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Lead Contracts Engineer

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

TotalEnergies EP Uganda

SUMMARY: TotalEnergies EP Uganda is seeking a Lead Contracts Engineer to support procurement and contract management activities in Uganda. The role focuses on contract documentation, contractor correspondence, change orders, claims support, supplier relationships, compliance, and commercial contract administration.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review and ensure adequacy of contract-related documents, including bonds, guarantees, invoices, insurance certificates, sub-contracts, and confidentiality undertakings.

  • Prepare official correspondence with contractors.

  • Attend routine contractor meetings and support contract discussions.

  • Assist with negotiation of change orders on contractual and commercial aspects.

  • Support claims management and issuance of interim and final certificates.

  • Build contractor and supplier relationships while supporting compliance with Ugandan procurement-related laws.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or other relevant.

  • At least 12 years of relevant experience in preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of complex technical contracts.

  • Experience in onshore and offshore oil or petrochemical industries.

  • International project experience.

  • Knowledge of contractor remuneration models, project services, contract processes, amendments, and contract close-out.

  • Construction, civil works, and FIDIC contracts experience is an added advantage.

Operations Safety Manager

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

TotalEnergies EP Uganda

SUMMARY: TotalEnergies is seeking an Operations Safety Manager to support operational health, safety, security and environment management in Uganda. The role focuses on HSE management systems, operational risk management, contractor HSE performance, emergency response, audits, training, and safety leadership.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote and communicate safety practices, safety feedback, and HSE improvement initiatives.

  • Support implementation of HSE management system procedures across operational sites.

  • Advise line management and site teams on HSE-critical operational processes.

  • Support hazard identification, risk assessment studies, HSE cases, and hygiene programmes.

  • Lead contractor HSE evaluations and support contractor HSE performance improvement.

  • Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, audits, inspections, reviews, and HSE training.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

10 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • More than 15 years’ experience in HSSE within exploration and production activities.

  • International-level experience is desirable.

  • Strong HSE leadership culture and proven HSE field operations experience.

  • Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment and lead teams.

  • Strong communication, adaptability, organization, and stress-management skills.

  • Computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.

Manager – Technical Operations & Delivery

Category:

ICT

Company:

MTN-Uganda

SUMMARY: MTN Uganda is seeking a Manager – Technical Operations & Delivery to lead technical operations and service delivery for Mobile Money platforms. The role focuses on platform stability, release and change management, API integrations, vendor delivery, compliance, incident management, and continuous improvement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure high availability and performance of Mobile Money platforms, APIs, and integrations.

  • Lead incident, problem, root-cause management, post-incident reviews, and preventive controls.

  • Govern release, deployment, change management, testing, rollout readiness, and operational sign-offs.

  • Oversee API platforms, third-party integrations, partner onboarding, and security controls.

  • Manage technology vendors, managed service partners, SLAs, escalations, and service performance.

  • Support governance, risk, compliance, audits, reporting, automation, and operational improvement.

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

12 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

  • At least 4 years’ experience in technical operations or service delivery.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.

  • Strong experience in FinTech, Mobile Money, Banking, or Telecom environments.

  • Hands-on exposure to ITSM/ITIL, APIs, integrations, cloud platforms, and vendor management

Programme Technical Officer

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Programme Technical Officer to support chemical safety and security management in Uganda. The role focuses on chemical safety systems, workplace inspections, risk assessments, CBRNE-related investigations, stakeholder coordination, training, and programme implementation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical leadership and supervision for programme implementation.

  • Develop and implement chemical safety and security policies, laws, and guidelines.

  • Coordinate programme activities with MDAs, academic institutions, laboratories, research bodies, industry, and international organizations.

  • Conduct chemical facility risk assessments, audits, inspections, and accident investigations.

  • Prepare annual chemical declarations to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

  • Provide training, stakeholder advice, research support, and fund mobilization for programme activities.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Deliver applications to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development General Registry, 2nd Floor, Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street, Kampala.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV of not more than 4 pages, copy of National ID, and copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts.

  • Applications should be addressed to:

  • The Permanent Secretary
    Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
    Plot 2, George Street
    P.O. Box 7136
    Kampala

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Physical Sciences majoring in Chemistry.

  • Master of Science Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Process Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • At least 3 years’ working experience in chemical safety and security or related fields.

  • Knowledge of Ugandan regulations and international best practices on chemical safety and security.

  • Postgraduate qualification in Programme Management or Public Administration and Management is an added advantage.

  • Additional certification in CBRNE, forensic investigations, toxicology, or first response is an added advantage.

Consultant, Digital

Category:

ICT

Company:

Stanbic Bank Uganda

SUMMARY: Stanbic Bank Uganda is seeking a Digital Consultant to support digital channel initiatives for business and commercial banking clients. The role focuses on customer migration to self-service banking channels, merchant onboarding, digital product support, POS solutions, sales growth, compliance, and usage tracking.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support and execute digital channel initiatives for business and commercial banking clients.

  • Drive migration targets and educate customers and staff on digital and self-service banking channels.

  • Onboard merchants and support installation of new digital products and POS solutions.

  • Identify new sales streams and business opportunities through customer interactions.

  • Support growth and profitability of the POS and Business Online portfolio through uptime coordination, sales tracking, and usage analysis.

  • Manage compliance processes, reporting, merchant acquisition, onboarding, and service level requirements.

Location:

Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

11 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through the Standard Bank careers portal:

  • https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000124368239

  • Submission date is indicative, contact employer for confirmation.

Job Type:

Part-time

Requirements:

  • First degree in Information Technology, or any relevant degree from a recognised institution.

  • At least 3 years’ experience in general branch banking.

  • Digital and self-service product knowledge.

  • Experience in merchant solutions or telecommunications is an advantage.

  • Knowledge of banking policies, procedures, customer transaction processing, and product-related systems.

  • Skills in client retention, sales planning, reporting, risk identification, customer experience, data interpretation, and task management.

Instructor

Category:

ICT

Company:

Emetack

SUMMARY: Emetack is seeking an Instructor to support practical ICT and digital skills training in Masaka. The role focuses on delivering hands-on lessons, preparing learning materials, assessing learners, and helping students build practical skills in design and office productivity tools.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Train learners through hands-on practical sessions.

  • Deliver lessons, practical exercises, assignments, and assessments.

  • Prepare teaching materials, including notes, slides, and exercises.

  • Provide feedback and guidance to learners.

  • Support students to build real-world skills and confidence.

  • Maintain discipline and ensure learning outcomes are achieved.

Location:

Masaka City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

1 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Send your application to:
    info@emetack.com

  • Applicants may also contact Emetack on:
    +256 702600445

  • Applications should include full names, position applied for, CV/resume, short cover letter, certificates or academic documents if available, and references if available.

  • Applicants should send a current full photo and passport-size photo via WhatsApp to 0702600445, together with their full name.

  • For Instructor applications, include a portfolio with projects, links, or teaching samples where available.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Practical skills in Adobe Photoshop.

  • Practical skills in Adobe Illustrator.

  • Practical skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Basic digital skills for training or ICT support are an added advantage.

  • Ability to deliver practical training and support learners.

  • Portfolio with projects, links, or teaching samples is required where available.

Workshop Manager

Category:

Others

Company:

Integrated Logistics Services - Tilenga Limited / Africa Global Logistics

SUMMARY: Integrated Logistics Services - Tilenga Limited is seeking a Workshop Manager to support freight forwarding operations in Uganda. The role focuses on workshop administration, fleet maintenance coordination, procurement, inventory control, workshop systems, reporting, vendor management, and QHSE compliance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee daily workshop administrative operations, including procurement, inventory control, job planning, and preventive maintenance scheduling.

  • Lead workshop coordination meetings and supervise workshop administrators and foremen.

  • Manage workshop systems, including MAXIMO or other approved systems, ensuring accurate data entry and system integrity.

  • Coordinate stock counts, reconcile inventory records, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.

  • Manage procurement of spare parts, tires, oils, and lubricants, including international procurement and vendor negotiations.

  • Prepare operational reports, support SOP development, ensure housekeeping, and maintain QHSE compliance.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

1 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

13 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in administration, workshop, automotive, or a similar industry.

  • Training in Engineering or Mechanical disciplines is preferred.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a fleet of more than 20 trucks.

  • Knowledge of URA customs procedures and electro-hydraulic systems.

  • Experience using fleet management systems; Telematix preferred.

  • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, SPSS, and standard office applications.

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Intern

Category:

ICT

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY: The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking a Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Intern to support the Data Analytics, Statistics and Intelligence Section in Nairobi. The role focuses on data analysis, dashboards, digital tools, AI research, and support to foresight-related analytical workflows.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with data management and structured analysis using Python or similar tools.

  • Support development and improvement of data visualizations and dashboards.

  • Organize and integrate datasets for analytical use.

