Association of

Laboratory Managers

Laboratory Quality Assurance
A Tool for Enhancement of Local and International Competitiveness in Trade, Research and Development

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

Among the universe of laboratory arena, 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 prior AfricALMA/E-SALAMA Workshops were held:

1. November 12–15, 2002
   Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2. December 15–19, 2003
   Kampala, Uganda
3. December 13–17, 2004
   Nairobi, Kenya
4. September 12–16, 2005
   Morogoro Tanzania

These workshops were initiated 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 (USA) has played a significance role in starting AfricALMA/E-SALAMA.

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

Venue and Accomodations

The Training workshop will be held at:

Kampala Regency Hotel
P.O Box 4639
Namirembe Road
Kampala, Uganda
Tel. 256-77-519141
Alt. 256-75-642031

Accommodation: US$30–100/Night

Organizing Institutions & Committees

Organizing Institutions

Makerere University, Department of Chemistry

Government Chemist and Analytical Laboratory (GCLA)

P. O. Box 2174
Kampala, Uganda
Tel.: 256-41-250474

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

P. O. Box 6329
Kampala, Uganda
Tel.: 256-41-505995
Fax: 256-41-286123

East and Southern Africa Laboratory Managers Association (E-SALAMA)

Local Organizing Committee

Dr. Steven Nyanzi Chairman

Mr. Ally Lugudo Vice Chairman

Mr. John Wasswa Secretary

Ms. Hope Kamussime Treasurer

International Organizing Committee

David Koech, Kenya bureau of Standards, Kenya (Secretary)

Jane Mumbi, Nairobi Water Company, Kenya (Treasurer)

Benjamin Malwa, NEMA, Kenya

Dr. S.A. Mbogo, Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (News letter Editor)

Prof. Gaspar Mhinzi, Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. M.A. Kishimba, Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dr. E.N. Masimba, Government Chemist Laboratory agency, Tanzania (Chairman)

S.S. Rwegoshora, Government Chemist Laboratory agency, Tanzania (Secretary)

Eva Oduor, Kenya Bureau of Standards, Kenya

Jane Okado, Government Chemist Department, Kenya

Dr. Enock Masanja, Univ. of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: E-SALAMA- Program Officer

Prof. Willem de Beer, South Africa: E-SALAMA Patron

Prof. Claude Lucchesi, ALMA (Founder), USA

Prof. A. Gachanja, J.K. University of Agric. & Technology: E-SALAMA Instrumentation Officer

Dr. J. Mwaniki, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. G.N. Kamau, University of Nairobi (E-SALAMA- Executive Secretary)

Workshop Fees & Registraton

Confirm your intention to participate via e-mail or fax. (See contact information below.)

Registration Form

Please include the following information in your registration:

• Name & Title
• Surname
• First Name(s)
• Position
• Company
• Address
• Code/City
• Country
• Phone
• Fax
• E-mail
• Plan to make presentation (yes/no)

Workshop Fees

Participants: US$160

Timing

Completed forms should reach the Workshop Organizers by 31st October 2006.

Payment

Participants are requested to remit their fees in US dollars or the equivalent in Uganda shillings (local participants).

Make cheques and bank drafts payable to: Government Chemist Backlog Account, Bank of Uganda.

If you have any questions about this Conference, please contact either:

Mr. John Wasswa
Department of Chemistry
Makerere University
P. O. Box 7062
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 256 41 540992
Fax: 256 41 533081

Mr.Ally Lugudo
Ag. Commissioner
Government Analytical Laboratory
P. O. Box 2174
Kampala, Uganda