category:
Others
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Two-year contract
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and details of three referees through the UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers.
Requirements:
Honours bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Research Methods, Bioethics, Public Health, or a related field is an added advantage.
At least three years of relevant experience in research administration, ethics review, or regulatory affairs.
Knowledge of research ethics and national research governance frameworks.
Ability to assess protocols for scientific, ethical, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of Material Transfer Agreements, data protection, report writing, and data analysis.
Science Officer – IT (Systems Developer)
SUMMARY: UNCST is seeking a Science Officer – IT to develop and maintain business applications that support institutional operations. The role focuses on software design, programming, testing, troubleshooting, system optimisation, and technical documentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and customise software solutions for institutional needs.
Develop algorithms, flowcharts, and interoperable software applications.
Write, test, deploy, and maintain application code.
Troubleshoot and debug software to improve functionality.
Review user feedback and optimise system performance.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Uganda
Company:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Two-year contract
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter, CV, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and details of three referees through the UNCST application portal at www.uncst.go.ug/careers.
Requirements:
Honours bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Two to three years of experience in software development and maintenance.
Knowledge of programming across different operating systems and platforms.
Proficiency in PHP, C#, Java/J2EE, HTML, VB, KoboCollect, ODK, R, and MySQL.
Understanding of software design and programming principles.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent working skills.
Experienced Midwife
SUMMARY: Medical Teams International is seeking an experienced Midwife to provide maternal and newborn healthcare in Mityana. The role focuses on prenatal, delivery, postpartum, emergency, and reproductive health services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide prenatal care and monitor maternal health and fetal development.
Support labour and delivery to ensure safe birthing experiences.
Provide postpartum care, newborn assessments, and maternal recovery support.
Educate mothers and families on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and family planning.
Maintain accurate patient records and comply with medical standards.
Respond to maternal and newborn emergencies and provide immediate care.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Mityana, Uganda
Company:
Medical Teams International
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
3 Aug 2026
Full-time, on-site position
Application Details:
Send your application via WhatsApp to Dr Adolf on 0772 459953.
Requirements:
Certified Midwife with a valid licence to practise in Uganda.
At least three years of midwifery experience.
Strong knowledge of maternal and newborn healthcare.
Ability to manage emergencies and work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills in prenatal, delivery, postpartum, and reproductive healthcare.
Architect
SUMMARY: Makerere University is seeking an Architect to support the Improvement of Makerere University Project. The role focuses on architectural design reviews, construction compliance, site inspections, and resolution of design-related issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review architectural designs and documents for proposed facilities.
Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and building codes.
Conduct site visits and inspections to assess construction against approved designs.
Prepare reports on design reviews and compliance assessments.
Recommend design improvements and cost-effective solutions.
Support the project team in resolving architectural and design-related issues.
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
Makerere University
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
29 Jul 2026
Two-year contract; on-site
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter stating the position applied for, an updated CV with three referees, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and three recommendation letters.
Applications should be addressed to the Chief Human Resource Officer, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, or emailed to imp@mak.ac.ug; attachments must not exceed 100MB.
Requirements:
Honours bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
Registered with the Architects Registration Board for at least three years.
At least eight years of professional experience as an Architect.
Experience designing and constructing educational facilities.
Proficiency in ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and standard architectural software.
Ugandan citizen aged 55 years or below, with strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills.
Medical Officer x 2
SUMMARY: C-Care Uganda is seeking a part-time Medical Officer to provide clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role focuses on diagnosis and treatment, emergency response, patient management, and patient-centred care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examine, diagnose, and treat outpatient and inpatient cases.
Prescribe medication, provide therapies, and perform authorised medical procedures.
Admit, review, monitor, refer, and discharge patients as appropriate.
Provide emergency care and stabilise critically ill patients.
Maintain accurate medical records, reports, and clinical documentation.
Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, audits, continuous medical education, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Category:
Health & Medical
Location:
Gulu, Gulu District & Mbale District, Uganda
Company:
Kyengera Family Hospital
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
27 Jul 2026
Part-time
Application Details:
Apply online through the C-Care recruitment portal: https://c-care.seamlesshiring.com/job
Requirements:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent.
Valid practising licence from the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
At least one year of post-internship clinical experience preferred.
Basic Life Support certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an added advantage.
Ability to provide ethical, confidential, compassionate, and patient-centred care.
Consultant – Private Sector Engagement Outreach Materials
SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a consultant to support private sector engagement on sustainable peatlands management in the Congo Basin. The role focuses on developing investment briefs, outreach materials, stakeholder consultations, and event resources for investors and financiers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare an inception report, methodology, workplan, and target audience mapping.
Review project data, ecosystem service analyses, fiscal incentive studies, and related evidence.
Develop two evidence-based briefs on investment and partnership opportunities in Congo Basin peatlands.
Produce social media content, email templates, talking points, and presentation materials.
Consult private sector representatives and coordinate validation with UNEP and project partners.
Prepare concept notes, agendas, speaker briefs, handouts, and other event materials.
Category:
Multinational/MDBs/NGO
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Company:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
29 Aug 2026
Five-month, part-time consultancy.
Application Details:
Apply online through the UN Careers portal: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/281280?language=en
Requirements:
Master’s degree in environmental economics, or a RELEVANTrelated field.
Bachelor’s degree accepted with two additional years of relevant experience.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields.
Experience developing business cases, investment briefs, or communications for private sector audiences.
