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Systems Administrator

Category:

ICT

Company:

Ministry of Health (MoH)

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Health Information Division. The role focuses on server, IT and network infrastructure management, digital health systems support, system monitoring, user account management, interoperability, and technical support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of IT infrastructure, including hardware and software.

  • Configure hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, and related systems in line with ICT policy guidelines.

  • Monitor systems, server resources, application logs, scheduled jobs, backups, and system availability.

  • Support national digital health and IT asset audits, enterprise architecture, standards, and system governance.

  • Provide systems integration, interoperability, user account management, troubleshooting, and Tier III support.

  • Support rollout, training, documentation, performance tuning, upgrades, and recovery from hardware or software failures.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Address applications to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. 

  • Hand-deliver applications to the Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry, Room A102, between 8:00am and 5:00pm on working days, with the post title, telephone and email contacts, application letter, recent passport-size photograph, detailed CV with three referees, academic papers, employment history records, and National Identity Card copy.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Telecom Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Science with a computer science or mathematics focus.

  • Professional qualification in ITIL.

  • Proficiency in Linux and Microsoft technologies.

  • At least 7 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator or equivalent.

  • Experience in national-level deployment and maintenance of digital health and health information systems.

  • Experience in donor-funded projects and the public sector is an added advantage.

Senior Programme Officer - Civil Engineering

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED)

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is seeking a Senior Programme Officer - Civil Engineering to support the Public Investment and Asset Management for Growth and Resilience Operation (PIM Plus). The role focuses on infrastructure project oversight, technical validation, risk monitoring, site inspections, reporting, and support to public investment delivery.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review civil works progress, construction quality, technical reports, and emerging risks.

  • Conduct technical site inspections and prepare mission reports with findings and follow-up actions.

  • Identify engineering risks and recommend practical mitigation measures for civil works projects.

  • Review designs, cost estimates, bills of quantities, technical specifications, and work plans.

  • Verify alignment between physical outputs, certified works, financial disbursements, and infrastructure results.

  • Prepare technical briefs, escalation reports, progress reports, and inputs for oversight bodies.

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • For more details: https://www.finance.go.ug/jobs/senior-programme-officer-civil-engineering

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or institution.

  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Infrastructure Engineering.

  • Registration or eligibility for registration with the Engineers Registration Board or equivalent professional body is an added advantage.

  • At least 8 years’ professional experience in infrastructure project design, supervision, or execution.

  • Experience supporting public infrastructure projects, preferably Government or development partner-financed programmes.

  • Experience reviewing designs, BOQs, and construction progress reports for roads, buildings, bridges, water infrastructure, or other civil engineering assets.

Senior Maintenance Engineering Officer

Category:

Engineering

Company:

National Medical Stores (NMS)

SUMMARY: National Medical Stores is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineering Officer to manage repair and maintenance of its fleet, warehouse equipment, cold chain equipment, and oxygen plant. The role focuses on maintenance planning, repairs, installations, spare stock management, supervision, and operational support across the vaccines supply chain.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate repair and maintenance of NMS fleet, warehouse equipment, and cold chain equipment.

  • Support maintenance best practices, strategies, policies, processes, and procedures.

  • Procure and safeguard spare stock for fleet, warehouse, and cold chain equipment.

  • Design and plan repairs and installation activities.

  • Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for fleet and mechanical installations.

  • Supervise maintenance staff and report operational risks to the supervisor.

Location:

NMS Head Office, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online at http://careers.nms.go.ug. Attach scanned copies of academic qualifications, CV, UACE, UCE, professional body membership where applicable, relevant academic documents, previous appointment letters or work experience documents, and both sides of the National Identity Card.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

  • Postgraduate diploma is an added advantage.

  • At least 4 years’ working experience in a related field.

  • At least 2 years’ supervisory experience.

  • Skills in mechanical engineering, maintenance planning, documentation, and data management.

  • Strong relationship management, communication, teamwork, planning, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Boiler & Operations Engineer

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

SAASA B2E

SUMMARY: SAASA is seeking a Boiler & Operations Engineer for a leading distillery company in Uganda. The role focuses on boiler operations, utilities, production support, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, and plant performance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial boilers safely and efficiently.

  • Ensure uninterrupted steam supply for production operations.

  • Monitor boiler performance and carry out routine inspections.

  • Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.

  • Maintain operational records, logs, and reports.

  • Support distillery production and utility operations in coordination with maintenance and production teams.

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

6 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send the application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  • 3–8 years’ experience in boiler operations.

  • Experience in distillery, alcohol, ethanol, brewery, sugar, or process manufacturing industries.

  • Knowledge of steam generation systems, utilities, and boiler maintenance.

  • Understanding of safety standards and boiler operating procedures.

  • Good troubleshooting and communication skills.

R&D Cage Feeder

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Yalelo Uganda

SUMMARY: Yalelo Uganda is seeking R&D Cage Feeders to support research and development cage operations. The role focuses on fish feeding, monitoring, production data collection, biosecurity, housekeeping, and safety compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Feed fish according to approved feeding schedules and trial protocols.

  • Ensure the correct feed type, quantity, and feeding method are used for each cage.

  • Monitor feeding response, minimise feed loss, and report feeding issues.

  • Observe and report fish behaviour, health, welfare, and feeding activity.

  • Record feed usage, mortalities, observations, and trial activities accurately.

  • Follow biosecurity, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, PPE, and safety procedures.

Location:

Butembe-Buikwe, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send the application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Certificate or Diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture, Animal Production, or a related field is an added advantage.

  • Experience in fish farming or feeding operations.

  • Good fish handling and observation skills.

  • Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

  • Ability to follow protocols and instructions.

  • Strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and communication skills.

R&D Technician

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Yalelo Uganda

SUMMARY: Yalelo Uganda is seeking an R&D Technician to support research and development trials across hatchery, nursery, and grow-out operations. The role focuses on trial implementation, fish sampling, data collection, fish health monitoring, water quality monitoring, equipment support, and biosecurity compliance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support implementation and monitoring of R&D trials according to approved protocols.

  • Apply treatments correctly and report deviations, equipment failures, or operational issues.

  • Collect, record, verify, and maintain accurate trial data and records.

  • Assist with fish sampling, weighing, grading, and performance assessments.

  • Monitor fish health, behaviour, mortality, welfare, and water quality during trials.

  • Support equipment preparation, maintenance, biosecurity, housekeeping, and safety procedures.

Location:

Butembe-Buikwe, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send the application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Biology, Zoology, or a related field.

  • Experience in aquaculture operations, research activities, or laboratory work is an added advantage.

  • Good observation and data collection skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to follow protocols and instructions.

  • Good communication, teamwork, organisation, reliability, and proactivity.

Team Lead Electrical Engineering

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Yalelo Uganda

SUMMARY: Yalelo Uganda is seeking a Team Lead Electrical Engineering to lead electrical engineering functions across its operations. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, reliability, infrastructure projects, safety compliance, energy management, team leadership, and engineering governance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead electrical maintenance and reliability programmes across production, cold rooms, ice plants, hatcheries, and utilities.

  • Ensure continuous power availability, system stability, and preventive maintenance for critical systems.

  • Lead electrical works for plant expansion, cold rooms, ice plants, and distribution upgrades.

  • Ensure compliance with ERA requirements, electrical safety standards, LOTO, PTW systems, and audit findings.

  • Lead root cause analysis for major failures, overloads, power instability, and equipment breakdowns.

  • Supervise the electrical engineering team, manage budgets, maintenance records, audits, and critical spare parts.

Location:

Butembe-Buikwe, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send the application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • ERA licensed engineer.

  • 7–10 years’ industrial experience.

  • 3–5 years’ supervisory experience.

  • Strong MV/LV systems experience.

  • Experience with BS7671, ERA regulations, IEC standards, and Uganda National Grid standards.

Fish Health Technician

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Yalelo Uganda

SUMMARY: Yalelo Uganda is seeking a Fish Health Technician to support fish health monitoring, laboratory analysis, and biosecurity oversight across farm operations. The role focuses on sampling, health assessments, health trials, sex ratio tracking, data reporting, and laboratory support.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collect fish samples from hatchery, nursery, and grow-out stages.

  • Conduct fish health assessments, including external and internal examinations.

  • Analyse and record fish health indicators and support sex ratio testing.

  • Support fish health and prophylactic trials, including sampling and data collection.

  • Monitor biosecurity risks and support corrective actions across farm operations.

