Principal Chemist at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries

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.

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