MINISTRY OF HEALTH

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

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Introduction • Participate in efforts to achieve and maintain appropriate accreditation and Qualifications and Experience 5. Job Title: Technical Biosafety Officers.
Organization description: The Ministry of Health under the Department of licensure for the clinical laboratory for current and future tests. • A bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field with at least 3 Number of Positions: Two (2)
National Health Laboratory & Diagnostic Services (NHLDS) has received funding Location: National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services.
from Global Fund through the C19RM 2.0 grant funding to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis • Develop, validate, implement, and report on new and existing molecular years of working genomic sequencing experience. Reports to: National Biosafety and Biosecurity Coordinator
and Malaria and wishes to use part of the grant to build strong and resilient genomics assays. • A minimum of Master’s level training in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Job Type: Full Time
laboratory systems that provides reference testing including genomic surveillance Job Terms: Two years renewable Contract
for pathogens of public health threat. • Identifying and addressing technical and validation gaps in laboratory sciences with at least 3 years of working experience.
methods, standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or active participation in • Knowledge of genomics, population genetics, data science, and Job Purpose
The Ministry of Health therefore invites suitable qualified candidates to fill the QA/QC Quality Improvement Plan. computational biology (hands-on experience with cloud computing, Unix The Technical Biosafety Officers are responsible for implementing the
positions existing in the Department of National Health Laboratory & Diagnostic capacity strategy of biosafety and biosecurity work plan under the National
Services (NHLDS) under the Global Fund Program • Ensure compliance of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes platform, bioinformatics tools/software, bioinformatics primary and secondary Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services. The post holder is responsible for
with the integrated laboratory quality management systems. databases, scripting languages such as Python, and a strong grounding in strengthening of personnel capacity in Biorisk management reduction strategies
The detailed requirements of the positions are as indicated below. through mobilization of trainings, audits, support supervisions and mentorships in
biological sciences).
Biosafety and Biosecurity for Ministry of Health and Implementing partners.
1. Job Title: Laboratory Technologists-Genomics Qualifications and Experience:
Number of posts: Five (5) • A minimum of a Master’s level in biomedical-related studies with a bachelor’s 4. Job Title: Software Developer- Genomics Duties and Responsibilities:
Location: Genomics Laboratory Number of Positions: Two (2) • Support the National coordination to execute planned interventions in
degree in laboratory science or a related field. Location: Genomics Laboratory
Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics biosafety and biosecurity.
Job Type: Full Time • Five (5) years of working genomics/molecular/microbiology experience. Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics • Participate in the development of Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity standards
Terms: Two years renewable Contract • Experience and knowledge of genomics, population genetics, data science, Job Type: Full Time and guidelines for capacity building of personnel to promote safety and
Job Terms: Two years renewable Contract
and computational biology (hands-on experience with basic bioinformatics security awareness.  
Duties and Responsibilities
tools/software). Duties and Responsibilities: • Participate in the development and execution of annual work plans and
• Perform routine laboratory procedures according to established protocols.
• Design and execute projects to analyze molecular variation from next- budgets based on the sector resources.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as DNA sequencers, PCR • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic
generation sequencing and other genomics-related technologies. • Support implementation of Biorisk management trainings, audits, mentorships
machines, and other molecular biology instruments. planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership • Engage in user experience, system design and specifications, development, and support supervisions.
• Prepare samples for genomic sequencing, including DNA extraction and
technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. testing, debugging, documentation, and support. • Develop Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audit plans and schedules.
purification. Analyze sequencing data and prepare reports on findings.
• Develop tools including APIs and web interfaces used to interpret omics • Participate in Laboratory Biosafety / Biosecurity audits.
• Assist in the development and validation of new genomic tests and protocols.
3. Job Title: Bioinformatics Scientist – Genomics datasets. Implement solutions to improve analysis workflow efficiency. • Participate in the development of training and capacity-building materials for
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe work
Number of Positions: One (1) • Improve standardization of data resources of various types, including laboratory Biosafety/ Biosecurity
environment.
Location: Genomics Laboratory genomic, other omics, phenotype, and associated metadata; review results • Submit periodic BRM performance reports.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to strategic planning. Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics
and feedback to implement continuous development, present results and Qualifications and Experience:
Type: Full Time
Job Terms: Two years renewable Contract progress at the team and other meetings. • Bachelor’s degree in medical Laboratory Technology/ Sciences
Qualifications and Experience:
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of the software solutions. • Full registration and Practicing license with Allied Health Professionals
• A bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or a related field. A Master’s degree
Duties and Responsibilities • Document software functionalities and user guidelines. Council.
in a related field is preferred.
• Three (3) years of working molecular/microbiology experience and knowledge • Developing and maintaining bioinformatics databases, workflows, and data • Trained in lab Biorisk management systems and lab quality management
Qualifications and Experience system
of genomics, population genetics, data science, and computational biology analysis pipelines, including artificial intelligence tools, to explore genomic • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related
(hands-on experience with basic bioinformatics tools/software). • At least 2 years experience in laboratory capacity-building roles.
data, integrate it with other large datasets and generate new knowledge. field and five (5) years of related experience • current knowledge on ISO standards: ISO 35001:2019 & ISO 15190:2020
• Analyze and interpret complex biological data such as FASTQ sequences. • Programming proficiency with two of the following languages: JavaScript, • Experience in health laboratory system strengthening.
2. Job Title: Laboratory Scientist – Genomics Python, Java, C++, C#, Ruby, Go, Rust, and PHP.
Number of Positions: Two (2) Identifying and addressing technical and validation gaps in bioinformatics • Proficient with modern testing methodologies in the unit, integration, system Functional Skills
Location: Genomics Laboratory methods, standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or active participation in testing, architectural modeling, and domain-driven design. • Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Reports to: Laboratory Manager Genomics
• Proficient in working in a Unix, Mac, or Windows environment, developing • Teamwork and good communication skills
Job Type:
Terms:
Full Time
Two years renewable Contract
QA/QC Quality Improvement Plan.
web applications or micro-services, and architectural intelligence (AI) with the
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Propagate bioinformatics adoption within the public service structures through
ability to train models. Application Procedures:
demonstration of its utility in public health interventions. • Experience with containers, container orchestration, and agile development
Duties and Responsibilities All suitable qualified and interested individuals should submit sealed applications
• Promote bioinformatics competencies through supervision and mentorship practices along with continuous integration. accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents, detailed
• Participate and/or oversee core laboratory operations including but not limited
of fellow staff, or training activities; short-term (workshops) and long-term • Familiarity with genomics data and molecular diagnostic use cases, database Curriculum Vita with telephone and e-mail contacts, Recent Passport size, and
to molecular and genomic techniques, and/or computational analysis and National ID should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
(internship courses) in bioinformatics. technologies, infrastructure-as-code, continuous deployment, test-driven
reporting. development, and data management of large data sets with an interest in Health, P.O.BOX 7272, Plot 6 Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala.
• Manage, maintain, and maximize utilization and sustainability of all software patient care.
• Participate in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Applications should be delivered to the Ministry of Health Headquarters
and hardware resources, including equipment and fittings in the server room                 Security Registry in room No.A.102 between 8:am-5.00 pm working days not
initiatives, strategies, and business plans for accomplishing objectives
later than Friday 17th May 2024 at 5:00pm
relevant to genomics and molecular testing.