Hydrogeologist job at Ministry of Public Service (MoPS)

Vacancy title:
Hydrogeologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Public Service (MoPS)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Minimum Qualification

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Science majoring in Geology and Chemistry; or Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Geology) from a recognized University/ Institution

Working Experience

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Hydrogeologist for performing the following duties:-

- Overseeing and leading activities related to the supervision, data capturing and analysis of all stages of the implementation of Ia solar water pumping systems;

- Working closely with the local contractor to plan and implement all solar water pumping systems;

- Managing on-site work during all stages of the system construction and installation that is geophysical survey, borehole drilling, installation and water distribution points;

- Supervising geophysical survey, drilling, developing of the borehole, yield testing and water quality analysis from initial testing through to final reporting;

- Independently assessing needs for maintenance work (post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists and providing sustainable solutions;

- Maintaining regular contact with innovation by Africa’s Engineers in Israel to successfully implement and monitor new solar technologies and remote monitoring systems;

- Researching and implementing of best survey practices and borehole drilling and development equipment in all iA Projects;

- Conducting community technical trainings and sensitization to all iA water beneficiaries on water management for water and agricultural use;

- Supporting field team and conducting effective sensitization to all iA water beneficiaries, including establishing project steering committees;

- Supporting the Programme Manager to manage relationships with Municipal Officers, local leaders and international stakeholders;

- Sending daily updates and regular progress reports to international management team regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of current projects and monitoring existing projects;

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure:

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