• 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.

• 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

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the link provided below. Hard copies will not be accepted. Instructions for submission Click Here below 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