  • Maintain accurate records, routine reports, laboratory supplies, equipment, and sample handling procedures.

Location:

Butembe-Buikwe, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send the application, CV, and academic documents as one PDF file to careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. Recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, or a related field.

  • 1–3 years’ experience in aquaculture, laboratory work, or fish health is an added advantage.

  • Basic understanding of fish health, biosecurity, and sampling techniques.

  • Basic laboratory and fish handling skills.

  • Good data recording and reporting skills.

  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to report issues promptly.

Green HDV Consultant

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UNEP is seeking a Green HDV Consultant to support the Sustainable Mobility Unit and Green Freight Programme. The role focuses on green freight strategy, heavy-duty vehicle electrification, e-bus and e-BRT planning, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and funding proposal development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop reports on South-South knowledge exchanges between selected transport corridors and regions.

  • Provide technical assistance for the Green Freight Strategy and Action Plan for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor.

  • Develop a strategy for supporting e-BRT and e-bus projects in African cities.

  • Prepare a stakeholder engagement report for an HDV electrification roadmap or strategy in the SADC region.

  • Develop a scale-up concept and funding proposal for the UNEP Green Freight Programme.

  • Support meetings, data collection, technical reporting, tools, training, and capacity-building activities.

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

8 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

6 months. Consultancy

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in engineering, transport, or a related field.

  • A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in transport projects in African countries.

  • Knowledge of transport issues in Africa and strong research experience in African transport systems.

  • Experience in data collection and research.

  • Data analysis, modelling skills, and familiarity with transport planning frameworks are highly desirable.

Sustainable Urban Mobility Intern

Category:

Others

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: UN-Habitat is seeking a Sustainable Urban Mobility Intern to support the Urban Mobility team within the Urban Basic Services Section. The role focuses on sustainable mobility projects, policy analysis, GIS-based spatial analysis, research, communications, and stakeholder engagement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support initiatives on public transport, active mobility, road safety, and electric mobility.

  • Conduct research on smart mobility, climate-resilient transport, and sustainable urban mobility trends.

  • Collect data and conduct GIS or mapping analysis for mobility planning.

  • Draft briefs, reports, presentations, factsheets, publications, and communication materials.

  • Support project proposals, policy analysis, monitoring, and knowledge-sharing activities.

  • Help organise trainings, workshops, consultations, and advocacy events.

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

6 months. Internship

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in graduate school, final year of a first university degree, or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or equivalent.

  • Relevant field of study such as urban planning, transport planning, transport engineering, architecture, environmental science, or related field.

  • Computer literacy in standard software applications, including Microsoft Office.

  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is required.

  • Experience in knowledge management or lessons learned for urban mobility and/or energy projects is desirable.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Laboratory Technologist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

C-Care Uganda

SUMMARY: C-Care / IHK is seeking Laboratory Technologists to support laboratory services in Kampala. The role focuses on laboratory testing, sample handling, quality assurance, equipment management, inventory control, infection prevention, and patient service.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform routine and specialised laboratory tests in line with procedures and quality standards.

  • Analyse patient samples, verify results, and escalate abnormal or critical findings.

  • Collect, label, handle, transport, and store patient specimens properly.

  • Participate in quality control, external quality assessment, audits, and corrective actions.

  • Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

  • Monitor reagents and consumables, follow biosafety standards, and maintain patient confidentiality.

Location:

IHK, Kampala District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

28 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Part-Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field from a recognised institution.

  • Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy hospital laboratory is preferred.

  • Ability to perform routine and specialised laboratory tests.

  • Knowledge of laboratory quality management, biosafety, and infection prevention standards.

  • Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Promoter/Agronomist and Company Assistant

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Fakulin Agriculture Limited

SUMMARY: Fakulin Agriculture Limited is seeking Promoter/Agronomists and a Company Assistant to support its agrochemical promotion and business operations in Uganda. The roles focus on farmer demonstrations, customer support, market feedback, product testing, order collection, and administrative support to the company director.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collect orders from assigned work areas.

  • Conduct farmer field demonstrations at least once per week.

  • Organise and deliver farmer seminars for product promotion.

  • Support key customers in promoting and applying company products.

  • Identify farmer challenges, analyse market needs, and provide market feedback.

  • Test new agrochemical products, prepare reports, and provide technical support to farmers and customers.

