Laboratory Assistant – Windle International Uganda

Job title: Laboratory Assistant

Reports to: Head teacher

No. of Posts: 1 (One)

Key Duties and responsibilities

• Organize the laboratory, its equipment and supplies under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Guide students and educate them on the importance of following laboratory safety rules while enforcing compliance of standard laboratory regulations.
• Prepare samples/specimen for practical lessons.
• Maintain Inventory of Laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Keep general cleanliness of laboratory and its equipment at all times
• Keep record of laboratory apparatus and equipment
• Ensure all chemicals are in working condition and properly stored, mindful of expiry dates.
• Come up with time schedule for teachers, to carry out practical’s classes
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Department Head or respective science teacher.

Qualifications:

• Should have a certificate in laboratory technology with a minimum of five passes including English Language and 2 credits in science subjects at ‘O’ level A’ level Certificate with 2 principal passes in science subjects preferably Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Agriculture with a minimum of five passes including English language and 2 credits in science subjects at ‘O’level.
• Able to work in an environment with exposure to chemicals.
• Physically able to lift up to 18kgs and operate equipment.
• Applicants should be highly motivated individuals willing to work in a refugee settlement.
• 1 year or more experience in the field will be an added advantage.
• Recommendation from LCI chairperson detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should submit their hand-written applications including detailed and up-to date typed curriculum Vitae, photocopies of all their academic and professional documents, photocopy of national ID or refugee attestation, Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal  activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC and the contact details of three professional referees addressed to:

The Human Resource Administrator
Windle International Uganda
Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement

All Applications should be hand delivered to Windle International Uganda, Kiryandongo Field Office during working hours (8:00 am- 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)

Closing Date: All applications should be received not later than Friday 17th December, 2021 by 5pm.

Note:

 Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind

 Windle International Uganda is an equal opportunity and a corruption intolerant employer. Women and persons with disability who meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.

 No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit

 No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified and blacklisted.

 Whereas we actively welcome all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews