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| Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) |
Manager Testing job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 31 December 2021
Hiring Organization: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Job Details:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.
UNBS seeks highly motivated, result-oriented and suitably qualified professionals with very high integrity for employment on four-year renewable contract in the under listed position/role;
Job title: Manager Testing
Reporting to the Deputy executive Director- Standards, the senior position takes responsibility for formulating (developing) and implementing strategies for scientifically determining products compliance to the quality, safety and performance standards through offering laboratory-testing services to both internal and external clients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and continuously monitor policies, procedures and other guidelines for the analysis/testing of samples and dissemination of test results
• Design, implement and continually improve the management system for quality, administrative and technical operations of testing laboratories
• Maintain an annual inventory of facilities in the department and control the efficient use of resources
• Spearhead the process of seeking and maintenance of laboratory accreditations for the various laboratories, which will lead to worldwide acceptance of test results to facilitate trade.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on activities of the department and progress on implementation of work plans
• Maintain good relations between the Department and its clients and see to it that testing services are in line with client needs and demands/requirements
• Coordinate department staff performance and drive their productivity through ensuring that targets, plans and outputs are achieved within set schedules and budgets.
• Take Responsibility for ensuring staff Development, engagement and growth in line with UNBS Policies and Procedural frameworks.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in science or other science related qualifications relevant to UNBS mandate, from a reputable and recognized University/Institute
• Possession of Honours degree in science or other science related qualifications from a reputable and recognized University/Institute
• At least nine (9) years in standards, Metrology or Conformity assessment Systems of which five (5) years are in Supervisory role
• Demonstrable knowledge of national, regional and international standardization work
• Membership to a recognized professional body relevant to UNBS Mandate is an added advantage.
• Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal controls functional areas
• Training in a Management field is an added advantage
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications among others.
• Proven Analytical skills
• Good planning, monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong Communication, negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholder
• Age: Between 35 and 55 years
Application procedure
Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;
1. Please follow the link thus; https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
2. Use your email address for registration
3. Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
4. Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications, and national identity card under the tab for documents
5. Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
6. No hand delivered applications will be received
Please NOTE:
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNBS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications are open from 20th December 2021 to 31st December 2021, 5.00pm
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
The Chairperson
National Standards Council
UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS
P.O. BOX 6329 KAMPALA
TEL: 256-0417 -333250/1
E-MAIL info@unbs.go.ug
WEBSITE www.unbs.go.ug
Date Posted: 2021-12-21
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