Location:

Kampala, Soroti, Gulu, Masaka, Mbarara

Date Posted: 

27 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

17 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your CV to hr-ug@fakulin.com. For inquiries, contact WhatsApp/Phone: 0773 841 880.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field.

  • GPA of 4.0/5.0 or above.

  • At least 24 months of experience.

  • Strong work ethic, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

  • Ability to support agrochemical promotion, marketing, and farmer engagement.

  • Willingness to undergo agrochemical product training.

WASH Project Manager - Emergency Roster

Category:

WASH

Company:

Médecins du Monde - Belgique

SUMMARY: Médecins du Monde - Belgique is seeking a WASH Project Manager to join its Emergency Roster for rapid deployment to health emergency missions. The role focuses on operational management of WASH activities, including assessments, infrastructure works, infection prevention and control, and support to health facilities and communities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage WASH activities in line with mission protocols, standards, and procedures.

  • Design, implement, and supervise WASH and infection prevention and control interventions.

  • Conduct initial assessments or exploratory missions with medical teams.

  • Identify WASH needs in health facilities and target communities.

  • Supervise WASH infrastructure works, including water supply systems, latrines, showers, and waste management areas.

  • Contribute to WASH/IPC tools and quality control checklists for supported health structures.

Location:

Remote

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

5 Jul 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • University degree in engineering or equivalent relevant training.

  • Minimum 5 years’ international NGO experience in a similar position of responsibility.

  • Experience in emergency and/or sensitive security contexts.

  • Experience in at least two WASH-related areas such as IPC, patient flow setup, WASH infrastructure, water supply, wastewater management, vector control, or corpse management.

  • Experience across at least two contexts, such as conflict or natural disaster settings.

  • Proficiency in French and English; Arabic, Swahili, Pashto, or another relevant language is an asset.

MHPSS Project Manager - Emergency Roster

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Médecins du Monde - Belgique

SUMMARY: Médecins du Monde - Belgique is seeking an MHPSS Project Manager to join its Emergency Roster for rapid deployment to health emergency missions. The role focuses on coordinating mental health and psychosocial support programmes, partner coordination, technical support, training supervision, and programme monitoring.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate mental health and psychosocial support programmes.

  • Supervise MHPSS activities in collaboration with Médecins du Monde Belgium colleagues and partners.

  • Work with local partner NGOs and relevant government focal points.

  • Support implementation and monitoring of MHPSS projects.

  • Provide technical advice and support for MHPSS trainings and supervision.

  • Oversee monitoring and evaluation, including M&E tools, data collection, and analysis.

Location:

Remote

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

5 Jul 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in clinical psychology.

  • Minimum 5 years’ international NGO experience in a similar position of responsibility.

  • Experience in emergency and/or sensitive security contexts.

  • Experience working with NGO programmes.

  • Proficiency in French and English.

  • Arabic, Swahili, Pashto, or another relevant language is an asset.

Veterinary Doctor

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Ugachick Poultry Breeders

SUMMARY: Ugachick Poultry Breeders Ltd is seeking a Veterinary Doctor to support its poultry operations and farmer extension services. The role focuses on poultry health, disease prevention, biosecurity compliance, animal welfare, and technical support to out-grower farmers.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor poultry flock health and welfare across company operations.

  • Develop, implement, and supervise vaccination and preventive health programmes.

  • Enforce and monitor biosecurity protocols across farms and production facilities.

  • Analyse flock performance data and recommend productivity improvements.

  • Prepare veterinary reports and maintain accurate health records.

  • Provide technical training and extension advisory services to farm staff and out-grower farmers.

Location:

Kampala, with frequent travel

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Jun 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit an application letter, detailed CV, and copies of academic and professional qualifications as one PDF file to hrdesk@ugachick.co.ug before 30 June 2026.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised institution.

  • Licensed Veterinary Practitioner registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Council of Uganda.

  • Valid practising licence.

  • Entry-level role.

  • Experience in breeder operations, commercial poultry farms, or farmer extension programmes is an added advantage.

  • Knowledge of poultry diseases, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards.

Quality Controller – Feed Mill

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Ugachick Poultry Breeders

SUMMARY: Ugachick Poultry Breeders Ltd is seeking a Quality Controller – Feed Mill to support quality control in feed production operations. The role focuses on raw material inspection, feed testing, process monitoring, compliance, documentation, and quality reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Inspect and sample incoming raw materials, feed ingredients, additives, and packaging materials.

