Jobs at Kabale University

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR – Philosophy
Salary Scale: PU3TNSc
Vacancies : 01
Ref.No: EXT AD/01/1/2024
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide academic leadership and knowledge in the relevant discipline and lead the development and implementation of research and publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides academic leadership, guidance and mentorship in the department.
• Prepares and delivers lectures to students.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Advises students on their academic performance.
• Participates in curriculum development and review.
• Supervises student projects, field trips and placements where required.
• Sets, marks and assesses course work and examinations and provides timely feedback to students.
• Prepares and submits proposals and applications to external bodies for funding and accreditation purposes.
• Conducts research and produces scholarly publications
• Promotes quality assurance in all spheres of service delivery.
• Initiates and participates in outreach services for the development of the community
• Gives an inaugural lecture in the relevant discipline.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Academic leadership and guidance provided.
• Lectures prepared and delivered.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student projects, field trips and placements supervised.
• Coursework and examinations set and marked and timely feedback given.
• Proposals and applications for funding and accreditation developed.
• Research undertaken and scholarly publications produced.
• Quality assurance in service delivery promoted.
• Community outreach programs undertaken.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution of higher learning
• Should have demonstrated outstanding professional ability or exceptional academic capability in accordance with the Universities promotions policy for academic Staff.
• Should have a good track record of relevant teaching, research, publication and service to the public of not less than seven (7) years.
• Should have the ability to provide academic leadership.
• Should have five (5) new publications since promotion to track of Associate Professor.
• Should have supervised at least five (5) graduate students to completion.

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – Pharmacology
Salary Scale: PU4TSc
Vacancies: 01
Ref. No.: EXT AD/02/1/2024
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide academic leadership and knowledge in the relevant discipline and lead the development and implementation of research and publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings.
• Promotes knowledge transfer of his/her subject through original work.
• Guides and supervises students doing research.
• Conducts seminars
• Sets and marks tests, examinations and course work
• Guides and advises students on their performance.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures prepared and delivered.
• Research conducted and research findings disseminated.
• Knowledge of his/her subject promoted through original work.
• Students doing research supervised.
• Seminars conducted.
• Tests, examinations and course work set, scripts marked and graded.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning

OR

Master’s degree in clinical sciences.

• Should have had at least seven (7) years of teaching experience three (3) of which should have been at a rank of Senior Lecturer in a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have had five (5) publications in the area of specialization in a recognized Journals since promotion to the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• Should have supervised at least five (5) Masters Students to completion since promotion to Senior Lecturer.
• The applicant shall be the first author for at least Two (2) of the publications.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
Vacancies:  01
Ref. No: EXT AD/ 03/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.
• Tests, examinations and course work set.
• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.

OR

• Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER – Community Health
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
Vacancies: 01
Ref. No: EXT AD /04/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.

• Tests, examinations and course work set.
• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.

OR

• Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER – Industrial Chemistry
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
Vacancies: 01
Ref. No: EXT AD/05/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.
• Tests, examinations and course work set.

• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from a recognized University
• Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from a recognized University

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE : LECTURER – Physical Chemistry
Salary Scale : PU6.1TSc
Vacancies : 01
Ref. No: EXT AD /06/1/2024
Responsible to : Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.

• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.

• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.

• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.

• Tests, examinations and course work set.

• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.

• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.

• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.

• Community outreach service done.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• PhD in Chemistry from a recognized University (Specializing in Physical Chemistry or Electrochemistry)
• Master of Science in Chemistry from a recognized University (Specializing in Physical Chemistry or Electrochemistry)

• BSc (Chemistry major), BSc, Industrial Chemistry or BSc. Education (Chemistry Major) from a recognized University.

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.

• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER- Technical Vocational Studies
Salary Scale : PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No. : EXT AD /07/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for : Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.

• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.

• Tests, examinations and course work set.
• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.

• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.

• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree or on PhD track in a relent discipline.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE : LECTURER- (Faculty of Law)
Salary Scale : PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No: EXT AD/08/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for : Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.
• Tests, examinations and course work set.

• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE : LECTURER – History
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
Vacancies : 01
Reference: EXT AD /09/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.
• Tests, examinations and course work set.
• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER – Performing Arts

Salary Scale: PU6.1 TNSc

Vacancies: 01

Reference : EXT AD /10/1/2024

Responsible to: Senior Lecturer

Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures delivered.
• Tests, examinations and course work set.
• Tests and examinations administered and invigilated.
• Tests, course work and examination scripts marked and examinations results compiled and graded.
• Research undertaken and findings disseminated.
• Students guided and advised on their performance.
• Student non-academic challenges attended to or referred.
• Students undertaking research supervised.
• Seminars and tutorials conducted.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.
• Community outreach service done.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER (Faculty of Law)
Salary Scale: M6.2 TNSc
Vacancies: 03
Reference: EXTAD /11/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
• Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
• Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
• Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
• Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
• Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.
• Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures prepared and delivered under guidance.
• Tests, examinations and coursework set under guidance.
• Tests and examinations scripts marked and examinations results compiled under guidance.
• Tests, examinations and coursework administered or invigilated under guidance.
• Students’ projects supervised under guidance.
• Junior Academic Staff mentored.
• Official assignments by Head of Department done.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.
• Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
• Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT LECTURER- Community Health
Salary Scale: PU6.2
Vacancies: 2
Reference: EXT AD 12/1/2024
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for : N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
• Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.

• Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
• Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
• Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.

• Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.

• Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Lectures prepared and delivered under guidance.
• Tests, examinations and coursework set under guidance.

• Tests and examinations scripts marked and examinations results compiled under guidance.

• Tests, examinations and coursework administered or invigilated under guidance.
• Students’ projects supervised under guidance.
• Junior Academic Staff mentored.

• Official assignments by Head of Department done.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.

OR

A first degree in a clinical discipline and having registered and successfully passed all the first year courses in a relevant Masters degree program.

• Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.

• Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY REGISTRAR
Salary Scale: PU4
Vacancies: 01
Ref. No.: EXT AD /13/1/2024
Responsible to: Academic Registrar
Responsible for: Senior Assistant Academic Registrars

 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To deputize the Academic Registrar in supporting the administration and organisation of all academic matters including admission, undergraduate studies, postgraduate studies, examinations, research and publications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Academic Registrar in planning and coordinating curriculum development for all programs and courses taught at the University and affiliate institutions of higher learning.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in managing the implementation of academic policies and procedures approved by Council.
• Coordinates the management of admission of students and advises the Academic Registrar on compliance to University policies and procedures on admissions.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in coordinating management of lectures, examinations, arranging for engagement of External Examiners and release of results in accordance with approved policies and schedules.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in organising graduation ceremonies.
• Supports the Academic Registrar in organising meetings and providing secretariat services to academic related Boards/ Committees instituted by Senate.
• Manages and assessing the performance of lower level staff in the Office of the Academic Registrar.
• Mentors, coaches and counsels staff in the Office of the Academic Registrar.
• Supervises the proper management of records relating to admissions and academics.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Support in planning and coordinating curriculum development at the University and affiliate institutions of higher learning provided.
• Support in implementing academic policies and procedures approved by Council provided.
• Support in management of admission of students provided and advice on their compliance to admission requirements tendered.
• Support in coordinating management of lectures, examinations, arranging for engagement of External Examiners and release of results provided.
• Support in organising graduation ceremonies provided.
• Support in facilitating academic related Boards/ Committees instituted by Senate provided.
• Staff managed and assessed.
• Staff mentored, coached and counseled.
• Management of records relating to admissions and academics supervised.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree.
• An earned PhD is an added advantage.
• Should have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a minimum of seven (7) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Assistant Registrar in a recognised academic institution.
• Should have a track record of high integrity.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Post Title : MARKETING AND BRANDING OFFICER
Salary Scale : PU 6.2NTNSc
Vacancies: 01
Reference: EXT AD/14/1/2024
Responsible to : Senior Communications & Branding Officer
Responsible for: Assistant Communications & Branding Officer

Job Purpose          :

Key duties and responsible

• Brand Asset Management: Maintaining a consistent, corporate, unique identity with the use of University colors, brand elements such as the logo and their placements, etc
• Coordinate with other university web unit managers to ensure brand consistence e.g. E-learning, Library site, Research IDR site, etc
• Promotional content graphics design (flyers, booklets, cards etc)
• Support in multimedia broadcast of University events (graduation, public lectures, conferences etc)
• Support the University academic units in sourcing or creating multimedia content for promotion, communication and other purposes.
• Coordination with other specialists e.g web administrator in the website graphics design and improvement.
• Development of the marketing tactical plans and execution tactics for the department
• Developing the department’s marketing campaigns
• Developing the university digital marketing plans and coordinating the campaigns with the senior communications officer.
• Conducting market intelligence and surveys to inform policy.
• Designing of the University newsletter and contributing content to it.
• Multimedia content development for the website and other platforms (video & audio visual), Videos, etc
• Routinely monitor uploads on the University website and advise the superiors

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Marketing specialization or related Branding studies is essential.
• Demonstrated experience of having worked in an academic institution or dynamic marketing environment.

