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Category

Health Care

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/26/2026
1 days left

Employer / Company

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Makerere University
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Description (Public)

The Laboratory Assistant (Post Mortem Attendant) will support post-mortem examinations in the Department of Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine at Makerere University, maintaining the post-mortem environment, receiving carcasses, assisting during prosection and disposing of remains by incineration.

Duties, Roles and 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 and technologist with curation and archiving of teaching specimens
  • Assist with the preparation of practicals and practical examinations
  • Work with the Sanitary Assistant to keep the whole environment clean and free of vermin, cobwebs and other waste
  • Assist students to carry out their assignments within the premises

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Uganda Certificate of Education
  • At least a credit in science subjects

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to work in a laboratory and post-mortem environment
  • Reliability and attention to hygiene and safety

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