Head Of Department – General Analysis Operations job at Alfred H Knight
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Vacancy title:
Head Of Department – General Analysis Operations

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Alfred H Knight

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 11 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
What Is On Offer
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Head Of Department for General Analysis Operations. This person will be responsible to the Technical Manager for effective supervision of the day to day operations of the General Analysis Laboratory. Ensuring that efficient, effective and high-quality analytical services are provided in order to meet client’s needs and expectations.

About Us
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

Do You Have What It Takes?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Able to meet turnaround time schedules and quality results agreed with clients.
• Able to monitor performance trends of IRM and CRM materials through LIMS and taking appropriate actions to correct any bias.
• Uphold the SADCAS ISO 17025 accreditation of the Department and ensuring continuous improvement to the system. Conducting internal audits to ensure that all departmental staff follow documented procedures of the Quality Manual, methods, and support documents.
• Ensure the quantity of consumables is adequate by monitoring scheduled stock-taking in comparison with volumes of processed samples.
• Ensure that the department meets all scheduled reports both external (clients) and internal: certificate results, daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Able to motivate, upskill and properly train the workforce to meet the operational needs of the business.

Required Competencies
• Excellent communication skills with superiors and subordinates.
• Good literacy and computer/LIMS skills.
• Very good attention to detail and flexibility.
• Team player with other departments.
• Very good leadership skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiatives.
• Good record and time keeping.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Very good hands-on analytical skills.
• Experience working in a leadership role in a commercial lab will be an added advantage
• Quality oriented with good knowledge of ISO 17025.
• Customer service oriented.

Required Work Experience
• 5 years’ minimum experience in classical and instrumental analytical chemistry, specific to metals and minerals analysis.

Required Qualifications
• University related Chemistry degree.

Benefits
• We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, September 11 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 28-08-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-08-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-08-2066
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