Public Health Specialist Quality Assurance at US Mission

Job Title: Public  Health  Specialist  (Quality  Assurance)

Employer: US Mission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013

Qualifications

Education  required  :
• Completion  of a  bachelor’s  degree in Medical  Laboratory  Technology is  required  Additional six  months hands-on  post-graduation training in a clinical  setting  is required  .
• Registration with the  Ministry of Health  Allied  Health  Professional  Council is required.

Work experience  required  .
• A minimum  of five  years working  in a clinical  laboratory   setting either  HIV/AIDS  health care or a national reference  laboratory  or research oriented facility  is required  of  which  three years  were  in implementing  or overseeing  laboratory   quality systems

Knowledge  required.
• Comprehensive  knowledge and  experience  in advanced  laboratory  medicine  is required  including  a  comprehensive  knowledge of procedures  for laboratory  diagnostics laboratory  informatics  and  associated technologies .
• Through  knowledge  of the  current  HIV/AIDS  national  and global  situation  is  required .
• Good  working knowledge  of the principles  of laboratory   management including  strategic planning  , personal management  and forecasting  and management   of procurement  supplies  and equipment  is required .

Roles:

• 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 per 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.

How to apply

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

University  Application  for Employment  as a  Locally  Employed staff of Family  Member  , A current  resume  or curriculum vitae.

Candidates who claim  US  Veterans  preference   must provide  a copy of their  application . Candidates who  claim       conditional US  Veterans  preference  must submit  documentation  confirming eligibility  for a  cord national  preference  in hiring with their application. Any other documentation  that addresses the  qualifications requirements  of the  position  as  listed  above.

Submit Application to:
Human Resources Office
Email at  KampalaHR@state.gov

Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator Jobs at Ministry Of Health in Uganda

Job Title: Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

Employer: Ministry Of Health

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013

Key functions:
• Developing and implement policies, guidelines and protocols related to laboratory quality assurance and standard including comprehensive National External Quality Assessment Scheme, and laboratory program
• Supervising the production, packaging, distribution and evaluation of all quality assessment
• Providing technical advice to the MoH on matters regarding National External Quality Assessment Scheme
• Maintain and update the National External Quality Assessment Scheme database at CPHL
• Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of External Quality Assessment reports to various participating laboratories
• Preparing periodic performance reports for submission to relevant authorities
• Monitoring and evaluating laboratory quality assurance activities

Qualifications:
• Must possess a Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or advance Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from Recognized University
• Must possess a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology or Microbiology, parasitological, Virology or Public Health from recognized University
• Must have at least nine years of relevant working experience five of which should have been at a national reference or research laboratory
• 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 at a national reference or research laboratory

Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability in Good Laboratory Practices
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coach and mentor staff
• Good analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes
• Leadership, communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in quality laboratory practices

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