Jobs at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Job Title:    Principal Metrologist - Electromagnetic Metrology Laboratories
Employer: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
Keenly monitor continuously application of policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the procurement and maintenance of calibration and measurement standards and equipment as to identify and provide recommendations for improvement to the Departmental Manager;
The jobholder will coordinate inter-laboratory activities and services that involves, measurement inter-comparisons, twinning and attachment training of staff for the Laboratories in the Division;
Carry out calibration of working standards to maintain their traceability and integrity and supervise installation and commissioning of new Standards and equipment;
Co-ordinate activities and supervise lower level staff by continuously assisting, guiding and directing them while regularly reviewing their performance during performance review meetings, biennial and annual performance appraisal in the Division;
Develop, implement and review calibration procedures, methods and programmes for client’s (internal & external) equipment and processing of calibration certificates;
Document, implement and maintain Quality Management System based on ISO/IEC 17025 and to Identify, prepare and maintain accreditation for selected laboratories for the laboratories in the Division;

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Principal Metrologist - Electromagnetic Metrology Laboratories career placement should hold a Masters’ degree in physics or any other Science or Engineering related field from a recognized University/Institute
Also, the incumbent must hold an honours degree in physics, engineering (electrical, electronics, mechanical) and any other related field.

Experience:
At least eight years of related work experience
The applicant should have completed approved competence development training in ISO 17025
Computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications


How to Apply:
All qualified applicants should send their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, detailed CVs with mobile telephone numbers indicated, names and contact details of three referees, to the address below;

The Executive Director,
Uganda National Bureau of Standards,
Standard House,
Plot 2-12 By-Pass Link,
Bweyogerere, Buto
P.O. Box 6329, Kampala.

Deadline: 19th May 2017