• High event management skills

• A demonstrated understanding of the digital marketing environment
• Proven skills in timely delivery on assigned duties.
• Experience in tactical operation policy and strategy

• Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• A demonstrated knowledge of branding and brand asset management
• Audio visual content creation skills
• Advertising and networking skills
• Good video and photographic camera skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and requirements that arise in the usual university environment.
• Demonstrated skills in event planning and management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with the university stakeholders such as staff and students.
• A demonstrated understanding of digital communication and marketing strategy execution
• Multi-tasking skills

JOB TITLE: LEGAL OFFICER
Salary Scale: PU6.2TNSc
Vacancies: 01
Reference: XT AD 15/1/ 2024
Responsible to: Senior Legal Officer
Responsible for: Legal Clerk/ Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide effective legal services to the University on legal matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal services to the University including the drafting of agreements, contracts, registration and protection of intellectual property, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Analyses, critiques and proffers legal opinion on administrative and policy decisions on matters of law.
• Supports the conduct of due diligence on firms intending to carry out major projects for supply of goods or services to the University as may be directed by the Senior Legal Officer.
• Reports on legal activities undertaken.
• Supervises, mentors, coaches, counsels and appraises lower level staff of the Unit.

• Provides clear oral and written interpretation of laws and other statutory instruments relating to the University.

• Conducts legal research and drafts legal submissions and legal briefs to facilitate the defense team in court proceedings.
• Undertakes other duties as may be assigned by Senior Legal Officer from time to time.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Legal services to the University provided.
• Legal opinion on administrative and policy decisions on matters of law tendered.
• Due diligence for major projects or undertakings as instructed by the Senior Legal Officer done.
• Legal activities undertaken reported.
• Lower level staff of the Unit supervised, mentored, coached, counseled and appraised.
• Laws and other statutory instruments relating to the University interpreted.
• Legal research conducted and draft legal submissions and legal briefs prepared.
• Other official assignments performed as instructed.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Should have a diploma in legal practice from a recognized institution.
• Should be an enrolled advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing certificate.
• Should have at least three (3) years of legal practice as a Lawyer or Attorney at law.
• Should have good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should be a person of proven integrity.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN – Chemistry
Salary Scale: PU12NTSc
Vacancies: 01
Reference: EXT AD/16/1/2024
Responsible to: Head of Department
Responsible for: Any lower level scientific technician staff where deployed

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage the Department laboratory for the teaching of students and support of scientific diagnosis, analyses and research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposes budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements including specifications for laboratory equipment, small apparatus, reagents and chemicals and laboratory consumables.
• Organizes, coordinates and assigns tasks to laboratory staff for scientific laboratory assignments as appropriate.
• Coordinates the instruction and supervision of students in the conduct of laboratory experiments including analysis and testing procedures for specimen or material as advised.
• Designs and enforces on approval the protocols for setting up of departmental laboratories, including equipment, tissue or specimen preparation and arrangement of appropriate chemicals and reagents, for the conduct of teaching and research activities.
• Coordinates the enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety including the design of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Initiates repairs on malfunctioning equipment or supervises and documents its preventative maintenance.
• Validates authenticity of laboratory supplies including calibration of equipment.
• Oversees the cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
• Manages the inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment and other related supplies.
• Oversees the supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements proposed.
• Scientific laboratory staff organized, coordinated and assigned tasks.
• Instruction and supervision of students coordinated and testing procedures managed.
• Protocols for setting up of laboratories and preparation for laboratory activities designed and enforced.
• Enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety coordinated.
• Repair of malfunctioning equipment initiated or preventative maintenance measures supervised and documented.
• Authenticity and functionality of laboratory supplies validated.
• Cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste managed.
• Inventory of laboratory resources managed.
• Supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff managed.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Diploma in Laboratory Science or Practice.
• Should possess an experience of laboratory practice in a reputable University.
• Should have good supervisory, interpersonal relationship and training skills.
• Should have integrity and be dependable.
• Should have good report writing skills.
• Should be registered with a professional organization where required.
• Should have experience working in a University setting.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN – Physics
Salary Scale: PU12NTSc
Vacancies: 01
Reference: EXT AD/17/ 1/ 2024
Responsible to: Head of Department
Responsible for: Any lower level scientific technician staff where deployed

