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Data Analyst

Category:

Data Science

Company:

Absa

SUMMARY: Absa is seeking a Data Analyst to support Retail and Business Banking through performance management, business intelligence, and data-driven decision support. The role focuses on analytics, dashboard development, process automation, data quality, and insight generation for business improvement.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement performance management processes for Retail and Business Banking.

  • Analyze business data and provide recommendations to improve performance and decision-making.

  • Develop dashboards, analytical models, data marts, and management information solutions.

  • Automate manual spreadsheets and reporting processes to improve turnaround time and internal user experience.

  • Support customer experience improvement through timely, accurate MI reports and actionable insights.

  • Lead data-related projects and promote data integrity, quality, and governance.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

16 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Apr 2026

Application Details:

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

  • University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Physics, or a related field.

  • Data Engineering or Data Science certifications are essential.

  • Experience in programming and data mining is essential.

  • Strong understanding of Retail and Business Banking products and services.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

  • Good communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Data Analyst

Category:

Data Science

Company:

Tugende

SUMMARY: Tugende is seeking a Data Analyst to support the management, analysis, and integrity of its data ecosystem. The role focuses on data warehouse oversight, business intelligence reporting, data quality monitoring, and predictive analytics to support business decision-making.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Validate data views, transformations, and integrations within the data warehouse.

  • Design and improve Power BI dashboards, business metrics, and reporting datasets.

  • Implement automated data validation, anomaly detection, and monitoring systems.

  • Deliver ad hoc analysis and monthly summaries on key performance trends.

  • Build and maintain predictive models for loan performance, client churn, product adoption, and revenue forecasting.

  • Support AI integration through pilot models, AI-ready datasets, and collaboration with technical leadership.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

16 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Requirements:

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

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or applied data science.

  • Strong SQL proficiency.

  • Expertise in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and Dataflows.

  • Experience with Python or R for predictive and statistical analysis.

  • Strong communication and analytical presentation skills.

Pharmacist

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

United Nations (MONUSCO / UNV)

SUMMARY: MONUSCO is seeking a Pharmacist to support mission medical services in Entebbe. The role focuses on pharmaceutical supply management, drug safety oversight, stock control, and technical advice on medicines and medical consumables.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, update, and implement the mission list for pharmaceuticals and medical consumables based on WHO standards.

  • Monitor drug safety and conduct ongoing inspections in Level 1 Clinics.

  • Advise on pharmaceutical issues, medicine specifications, and resupply planning.

  • Monitor consumption of pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, and medical and surgical consumables.

  • Maintain storage systems, stock records, and accountability for medical supplies and equipment.

  • Support logistics related to expired supplies, redistribution of medical items, and regular reporting.

Location:

Entebbe, Uganda

Date Posted: 

9 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

23 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from an accredited university.

  • B.Sc. Pharmacy required; License in Pharmacy or D. Pharma is an added advantage.

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Fluent English required.

  • Basic French is desirable.

  • Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Architect

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Java House Africa

SUMMARY: Java House Africa is seeking an Architect to support its design needs in Kampala, Uganda. The role focuses on architectural design, with preference for experience in restaurant spaces.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop architectural designs for assigned projects.

  • Prepare and submit a portfolio of relevant design work.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

16 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

26 Apr 2026

Application Details:

  • Submit your portfolio by email to architectures@javahouseafrica.com with the subject line: Uganda Architecture Submissions.

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Certified architect or architectural firm.

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience.

  • Experience in restaurant design is preferred.

Technician - Mechanic

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Al Mansour

SUMMARY: The organisation is seeking a Technician - Mechanic to support day-to-day workshop operations in Kampala. The role focuses on vehicle repair and maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, inspections, and compliance with safety and quality standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose emergency vehicle repair needs.

  • Carry out preventive maintenance routines.

  • Perform a range of workshop maintenance activities to support operations.

  • Conduct quality tests, inspections, and complex technical analyses.

  • Follow required procedures and work instructions to meet quality standards.

  • Work according to assigned schedules while maintaining environmental and safety compliance.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

30 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Vocational or Technical Diploma in automotive, mechanical, or a related field.

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.

  • Technical troubleshooting and diagnostics skills.

  • Knowledge of automotive systems.

  • Ability to use workshop tools and diagnostic equipment.

  • Understanding of quality inspection, safety, and standards compliance.

