Person Specification
• Maters in a laboratory Sciences;
• PHD in science related subject is an added advantaged;
• GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions license;
• At least 5 years’ experience in a busy clinical/ research laboratory;
• Experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards;
• Previous experience in working in a laboratory Clinical Trials environment or research environment;
• Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines;
• Experience of GCLP & IATA;
• Experience linking with external regulatory agencies;
• Experience in administration and resource management;
• Experience leading quality assurance programs;
• Should possess experience interacting with different departments;
• Managing and supporting different teams;
• Knowledge of GCP/GCLP or other regulatory environments in the workplace;
• Knowledge of safety regulations;
• Ability to show initiative, problem solve and make independent decisions;
• Ability to provide quality training and supervision to staff and students;
• Leadership knowledge;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Good communication skills in English;
• Ability to take the initiative and solve problems;
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels; and,
• Capability to work well with colleagues from other departments.
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation: https://redcap.link/Clinical_Laboratory_Diagnostics_Services_Manager23 Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 21st April 2023, 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received. N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment and so are advised to embark on the certification process soon enough to enable timely contracting. The applications should be addressed to: The Head of Human Resources, MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda. Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.