Laboratory Technician Jobs at the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda

Job Title : LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
/MATERIALS TESTING
AND RESEARCH (2 VACANCIES)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. 12
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U5
AGE : 22 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must be Ugandans holding;
EITHER
A Diploma in Science Technology (Chemistry/Biochemistry) or Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering with a certificate in Civil Engineering Materials testing from a recognized Institution
OR
Laboratory Assistants holding a certificate in Laboratory Science Technology plus LATEP certificate in Materials Testing from a recognized University/Institution with five (5) years working experience in Civil Engineering Materials Testing in Government or a reputable organization.
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Laboratory Technician for performing the following duties:-
? Conducting field and laboratory tests/investigations;
? Guiding and supervising Laboratory Assistants in performing their duties;
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? Ensuring proper handling and safe custody of equipment and test samples;
? Compiling and analyzing test results;
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. 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 Friday 13th April, 2012
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.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline:13th April 2012