Jobs at Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)- Manager Lab Services

Job Title: Manager Lab Services

Overall Job Objective

Reporting to the Director Product Development the job position of Manager Laboratory Services shall have overall objective of ensuring UIRI offers world class services in chemical analysis of food products and other materials for both internal and external clientele.

Key Job Features

This is a high responsibility professional position that requires critical abilities in planning and organizing a dedicated team of personnel to meet the highest standards of services to industry.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The position holder shall be responsible for the following

1. Engage clients and manage their needs and requirements
2. Plan, assign duties, direct and evaluate the monthly operations of the laboratory analysts and technicians personnel.
3. Prepare and submit for approval quarterly and annual budgetary and procurement plans
4. Submit accountability and other reports for management action and approval
5. Supervision of analysts and technicians whilst ensuring timely and quality accomplishment of job tasks by overseeing validation of analytical results.
6. Ensure compliance of all laboratory performance measures and their adherence to work plans schedules
7. Coordinate the development and review of laboratory methods and procedures to meet established standards
8. Undertake special product research and development activities and assignments from time to time
9. Participate in collaborative initiatives, studies conducted by regulatory agencies, private sector and any professional entities
10. Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The required person shall have very good knowledge of: Applied principles of chemical and physical properties and characteristics of a range of food and other materials; General procedures and methodologies for industrial-based manufacturing; Methods, procedures and legal requirements for product safety and quality; Modern laboratory equipment and their effective utilization; Information and other data sources including fundamental information management systems; Supervisory techniques including personnel management, planning and scheduling. The candidate must also possess an excellent understanding of Quality assurance including regulatory and international standards and accreditation requirements for laboratories.

Required abilities include working with minimal supervision; maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients; time consciousness, critical attention to detail; pro-activeness and corrective action attributes.

Skills shall be required in oral and written communication; presentation; report writing and data management.

Experience and Training

The right candidate must have a post graduate qualification in an appropriate professional field of study. Additional qualification or training in business management or any related field shall be an added advantage. A minimum of Five (5) years progressive practical experience is required.

How to Apply:
Candidates are advised to include their telephone contacts and email addresses on their c.v
Handwritten applications with copies of academic credentials and detailed cv indicating contact addresses of referees should be forwarded to the address below

Executive Director,
Uganda Industrial Research Institute,
plot 42A, Mukabya Road-Nakawa Industrial Area,
P.O.Box 7086, Kampala-Uganda

Deadline: 28th November 2011