  • Conduct laboratory and physical tests on raw materials and finished feed products.

  • Monitor feed manufacturing processes, including grinding, mixing, pelleting, cooling, crumbling, and packaging.

  • Verify feed formulations, ingredient inclusion rates, and batch records during production.

  • Identify, document, report, and isolate non-conforming materials, products, or process deviations.

  • Maintain quality control records, inspection reports, test results, retention samples, and routine quality reports.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Jun 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit an application letter, detailed CV, and copies of academic and professional qualifications as one PDF file to hrdesk@ugachick.co.ug before 30 June 2026.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control within feed manufacturing, food processing, or animal production.

  • Training in HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, or feed safety systems is an added advantage.

  • Knowledge of feed manufacturing processes and animal nutrition principles.

  • Understanding of feed safety regulations and quality management systems.

  • Proficiency in laboratory testing, Microsoft Office, record-keeping, and report writing.

Artificial Lift / Completions Lead Field Specialist

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

SLB

SUMMARY: SLB is seeking an Artificial Lift / Completions Lead Field Specialist to support field service delivery in Uganda. The role focuses on artificial lift and completions equipment preparation, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, safety compliance, and service quality improvement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare artificial lift and completions equipment and tools.

  • Participate in pre-job readiness activities, including CWOP, site visits, and job briefings.

  • Supervise field installation of artificial lift and completions equipment.

  • Set up and commission Variable Speed Drives for artificial lift systems.

  • Troubleshoot and repair surface equipment, including hand pumps and chart recorders.

  • Ensure field data capture, HSE compliance, service quality reviews, and on-the-job training.

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

3 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or Degree in a technical, engineering, or related field.

  • 10–15 years’ experience in artificial lift operations.

  • Experience in field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of ESPs, ESPCPs, HPS, VSDs, and completions equipment.

  • Experience providing technical solutions and customer support.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to work in a dynamic field environment.

Digital Health Interoperability Consultant

Category:

ICT

Company:

UNICEF

SUMMARY: UNICEF is seeking a consultant to support interoperability between Uganda’s Community Health Worker Registry and the Electronic Community Health Information System. The role focuses on system integration, API development, data pipelines, analytics dashboards, geo-referenced health workforce data, testing, deployment, and stakeholder capacity building.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement interoperability between the CHWR and eCHIS.

  • Develop APIs, data pipelines, and data exchange mechanisms for CHW records.

  • Support integration of CHWR and eCHIS data into the national data warehouse.

  • Develop analytics dashboards and geo-referenced visualisations for decision-making.

  • Support system testing, deployment, documentation, and user acceptance testing.

  • Build capacity of national stakeholders and technical teams.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Consultancy, 2 months

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in digital health systems.

  • Proven experience in health system interoperability and API development.

  • Experience with DHIS2 and data warehouse integration.

  • Familiarity with HL7 FHIR, OpenHIE, and open-source platforms such as CHT or OpenSRP.

  • English is required.

Consortium Manager

Category:

Multinational/MDBs/NGO

Company:

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

SUMMARY: The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Consortium Manager to lead coordination and delivery of the VITAL Consortium project in Uganda. The role focuses on consortium leadership, partner management, programme quality, donor reporting, financial oversight, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the VITAL consortium, including IRC, LWF, URCS, and AWYAD.

  • Coordinate partner implementation across protection, multi-purpose cash transfers, epidemic preparedness and response, and crisis modifier activities.

  • Oversee partner performance, capacity strengthening, field monitoring, and compliance with partnership frameworks.

  • Ensure programme quality, technical oversight, MEAL compliance, protection mainstreaming, and adherence to humanitarian standards.

  • Manage budget oversight, financial reporting, donor reporting, risk management, and grant compliance.

  • Represent the consortium with ECHO, government actors, UN agencies, district authorities, and humanitarian stakeholders.

Location:

Adjumani, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

6 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online via IRC Careers: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Adjumani-Uganda/Consortium-Manager_JR00003963

Job Type:

Full Time - 12 months

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, or a related field is required.

  • Master’s degree in humanitarian affairs, development studies, public health, international relations, or a related  field is strongly preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of senior-level project or programme management experience in humanitarian or development contexts.