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage the Department laboratory for the teaching of students and support of scientific diagnosis, analyses and research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposes budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements including specifications for laboratory equipment, small apparatus, reagents and chemicals and laboratory consumables.
• Organizes, coordinates and assigns tasks to laboratory staff for scientific laboratory assignments as appropriate.
• Coordinates the instruction and supervision of students in the conduct of laboratory experiments including analysis and testing procedures for specimen or material as advised.
• Designs and enforces on approval the protocols for setting up of departmental laboratories, including equipment, tissue or specimen preparation and arrangement of appropriate chemicals and reagents, for the conduct of teaching and research activities.
• Coordinates the enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety including the design of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Initiates repairs on malfunctioning equipment or supervises and documents its preventative maintenance.
• Validates authenticity of laboratory supplies including calibration of equipment.
• Oversees the cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
• Manages the inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment and other related supplies.
• Oversees the supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements proposed.
• Scientific laboratory staff organized, coordinated and assigned tasks.
• Instruction and supervision of students coordinated and testing procedures managed.
• Protocols for setting up of laboratories and preparation for laboratory activities designed and enforced.
• Enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety coordinated.
• Repair of malfunctioning equipment initiated or preventative maintenance measures supervised and documented.
• Authenticity and functionality of laboratory supplies validated.
• Cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste managed.
• Inventory of laboratory resources managed.
• Supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff managed.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Diploma in Laboratory Science or Practice.
• Should possess an experience of laboratory practice in a reputable University.

• Should have good supervisory, interpersonal relationship and training skills.

• Should have integrity and be dependable.
• Should have good report writing skills.
• Should be registered with a professional organization where required.

JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN – Biology
Salary Scale: PU12NTSc
Vacancies: 01
Reference: EXT AD/18/ 1/2024
Responsible to: Head of Department
Responsible for: Any lower level scientific technician staff where deployed

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage the Department laboratory for the teaching of students and support of scientific diagnosis, analyses and research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposes budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements including specifications for laboratory equipment, small apparatus, reagents and chemicals and laboratory consumables.
• Organizes, coordinates and assigns tasks to laboratory staff for scientific laboratory assignments as appropriate.
• Coordinates the instruction and supervision of students in the conduct of laboratory experiments including analysis and testing procedures for specimen or material as advised.
• Designs and enforces on approval the protocols for setting up of departmental laboratories, including equipment, tissue or specimen preparation and arrangement of appropriate chemicals and reagents, for the conduct of teaching and research activities.
• Coordinates the enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety including the design of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Initiates repairs on malfunctioning equipment or supervises and documents its preventative maintenance.
• Validates authenticity of laboratory supplies including calibration of equipment.
• Oversees the cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
• Manages the inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment and other related supplies.
• Oversees the supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Budgets for acquisition of laboratory requirements proposed.
• Scientific laboratory staff organized, coordinated and assigned tasks.
• Instruction and supervision of students coordinated and testing procedures managed.
• Protocols for setting up of laboratories and preparation for laboratory activities designed and enforced.
• Enforcement of standards for laboratory quality control and safety coordinated.
• Repair of malfunctioning equipment initiated or preventative maintenance measures supervised and documented.
• Authenticity and functionality of laboratory supplies validated.
• Cleaning of laboratories and safe disposal of laboratory waste managed.
• Inventory of laboratory resources managed.
• Supervision and continuous development of lower level laboratory staff managed.
• Liaises with the Procurement and Disposal Unit, regulatory agencies and suppliers to assure quality of laboratory supplies.
• Monitors, advises and reports on laboratory operations in the Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Diploma in Laboratory Science or Practice.
• Should possess an experience of laboratory practice in a reputable University.

• Should have good supervisory, interpersonal relationship and training skills.
• Should have integrity and be dependable.
• Should have good report writing skills.
• Should be registered with a professional organization where required.

You should  submit your applications to the University through the following address not later 29^th July 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

 University Secretary,
Kabale University
Kikungiri Campus
P.O Box 317,
Kabale.

OR  

 Kabale University Kampala Liaison Office
3rd Floor, Reev House, Plot 515,
Bombo Road, Wandegeya -Kampala.

Email: [email protected]

NB: Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Applicants shall be subjected to background check.

Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization