The NARO Vaccine and Pharmaceuticals Centre (NVPC) is a specialized Centre of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) responsible for research, development, production and commercialization of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other products of strategic importance to animal health and agricultural development.

In line with the Centre’s strategic objectives and the need to ensure effective implementation of its programs and activities, the Centre is seeking competent, innovative, results-oriented and suitably qualified candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the achievement of its mandate and strategic objectives. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions at NVPC. Employment terms for all positions are contractual and the duty station is NVPC, Nakyesasa, off Gayaza-Zirobwe Road.

Ref No. NVPC/EXT/2026/02

Job Title: Senior Technician -Equipment Maintenance

No. of Posts: 3

Reports to: SPRO Air Quality Control

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to undertake first line maintenance activities of machinery and instruments in manufacturing, utilities, facilities, laboratories to necessitate reliability and asset management.

Specific responsibilities

The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:

1. Execute scheduled routine checks, servicing, and calibrations to manufacturer specifications on facility plant equipment like bioreactors, centrifuges, conveyors, robots, inspection machines.

2. Devise preventive measures to avoid machine downtime.

3. Keep and maintain meticulous records of machine service history.

4. Analyze machine test results and make adjustments to ensure that equipment operates optimally.

5. Maintain organized logs of spare parts, consumables, and tool kits required for upkeep

6. Log daily service activities, update equipment manuals, and use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or spreadsheets to track work history

7. Provide timely repair interventions in the event of critical equipment or facility failures.

8. Work closely with plant operators to evaluate both routine and emergency equipment work

9. Observe safety procedures and compliance with Good Engineering Practices (GEP).

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess;

i. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or a related field

ii. Diploma in Air conditioning technology or related field is an added advantage.

iii. At least 3 years’ experience working in a busy pharmaceutical setting is an added advantage.

iv. Demonstrable experience in operating HVAC, boilers, chillers, and air compressors.

v. Demonstrable knowledge of industrial equipment, hand tools, engineering systems and engineering standards.

vi. Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.

Vii. Experience in conducting validation, equipment qualification, maintenance & calibration

viii. Registration with the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified individuals who meet the requirements for the positions advertised either hand deliver their applications at NVPC, Nakyesasa or send them by email to humanresource@narovac.com.

Applications should be addressed to the Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Coordinator, NVPC and should clearly indicate the position applied for. The application letter should be accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant academic certificates.

The closing date for receiving applications is November 18th 2026 at 5:00p.m

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for oral interviews.