Manager Testing at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

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

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