Laboratory Assistant (Post Mortem Attendant)

Unit: DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHARMACY, CLINICAL AND COMPARATIVE MEDICINE. Reports to: Head of Department. Tenure: 4-year contract. Applications are made online through the Makerere University e-HRMS; physical applications are not accepted.

Position

Laboratory Assistant (Post Mortem Attendant), DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHARMACY, CLINICAL AND COMPARATIVE MEDICINE

Closing Date

26 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM

Reporting To

Head of Department

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect the post-mortem tables and floor on which the post-mortem examination is performed.
• Clean and disinfect the equipment after use.
• Prepare and arrange the tools used in the post-mortem examination.
• Maintain the equipment and instruments used in the PM house.
• Receive carcasses for post-mortem examination and maintain case logs.
• Assist during the prosection (dissection) of carcasses.
• Dispose of the remains of the carcasses by incineration and empty the incinerator.
• Assist the pathologists, technologist with curation and archiving of teaching specimens.
• Assist with the preparation of practicals and practical examinations.
• Work with the Sanitary Assistant (Cleaner) to keep the whole environment clean and free of vermin, cob-webs and other waste.
• Assist students to carry out their assignments within the premises.

Required Qualifications

i. Uganda Certificate of Education

ii. At least a credit in science subjects

Tenure of Appointment

4-year contract

Age Limit