  • Support testing and refinement of platform features, including data and user interface components.

  • Conduct research on emerging AI trends, tools, data sources, analytical methods, and technologies.

  • Support documentation and preparation of technical inputs for reports, presentations, and briefs.

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

18 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Internship — 6 months

Requirements:

  • Enrolled in a graduate programme, final year of a first university degree, or graduated within one year of the internship start date.

  • Field of study in web development, computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field.

  • Knowledge of data science analysis tools such as Python or similar is required.

  • Understanding of basic data analytics and statistics concepts is required.

  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts is desirable.

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

Lecturer — Public Health

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Lecturer in Public Health to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role focuses on public health education, academic delivery, research development, and community contribution.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in Public Health.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to research and academic development in the area of specialization.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Mbale Campus, Mbale City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Evidence of full admission for a PhD in the area of specialization.

  • Master of Science in Public Health.

  • First Class or Second-Class Upper Bachelor of Science in a health-related field.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Evidence of contribution to community.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Lecturer — Surgery

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Lecturer in Surgery to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role focuses on surgery education, clinical expertise, academic delivery, and community contribution.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in Surgery.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to academic development in the area of specialization.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Mbale Campus, Mbale City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Master of Medicine and Surgery.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or East African Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

  • Evidence of contribution to community.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Lecturer — Internal Medicine

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Lecturer in Internal Medicine to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role focuses on internal medicine education, clinical expertise, academic delivery, and community contribution.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in Internal Medicine.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to academic development in the area of specialization.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Mbale Campus, Mbale City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or East African Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

  • Evidence of contribution to community.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Senior Lecturer — Paediatrics and Child Health

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Anesthesia to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role focuses on anesthesia education, research, clinical expertise, and academic development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in the Anesthesia department.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • Contribute to research and publications in the area of specialization.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Mbale Campus, Mbale City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Master of Medicine in Anesthesia.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or East African Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

  • Four publications in peer-reviewed journals in the area of specialization, with two as First, Corresponding, or Senior author.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Senior Lecturer — Anesthesia

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Anesthesia to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The role focuses on anesthesia education, research, clinical expertise, and academic development.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in the Anesthesia department.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • Contribute to research and publications in the area of specialization.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Mbale Campus, Mbale City, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Master of Medicine in Anesthesia.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or East African Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

  • Four publications in peer-reviewed journals in the area of specialization, with two as First, Corresponding, or Senior author.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Assistant Engineering Officer — Civil

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking an Assistant Engineering Officer — Civil to support estates-related civil engineering work at the University. The role focuses on civil engineering support, maintenance-related duties, and technical assistance within the University’s estates function.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support civil engineering work under the University Secretary’s estates function.

  • Provide technical assistance on civil works.

  • Support maintenance and infrastructure-related activities.

  • Work with relevant university staff on estates and engineering tasks.

  • Support assigned civil engineering duties.

Location:

Busitema Main Campus, Busia District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Minimum Diploma in Civil Engineering.

  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a recognized organization or industry.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Technician — Chemistry

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Chemistry Technician to support the Faculty of Science and Education. The role focuses on technical support for chemistry-related academic and laboratory activities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical support to the Chemistry Department.

  • Support chemistry teaching and practical activities.

  • Assist with laboratory-related academic work.

  • Support safe and organized use of chemistry facilities.

  • Work with academic staff and students as required.

Location:

Nagongera Campus, Tororo District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • First Class or Second-Class Upper Bachelor of Science Technology in Chemistry.

  • Relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning is an added advantage.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Lecturer — Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation Engineering

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Lecturer in Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation Engineering to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The role focuses on agricultural mechanization, irrigation engineering, academic delivery, and relevant research or industry engagement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation Engineering.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

  • Contribute to research and academic development in the area of specialization.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Busitema Main Campus, Busia District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Evidence of full admission for a PhD in the area of specialization.

  • Master of Science in Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation, Drainage Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

  • First Class or Second-Class Upper Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Mechanization & Irrigation Engineering.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Evidence of contribution to community.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Lecturer — Mining

Category:

Academia

Company:

Busitema University

SUMMARY: Busitema University is seeking a Lecturer in Mining to support teaching and academic work in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The role focuses on mining education, research, community contribution, and relevant academic or industry engagement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach in the Mining department.

  • Support academic delivery in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

  • Contribute to research and academic development in the area of specialization.

  • Support student learning and supervision.

  • Contribute to community engagement.

  • Support relevant university, faculty, and departmental duties.

Location:

Busitema Main Campus, Busia District, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit 3 signed sets of applications with detailed CV, names of three referees, academic certificates and transcripts, copies of appointment letters, and 3 recent passport photographs.

  • Applications should be addressed to the University Secretary, Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. 

  • Applications may be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2, Makerere University.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Evidence of full admission for a PhD in the area of specialization.

  • Master of Science in Mining.

  • First Class or Second-Class Upper Bachelor of Science in Mining.

  • At least 3 years of university teaching experience or relevant work experience in a reputable organization or industry.

  • Evidence of contribution to community.

  • Must not have reached 50 years of age by the application deadline.

Deputy Principal

Category:

Education

Company:

TUMU Medical Institute

SUMMARY: TUMU Medical Institute is seeking a Deputy Principal to support the administration and academic management of its nursing and midwifery training institution. The role focuses on academic programme oversight, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, teaching, and supporting institutional leadership.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the Principal in administration and management.

  • Oversee academic programmes and ensure quality training standards.

  • Supervise staff and support professional development.

  • Coordinate planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

  • Act in the Principal’s absence.

  • Lead tutors/trainers and teach assigned subjects.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

8 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a cover letter, CV, and copies of academic and professional documents through the application linK: https://tumumedicalinstitute.com/job-adverts/

  • Expected Start Date: 1st July 2026

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via: 0757757311 Ruth, 0708751448 Doris.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education.

  • At least 3 years’ teaching experience preferred.

  • Proven leadership and administrative experience.

  • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Team player willing to work in a rural setting.

Sales Representative: Endoscopy

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Pacific Diagnostic Limited

SUMMARY: Pacific Diagnostic Limited is seeking a Sales Representative to support sales of radiology and medical imaging equipment. The role focuses on client engagement, sales target achievement, and business growth in the healthcare equipment sector.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sell radiology and medical imaging equipment.

  • Engage clients and support sales relationships.

  • Work toward achieving and exceeding sales targets.

  • Support sales growth for assigned medical equipment products.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

11 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a CV and cover letter to Pacific Diagnostic Limited, Famous 2009 Limited House, Plot 493, Old Kira Road, Bukoto, Kampala.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Established track record in sales of radiology and medical imaging equipment.

  • Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Sales Representative: Radiology & Imaging

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Pacific Diagnostic Limited

SUMMARY: Pacific Diagnostic Limited is seeking a Sales Representative to support sales of radiology and medical imaging equipment. The role focuses on client engagement, sales target achievement, and business growth in the healthcare equipment sector.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sell radiology and medical imaging equipment.

  • Engage clients and support sales relationships.

  • Work toward achieving and exceeding sales targets.

  • Support sales growth for assigned medical equipment products.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

11 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit a CV and cover letter to Pacific Diagnostic Limited, Famous 2009 Limited House, Plot 493, Old Kira Road, Bukoto, Kampala.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Established track record in sales of radiology and medical imaging equipment.

  • Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Senior Medical Rehabilitation Officer

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Senior Medical Rehabilitation Officer to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on disability screening, assessment, medical rehabilitation, assistive technologies, referral systems, case management, and stakeholder coordination.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical guidance in child disability screening, functional assessment, severity categorization, and referral systems.

  • Lead the design and implementation of rehabilitation interventions for persons with disabilities.

  • Develop and review disability management standards and operational approaches.

  • Establish referral frameworks for public and private rehabilitation service providers.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, and rehabilitation stakeholders.

  • Support operational research, indicator integration, risk management, and staff mentoring.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery.

  • Master’s qualification in Public Health or Pediatrics is required.

  • Postgraduate qualification in disability studies is an added advantage.

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in child health-related work.

  • Minimum 5 years’ verifiable experience treating children with disabilities or working on rehabilitation programmes for children with disabilities.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Senior Management Information Systems Officer

Category:

ICT

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Senior Management Information Systems Officer to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on MIS design, administration, system security, data management, dashboards, reporting, user support, and system upgrades.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, deploy, review, and manage programme databases and digital systems.

  • Maintain a secure, reliable, and up-to-date management information system.

  • Develop dashboards, automated reports, and analytical tools.

  • Conduct system needs assessments, data quality checks, audits, and user support.

  • Support MIS interoperability with other MDA systems and data sources.

  • Supervise vendors, guide upgrades, and ensure compliance with data governance requirements.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

  • Master’s degree in Software Development, IT, or Database Management is required.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in designing or maintaining management information systems.

