The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Monday, 7th July 2014.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO          : All Qualified Candidates

POSITION          : Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Quality Assurance Team Lead);

FP-4 FSN-11 OPENING DATE : May 28, 2014 CLOSING DATE : June 09, 2014 WORK HOURS : Full-time; 40 hours/week

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an international public health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research activities in Uganda. CDC offers excellent career opportunities for professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in Uganda.” The Centers for Diseases Control is seeking an individual for the position of Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Quality Assurance Team Lead). BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Quality Assurance Team Lead) works under the leadership of the Laboratory Branch Chief as a senior laboratory program advisor to programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent provides comprehensive technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance in support of building laboratory capacity which includes surveillance, research and investigation activities of host government ministries, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organeations (NGO) and host ministry of health partners involved in treatment of HIV/AIDS in country.

The incumbent supervises Public Health Specialists responsible for quality assurance) and Biosafety (Laboratory Quality Assurance and Biosafety and Biosecurity Officer Officers respectively) Job holder serves as a senior advisor to the host country Ministry of Health, partners and non­governmental organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of laboratory quality assurance programs and activities. The incumbent provides technical assistance to the MoH and other partners in the implementation of laboratory quality systems leading to national and international accreditation. The Job holder will provide technical assistance in capacity building activities, will assess all PEPRAR supported proposals which use testing algorithms, ensuring that human subject’s requirements are met, standard operational procedures and protocols are followed appropriately and make recommendations, amendments/approval to supervisor. Incumbent will provide technical assistance in the coordination, management and implementation of national and international accreditation processes and programs including the WHO Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process (SLIPTA), Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) and Laboratory Quality Management Systems training.

Incumbent

These roles and responsibilities require knowledge, as well as public health technical and leadership, negotiation, advocacy, constant and clear communication with CDC, USG laboratory and other programs and other laboratory implementing partners and stakeholders.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on

http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Comprehensive knowledge of the host government laboratory facilities, health care system and structures, including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Good working knowledge of USG public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results is required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi- disciplinary project teams and activities and overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts/cooperative agreements/grants/purchase requisitions is required.

The incumbent will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex and can be threatening to stakeholders. Considerable innovation will be required to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in laboratory programs to adopt appropriate strategies for their program activities and to work with partners on national strategic planning for laboratory programs.

Intermediate user level of Word processing, Spreadsheets and Databases is required. Advanced knowledge of statistics and data analysis is required. SELECTION PROCESS:

After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.

Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office By email atKampalaHR@state.gov. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Job Summary: The Public Health Specialist (Laboratory Logistics and Supply Chain Management Officer) works under the leadership of the Laboratory Branch Chief as a senior laboratory program advisor to projects/programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent provides comprehensive technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance in support of building laboratory capacity which includes surveillance, research and investigation activities of host government ministries, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and host Ministry of Health (MoH) partners involved in the treatment of HIV/AIDS in the country.  The job holder serves as a senior advisor to the host country Ministry of Health (MoH), partners and NGOs in the implementation of laboratory programs and activities.

Name of the Government Organization: Central Government Health Scheme

Job Designation: Laboratory Technician

Number of Positions: 01 (One)

Scale of Pay: Pay Band-1 of Rs.5,200-20,200/- with Grade Pay of Rs.2,800/-

Age Limit: Between 20 and 33 years

Place of Work: Pune

Last Date To Apply: 23rd June,2013

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Job Title: Assistant Laboratory  Technician
Kyambogo  University invites  applications from  suitably qualified  individuals  to fill the  position  above.
Interested  applicants  should submit  three sets of  their application  comprising  of  three copies  of all their documents .
Specifications
•    Should have an ordinary Diploma  in  Sports Science  or its equivalent .
•     Should have at least two years  relevant working  experience
•    Should be computer literate .
•    Should have good team  work  and management skills
•    Kyambogo  University invites  applications from  suitably qualified  individuals  to fill the  position  above.
•    Interested  applicants  should submit  three sets of  their application  comprising  of  three copies  of all their documents .
•    Specifications

How to apply
Kyambogo University  is an equal  opportunity employer  . Any kind of soliciting  will lead to  disqualification .
Director Human Resources ,
Kyambogo University ,
Records Office -1st Floor , Main Building ,
P. O. Box  1, Kyambogo , Kampala

Deadline: 15 /03 / 2013

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The incumbent will report to the HIV drug resistance Laboratory Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This person will:

• Work with the Laboratory Director and other staff to make sure the laboratory gets accredited and maintains accreditations.

