Job Title: Proficiency Testing Administrator
Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Number: MUWRP-
027/016
027/016
About US:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine
development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of
epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and
support in Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma Districts.
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine
development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of
epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and
support in Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma Districts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Budget:
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Forecast resource requirements for preparation,
packaging, storage, and distribution of
Forecast resource requirements for preparation,
packaging, storage, and distribution of
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Genexpert EQA panels
Genexpert EQA panels
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Prepare and monitors budgets for Genexpert EQA;
site assessment visits, trainings, supervisions, and performance review meeting
Prepare and monitors budgets for Genexpert EQA;
site assessment visits, trainings, supervisions, and performance review meeting
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The jobholder will analyze expenditures and
accountabilities related to Genexpert EQA activities
The jobholder will analyze expenditures and
accountabilities related to Genexpert EQA activities
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Budget for infrastructure modifications for the PT Laboratory
Budget for infrastructure modifications for the PT Laboratory
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In charge of budgeting for Lab safety materials for Proficiency
testing Laboratory
In charge of budgeting for Lab safety materials for Proficiency
testing Laboratory
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In charge of budgeting for ISO 17043
accreditation for NTRL
In charge of budgeting for ISO 17043
accreditation for NTRL
Procurement:
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Plan for procurement of supplies and services
for preparation, packaging, storage, and distribution of Genexpert EQA panels
Plan for procurement of supplies and services
for preparation, packaging, storage, and distribution of Genexpert EQA panels
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Identify potential sources of supply, conduct
due diligence review of supplies’ capability and qualification, solicit and
evaluate bids, proposals and quotations for Genexpert EQA related requirements
Identify potential sources of supply, conduct
due diligence review of supplies’ capability and qualification, solicit and
evaluate bids, proposals and quotations for Genexpert EQA related requirements
·
Procure services for carrying out performance
review meetings
Procure services for carrying out performance
review meetings
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Procure internet services for Genexpert health
facilities
Procure internet services for Genexpert health
facilities
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Procuring services for infrastructure
modifications for the Proficiency
testing Laboratory
Procuring services for infrastructure
modifications for the Proficiency
testing Laboratory
·
Procuring Lab safety materials for Proficiency
testing Laboratory
Procuring Lab safety materials for Proficiency
testing Laboratory
General Administration and Management:
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The incumbent will assign and administer
Genexpert EQA activities like field supervisions and review meetings
The incumbent will assign and administer
Genexpert EQA activities like field supervisions and review meetings
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Prepare Genexpert EQA meeting minutes, meeting notes
and produce monthly administrative reports
Prepare Genexpert EQA meeting minutes, meeting notes
and produce monthly administrative reports
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Maintains vehicles used in Genexpert EQA
activities
Maintains vehicles used in Genexpert EQA
activities
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Adhere to Human Resource SOP and code of ethics
and conduct
Adhere to Human Resource SOP and code of ethics
and conduct
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Perform any other duties assigned by the
supervisor.
Perform any other duties assigned by the
supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
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The Proficiency Testing Administrator must hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities like Business Administration, Human Resource
management, etc from a recognised University/ Institution.
The Proficiency Testing Administrator must hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities like Business Administration, Human Resource
management, etc from a recognised University/ Institution.
·
Previous experience in the medical field is an
added advantage.
Previous experience in the medical field is an
added advantage.
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At least one year experience working in ISO
15189 accredited Laboratory.
At least one year experience working in ISO
15189 accredited Laboratory.
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Must have knowledge on ISO 15189 and ISO 17043 standard
Must have knowledge on ISO 15189 and ISO 17043 standard
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the
application form, download here,
attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top
of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application
letter.
application form, download here,
attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top
of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application
letter.
Please send applications to:
The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 17th October 2016
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