6 NDA Jobs – Medical Devices Technicians

 Job Title: Medical Devices Technician (6 Job Careers)
Organisation:
National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty
Station:
 
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Senior Drug Quality Analyst –
Medical Devices
About
NDA:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is
an autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy and
Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and
Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure
quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other
healthcare products through the regulation and control of their production,
importation, distribution and use.
Job
Summary:
The Medical Devices Technician will
carry test samples of medical gloves, condoms and other medical devices and
public health products, hypodermic syringes and needl

es according to Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) and record the raw data results on analytical
worksheets and in the laboratory collection software system.

Key
Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Prepare
    medical device samples prior to testing and fill records and log books.
  • Write
    test reports following each sample testing, and complete Analysis Request
    Forms.
  • Carry
    out preventive maintenance of the condom/glove testing equipment and other
    equipment available.
  • Actively
    participate in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Test
    samples for intra-laboratory (organized by NDA) and international
    inter-laboratory proficiency testing trials.
  • Perform
    test-method optimization and/or validation of analytical test methods for
    different medical device products.
  • Ensure
    safe custody of laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Work
    closely with other staff members within the department regarding issues
    related to the testing of samples.
  • Ensure
    that all the required equipment, chemicals and reagents, reference
    materials, books and other appropriate literature are appropriately
    handled and as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform
    any other duties assigned by the Supervisor from time to time
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:  
  • The
    applicant must hold an Ordinary Diploma in Pharmacy or Laboratory
    Technology from a recognized institution.
  • Past
    experience in the use of computerized and automated medical device testing
    equipment.
  • Possession
    of a Bachelor’s degree in the above mentioned fields
  • Hands-on
    experience in testing of medical devices, such as male latex condoms and
    medical gloves
How
to Apply:  
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send their handwritten application
letters with a detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts,
contact addresses and day time telephone numbers of three (3) work related
referees; should be submitted to the Executive Secretary/Registrar,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline:
25th July 2014 by 5PM
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