Reports to: Chief Manufacturing Officer, with matrix accountability to QMS Director
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Department: Production (Molecular Reagents Manufacturing)
Supervisory Authority Over: Molecular Scientists
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
JOB PURPOSE:
Microhaem is seeking an experienced Molecular Diagnostic Manager to lead the end-to-end manufacturing of molecular diagnostic reagents. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, proven leadership in scale-up, and mastery of GMP/ISO 13485 frameworks to ensure high-quality, globally competitive products.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead daily production of molecular diagnostic
- Ensure strict compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, SOPs, and quality
- Supervise and train production staff; plan manpower
- Oversee batch production records, documentation, and CAPA
- Monitor equipment performance, calibration, and preventive
- Drive workflow optimization and continuous process
- Lead scale-up of production from pilot to commercial batches, ensuring reproducibility and regulatory
- Implement electronic batch records and LIMS integration for
- Support incoming, in-process, and final QC testing requirements for open systems and/or closed molecular
- Document all production activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and/or WHO TGS/TSS
- Participate in method validation, verification, and technology development and transfer
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction without compromising reagent
- Ensure SOPs and batch records are in place and consistently
- Oversee design and execution of performance evaluation studies (analytical and clinical).
- Champion contamination control strategies (cleanroom zoning, environmental monitoring).
- Work closely with R&D, QA, QC, and regulatory teams to support new product
- Train junior production staff on GMP/ISO 13485-compliant molecular reagent production techniques and GMP principles.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in molecular diagnostic production in a GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing
- Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience as a supervisor of molecular reagent production teams.
- Proven track record in scaling up molecular diagnostic reagent production, compliant with GMP/ISO 13485
- Minimum 5 years in molecular diagnostics manufacturing, with at least 4 years in GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing leadership
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong command of molecular reagent production, i.e., PCR/qPCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and reagent
- Experience with both open and closed molecular
- Hands-on expertise with automated liquid handling, lyophilisation, and cleanroom mixing
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, IMDRF, GHTF, CLSI, and WHO TGS/TSS frameworks for IVD regulation and guidance.
- Strategic leadership in manufacturing scale-up.
- Strong regulatory and compliance
- Ability to mentor and build resilient teams.
All eligible applicants should submit their applications with detailed and up-to-date CVs, certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates, and any other supporting documents, daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of two referees (including the current employer, where applicable) addressed to:
The Director Human Resource,
Microhaem Scientifics and Medical Supplies Limited
Plot 16 A-C Martyrs Way Ntinda
P.O Box 73496, Kampala, Uganda
Applications should be sent by email to: recruitment@microhaem.co.ug as a single file in Portable Document Format (PDF). Applications should reference the Job Title in the subject of the email. Please note that physical applications will not be accepted.
Deadline: Friday,18th September 2026, by 5:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.