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Job Summary

Job Title:
Veterinary Officer
Employer:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
6
Deadline:
Friday, 20 June 2025

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6 Veterinary Officer jobs at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Veterinary jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Veterinary Officer jobs at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

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.

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Jun 2025

Job Title

6 Veterinary Officer jobs at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Job Description

Job Title:   Veterinary Officer (6 No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

To diagnose and treat wild animals

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing animal health problems and providing appropriate and timely treatment.

  • Implementing animal health programs and activities.

  • Managing health records for wild animals.

  • Maintaining and updating the bio-bank facility

  • Managing the animal hospital, nursery and quarantine units.

  • Implementing protocols and training staff on various aspects on husbandry/care.

  • Coordinating the wildlife breeding program.

  • Conducting post mortem on dead animals.

  • Undertaking rescue, rehabilitation, translocation and release of wild animals.

  • Implementing the preventive medicine program for the animals to avoid disease outbreaks.

  • Providing custody of wildlife veterinary drugs equipment and pharmaceuticals.

6 Veterinary Officer jobs at Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University.

  • Must have a practicing license from Uganda Veterinary Board.

Experience

  • Nil

Competences

Technical

  • 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

  • Compassion for wildlife

  • Ethics and integrity

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

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  • 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

Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya

P.O. Box 3530

KAMPALA

Deadline: 20th June,2025 by 5.00 pm

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