Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)

• PositionAssistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationKampala
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceSee requirements
• ClosingApplications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Uganda’s Health Service Commission publishes and administers recruitment for public health-service positions. It provides an official e-recruitment route for applicants to health-sector government vacancies. Official organisation website.

This Ministry of Health headquarters post supports maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and facilities. The officer assists with inspections, commissioning, technical records and workplace safety.

• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults and recommend remedial action.
• Support maintenance of medical and non-medical equipment, boilers, pumps, generators, lifts and air-conditioning systems where applicable.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, specifications and cost estimates.
• Keep maintenance schedules and repair records and prepare reports.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Ability to support inspection and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Observe occupational health and safety requirements.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Read External Advert No. 2 of October 2026 and identify the preferred post and reference. Register or sign in to the HSC e-Recruitment System and complete or update the applicant profile. Search for the post, select Apply Now, upload the relevant supporting documents, save, and submit the application online. Apply for no more than two posts; keep Public Service Form 3 and originals available for interview if shortlisted.

Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Read the original employer advert.

Apply through the official recruitment route

• Checked on 8 November 2026 against Health Service Commission's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.