  • At least 2 years of experience in a consortium lead or multi-partner coordination role.

  • Experience managing complex, multi-sector ECHO-funded actions and local or international NGO partnerships.

  • Experience in protection, multi-purpose cash transfers, or epidemic preparedness and response is required.

Technology & AI Adoption Specialist – Operations

Category:

ICT

Company:

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

SUMMARY: The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Technology & AI Adoption Specialist – Operations to support AI adoption across IRC’s global operations. The role focuses on identifying AI use cases, managing adoption pipelines, coordinating deployment, supporting user uptake, and translating operational needs into practical technology solutions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Establish and manage a structured pipeline of AI opportunities across IRC departments.

  • Identify, prioritise, and develop high-impact AI use cases with operational and technical teams.

  • Translate operational needs into problem statements, requirements, workflows, user stories, and developer-ready materials.

  • Co-design, test, iterate, and support deployment of AI solutions with end users and technical teams.

  • Lead AI adoption within targeted teams, including training, communications, user support, and adoption resources.

  • Track outcomes, adoption, performance, bottlenecks, lessons learned, and opportunities for scaling.

Location:

Remote / New York, USA; London, UK; Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

6 Jul 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in change management, digital transformation, business analysis, learning and development, or related roles.

  • Strong familiarity with AI tools and applications, including practical use cases and workflow improvements.

  • Experience driving adoption of AI or other technology solutions in complex, matrixed organisations.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and requirements definition skills.

  • Experience designing and delivering training or capacity-building initiatives.

  • Fluency in English is required; French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred.

Electrical Graduate Trainee

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

EACOP

SUMMARY: East African Crude Oil Pipeline is seeking an Electrical Graduate Trainee to support electrical engineering activities at field sites in Uganda. The role focuses on electrical system monitoring, project execution, commissioning support, inspections, technical documentation, HSE compliance, and structured professional development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in monitoring installation of electrical equipment at EACOP sites.

  • Support electrical engineering activities during project execution, commissioning, and operational readiness.

  • Participate in inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of electrical installations.

  • Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation.

  • Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and engineering documentation.

  • Support compliance with HSE standards, industry regulations, and engineering best practices.

Location:

Uganda - Field Sites

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognised university.

  • Minimum academic performance of Second-Class Upper Division or above.

  • Graduated within the last 1–2 years.

  • Knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.

  • Membership or eligibility for registration with a relevant professional engineering body such as ERB or UIPE is an added advantage.

  • Skills in power distribution, instrumentation, HSE compliance, technical reporting, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

HSE Methods & Reporting Lead

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

EACOP

SUMMARY: East African Crude Oil Pipeline is seeking an HSE Methods & Reporting Lead to support HSE management systems and reporting in Kampala. The role focuses on HSE procedures, contractor management, emergency preparedness, safety engineering, incident reporting, risk registers, HSE training, and compliance with the EACOP Integrated Management System.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Update and develop HSE management system procedures, reports, contractor management processes, emergency preparedness, and safety engineering documents.

  • Develop safety operating procedures for facilities in collaboration with operations teams.

  • Support contractor HSE management, including prequalification, evaluation, audits, and tendering reviews.

  • Manage incident, accident, anomaly reporting, investigations, analyses, and lessons learned.

  • Maintain risk assessment registers, hazard review systems, HSE reports, and digital HSE data.

  • Develop and deliver HSE training modules, awareness campaigns, and support HSE annual planning.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 Jul 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HSE or a related field; technical engineering degree, such as mechanical engineering, is accepted.

  • At least 10 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector.

  • At least 5 years of experience in HSE.

  • HSE methods and operational expertise.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft productivity software, including Power BI and M365 Copilot.

  • Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Senior Data Analyst

Category:

Data Science

Company:

SafeBoda

SUMMARY: SafeBoda is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support business intelligence and analytics for its operations in Uganda. The role focuses on data quality, analysis, reporting, visualisation, stakeholder support, team supervision, and data-driven decision-making.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Enforce data quality and governance standards, including documentation, validation, and access control.

  • Collect and analyse data using PostgreSQL, Python, SQL, and Excel.

  • Build dashboards and reports using Power BI, Looker Studio, or Metabase.

  • Work with Operations, Marketing, Product, and Data Engineering teams to define metrics and KPIs.

