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Horticulture Jobs Vacancies in Uganda

Job title: Horticulture

Duties and Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with researchers, support and conduct research in raising and growing young tree plants in the greenhouses and nurseries
• Carry-out greenhouse preparations, tests and analysis of plant material and tissues
• Perform soil/water relations and requirements for various trees species and development stages
• Regular servicing and maintenance of greenhouse and nursery equipment
• Participate in formulation of strategic management plans for the research institute including development
• In collaboration with researchers, support and conduct research in soil/plant/chemistry/biology following specified research methodology
• Carry-out laboratory preparation, testing and analysis of soil and plant tissue samples, observing quality control procedures and good laboratory practice
• Performing soil chemical analysis for detailed survey and management purposes
• Organising and processing of laboratory data in spreadsheets prior to detailed analysis
• Directing fellow technical staff in soil/plant chemical/biological analysis for survey and management purposes, including periodic review of methods
• Participate in research studies on better management aspects of different soils/plant/chemical/biological depending on their characteristics, for improved crop yields
• Regular servicing and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including trouble shooting

Minimum Qualifications:
• Hold an A-level certificate with good principal passes in biology and chemistry
• Hold a Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry and biological sciences
• Good computer skills
• A degree in horticulture, agriculture, forestry, biology and working experience in horticulture will be an added advantage
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Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving a day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the under-listed address not later than 5:00 pm 29th November 2010. Applications should quote the post applied for on both the application and the envelope.

The Director
National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NaFORRI)
P.O. Box 1752, Kampala

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