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How to Hire a Housemaid in Uganda

Meraki combines online comparison with a human placement process. You can explore approved profiles at your own pace, then meet suitable candidates in person before making a final decision.

Two monthsPractical training
Four checksVerification before listing
Meet firstIn-person introduction
90 daysPlacement support

Start with the work, routine and support your home needs.

Clear expectations help Meraki identify a suitable shortlist and help candidates understand the role. Focus on responsibilities and working arrangements that directly relate to the placement.

01

Household responsibilities

  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Cooking and meal routines
  • Childcare or elder support
02

Practical arrangements

  • Home area and schedule
  • Priority working hours
  • Household size and routines
  • Expected start period
03

Job-related preferences

  • Relevant experience
  • Languages and communication
  • Education background
  • Specific trained skills

A hiring process built around informed introductions.

Browse

Search approved profiles and compare the information most relevant to your household.

Shortlist

Save up to five candidates you would like Meraki to consider for an introduction.

Request

Submit your home area, contact details and a clear description of the support needed.

Meet

Talk face to face, ask practical questions and decide only after the introduction.

Use relevant information and clear expectations.

Meraki keeps religion, date of birth and private documents out of public matching. Families compare skills, training, education, language, location, experience and availability, while all listed candidates are verified adults.

For the family

Explain duties honestly, provide a safe and respectful working environment, ask role-related questions and confirm expectations before placement.

For the candidate

Understand the role, ask questions about routines and arrangements, and meet the household before accepting a placement.

Ready to build a shortlist?

The public directory lets you filter approved profiles and send your preferred candidates to a Meraki coordinator.

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Questions families ask

Helpful answers before you shortlist.

How do I request a housemaid through Meraki?+

Browse the public directory, save suitable profiles and submit an introduction request. A Meraki coordinator will contact you to confirm your household needs and suitable meeting times.

What should I include in my household requirements?+

Describe the main duties, home area, working schedule, family routines, childcare or elder-support needs, preferred languages and any practical skills that are important for the role.

Do I choose the housemaid online?+

Online profiles are for discovery and shortlisting. Meraki then arranges an in-person introduction so the family and candidate can speak before making a final decision.

What happens after I submit a request?+

A placement coordinator reviews your request, confirms the shortlist and practical expectations, arranges introductions, and supports the early placement period.

Start with confidence

Find a trained housemaid for your home.

Browse job-related profiles online, then let Meraki arrange an in-person introduction before you decide.

Browse approved profiles