JOB DETAILS:

Lira University was established as a Public University under Statutory Instrument No. 35 of July 16, 2015, to expand access to equitable and high-quality higher education and to address the country’s critical human resource development needs. The University operates in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 292, of the Laws of Uganda. It is located in Lira City, within the Lango Sub-region of Northern Uganda.

As part of its mandate, Lira University is committed to providing access to quality higher education, promoting research, and delivering professional training aimed at strengthening health services directed towards Sustainable Health Community and Environment.

In line with this mandate, and in an effort to enhance its capacity to support community development and socio-economic transformation, Lira University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions.

ONE VACANCY

SALARY SCALE: PU 4 (NON-TEACHING, NON-SCIENCE)

REPORTS TO: UNIVERSITY SECRETARY

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Principal University Secretary
• Senior Administrative Officer (Council)
• Senior Administrative Officer (General Administration)

DEPARTMENT: Administration

Please Note:

• Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• Applicable without National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards do not match those on other submitted documents, will not be shortlisted.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit six (6) hard copies of their application, neatly packaged in a file folder, containing the following documents:

• Application Letter clearly expressing interest in the position.
• Recent passport-size photograph attached to each copy of the application.
• Detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), duly signed and dated by the applicant.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• Copies of relevant appointment letters (where applicable).
• Copy of the National Identification Card and any other relevant identification document.
• Inves (3) reference letters from referees. Referees should be advised to send their letters in confidence either:
  • In hard copy, sealed and clearly marked "Confidential"

All applications will be sealed and clearly marked with the position applied for on the top right-hand corner of the envelope. Both the applications and reference letters should be addressed to:
The University Secretary
Lira University
P.O. Box 1035
Lira, Uganda