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Job Title:    Senior Analyst –  Microbiology and Chemistry (2 Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda
National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Principal
Analyst

About US:

Uganda National
Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade
Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance,
Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair
trade, promoting local industries and Consumer protection. The Uganda National
Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade,
Industry and Co-operatives established by the UNBS Act Cap 327 and became
operational in 1989. It is governed by the National Standards Council and
headed by the Executive Director who is responsible for the day-to-day
operation of UNBS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop test methods, provide technical guidance and perform
  laboratory analysis to ensure accurate and timely test results in line
  with the laboratory objectives.
• Initiate and develop appropriate test methods and procedures
• Carry out none routine tests on samples received for the first time
  and any other complex tests
• Conduct and participate in research relevant to standards
  development and document the latest methods and technology in testing to
  be adopted by UNBS
• Develop a system for proper storage and control of information,
  records, and documents use.
• Manage the proficiency testing provision.
• Verify and interpret test results by other Analysts to ensure
  accuracy
• Monitor, maintain and administer the stock control and analyze cost
  system functions for the Laboratory
• Provide technical guidance in the management of the Laboratory in
  consultation with the Head of Laboratory
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports for the activities
  handled by the laboratory

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the UNBS Senior Analyst – Microbiology and
  Chemistry job opportunity should hold a Post Graduate qualification in
  Food Science or Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute
• Honours degree in Food Science or Chemistry or any other
  food/Chemistry related field.
• Should have completed approved competence development training in
  ISO 17025
• At least five years’ experience, 3 years of which at Officer level
• Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and
  deliver results efficiently with minimal supervision
• Experience of working in a recognized Microbiology or Chemistry
  Laboratory will be an added advantage
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
  and the Internet applications
• The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism,
  Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills and needs to be a team
  player, an excellent communicator with good oral communication and
  presentation skills.
• Age: Between 30
  and 45 years

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested persons are encouraged to apply as per the guidance
below;

• Please follow the link thus; Click Here
• Use your email address as your
  registration mail
• Fill in all tabs as per the application
  as required
• Attach your updated CV with mobile
  telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications and
  national identity card under the tab for documents
• Complete your application by clicking
  ‘submit application’
• No hand delivered applications will be
  received

NB:

• Any form of canvassing will lead to
  automatic disqualification.
• UNBS does not request for any payments
  at any stage of recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be
  contacted

Deadline: 17^th May 2019 by 5:00pm

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