Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)

• PositionEngineering Assistant (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 role assists with the upkeep of mechanical systems and equipment. It includes routine inspections, basic repairs, tools management and reporting.

• Assist with installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Identify faults and undertake repairs under engineering supervision.
• Assist with maintenance of generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Keep records of maintenance, faults, repairs and materials.
• Manage tools and materials and prepare routine work reports.

• Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent.
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Ability to follow engineering supervision and workplace safety procedures.

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.