Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries Principal Chemist Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries Principal Chemist Jobs in Uganda


Minimum Qualification

  • Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry; or Biochemistry; or Food Science and Technology from a recognized University / Institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University / Institution.

    Working Experience

  • Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in the field of Chemistry; or Biochemistry; or Food Science, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Chemist in Government or a reputable organization.

    Duties

    The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Veterinary Diagnostics for performing the following duties:-

  • Developing and reviewing policies and strategies for regulation of Chemistry diagnostic laboratories situate at national, regional, ports of entry/border posts and districts;

  • Supervising the activities of the Senior Chemist to undertake functions in the chemistry, animal nutrition and food safety laboratories;

  • Planning and implementing chemistry, nutrition and food laboratory programmes and manage laboratory system according to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international guidelines;

  • Providing technical support on specifications and procurement plans for chemistry, food and nutrition laboratory;
    equipment, reagent and chemicals as well as works and service provision;

  • Supervising the documentation of standard operating procedures, method development test methods and validation processes in the chemistry laboratory;

  • Researching on and carrying out investigations of potency and safety of animal drugs, chemicals and vaccines;

  • Supervising periodic maintenance, calibration and servicing of all Chemistry laboratory equipment and ensuring that the instruments are functional and in good working conditions at all times;

  • Preparing and presenting reports to the Assistant Commissioner Diagnostics and Epidemiology;

  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries Principal Chemist Jobs in Uganda


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