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 testing.
• 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 knowledge 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.
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 6 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