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Technician - Department of Mechanical Engineering
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-01Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
technicianmechanical engineeringmakerere universitykampalaugandamid-levellaboratoryeducationfull timeengineeringcall_centerEngineering
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Makerere University is hiring a Technician in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to support laboratory operations, practical teaching, and resource management. The role involves generating reports and budgets, maintaining equipment, supervising student practicals, and mentoring junior staff. A BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.
- Technician role within Makerere University's Mechanical Engineering department
- Involves lab management, equipment maintenance, and student practical supervision
- Requires BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience needed
- Computer literacy and strong communication skills required
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- Key Duties &
Responsibilities
- 1.
- Generate reports, inventories and orders in the Unit;
- 2.
- Generate budgets and account for use of physical resources of the Unit
- 3.
- Manage the use of laboratory equipment and facilities;
- 4.
- Requisition, maintain and account for financial and other resources;
- 5.
- Prepare and supervise students’ practicals;
- 6.
- Liaise with and provide support to the academic staff in the teaching of practicals;
- 7.
- Implement and maintain guidelines and regulations to ensure quality assurance, control and safety in unit;
- 8.
- Induct and mentor junior staff in the unit on technical skills;
- 9.
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
- .
- Required Qualifications
- BSc Electrical or Electronics Engineering;
- Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Certificate in Industrial Wiring and Instrumentation is added advantage;
- Must be a Computer Literate.
- At least 3 years relevant working
Experience
- Skills/Competences
- i.
- Customer Care;
- ii.
- Ability to communicate precisely and concisely;
- iii.
- Analytical skills;
- iv.
- Proficiency in using machines and computers.
- Tags
- Mechanical engineering
- Education, academic
- Mid-level
- Uganda
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