Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development 12 Job possitions

Job Title:  Geologist (4 Vacancies) REF : HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII-Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4-Age: 21 Years and Above-Qualifications, Skills & Experience:   Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology and Chemistry or Geology and Mathematics from recognized University/Institution.
Job Title:  Geophysicist (1 Vacancy) REF : HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4 Age: 21 Years and Above- Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Geophysics or Geology or Physics or Mathematics of equivalent level of qualification from recognized University/Institution.


Job Title:  Petroleum Officer (2 Vacancies)
REF : HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or Business Administration or Environmental Studies or related fields from recognized University/Institution.
·         Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above mentioned fields will be an added advantage.

Job Title:  Geophysical Technician (1 Vacancy)
REF : HRM 49/70/01 VOL. X1V
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U5
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in Physics or Electronics or any relevant qualification in sciences from a recognized institution.

Job Title:  Principal Chemist (1 Vacancy)
REF : HRM 49/70/01 VOL. X1V
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Chemistry or Geology and Chemistry from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Possession of a Master of Science Degree in Analytical Chemistry.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, threw (3) of which should have been gained at senior officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.

Job Title:  Assistant Geological Officer (2 VACANCIES)
REF : HRM 49/70/01 VOL. X1V
Salary: UGANDA GOVERNMENTSCALE U5
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in science subjects.
·         Possession of a Diploma in a relevant science course will be an added advantage.

Job Title:  Laboratory Attendant
REF : HRM 49/70/01 VOL. X1V
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U8
Age: 20 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with credit in English and Mathematics at Ordinary Level and a certificate in Laboratory Studies/Technology from a recognized Institution.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 18th January 2013.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The details of the advertisement including but not limited to the duties of each post and reporting hierarchy as well as the application forms can be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website www.psc.go.ug

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two (2) Posts.

Applicants should attach three (3) sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the applications directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission start processing them.

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
The following categories of applicants shall not be considered for posts under
Salary Scale U4:
i) Those already appointed in the Public Service in the case of posts in Salary Scale U4;
ii) Serving Officers substantively appointed in the same Salary Scale as the post being applied for;