The Post:
We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individual to the post of Food and Nutrition
Lab Assistant (Secondary ages 12 to 16 years), for maternity cover.
The successful candidate would be required to: –
• Assist in the setting up of Food and Nutrition practical lessons
• Assist students in preparing their ingredients e.g. measuring accurately
• Supervise students during practical lessons
• Help students to follow recipes
• Be aware of any possible health and safety issues and act accordingly
• Be responsible for all equipment used in the teaching of Food & Nutrition
• Keep a stock book and breakage record to indicate necessary replacements
• Prepare an inventory of stocks annually for the annual stock take exercise
• Maintain and upkeep food lab equipment including stoves, ovens and other cooking equipment
• Responsible for the general cleanliness and safety of the food lab
• Assist teacher in placing order for foodstuff and ingredients
• Ensure goods delivered are as per order and in good condition
• Cover lessons and facilitate learning activities based on lesson plans provided by the absent
• teacher
• Do duties and other supervisory duties of students as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Vocational studies with Home Economics in Education (specialising in Food and
Nutrition)
• At least three years’ experience after graduation with the Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Food & Nutrition
• A working knowledge of Google Apps and the confidence to work with IT
• Ability to offer an after school extra-curricular activity
Application process:
➢ Apply with an application letter and detailed CV (with passport photo at the top)
➢ Please include the names and contact details of three work related referees, one of whom must be your
current or most recent Headteacher/Principal/Head of School
➢ Attach a copy of your Bachelor’s degree in Vocational studies with Home Economics in Education
(specialising in Food and Nutrition)
*Do not attach other certificates or reference letters at this stage.
All applications should be addressed to the Principal and sent to: applications@risu.sc.ug.

Closing date: Sunday, 8th March 2026
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.
Note:
1) Candidates invited for interview will be required to present their original Bachelor’s degree
Certificate and degree transcript and an original Uganda National ID card.
2) Upon appointment, the successful candidates will be asked to do an Interpol check (Certificate
of Good Conduct)