Knowledge of sustainable finance, ESG investing, carbon markets, or ecosystem service financing is an advantage.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Web Developer Intern
SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a Web Developer Intern to support the Nairobi Convention’s programmes, projects, and reporting systems. The role focuses on website maintenance, data visualisation dashboards, digital content management, and web-based reporting tools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, update, and maintain Nairobi Convention website pages and related platforms.
Create and maintain data visualisation dashboards for projects and initiatives.
Organise project information, outputs, and datasets for digital reporting tools.
Integrate data from multiple sources into dashboards, web pages, and digital products.
Update metadata and structured information for web maps and project systems.
Publish event documents, project resources, updates, and communication materials online.
Category:
ICT
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Company:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
3 Aug 2026
Six-month; Unpaid internship
Application Details:
Apply online through the UN Careers portal and attach proof of enrolment or completed academic qualifications: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/278104?language=en
Requirements:
Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or enrolled in or completed the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
University degree in web development, computer science, information technology, software engineering, data science, digital systems, or a related field.
No professional work experience required.
Background in front-end development, content management systems, data visualisation, or web-based information systems is desirable.
Experience or skills in digital content, multimedia, website writing, social media, newsletters, or blogs.
Fluency in English; knowledge of another language is an advantage.
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
SUMMARY: UN-Habitat is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Intern to support the Kenya Country Programme. The role focuses on programme monitoring, data quality, reporting, evaluations, and documentation of project results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor programme and project implementation against workplans and results frameworks.
Track indicators, outputs, outcomes, targets, and recorded data.
Review analysed data for inconsistencies and errors.
Support the internal M&E system, monitoring templates, and quality assurance.
Assist with evaluations, needs assessments, surveys, and third-party monitoring.
Compile reports, case studies, lessons, best practices, and change stories.
Category:
Multinational/MDBs/NGO
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Company:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
18 Jul 2026
2 Aug 2026
Six-month; Unpaid internship
Application Details:
Apply online through the UN Careers portal and attach proof of current enrolment or completed academic qualifications: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/281191?language=en
Requirements:
Enrolled in a graduate programme, in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, or recently graduated with a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or equivalent.
Academic background related to Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, or Project Management, or related.
No professional work experience required.
Computer literacy in standard applications, including Microsoft Office.
Fluency in written and spoken English; another UN language is desirable.
Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and commitment to UN values.
Associate Professor – Nursing
SUMMARY: King Ceasor University is seeking an Associate Professor to provide academic and professional leadership in nursing education. The role focuses on teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, clinical training, curriculum development, quality assurance, and community engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses, including clinical and simulation-based instruction.
Lead curriculum development, programme review, accreditation, and quality-assurance activities.
Supervise clinical placements, undergraduate research, master’s dissertations, and doctoral research where applicable.
Conduct and publish nursing, public health, and interdisciplinary research.
Mentor academic staff and postgraduate students in teaching, research, publication, and grant writing.
Build partnerships and support professional consultancy, community outreach, and institutional governance.
Category:
Academia
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Company:
King Ceasor University
Date Posted:
Date Expiring:
Job Type:
19 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
Full-time
Application Details:
Submit a signed application letter, vision statement, signed and dated CV with three referees, academic publications, certified academic documents, previous appointment letters, national ID or passport, and three confidential recommendation letters.
Hardcopy applications marked “CONFIDENTIAL: POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – NURSING” should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, King Ceasor University, P.O. Box 88, Kampala, Uganda;
electronic applications are also accepted.
Requirements:
PhD or equivalent academic doctorate in Nursing or a relevant nursing discipline.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Valid registration and practising licence with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council or an equivalent regulatory body.
At least five years of progressive university teaching, research, and clinical nursing experience, including substantial experience at Senior Lecturer level or equivalent.
At least five peer-reviewed publications in reputable indexed journals.
Successful supervision of at least two postgraduate students to completion.
In our Blog Today:
A job listing is, at its core, a wish list. It tells you not just what an employer wants done, but what kind of person they believe can do it. Across 202 STEM job listings on JobHunter Ug. in Q1 2026, those wish lists reveal a clear picture: what level of education employers expect, how much experience they want, and which specific tools and skills are becoming table stakes in Uganda’s STEM labour market.
Uganda's STEM jobs market moves fast, and for most job seekers, keeping up with it means scrolling endlessly through general listings boards that mix the relevant with the noise. JobHunter Ug. was built to fix that. It is a curated board dedicated exclusively to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics opportunities.
Starting with Q1 2026, we are going a step further: publishing quarterly market intelligence drawn directly from our own data, so that job seekers, employers, and anyone watching Uganda's talent economy can see exactly where the market is moving. This is the first instalment in that series, and we are starting with the big picture: what Uganda's STEM hiring market looked like between January and March 2026.
Knowing which jobs are trending is one thing. Knowing who is actually behind those vacancies is another. In Q1 2026, 202 STEM job listings on JobHunter Ug. came from 120 unique organisations spread across 12 sectors. That breadth alone tells a story, Uganda’s STEM hiring is not concentrated in a handful of large employers. It is distributed, diverse, and driven by a wide range of institutional mandates.
The figures presented here reflect the listings on our platform during the January to March 2026 period. They are a market snapshot, not a comprehensive census, and the number of postings from any given organisation in any given quarter reflects their recruitment needs at that specific time.
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Whether you're just starting out or making a career move, our site is designed to help you access verified job listings, discover trending careers, and get one step closer to your dream job — with no guesswork, no hassle.
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