Jobs In Uganda- Ministry of Water

Applications are invited from suitably qualified University Graduates to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 22nd October 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc.go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates and transcripts.

Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application form.

Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered.

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

POST : WATER ANALYST

REF: HRM 147/286/01 Vol. XI (3 VACANCIES)

SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U4

AGE: 21 YEARS AND ABOVE



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Botany and Zoology or Biomedical Technology or Geology or Biology from recognized University/Institution.



Applicants should have a knowledge of laboratory quality systems, health and safety measures.



DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Water Analyst for performing the following duties:-



· Ensuring that all equipment, chemicals and materials used in the regional laboratory and database management are properly maintained and are in good working conditions.

· Participating in preparation and reviewing national water resources management plans.

· Participating in maintaining the quality system in conformity to the ISO 17025.

· Ensuring all chemical, physical, biochemical and microbiology analyses are performed promptly and professionally.

· Implementing capacity building program in the regional and satellite laboratories.

· Ensuring provision of technical support to Local Governments, TSU’S, umbrella organizations, water development facility, catchments and other stakeholders.

· Collecting, analyzing and processing data from the network.

· Controlling the quality and pollution levels in various water bodies.

· Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.