Laboratory Technician ( FULL TIME )

Dairy Development Authority (DDA) is a Semi- Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). It is established under the Dairy Industry Act of 1998. Its Mission is “To provide dairy development and regulatory services that will ensure increased production and consumption of milk, sustainable and profitable dairy industry sector; contribute to economic development and improved nutritional standards in Uganda”.
In order to effectively fulfill its mandate, the Authority would like to fill the under listed positions:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technician Objective of the Job
To carry out laboratory tests of sampled milk and dairy products aimed at strengthening quality control and improvement systems and programmes. Key Functions
1. To carry out tests on raw and processed milk and milk products in the field and whenever need arises.
2. Keep clear records of all laboratory results.
3. Maintain the laboratory equipment and furniture in a clean and orderly manner. ^
4. Advise the Senior Laboratory Technician on the re-ordef-levels of all laboratory chemicals.
5. Assist the Senior Laboratory Technician make monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Regulatory Services Manager.
6. Carry out any other duties assigned to you by the Senior Laboratory Technician.

Qualifications and Experience
1. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology/ Science Technology or related qualifications.
2. At least 1 year of relevant experience in related field.
3. Should be computer literate
4. Should have good interpersonal and communication skills and a team player.

Interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit their application forms, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic credentials to the address below before 8th June, 2012.
This advertisement can also be found on DDA website at: www.dda.or.ug
Executive Director
Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1,KafuRd. Kampala
P.O. 34006,
Kampala
Tel: 0414-343883/0414-343901/2