Laboratory management training concentrates on
developing the knowledge, skills and abilities to run a
laboratory efficiently and effectively so as to enhance the
working environment of laboratory managers in the
country. Laboratory personnel continue to manage
chemicals and the health effects emanating from these
chemicals are of concern. In the interest of stakeholders, a
two-days training workshop on Modern Laboratory
management practice will be conducted by the Tanzania
Chemical Society (TCS) in collaboration with the
Chemistry Department, UDSM, in Dar es Salaam from
October 3rd to 4th, 2011.
TCS, founded and officially registered in October 1997, is
a non-governmental organization dedicated to the welfare
of all chemists in Tanzania. Its scope includes the teaching
of chemistry and chemistry related issues at all levels;
conducting research in different areas including human
health; the environment; and provision of knowledge and
skills to professionals involved in areas where chemistry is
applied such as in industry, mining, etc.
The Chemistry Department (CD), the most highly ranked
chemistry academic institution in Tanzania, is a teaching
and research department under the College of Natural and
Applied Sciences, UDSM. The department has several
laboratories of varying quality and has made good
management its priority role in order to maintain
professional standards among laboratories.
Objectives of the course
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To develop capacity and enhance professional skills
of participants in the management of their
laboratories.
To enhance knowledge of participants on leadership
and other skills useful to the management of their
working environments.
Any person managing laboratories, chemicals and /or
working in chemical quality control and in other
laboratories.
Course content
• Laboratory Health and Safety
• Leadership and Managerial skills
• Accidents investigation and reporting
• Risk assessment
• Hazardous material control
• Emergency response procedures
• Maintenance and repairs
• Chemical Safety Plans
• Managing Errors and Uncertainties
• Laboratory waste management
• Method and Data Validation
• Quality assurance and control in a laboratory
Activities
Lectures: to enhance knowledge on skills of practical
importance to managing correctly a laboratory.
Field visit: to gain practical experience at places of
work.
Fees
TZS 300,000/=. The fees will cover lunch, course
materials and refreshments. TCS account no. for
payment: 040103000699 at NBC 1997 Ltd.
Venue
Chemistry Department, College of Natural and
Applied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam.
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CONTACTS
Prof. O.C. Othman
CHAIRMAN, TCS
Chemistry Department
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35061
CELEBRATIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF
CHEMISTRY (IYC-2011) IN
TANZANIA
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Mobile: +255 713 433982
e-mail: o_chande@yahoo.co.uk
THE SECRETARIAT
Dr. A.Y. Ngenya -Coordinator
Dr. J.Y.N. Philip - Secretary
Chemistry Department
MODERN
LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35061
Training Course
Dar es Salaam - Tanzania
Tel: +255 222 410038
Mobile: +255 759 514851 or +255 655 514851
e-mail: josephyoeza68@yahoo.com
e-mail: badrungenya@yahoo.com
DAR ES SALAAM
Chemistry Department, UDSM
03RD – 04TH OCTOBER 2011