  • Apply statistical and modelling techniques to identify trends and support business decisions.

  • Supervise Data Analysts and Junior Data Analysts, including output review and skills development.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

25 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

3 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your CV to recruitment@safeboda.com. Use “Senior Data Analyst” as the email subject.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

  • At least 4 years of experience in data analysis or a related field, including leading data teams.

  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis tools.

  • Experience with PostgreSQL, large datasets, data visualisation, and data task automation.

  • Knowledge of Agile practices, sprint-based delivery, Git, and open-source data pipeline solutions.

  • Experience in ride-hailing, transportation, or fintech is an advantage.

Principal - Health Training

Category:

Education

Company:

Johnass International College of Health Sciences

SUMMARY: Johnass International College of Health Sciences is seeking a Principal to lead the overall management, performance, and sustainable growth of the institution. The role focuses on strategic leadership, academic governance, institutional management, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and operational performance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide overall leadership and management of academic and administrative functions.

  • Lead academic governance, programme delivery, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

  • Oversee strategic planning, institutional growth, policy implementation, and performance reporting.

  • Manage financial sustainability, resource mobilisation, risk management, and internal controls.

  • Provide human resource leadership and supervise senior college staff.

  • Support stakeholder engagement, partnerships, research, innovation, and institutional visibility.

Location:

Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District

Date Posted: 

24 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit one PDF file containing the application letter, coloured passport photograph, detailed CV with 2–3 referees, certified academic and professional documents, National ID, current workplace/institutional ID, and any relevant supporting documents. 

  • Email the application to info@jichs.ac.ug and copy ntamuhiira@gmail.com, addressed to The Secretary, Governing Council, Johnass International College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 266, Jinja, Uganda; 

  • indicate the post title in the subject line.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Health Professions Education, Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.

  • Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent CGPA in a relevant field.

  • Health professionals must have the required medical education qualification, professional registration, and valid practising licence where applicable.

  • PhD, formal training in quality assurance, or academic administration is an added advantage.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching, supervision, project/programme work, academic training, research, or student supervision after Bachelor’s degree.

  • At least 3 years of senior management experience in an academic institution, project, programme, academic registry, or busy organisation.

Website Design and Development Trainer

Category:

ICT

Company:

Private Company

SUMMARY: A Private Company is seeking a Website Design and Development Trainer to deliver part-time training in Kampala. The role focuses on teaching WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive web design, practical projects, learner mentorship, and training material development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and deliver website design and development training sessions.

  • Train students to create responsive and user-friendly websites.

  • Provide practical exercises, projects, and assessments.

  • Mentor and support learners throughout the training programme.

  • Prepare training materials, presentations, and course notes.

  • Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

22 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Jun 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit an updated CV, cover letter, and portfolio links showcasing previous web development projects. 

  • For application details, contact 0778351454.

Job Type:

Part-time

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in WordPress development and customisation.

  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

  • Experience in responsive web design and mobile-friendly development.

  • At least 2 years of practical experience in website development.

  • Experience with WordPress themes, plugins, and page builders.

  • Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience is an added advantage.

Planning Engineer

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Cementers Uganda

SUMMARY: Cementers Uganda is seeking a Planning Engineer to support construction activities under the CPF Roads scope on the Tilenga Project. The role focuses on construction scheduling, progress tracking, delay analysis, planning dashboards, BOQ monitoring, and coordination of procurement timelines.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and manage detailed construction schedules for road works.

  • Monitor planned versus actual progress and analyse schedule deviations.

  • Prepare look-ahead schedules, recovery programmes, and short-term execution plans.

  • Track quantities executed against BOQs for cost and performance monitoring.

  • Prepare planning dashboards and progress reports for client and internal review meetings.

  • Carry out delay analysis, time impact assessments, schedule updates, and procurement timeline coordination.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

24 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  •  Submit a cover letter, detailed resume, copies of relevant certificates, and testimonials in a single PDF file to hr_tilenga@cementers.com by Monday, 20 July 2026. 

  • Quote the job title or reference number in the email subject line.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of civil engineering work experience.

  • Strong knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 is required.

  • Certification in Oracle Primavera P6, project planning, budgeting, or scheduling is required.

  • Knowledge of MS Project, PlanSwift, EDMS, PowerPoint, BOQ analysis, and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Good understanding of planning, presentation, and scheduling in Oil & Gas projects.

