Jobs at:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Vacancy title:
QA/QC Supervisor – Mycobacteriolgy Laboratory (TB Laboratory)

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Monday, 3rd October, 2016

Duty Station:
Uganda

Job details:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a National Ugandan Organization that was established in 1991 as a Medical institution and HIV/AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in Medical Research, Health Care and Training. Two vacancies exist at JCRC exists for well qualified and experienced persons to be filled as indicated below;

Job Title: QA/QC Supervisor – Mycobacteriolgy Laboratory (TB Laboratory)
Directorate: Laboratory Services
Reports to: Manager, JCRC TB Laboratory

POSITION TITLE: QA/QC Supervisor-Mycobacteriolgy Laboratory (TB Laboratory)

POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent will serve as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QNQC) Supervisor for the TB Laboratory of the Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) located at Plot 101, Lubowa Hill, cit Entebbe Road, Wakiso near Kampala. The QA/QC Supervisor will service and train under the immediate supervision of the Manager, JCRC TB Laboratory. The incumbents primary responsibility will be to manage and ensure the proper functioning of all Quality Management activities performed by the JCRC TB laboratory which is in conformity to the requirements of the overall JCRC Quality Management provisions. Additionally, s/he is expected to improve the current Quality practices of the TB lab, with the aim of preparing it for accreditation by College of American Pathologists (CAP) and other international accrediting bodies. This position will require the incumbent to be knowledgeable in all laboratory activities, Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), international accreditation and any related QAIQC literature relevant to the lab, as well as other JCRC activities that pertain to the laboratory and it‘s Quality Management Plan. The incumbent may be required to assist the senior staff in teaching new requirements and other Quality Management techniques, while continuing to monitor the performance of the JCRC TB lab QAIQC activities.

Job Purpose;
The position exists to provide Quality Management expertise and support to the JCRC TB laboratory in particular and JCRC Laboratories in general.

Duties and responsibilities;
Participate in writing of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as may be required, ensure scheduled reviews, storage and archival of SOPs and maintenance of up-to-date documentation of all Document Control procedures and activities of the lab.
To provide continuous supervision and training for the Laboratory staff in GCLP Quality improvement and other relevant areas that relate to the everyday QNQC measures upheld in the JCRC laboratories.
Perform monthly data review in compliance with JCRC laboratory continuous quality improvement and quality assurance procedure (CQI/QAP) and prepare information for dissemination at relevant forums/meetings that the lab is involved with.
Assist in procedure and instrument trouble shooting as well as prompt, clear and concise‘ documentation of corrective actions.
To review returned PT reports and to coordinate or complete investigations of unsatisfactory results and accurate documentation of the investigation and corrective actions. ‘
Ensure weekly and/or monthly QA/QC data is entered onto charts or on the sewer and reviewed by relevant supervisors as accurate.
Maintain laboratory equipment quality control documentation and schedule necessary routine/preventative maintenance.
Perform or coordinate internal (on-site) calibration of key equipment located in the JCRC TB laboratory such as pipettes, thermometers, timers, etc.
Coordinate and monitor all external quality assurance (EQA) activities with other Ugandan international institutions, and summarizing performance.
Responsible for assisting with and/or performing new kits/assay validations where necessary and to review data with TB lab management and, when required, with the overall JCRC laboratory management.
Other duties as may be assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
in addition to the duties described above, the incumbent must follow guidelines established for the laboratory. This position requires a complete understanding of all JCRC policies, as it is necessary to abide and enforce necessary applications. in the lab in regard to QA/ QC and CAP accreditation. it also requires a complete understanding of the policies of the Uganda-CWRU Research Collaboration, especially as relates to its activities at operational clinics in Mulago as well as collaborating laboratories. A high degree of professionalism and management ability le required of this position as well as interpersonal abilities to motivate end train individuals to perform in en efficient and productive manner.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences and/or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with 5 years’ experience in QA/QC activities from a reputable organization. Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) and possession of a valid practicing license is a must.

PHYSICAL ABILITY: Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate. The ability to travel to and from work is required, which includes JCRC and collaborative sites in Mbale, Jinja, Gulu, Fort Portal and Mbarara if necessary. The incumbent will from time to time be required to lift some lab supplies! equipment to and from the lab to the required destination as his/her superiors may direct him. The incumbent is also expected to be able to sit for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent will work under the immediate supervision of the Manager TB Laboratory and overall supervision of the Director Laboratory Services

Job application procedure
Applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating names and contacts of three professional referees should either be addressed To: Manager Human Resource and Development Joint Clinical Research Centre, plot 101, Lubowa Hill, Entebbe road P.O. Box 10005, Kampala or send by email combined in one PDF document on hr@icrc.org.ug not later than Monday, 3rd October, 2016.