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Laboratory Coordinator Job Vacancy at Ministry of Health in Uganda


Job Title: Bio-Risk Management Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Kampala
Job purpose:
•    To coordinate laboratory response to public health threats and bio-risk management for the laboratory sector
Key functions:
•    Providing technical guidance in the development, implementation, monitoring and review laboratory policies and strategic plans
•    Providing technical support in the developing cost effective, annual work plans and budgets to guide implementation of activities
•    Working with other regulatory bodies to develop and implement the national laboratory quality assurance system encompassing both public and private sector
•    In liaison with infrastructure division in MOH and Head of CPHL, offer technical support in the construction of the new National Health Laboratory premises
•    Technically support the writing of competitive proposal for resource mobilization and funding request
•    Review various program performance reports before submission to the relevant authorities
•    Participate in meetings of National Health Laboratories Committee as delegated
Qualifications:
•    Must possess a Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or MBChB from recognized University
•    Must possess a Masters degree in Medical Laboratory, Microbiology, Pathology from recognized University
•    Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management would be an added advantage
•    Must have at least nine years of relevant working experience five of which should have been in leadership position at national reference

Competencies:
•    Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise laboratory staff
•    Demonstrated ability in good clinical laboratory practices
•    Good interpersonal skills, leadership skills and ability to work independently
•    Should have advocacy, communication, writing and networking skills
•    Should have update knowledge of infrastructure of modern laboratories and bio safety procedures
•    Should be a breast with modern laboratory science and practices
•    Demonstrated ability in drafting, reviewing and implementing laboratory policy at national or regional level


How to apply;
All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194

Deadline: 02/09/2013


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