Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Liquid Nitrogen Plant Attendant – (01 Position)
Position Code: LNPA -323
Reports to: Maintenance Electrical Engineer
Station: Entebbe

Job Purpose
The position holder is to operate and maintain a liquid nitrogen plant to ensure uninterrupted supply of nitrogen to the facility. This involves monitoring plant performance, conducting routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety protocols are followed, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with other facility staff. The ultimate goal of the job is to ensure a steady supply of liquid nitrogen to support the facility's operations.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Conduct Operate and monitor the liquid nitrogen plant to ensure uninterrupted supply of nitrogen to the facility;
• Ensure that the plant is maintained and serviced regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and report to the line supervisor;
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is in good working condition;
• Maintain accurate records of nitrogen usage and plant performance;
• Conduct routine inspections and cleaning, lubricating of the plant;
• Coordinate with the facility's maintenance team to ensure proper functioning of the plant and related equipment;
• Follow proper procedures for filling, transporting, and storing liquid nitrogen, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment;
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, and ensure that all tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained;
• Assist in training new staff members on the operation of the plant and associated equipment;
• Follow all established facility policies and procedures, including those related to safety, quality control, and waste management; and,
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the facility.

Person Specification
• Diploma in Refrigeration and Air conditioning from recognised Institution;
• A minimum of 5 years’ hands on practical experience in Electrical systems maintenance;
• Proven experience in installation, preventive maintenance, repair and commissioning of air conditioning and refrigeration;
• Knowledge and experience in Cryogenic Freezing especially liquid Nitrogen;
• Knowledge and training in Mechanical Engineering;
• Should possess excellent organisation skills;
• Proficiency in computer use required in MS office packages;
• Excellent spoken and written command of English; and,
• The flexibility to cope with new changing environment and method of delivery.

Note: The applicant should have physical stamina as the job involves some physical demands, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in confined spaces, so the applicant should be physically fit and able to perform these tasks safely;



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

https://redcap.link/LiquidNitrogen_Plant_Attendant

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 14th April 2023, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age,
marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

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