Assistant Technician (Home Economics)

at Kyambogo University
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted February 25, 2026
Category Engineering
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Assistant Technician be responsible for undertaking the approved in learning/Research.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Technician will be responsibilities to the Senior Assistant Technician for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities: -

  • To clean and sterilize laboratory glass ware, surfaces and equipment /machines;
  • To package, transport, submit, process and preserve test samples;
  • To receive and record submitted samples;
  • To prepare laboratory reagents;
  • To document and receive samples for analysis;
  • To dispose laboratory waste in appropriate manner;
  • To stock take & record laboratory/workshop inventories;
  • To assist in setting up routine experiments;
  • In the case special needs, to assist in setting up braille, white cane, sign language, audiology equipment and other special needs education equipment.

Key Result Areas

  • Clean and sterilized laboratory glass ware, surfaces and equipment maintained;
  • Test samples processed, packaged, transported, submitted and preserved in timely manner;
  • Samples received, recorded and submitted;
  • Laboratory reagents prepared appropriately;
  • Samples for analysis documented and received;
  • Laboratory waste disposed in appropriate manner;
  • Stock taking and laboratory inventories maintained;
  • Routine experiments set up;
  • Software installation and maintenance done;
  • Equipment for special needs (braille, white cane, sign language, and audiology) set up.

Requirements

Person Specifications

1. Academic qualifications

  • Must have an Ordinary Diploma with at least a credit in Home Economics from a recognized awarding university/institution.
  • A relevant work experience is an added advantage

2. Technical Skills

  • Computer application skills
  • Planning, technical, organizing and budgeting skills
  • Supervisory skills

3. Behavioral Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Concern for quality and standards
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team work

4. Age Limit: Must not be above 55 years at the time of application.

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