Quality Control Officer (10 Positions)
National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC )
Responsible for laboratory analysis, data and information management, laboratory quality control, water treatment process optimization, and implementing of water quality monitoring programs in the Areas where the staff will be stationed
NWSC Upcountry Areas
Full-time
Deadline: 21 Apr 2026
Requirements
- • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in industrial Chemistry, Bachelor of Science Technology Chemistry, Bachelor of chemical engineering, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology or any other related degree
- • Computer skills in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Project and internet applications
- • High innovative skills
- • Familiarity with standard chemistry/microbiology principles and skills in water and wastewater treatment processes control
- • Demonstrated ability to work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals
- • Able to build and sustain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- • Self-driven, resilient, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work under minimum supervision
- • Have enthusiasm and positive energy
- • Excellent report writing, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
- • Strong attention to detail and highly organized
- • High innovative skills
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all issues on water quality relating to customer complaints are handled promptly and appropriately.
- Ensure effective performance and improvement of water and wastewater processes with focus on compliance to water quality standards
- Ensure implementation of Laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) for the Area/Town labs
- Implementation of water safety plans with regard to water quality Area of responsibility
- Prepare and submit to the regional head weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for Areas of responsibility (water quality monitoring, bulk chemical consumption, customer complaints and resolutions, and general performance)
- Prepare and submit to the regional head weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for Areas of responsibility (water quality monitoring, bulk chemical consumption, customer complaints and resolutions, and general performance)
- Carry out source protection and pollution control activities within the Area of responsibility and ensure linkage with local stakeholders for catchment and source protection
- Provide chemical usage data and ensure sufficient Bulk chemical stock in Areas through proper consumption and projections. Conduct jar tests and ensure proper mixing and appropriate chemical doses are applied at the water treatment plant
- Implement the cleaning and maintenance schedules at the treatment plant and water distribution network.
- Conduct water quality monitoring through routine water and wastewater sampling in assigned Area/sampling points and testing using the standard operating procedures.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
To apply for this job please visit nwsc.co.ug.