Association of

Laboratory Managers

Training of Laboratory Managers

Addressing Customer Needs via Quality Control, Quality Assurance And Optimizing Laboratory Procedures

As Required by ISO/IEC 17025

The Analytical Laboratory Managers Association (ALMA) in conjunction with regional East and Southern Africa Laboratory Managers Association (E-SALAMA) is charged with the responsibility of enhancing exchange of ideas among laboratory managers from Industries, Institutions and Academia. This exchange creates an arena where those concerned can interact positively by sharing their day-to-day experiences/challenges.

The shared experiences include:

• Managing the labs,
• Leadership,
• Procurement,
• Maintenance and repairs,
• Communication,
• Laboratory quality as well as costing analytical work,
• Validation,
• Handling customers and accreditation issues,
• Health,
• Safety, and
• Environment.

The long-term goal is to acquire solutions to many problems facing a laboratory manager.

The first E-SALAMA workshop was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on November 12-15, 2002 and the second workshop was held in Kampala, Uganda on December 15-19, 2003. This was after realizing the problems being faced by practicing scientists in industries and institutions as a result of missing link between science teaching and management, a program most of our students go through. Prof. Claude A. Lucchesi, the founder of Analytical Laboratory Managers Association (ALMA), played a significance role in starting AfricALMA/E-SALAMA.

The two workshops have triggered great enthusiasm among the laboratory managers in the region. It is anticipated that the third workshop, coming later this year, will draw more participants from within and outside the region.

Venue and Accomodations

The workshop will be held at the Meridian Court Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Meridian Court Hotel is located in the heart of the city of Nairobi, less than 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta Airport and less than 6 minutes by bus from the City centre. The Meridian Court hotel offers all services expected from a five star hotel.

Organizing Committee

David Koech

Kenya bureau of Standards, Kenya

Jane Mumbi

Nairobi City Council, Kenya

Benjamin Malwa

NEMA, Kenya

Dr. Steve Nyanzi

Makerere University, Uganda

John Waswa

Makerere University, Uganda

Dr. S.A. Mbogo

Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Prof. Gaspar Mhinzi

Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. M.A. Kishimba

Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

S.S. Rwegoshora

Government Chemist Laboratory agency, Tanzania

Eva Oduor

Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya

Prof. G.N. Kamau

University of Nairobi

Workshop Fees & Registraton

Confirm your intention to participate with either David Koech or Geoffrey Kamauvia via e-mail or fax. (See contact information below.) Completed forms should reach the Workshop organizers before November 15, 2004.

Workshop Fees

Participants

• Before September 1, 2004 US$ 170
• After September 1, 2004 US$ 190
• Participant registration includes:
  • Registration kit,
  • Lunches, and
  • Refreshments during breaks.

Exhibitors

• US$ 300
• Exhibitor registration includes:
  • Participant registration for one person, and
  • Exhibition table.

Cancellation

Cancellations made before November 26, 2004 are subjected to a 10% administrative fee. After this date no refund will be given but a substitute delegate is allowed.

Payment

Payment in advance in US dollars or Kenya shillings (local participants) is required.

Make cheques payable to: Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi.

Use our online form to register by fax or email.

If you have any questions about this Conference, please contact either Prof. Geoffrey N. Kamau or Mr. David Koech: