DEADLINE: 17/05/2024

Laboratory Scientist – Genomics

Full-time

Organization description: The Ministry of Health under the Department of National Health Laboratory & Diagnostic Services (NHLDS) has received funding from Global Fund through the C19RM 2.0 grant funding to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and wishes to use part of the grant to build strong and resilient laboratory systems that provides reference testing including genomic surveillance for pathogens of public health threat.

The Ministry of Health therefore invites suitable qualified candidates to fill the positions existing in the Department of National Health Laboratory & Diagnostic

Services (NHLDS) under the Global Fund Program

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist – Genomics
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Location: Genomics Laboratory
Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics
Job Type: Full Time
Terms: Two years renewable Contract

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate and/or oversee core laboratory operations including but not limited to molecular and genomic techniques, and/or computational analysis and reporting.
  • Participate in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives, strategies, and business plans for accomplishing objectives relevant to genomics and molecular festing.
  • Participate in efforts to achieve and maintain appropriate accreditation and licensure for the clinical laboratory for current and future tests.
  • Develop, validate, implement, and report on new and existing molecular genomics assays.
  • Identifying and addressing technical and validation gaps in laboratory methods, standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or active participation in QA/QC Quality Improvement Plan.
  • Ensure compliance of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes with the integrated laboratory quality management systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A minimum of a Master’s level in biomedical-related studies with a bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of working genomics/molecular/microbiology experience.
  • Experience and knowiedge of genomics, population genetics, data science, and computational biology (hands-on experience with basic bioinformatics tools/software).
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Functional Skills

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Teamwork and good communication skills
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Application Procedures:

All suitable qualified and interested individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents, detailed Curriculum Vita with telephone and e-mail contacts, Recent Passport size, and National ID should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O.BOX 7272, Plot & Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala.

Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters Security Registry in room No.A. 102 between 8:am-5.00 pm working days not later than Friday 17th May 2024 at 5:00pm

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About MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Industry: HEALTH
Location: KAMPALA
Organization description: The Ministry of Health under the Department of National Health Laboratory & Diagnostic Services (NHLDS) has received funding from Global Fund through the C19RM 2.0 grant funding to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and wishes to use part of the grant to build strong and resilient laboratory systems that provides reference testing including genomic surveillance for pathogens of public health threat.

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