  • Minimum 5 years’ verifiable experience designing, implementing, and managing MISs for cash transfers and complex programmes.

  • Experience in Windows Server, Linux Server administration, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Category:

Monitoring & Evaluation

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on monitoring, evaluation, learning, data analysis, research, reporting, and evidence generation for disability screening, assessment, rehabilitation, and inclusion interventions.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement M&E frameworks, logframes, and performance indicators.

  • Design data collection tools and quality assurance protocols.

  • Coordinate baseline studies, reviews, evaluations, and operational research.

  • Conduct data analysis and generate routine programme performance reports.

  • Track child disability assessment outcomes, referrals, and rehabilitation follow-up.

  • Strengthen district monitoring, reporting, supportive supervision, and learning systems.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Population Studies. or related.

  • Master’s degree in M&E, or Statistics, or related  relevant field is required.

  • Postgraduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage.

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks for social protection programmes.

  • Minimum 5 years’ verifiable experience designing and implementing M&E programmes for persons with disabilities.

  • At least 3 years’ verifiable experience in research for child disability programmes is preferred.

Audiologist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking an Audiologist to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on hearing disability screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, case management, and follow-up.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guide early identification protocols for hearing impairments at household, community, and facility level.

  • Support prevention, screening, treatment, and rehabilitation of auditory and vestibular difficulties.

  • Support diagnostics and appropriate fitting of assistive hearing devices and technologies.

  • Guide caregivers, parents, and CBR workers on hearing strategies and rehabilitation therapies.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, centres, and caregivers.

  • Support referral frameworks, reporting indicators, risk management, mentoring, and resource mobilization.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Basic Diploma in Audiology.

  • Other qualifications in disability assessments and neurology are essential.

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis of hearing disorders and rehabilitation work.

  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with hearing impairments.

  • Experience may be in lower health facilities or rehabilitation outreach programmes in community settings.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Ophthalmologist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking an Ophthalmologist to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on visual impairment screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, case management, and follow-up.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guide early identification protocols for visual impairments at household, community, and facility level.

  • Support prevention, screening, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and eye care difficulties.

  • Support diagnostics and appropriate fitting of assistive visual devices and technologies.

  • Guide caregivers, parents, and CBR workers on visual rehabilitation strategies.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, centres, and caregivers.

  • Support referral frameworks, reporting indicators, risk management, mentoring, and resource mobilization.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Ophthalmology.

  • Other qualifications in disability assessments and neurology are essential.

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis and rehabilitation work for persons with visual impairments.

  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with visual disabilities.

  • Experience may be in lower health facilities or rehabilitation outreach programmes in community settings.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Occupational Therapist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on physical and neurological impairment screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, mobility, daily living skills, referrals, case management, and follow-up.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guide early identification protocols for physical and neurological impairments.

  • Support prevention, screening, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and neurological difficulties.

  • Support diagnostics and appropriate fitting of assistive physical and neurological devices, technologies, and supplies.

  • Guide caregivers, parents, and CBR workers on mobility, independence, and daily living skills approaches.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, centres, and caregivers.

  • Support referral frameworks, reporting indicators, risk management, mentoring, and resource mobilization.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Three-year Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

  • Other qualifications in disability assessments and neurology are essential.

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis and rehabilitation work for persons with physical and neurological impairments.

  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with physical and neurological disabilities.

  • Experience may be in lower health facilities or rehabilitation outreach programmes in community settings.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Psychiatrist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Psychiatrist to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on mental, intellectual, psychosocial and neurological impairment screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, case management, and follow-up.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guide early identification protocols for mental, intellectual, psychosocial, and neurological impairments.

  • Support prevention, screening, treatment, and rehabilitation of related difficulties.

  • Support appropriate therapies and behavioural modification approaches for children with impairments.

  • Guide caregivers, parents, and CBR workers on treatment adherence, daily living skills, and rehabilitation therapies.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, centres, and caregivers.

  • Support referral frameworks, reporting indicators, risk management, mentoring, and resource mobilization.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry.

  • Other qualifications in disability assessments and neurology are essential.

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis and rehabilitation work for persons with mental, intellectual, psychosocial, and neurological impairments.

  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with mental, intellectual, psychosocial, autism, and neurological disabilities.

  • Experience may be in lower health facilities or rehabilitation outreach programmes in community settings.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Speech and Language Therapist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

SUMMARY: The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support the National Child Disability Assistance Programme. The role focuses on speech, communication, and neurological impairment screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, case management, and follow-up.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guide early identification protocols for speech, communication, and neurological impairments.

