Uganda Red Cross Society Laboratory Officer - Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Red Cross Society Laboratory Officer - Jobs in Uganda

Title:Laboratory Officer (1 position)
Grade:UR 5
Reports:Project Manager
Location:Imvepi Refugee Settlement, Terego District Local Government
Duration:Nine (9) Months with possibility of renewal


Background
The Uganda Red Cross Society with her partners has successfully set up a state of art innovative Faecal Sludge Treatment Unit in Imvepi Refugee Settlement to support the region in Solid Waste Management. The National Society is now aiming to pilot an innovation that will produce a mobile Faecal Sludge Treatment Unit that could potentially be deployed all over the country wherever there is a need. This position contributes to this overall objective.

The Laboratory Officer shall oversee, plan and manage the operations of the Feacal sludge Laboratory at Imvepi waste management center. With support from technical support teams, s/he will manage, lead, and gradually strengthen the capacity of other team members at the Waste Management Centre (WMC), consisting of other staff, volunteers and community members, to enable the team to manage the waste management center operations self-sufficiently.

The Laboratory Officer shall be responsible for running and supervising the laboratory tasks at all stages of the operation cycle. He/she is also responsible for ensuring safety of all the laboratory staff /volunteers and equipment therein. The officer shall ensure the overall quality of the results and effectiveness of the teams deployed at the laboratory in Imvepi Settlement. Ensure that the team completes the daily activities while adhering to internal operational and safety standards.

Scope

Further objectives for the Laboratory Officer concern the capacity strengthening, targeted guidance, mentoring of the field based team; humanitarian needs identification through monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs; and internal coordination with the project team to strengthen WASH interventions and relevancy within the National Society.

Roles and responsibilities.

Manage and guiding the operations of the Fecal Sludge Quality Laboratory (FSQL) at the Waste Management Center (WMC).

Establish operational and sampling procedures for the FSQL.
Manage and guiding the field Team of staff and volunteers in fecal sludge operations (sampling processes and management of samples)

Manage the Fecal Sludge Field Laboratory equipment and consumables

Leading the biochemical monitoring and steering process

Train and orientate the field team in fecal sludge operations and laboratory operations

Ensure a regular flow of information and communication with the Project manager and partner technical experts and other institutions

Provide technical guidance and support on-site regarding operation and maintenance, upgrade, upscale and safety topics.

Technical management and supervision of works on site.

Ensuring timely delivery of tasks and appropriate reporting

Attend and represent Uganda Red Cross Society in relevant WASH coordination meetings in West Nile if required

Liaises and coordinate with authorities, OPM, UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, WASH partners, district authorities and other relevant stakeholders in consultation with respective Branch Managers /Project staff on waste management related topics

Liaise with the Uganda Red Cross Society WASH Partners particularly the direct Partner-Austrian Red

Cross and as well as field staff under projects supported by German Red Cross, IFRC, and Netherlands Red Cross to assure technical knowledge management in waste management and recycling topic.

Provide technical support, training and capacity building to field staff and volunteers.

Technically support and implement investments aimed at improving the performance of the laboratory

Ensure that all data and information is updated, well organized and easily accessible; and that lessons learnt and best practice are capitalized.

Coordinate with other technical staff in FSM, WASH, Health, Organizational Development, Public

Relations, Audit and Finance department to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information.

Participate in the development

of new proposals to scale up successful WASH innovations in line with the

Disaster Risk Management Strategy.

Forecast and submit operational requirements (tools, equipment and consumables) for the smooth operations of Field Laboratory and entire Waste Management Center (Feacal Sludge Treatment Plant)

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Education Qualifications

Minimum Diploma in Social Sciences, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Law or a related field from a reputable institute BUT with 3 years’ experience managing community based interventions and or membership organisations.

Training in Youth and Volunteer Management programs.


Essential experience

Minimum of two (2) years laboratory and/or waste water management (hardware and software) practical managerial experience in humanitarian setting;

Previous experience in different settings, working with different techniques/systems and different countries is an asset

Experience in Faecal Sludge Management and resource recovery is an asset.

Additional private sector experience.

Trainer experience of staff, volunteers and community is an asset, especially in faecal sludge management and laboratory matters


Core competencies

Negotiation and conflict management

Innovation and creatively

Stakeholder management

Commitment to continuous learning

Communication

Technology awareness

Policy research and development

Change capability and adaptability

Manage resources

Empowering and building trust


Essential Knowledge & Skills

High level of integrity;

Able to lead and implement tasks and project activities independently.

Skilled in technical management, time management of projects and tasks and in technical guidance for project teams

Sound understanding of the project management cycle and related tools

Knowledge of electronic data collection systems and data editing/analysis

Very good knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery.

Familiar with present Government, WHO and FAO standards regarding waste water management and discharge /recycling guidelines

Independently leading a faecal sludge field laboratory

Independently monitoring and steering operations of a faecal sludge treatment unit

Being able to work with different stake holders, also remote, and to incorporate their technical guidance in the processes

Good initiative, strong decisiveness, and self-motivated, to work with minimal supervision.

Proactive and immediate communication of issues and difficulties experienced to enable quick response.

Good interpersonal skills and working relations with staff under his/her supervision and other stakeholders.

High level of diplomacy and negotiation skills

Adherence to Professional ethics and good financial management skills in line with URCS policies and guidelines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good analytical and reporting skills

High level of integrity

High flexibility regarding movements, working days and hours

Able to adapt to emergencies and the particularities of the emergency response context



How to Apply

Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts, and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand-delivered, and or by post to:

The Secretary-General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

The closing date for receipt of the applications is 15th August 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Due to large volumes of applications; only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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N.B: URCS Service volunteers are encouraged to apply

For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Laboratory Officer Jobs in Uganda

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