Job Title: Laboratory Technician (3 Job Placements)
Organisation: Uganda
Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Wildlife Authority (UWA)
Duty Station: Queen
Elizabeth Conservation Area, Uganda
Elizabeth Conservation Area, Uganda
Reports to: Laboratory
Manager
Manager
About UWA:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and
is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is:
“To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda
in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the
Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and
is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200. The Mission of UWA is:
“To Conserve and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda
in Partnership with Neighboring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the
Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community.”
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician will conduct
highly technical practical hands-on diagnostic and analytical work in the
laboratory including laboratory based investigations and ensure proper use and
functionality of laboratory equipment and supplies.
highly technical practical hands-on diagnostic and analytical work in the
laboratory including laboratory based investigations and ensure proper use and
functionality of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carry out disease diagnostic tests and
assays in microbiology, bacteriology, serology, or molecular/PCR analyses
and other areas as may be assigned to him/her by management. - Take part in sample collection, processing
and transportation to diagnostic facilities under the supervision of field
veterinarians and epidemiologists. - Actively participate in developing
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant diagnostic assays and
others as may arise from time to time. - Maintain quality management systems in the
laboratory, develop standards, verify equipment functions and calibration. - The incumbent will ensure the laboratory
environment is maintained clean, safe and secure at all times as specified
in the set standard operating procedures and participate in any risk
assessment and risk mitigation/ management procedures that may arise. - Ensure laboratory waste is managed
according to approved SOPs and other international procedures and
standards the laboratory is a subscribed to. - Maintain the quality and safety of
laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies. - Work alongside the quality assurance
officer to ensure the quality management in the laboratory conforms to
international standards for accreditation, as well as make necessary
personal efforts to undertake relevant trainings for accreditation. - The jobholder will formulate Annual
Operations Plans and monthly work plans and ensure timely and constant
supply of laboratory supplies and reagents. - Write their routine relevant reports.
- Perform any other duty as assigned by
Management and or supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants for these vacancies must
hold Diplomas in Laboratory Sciences from a reputable government
accredited Institution, with expertise in either microbiology,
bacteriology, serology, molecular/PCR diagnostic procedures - Possession of an Honors Bachelor’s Degree
in Laboratory Sciences from a recognised University or Institution will be
an added advantage - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant
working experience in a busy laboratory. - The applicant must be highly resilient.
- Self-driven, an exceptional team player
and highly innovative. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills both oral
and written - Concern for Quality and Standards
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work in remote parts of the
country under minimal supervision, - Age limit: Below 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
application with detailed CVs bearing
contacts of three (3) competent professional referees, a daytime telephone
contact, copies of academic documents and relevant Appointment letters to the
addresses below:
application with detailed CVs bearing
contacts of three (3) competent professional referees, a daytime telephone
contact, copies of academic documents and relevant Appointment letters to the
addresses below:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Authority,
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya,
P.O. Box 3530 Kampala. Uganda
Email to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: 27th March
2017
2017
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