Makerere University Jobs (11 Vacancies)

• EmployerMakerere University
• Vacancies11 posts
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Contract5 years (Chief Planner); 4 years (most other posts)
• How to ApplyOnline via e-HRMS only
• DeadlineMonday, 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM

Makerere University is Uganda’s oldest and largest public university, based in Kampala.

It recruits staff through its electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS), and physical applications are not accepted.

The university is filling one senior planning post and ten technical and laboratory support posts across its health science and veterinary departments.

Each vacancy on the portal lists its own duties, qualifications and experience requirements.

Planning

• Chief Planner – Planning, Investment and Resource Mobilization: reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration); 5-year contract.

Technicians (report to Head of Department)

• Technician – Immunology (4 years)
• Technician – Pathology (4 years)
• Technician – Pharmacology and Therapeutics (4 years)
• Technician – Dentistry (4 years)
• Technician – Allied Health Sciences (4 years)
• Technician – Pharmacy (4 years)
• Technician – Surgery (4 years)
• Technician – Obstetrics and Gynaecology (tenure not stated)

Assistant Roles

• Assistant Technician (Cadaver Attendant) – Human Anatomy (4 years)
• Laboratory Assistant (Post Mortem Attendant) – Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine (4 years)

Requirements

• Academic qualifications and experience differ for each post and are listed on the e-HRMS portal.
• Applications must be submitted online. No physical applications will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Technical Skills

• Laboratory practice: For technician and assistant posts.
• Planning and resource mobilisation: For the Chief Planner.
• Records: Accurate lab and departmental records.
• Computer skills: Needed for the online application.

Soft Skills

• Integrity: Public institution standards.
• Teamwork: Supporting academic departments.
• Attention to detail: Lab safety and accuracy.
• Reliability: Long-term contracts.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the summary listing. Check each post on the portal.

• 11 jobs at Uganda’s top university.
• Four-year and five-year contracts.
• Roles for technicians and lab assistants, not only senior staff.
• Work in medical and veterinary departments.
• Mix of university jobs in Uganda and health jobs in Uganda.

Apply online through the Makerere University e-HRMS portal by 5:00 PM on Monday, 26 October 2026. Open the vacancy you want, read the full requirements and submit your application on the portal. The university recommends using a computer, laptop or tablet. Physical applications will not be accepted. See more university jobs in Uganda and jobs in Kampala.

• Use a laptop, not a phone, to apply.
• Scan your certificates before starting the form.
• Read the specific requirements for your post.
• Don’t wait for the last day: portals get slow.
• Apply for the post that matches your training exactly.