Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Quality Management Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Quality Management Officer Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Trade Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance,
Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair trade,
promoting local industries and Consumer protection.

UNBS is looking for highly motivated candidates, result-oriented and qualified professionals with integrity for employment on a three-year renewable contract depending on satisfactory performance to fill the posts below;

  • Senior Quality Management Officer

    Reporting to the Principal Quality Management Officer, the successful candidate shall be
    required to perform the following duties;

  • Establish a QMS database with an organization wide, harmonized documentation
    and records management
  • Develop tools and solicit customer feedback through customer satisfaction surveys,
    identify QMS deviations and suggest recommendations for improvements
  • Participate in preparations for international accreditation of UNBS services and ensure continuous compliance with the accreditation and certification requirements
  • Organize and coordinate training and re-training of auditors and assessors to
    increase on the available pool
  • Undertake regular system audits and reviews for specific Departments or
    interrelated functions across Departments to improve the quality of services and
    maintain a satisfied customer base
  • Undertake staff trainings so as to manage staff skills development in the areas of
    Quality Management Systems
  • Review, appraise and advice on the Quality plans for different Departments of UNBS
  • Assist Departments in undertaking corrective actions and deviations resulting from internal audits, management reviews and internal recommendations for
    improvement.
  • Liaise with quality coordinators in the different Departments to ensure that they
    effectively coordinate the activities of the quality management in their respective
    units
  • Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly work plans and targets of all activities to be
    undertaken and timely reports on activities

    Qualifications
  • Should possess a post graduate qualification in Science field from a recognized
    University/Institute
  • Honours Degree in a science field from a recognized University/Institution
  • Minimum
    of 5 years’ experience in Standards, Quality Assurance, or quality control,
    Standards Development or Laboratory Testing after graduation
  • Training in ISO 9001, 17025, 17021, 17065 and 19011 is an added advantage
  • Hands-on supervisory competencies with capacity to multi-task and deliver results
    efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on
    skills in Risk Management and internal controls in the functional areas
  • Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the
    Internet applications
  • Age: Between 30 and 45 years

    The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism,
    Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an
    excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

    How to Apply

  • Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply online
  • Use your email address for registration
  • Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
  • Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of
    academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
  • Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
  • No hand delivered applications will be received
  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request for any payments at any stage of recruitment and review
    process
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Apply by 17th May 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Quality Management Officer Jobs

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