MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF AND (MUST)

EXTERNAL ADVERT No. 1/2021 -JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mbarara University of Science and Technology has received funds from Government of to recruit staff to fill critical vacancies in the University.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancies. Applicants are required to submit handwritten applications accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of all relevant academic documents, appointment and other employment documents; and their national ID.

Applicants may apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice against the post applied for.

Applicants should indicate three names, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of professional referees (excluding social referees) who can attest to their professional competences for the jobs applied for. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 22nd January, 2021 at 5.00 pm.

The Advert may also be accessed on the MUST website www.must.ac.ug.

The University Secretary, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 1410, Mbarara Email: [email protected]

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Department No. of Post Qualifications and Responsibilities Posts

Dermatology 1 Lecturer Qualifications: M6.1 a) Master of Medicine in Dermatology b) Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery c) Experience in teaching undergraduate students in a recognized institution d) Experience in conducting research on health issues e) Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council. f) Valid Annual Practising License Must not be above 40 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching, examining, compiling and grading of examination results ii. Clinical instruction to students iii. Research & Publication iv. Contributes to the University and wider society through community service v. Mentoring junior faculty vi. Research supervision vii. Internship supervision viii. Student mentorship ix. Participate in curricula development and review x. Any other duties assigned from time to time

Pathology 1 Lecturer Qualifications: M6.1 a) Master of Medicine in Pathology b) Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery c) Experience in teaching undergraduate students in a recognized institution d) Experience in conducting research on health issues e) Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council

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f) Valid practicing/pathologist license g) Must not be above 40 years of age at the time of application. Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching, examining, compiling and grading of examination results ii. Clinical instruction to students in practical, postmortem room & specialized laboratories iii. Research & Publication iv. Contributes to the University and wider society through community service v. Mentoring junior faculty vi. Research supervision vii. Student mentorship viii. Participate in curricula development and review ix. Any other duties assigned from time to time

ENT 1 Assistant Qualifications: Lecturer a) Master of Medicine in Ear, Nose and Throat /On Master of Medicine M6.2 track/Passed Primaries b) Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery c) Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council. d) Valid Annual Practicing License e) Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching, examining, compiling and grading of examination results ii. Clinical instruction to students on ward, tutorial rooms, and theatre iii. Research & Publication iv. Internship supervision; v. Student mentorship; vi. Any other duties assigned from time to time.

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Microbiology 1 Assistant Qualifications: Lecturer a) Master of Science Microbiology M6.2 b) Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery c) Experience in teaching genomics and working in a genomics laboratory d) Experience in managing a laboratory is an added advantage e) Consideration for PhD is an added advantage f) Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching and examining; compiling and grading of examination results ii. Participate in practical classes iii. Industrial/Hospital supervision iv. Research & Publication v. Research supervision vi. Internship supervision vii. Student mentorship viii. Any other duties assigned from time to time. Internal 1 Assistant Qualifications: Medicine Lecturer a) Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine/On Master of Medicine Track/Passed M6.2 Primaries b) Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery c) Registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council. d) Valid Annual Practicing License e) Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application. Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching, examining, compiling and grading of examination results ii. Clinical instruction to students on ward, tutorial rooms, and theatre iii. Research & Publication

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iv. Research supervision v. Internship supervision vi. Student mentorship vii. Any other duties assigned from time to time. Pharmacology 1 Assistant Qualifications: Lecturer a. Master of Pharmacology M6.2 b. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery/Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine/Bsc. Pharmacology/Bachelor of Nursing Science c. Should have a minimum of at least 2 years of undergraduate classroom teaching experience d. Consideration for PhD studies is added advantage e. Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and Responsibilities: Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties: i. Teaching and examining; compiling and grading of examination results ii. Participate in practical classes iii. Research & Publication iv. Research supervision v. Contributes to the University and wider society through community service vi. Student mentorship vii. Participate in curricula development and review viii. Any other duties assigned from time to time. FACULTY OF APPLIED AND TECHNOLOGY Petroleum 1 Assistant Qualifications engineering and Lecturer a) Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geoscience or Chemical Environmental M6.2 Engineering Management b) Minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geosciences. c) Experience in teaching and or conducting research in an institution of higher learning,

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Duties/Responsibilities a) Teaching, Examining and grading of undergraduate and Master’s students. b) Supervision of research for Undergraduate Students. c) Conducting research and community outreach activities. d) Writing proposals for attracting funding to the Department. e) Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Electrical and 1 Laboratory Qualifications Electronics Technicia Engineering n National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic engineering from a recognized institution M12 Duties and Responsibilities Reports to the Head of Department, and carries out the following duties:

a) Supporting Academic Staff in Conducting laboratory sessions to Undergraduate Students b) Planning and implementing of Mechanical and Electrical maintenance schedules and plans for Machinery and Equipment. c) Overseeing the implementation of Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety Policy, regulations, procedures and guidelines. d) Supporting the Faculty in providing specifications for Laboratory Machinery, Equipment and Consumables e) Budgeting and Procurement Planning for Laboratory Machinery Equipment and consumables f) Performing any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

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FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS Computing 1 Computer Qualifications: Services Unit Laboratory Assistant a) Certificate in Technical Computing e.g Computer Engineering; Maintenance M15 /Repair /Networking b) Uganda Certificate of Education with a pass in English Language. c) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education is an added advantage d) Certification in Computer Applications Training is an added advantage e) Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.

Duties and responsibilities Reports to the Computer Technician and carries out the following duties:

i. Managing and monitoring of the usage of computers in the computer rooms. ii. Maintaining security of computers. iii. Asset tracking of IT equipment in Computer room iv. Developing maintenance and service plans for computers in the rooms. v. Performing software and hardware repairs and maintenance routines. vi. Preparing periodical reports on the status of respective computer rooms. vii. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY SECRETARY 1 Driver Qualifications M20 a) Uganda Certificate of Education (‘O’level) with a pass in English. b) Valid driving permit with classes B,CM,CH, DL c) At least three (3) years experience driving small to medium omnibuses. d) Should have basic knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics. e) Possession of class DM is an added advantage f) Training in defensive driving is an added advantage. g) Must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.

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Duties and responsibilities a) Driving assigned vehicle(s) to defined destinations. b) Maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the vehicle. c) Inspecting the vehicle prior to departure for whichever destination. d) Keeping track of the service record and report to the mechanic when due. e) Identifying any mechanical problems and report to the mechanic for assessment f) Responsible for the log book g) Maintaining the safety of the passengers and their luggage h) Loading and unloading of luggage i) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

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