University of Zambia Recruiting: Chief Scientist

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions in the University of Zambia.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF SCIENTIST, DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Responsible for providing technical and administrative support in the department

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and participates in the preparation of work plans.
• Participating in the formulation/review of policies and preparation /review of work manuals and procedures and related documentation.
• Planning, demonstrating and supervising all laboratory experiments in the stated Courses.
• Supervising and coordinating work activities for technical staff in the Department.
• Coordinating preparation and production of laboratory manuals and laboratory report books.
• Serving custodian of all laboratory and technical equipment in the Department.
• Ensuring satisfactory maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus used for teaching and research.
• Ensures that laboratory equipment, apparatus, and other instruments are in good working condition for laboratory experiments.
• Responsible for planning, supervising laboratory experiments/practicals to students.
• Participating in the collection and analysis of data for research activities.
• Participating in various consultancies works in the Department.
• Assessing the performance of subordinate staff.
• Attending to staff matters pertaining to appointments, deployment, induction, promotions, leave and discipline.
• Maintaining an updated inventory of all laboratory equipment and requisites.
• Maintaining records on stock and other reports on laboratory operations.
• Participating in the preparation of the Departmental budget.
• Facilitating procurement of laboratory equipment, spare parts, and other requisites.
• Ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Providing First Aid to accident victims.
• Participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

Qualifications: