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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a government agency dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of Uganda’s wildlife resources, ensuring biodiversity protection while promoting eco-tourism and community involvement. Recognized internationally for its role in wildlife conservation, UWA is known for managing Uganda’s national parks and protected areas with excellence, earning accolades for its conservation efforts and commitment to ecological balance.
The organization fosters a dynamic and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees professional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of purpose in preserving Uganda’s natural heritage. With diverse job opportunities in conservation, law enforcement, tourism management, and research, UWA provides both field and administrative roles, ensuring a balance between on-site conservation work and strategic planning. Established to oversee and regulate Uganda’s wildlife reserves.
UWA has evolved through policy reforms and strategic partnerships, embracing innovation in conservation technology, anti-poaching strategies, and sustainable tourism models to enhance biodiversity protection and generate revenue. Managing 10 national parks, 12 wildlife reserves, and several community conservation areas, UWA has a vast operational reach that extends across Uganda, safeguarding critical habitats and endangered species.
Guided by core values such as integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. UWA remains dedicated to preserving nature for future generations. Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the organization actively engages in community conservation programs, revenue-sharing initiatives, and environmental education to foster local participation in wildlife conservation. For more information about UWA’s conservation efforts, tourism attractions, and career opportunities.
Job Title
2 Laboratory Technologist job at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Job Description
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (2 No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To conduct diagnostic and analytical work in the laboratory.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Conduct disease diagnostic tests and assays in microbiology, bacteriology, serology, histopathology, molecular/PCR analyses.
Conduct sample collection, processing and transportation to diagnostic facilities.
Initiating, developing and implementing laboratory accreditation process and/or upgrade of accreditation status to higher levels and inclusion of more assays to the test protocols.
Establish quality management in the laboratory to conform to international standards of accreditation.
Developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant diagnostic assays.
Managing the wildlife Biobank.
Developing and implementing Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity measures.
Taking part in sample collection, processing and transportation and transportation to diagnostic facilities under the supervision of field veterinarians and epidemiologists.
Maintaining the laboratory environment clean, safe and secure and conducting risk assessment and risk mitigation.
Establishing mechanisms for laboratory waste management in accordance to approved SOPs and other international procedures and standards the laboratory is a subscribed to.
Maintaining the quality and safety of laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies.
Developing work plans and preparing periodic reports
Supervising and appraisal staff.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-medical Laboratory Science from a recognized University.
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Experience
Nil
Competences
Technical
Planning, organising and coordinating
Knowledge in wildlife management
Records and Information management
Risk management
Information Communication Technology
Research and analytical
Behavioral
Concern for quality and standards
Accountability
Communicating effectively
Judgment, decision making and problem solving
Ethics and integrity
Time management
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted.
Instructions for submission
Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well as the academic documents scanned as one pdf document (the system will not accept more than one file).
Applicants shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present originals of their academic certificates and transcripts at the time of the interviews.
Address:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Job fairs
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530
KAMPALA
Deadline: 20th June,2025 by 5.00 pm