Job
Title: Laboratory
Technician (2 Entry level Jobs)
Title: Laboratory
Technician (2 Entry level Jobs)
Organisation: National
Drug Authority (NDA)
Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
Medical Devices Officer
Medical Devices Officer
About US:
The National Drug
Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by the National
Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to
regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare products.
NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary
medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of
their production, importation, distribution and use.
Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by the National
Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to
regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare products.
NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary
medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of
their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician will mainly ensure
timely quality control testing of medical device samples and reporting of
results in accordance with approved test procedures, standards and
specifications, all in conformance with Good Analytical and Laboratory
practices.
timely quality control testing of medical device samples and reporting of
results in accordance with approved test procedures, standards and
specifications, all in conformance with Good Analytical and Laboratory
practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive verify and prepare medical device samples prior to testing.
- Test samples of condoms, medical gloves or any other medical devices
that may be allocated according to International standards and SOPs and
document the raw data results. - Perform data analysis and prepare test and weekly activity reports.
- Perform preventive maintenance of the condom / glove testing
equipment and other equipment available. - Keenly review manufacturer’s batch testing documentation and make
written document review reports. - Participate in writing of SOPs and other QMS activities of the
department with reference to ISO 17025. - Support intra-laboratory and international inter-laboratory
proficiency testing trials. - Carry out test-method optimization and or validation of analytical
inter-laboratory proficiency testing trials. - Respond to queries and advise on the appropriate response to
particular situations. - Ensure that all the required or necessary equipment, chemicals and
reagents, reference materials, books and other appropriate literature are
appropriately used and as per SOPs. - Liaise with other staff members within the department regarding
issues related to the testing of samples. - Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the National Drug Authority (NDA) Laboratory
Technician job must hold an Ordinary Diploma in Science Laboratory
Technology (Physics). - At least two years of experience in testing of medical devices e.g.
Male latex condoms, medical surgical gloves, examination gloves is an
advantage. - Good analytical and reporting skills.
- High integrity.
- Pays attention to details.
- Must be able to work as a team.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Good communication skills and fluent in English language.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together
with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1)
should be your current or most recent employer.
Please deliver your application pack in hard copy to National Drug
Authority Office, First Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue Opposite TWED
Plaza, or through post office P.O. BOX 23096, Kampala Uganda.
should send a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together
with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1)
should be your current or most recent employer.
Please deliver your application pack in hard copy to National Drug
Authority Office, First Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue Opposite TWED
Plaza, or through post office P.O. BOX 23096, Kampala Uganda.
Deadline: 1st November 2018
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