• Prepares for audits where needed

• Participate in setting up systems that will allow collection of specimens and other information for HIV drug resistance testing under the various protocols that will be implemented

• Supervise technicians in the laboratory

• Make sure laboratory staff work under recommended safety, including disposal of waste

• Work with data staff to establish and maintain the HIV Drug Resistance database

• Present data, write reports and manuscripts

• Attend scientific meetings including working with WHO ResNetLab Network

• Assist those developing protocols in virology

• Work in the area of viral load relevant to this programme

• Ensure that work on HIV drug resistance and findings fit well into the overall HIV Quality Assurance Control

• Work with other collaborators such as those at UVRI involved in related work i.e. MRC and CDC

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of a degree in Biological Sciences. A Masters Degree in Virology, Molecular Virology or related Sciences is preferred; At least two years experience in molecular techniques such as sequencing and sequence data analyses. Good oral and written communication skills will be required.

How to Apply

The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has signed an MoU with the U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen Institute capacity through the management and coordination of laboratory surveillance, epidemiology, public health evaluations and training in Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Under this cooperation, UVRI intends to recruit the following personnel on a one year contract to be renewed depending on availability of funds. This positions is based at Entebbe

Applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, a CV, including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with e-mail and phone numbers should be forwarded to the address below;

The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe.
Or hand-delivered to his office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 14th Feb 2013

Job Title: Laboratory Technician –(11 Posts)

Reference: HR/05/11/2013/GF

Salary Scale: U5 (plus good duty facilitation allowance)

Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technician

Responsible for: Senior Laboratory Assistant

Main purpose:

To carry out basic laboratory tests for diagnosis of diseases

Qualifications:

• Must have National Diploma in medical laboratory techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution

• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key outputs:

• Accountability for financial and other resources produced

• Laboratory test results and treatment harmonized

• Laboratory investigations done and results interpreted

• Advising clinical staff on proper collection, handling and transportation of specimen given

• Quality assurance in the laboratory observed

• Laboratory data compiled and stored

• Periodic reports submitted.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing and accounting for financial and other resources

• Liaising with ward management in the preparation of patients for laboratory test.

• Participating in proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory

• Carrying out laboratory analysis, interpreting results and submitting reports to clinicians.

• Ensuring that equipment is functional and well maintained

• Ensuring safety measures against hazards

• Participating in quality assurance for laboratories

• Participating in research activities

• Adhering to professional code of conduct and ethics

• Requisitioning for equipment and other supplies

How to Apply:
Compiling and submitting reports Ensures Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Project Coordinator, TASO Grants Management Unit, P. O. Box 10443, Kampala or hand-delivered to the Project

offices on First Floor, House of Hope at Plot 10, Windsor loop, Kololo, Kampala.

Applications to be received not later than Friday 8th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Wandegeya, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers.

The form can also be downloaded from the Commission website; www.hsc.go.ug. Hand written applications are also acceptable.

It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and the application forms are free of charge. In regard to choices, an applicant may indicate their district of preference and languages fluently spoken, by labelling on the application letter.

All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference number. Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective Institution of the Applicant. Applications found to be in contravention of this requirement will not be accepted.

Note that short listed candidates will be required to bring their original certificates. Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed to the Police for appropriate action.

Applicants must also fulfill the following conditions:

i Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and copies of their academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

ii Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from non Public Health Service facilities.

iii In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration. Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess practicing licenses must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.

iv State clearly, on the application forms, their contact physical addresses and telephone number(s) or the nearest contactable person.

Deadline: 8th Feb 2013

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