Spirits Packaging Team Leader

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Diageo

SUMMARY: Diageo is seeking a Spirits Packaging Team Leader to support shift-based production operations at Portbell Distillery in Kampala. The role focuses on safe and efficient blending and packaging operations, production performance, team leadership, and compliance with quality and operational standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead shift-based blending and packaging operations to deliver the production plan safely and efficiently.

  • Supervise production performance, material usage, reconciliations, and finished goods transfer and storage.

  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, housekeeping, and quality standards.

  • Monitor and complete production records, SAP postings, process orders, and routine operational reporting.

  • Coordinate maintenance, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives across production processes.

  • Manage team performance through coaching, development conversations, HR policy implementation, and contractor oversight.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

16 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

29 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • At least 2 years of management experience, preferably in the FMCG industry.

  • Advanced digital literacy.

  • Strong understanding of production planning, packaging operations, and materials control.

  • Ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive performance improvement.

  • Ability to work within safety, quality, and operational compliance standards.

Study Coordinator

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking a Study Coordinator to support implementation and coordination of clinical research activities in Busia. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, team supervision, data quality, participant follow-up, study operations, and coordination across clinical and laboratory teams.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure efficient study implementation, regulatory compliance, and coordination across clinical and laboratory teams.

  • Maintain study regulatory files, including IRB approvals, consent forms, and protocol amendments.

  • Supervise study staff including Clinical Officers, Nurses, Home Visitors, and Laboratory personnel.

  • Oversee data collection, entry, and validation processes and monitor participant follow-up to minimize loss to follow-up.

  • Coordinate procurement, distribution, storage, inventory management, and accountability of study supplies and materials.

  • Prepare weekly progress reports, document deviations and adverse events, and support participant retention and dissemination activities.

Location:

Busia, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).

  • At least 5 years of experience.

  • Knowledge of malaria and HIV research contexts.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.

  • Master’s degree in basic sciences such as Pharmacology or Physiology is an added advantage.

  • GCP certification, experience with clinical research processes, and familiarity with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap are added advantages.

Laboratory Technician

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

SUMMARY: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration is seeking Laboratory Technicians to support laboratory screening, sample processing, testing, and storage for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on blood and urine sample handling, laboratory assays, quality assurance, result recording, and laboratory inventory management in line with study protocols and laboratory standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carry out laboratory screening of patients and perform other tests as requested by the clinician.

  • Prepare, stain, read, and store blood smears.

  • Collect, process, store, and organize shipment of blood and urine samples for haematology, biochemistry, PK, and molecular studies.

  • Record results of laboratory evaluations and maintain records of laboratory activities.

  • Perform laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures.

  • Requisition laboratory supplies and support proper sample and inventory management.

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

  • Diploma certificate and transcript.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

  • Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.

  • Ability to accurately collect, label, process, store, and ship samples.

  • Ability to maintain laboratory records, follow SOPs and QC procedures, and manage reagents, consumables, and equipment.

Study Nurse

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking Study Nurses to support participant care and study drug management for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on study drug accountability, participant counselling, drug administration, clinic nursing duties, and accurate study data documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage study and other drugs and maintain accountability logs.

  • Participate in counselling and general management of study participants.

  • Administer study and concomitant drugs.

  • Support patient welfare and transport reimbursement processes.

  • Perform nursing duties in the clinic as required.

  • Accurately collect, record, and maintain study data and source documents.

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing.

  • Diploma certificate.

  • Valid practicing license.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP).

  • At least 2 years of experience.

  • Strong communication, organizational, teamwork, Microsoft Office, drug storage, dispensing, accountability, reconciliation, and drug administration skills.

Clinical Officer

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking Clinical Officers to support participant screening, clinical management, and study operations for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on protocol-based assessments, patient care, adverse event reporting, clinic supervision, and accurate clinical documentation throughout the study period.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Screen and evaluate participants against study inclusion and exclusion criteria.

  • Diagnose, treat, and monitor participants’ clinical conditions throughout the study.

  • Explain study procedures, risks, and benefits and support the consent process.

  • Identify, manage, and report adverse events and serious adverse events in line with protocol requirements.

  • Record clinical findings, laboratory results, treatments, and study data accurately in source documents and CRFs.

  • Supervise clinic operations, laboratory coordination, participant follow-up, and study staff including Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, and Home Visitors.

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Job Type:

Full-time

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.

  • Diploma certificate or transcript.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP).

  • Annual Practicing License.

  • Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.

  • At least 2 years of experience, with competence in clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures, patient management, protocol-driven interventions, and proficiency in local language(s) spoken in the study area.

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