DEADLINE: 17/05/2024
Technical Biosafety Officers
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: Technical Biosafety Officers
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Location: National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services.
Reports to: National Biosafety and Biosecurity Coordinator
Job type. Full Time
Job Terms: Two years renewable Contract
Job Purpose
The Technical Biosafety Officers are responsible for implementing the capacity strategy of biosafety and biosecurity work plan under the National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services. The post holder is responsible for strengthening of personnel capacity in Biorisk management reduction strategies through mobilization of trainings, audits, support supervisions and mentorships in Biosafety and Biosecurity for Ministry of Health and Implementing partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the National coordination to execute planned interventions in biosafety and biosecurity.
- Participate in the development of Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity standards and guidelines for capacity building of personnel to promote safety and security awareness.
- Participate in the development and execution of annual work plans and budgets based on the sector resources.
- Support implementation of Biorisk management trainings, audits, mentorships and support supervisions.
- Develop Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audit plans and schedules.
- Participate in Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audits.
- Participate in the development of training and capacity-building materials for laboratory Biosafety/ Biosecurity
- Submit periodic BRM performance reports.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical Laboratory Technology/ Sciences
- Full registration and Practicing license with Allied Health Professionals
Council. - Trained in lab Biorisk management systems and lab quality management system
- At least 2 years experience in laboratory capacity-building roles.
- current knowledge on ISO standards: ISO 35001:2019 & ISO 15190:2020
- Experience in health laboratory system strengthening.
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