  • Support prevention, screening, treatment, and rehabilitation of speech, communication, and neurological difficulties.

  • Support appropriate therapies and behavioural modification approaches for children with impairments.

  • Guide caregivers, parents, and CBR workers on speech, communication, and neurological rehabilitation therapies.

  • Build capacity of government, local government, civil society, child homes, centres, and caregivers.

  • Support referral frameworks, reporting indicators, risk management, mentoring, and resource mobilization.

Location:

National / regional field-based support

Date Posted: 

3 May 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 May 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit applications by email to ncdap@mglsd.go.ug.

  • Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, copy of National ID, copies of academic certificates, and certified transcripts. Eligible persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Advanced Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.

  • Other qualifications in disability assessments and neurology are essential.

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis and rehabilitation work for persons with speech, communication, and neurological impairments.

  • Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with speech, communication, and neurological disabilities.

  • Experience may be in lower health facilities or rehabilitation outreach programmes in community settings.

  • Evidence of disability rehabilitation work experience should be attached.

Social & Environment Safeguards Expert

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

SUMMARY:UNEP is seeking a Social & Environment Safeguards Expert to support compliance for the “Building resilience in the landscapes of Kigoma region, Tanzania” project. The role focuses on environmental and social safeguards, ESMS and ESMP implementation, gender action planning, grievance mechanisms, SEAH protocols, risk monitoring, and capacity building.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide safeguards guidance and support to the Project Management Unit, Gender and Safeguards Officer, Project Manager, and implementing partners.

  • Update the Environmental and Social Management System and develop an ESS Monitoring Plan.

  • Coordinate site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans, guidelines, designs, and safeguard tools.

  • Support the project Grievance Redress Mechanism and SEAH Protocol, including training and operational guidance.

  • Conduct annual project visits to Kigoma to monitor safeguards, conflict risks, GRM, SEAH measures, and Gender Action Plan implementation.

  • Review safeguard reports, contribute to technical reporting, and respond to Government, UNEP, and GCF safeguard queries.

Location:

Home-based; project visits to Kigoma, Tanzania

Date Posted: 

30 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

14 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Consultancy; 2 years

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in natural resource management, biodiversity, climate change adaptation, ecosystem management, disaster risk reduction, environmental science, agriculture, water resources management, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 7 years in a senior technical role involving institutional strengthening, capacity building, and technical support to climate change adaptation or environmental projects.

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing environmental and social safeguards.

  • Experience in ecosystem rehabilitation and/or climate change adaptation safeguards is required.

  • Proven experience developing social and environmental safeguard instruments.

  • Experience with Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Adaptation Fund, or similar donor-funded projects is desirable.

Senior Quality Inspector

Category:

Engineering

Company:

McDermott

SUMMARY: McDermott is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to supervise quality control activities on project works in Buliisa. The role focuses on inspection, testing, non-conformity resolution, quality planning, technical coordination, audits, and ensuring product conformity to project and customer specifications.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise quality control activities to confirm product conformity with customer and project specifications.

  • Identify non-conformities and ensure corrective action through to final resolution.

  • Direct, supervise, and participate in inspection activities.

  • Develop project quality plans, inspection plans, and test plans with the Project Quality Manager.

  • Liaise with QC, NDT, certification, welding engineering, customers, operations, certifying authorities, and subcontractors.

  • Conduct audits, interpret applicable codes and requirements, and support prevention of quality issues.

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

30 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

15 May 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Requirements:

  • Senior high school qualification or degree in a relevant field.

  • At least 10 years of quality control or related experience in a relevant discipline.

  • Experience supervising inspection and quality control activities.

  • Knowledge of project quality plans, inspection and test plans, non-conformity management, and applicable codes.

  • Ability to coordinate with clients, subcontractors, operations, and technical teams.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general computer use.

In our Blog Today: 

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.

Graph 1

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

If you have been actively following job listings recently, you may have noticed a quiet shift in the job market: application windows appear to be shrinking. Roles that once allowed two or three weeks — sometimes even a full month — for submissions are increasingly closing within a matter of days. For many applicants, the gap between advertisement and deadline now feels surprisingly tight.

Today, much of that paperwork has been replaced by digital recruitment systems. Online portals allow candidates to submit CVs and scanned documents almost instantly, while employers can review applications far more quickly than before. Verification of credentials and reference checks are increasingly handled after shortlisting rather than during the initial submission stage.

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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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