Mechanical Technician

Category:

Engineering

Company:

The Initiates Uganda Limited

SUMMARY: The Initiates Uganda Limited is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support mechanical equipment and systems used in company operations. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical reporting, safety compliance, and equipment performance monitoring.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee installation and operation of mechanical systems.

  • Schedule and conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and breakdowns.

  • Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.

  • Monitor equipment performance, support project planning, and coordinate technical specifications with suppliers and contractors.

Location:

Nyamasoga, Hoima District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

24 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Jun 2026

Application Details:

  •  Email your application to hr@theinitiatesug.com with the subject line “Application for Mechanical Technician”.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Registration with a relevant professional engineering body is an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in engineering software and technical documentation.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Skills in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, equipment monitoring, and supplier coordination.

Environmentally Controlled Poultry House Supervisor

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

RiyoChick

SUMMARY: RiyoChick is seeking Environmentally Controlled Poultry House Supervisors to support commercial layer farm operations in Kampala. The role focuses on poultry house operations, staff supervision, bird health, biosecurity, production monitoring, and performance reporting.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee daily operations of one or more environmentally controlled poultry houses.

  • Supervise, train, and manage farm staff.

  • Monitor bird health, welfare, and production efficiency.

  • Enforce biosecurity standards and farm protocols.

  • Analyse production data and report performance metrics to management.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

24 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

5 Jul 2026

Application Details:

  • Send an updated CV by email to hr@riyochick.com.

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in poultry farm operations.

  • Knowledge of poultry nutrition, health, biosecurity, and production systems.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Physically fit and able to work in farm conditions.

  • Basic computer skills are an added advantage.

Maintenance Officer

Category:

Engineering

Company:

C-Care Uganda

SUMMARY: C-Care is seeking a Maintenance Officer to support hospital maintenance operations in Gulu. The role focuses on maintaining buildings, equipment, utilities, and infrastructure to support safe and uninterrupted healthcare service delivery.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for hospital buildings, equipment, and utilities.

  • Conduct routine inspections of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, generator, water, and infrastructure systems.

  • Respond to maintenance requests, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs within competence levels.

  • Coordinate external service providers and contractors for specialised repairs.

  • Monitor electricity, water, oxygen systems, backup power, generator fuel, and utility consumption.

  • Maintain maintenance records, monitor tools and spare parts, and support safety inspections and compliance.

Location:

Gulu, Uganda

Date Posted: 

23 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of maintenance experience.

  • Experience in a hospital, healthcare facility, hotel, or large institution is preferred.

  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, generator, HVAC, and building maintenance systems.

  • Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.

  • Ability to maintain records, manage maintenance supplies, and support asset verification.

Livestock Officer

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

Action Against Hunger

SUMMARY: Action Against Hunger is seeking a Livestock Officer to support climate-smart livestock value chains in Nakivale and Kyangwali. The role focuses on livestock enterprise development, animal husbandry, disease prevention, biosecurity, input distribution, demonstration sites, and livelihood resilience.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design and implementation of livestock-related project interventions.

  • Provide technical guidance on livestock enterprise selection, husbandry, breed suitability, housing, feeding, disease prevention, and biosecurity.

  • Train farmer groups, youth, field teams, community-based facilitators, and lead farmers on climate-resilient livestock production.

  • Support planning and monitoring of livestock input distribution, including starter stock, feed materials, equipment, and related inputs.

  • Establish livestock demonstration sites and practical learning activities.

  • Work with district veterinary teams on technical supervision, disease surveillance, market linkages, and enterprise development.

Location:

Nakivale / Kyangwali, Uganda

Date Posted: 

22 Jun 2026

Date Expiring: 

3 Jul 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Animal Science, Livestock Production, or a related field.

  • At least 5 years of practical experience in livestock programming, animal health, agricultural livelihoods, or refugee/host community programming.

  • Experience supporting smallholder poultry, piggery, goats, aquaculture, or mixed farming systems.

  • Knowledge of animal health regulations, biosecurity, disease prevention, and livestock extension.

  • Experience working with district veterinary structures is an added advantage.

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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.

The most required qualification for Uganda STEM job listing in Q1 - 2026

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.

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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.

Graph of STEM hiring companies in Uganda

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