Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

MOI UNIVERSITY, CHEPKOILEL CAMPUS, ELDORET, KENYA 2^nd COLLEGE ON LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

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Event :	2^nd COLLEGE ON LABORATORY MANAGEMENT
Date :	19^TH - 23^TH JULY 2010
Venue :	DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, CHEPKOILEL CAMPUS
General Theme :	"KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT"

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BACKGROUND

The Scientific Equipment industry is growing rapidly and practitioners are struggling hard to cope with the ever-increasing complexity of equipment development. Meanwhile, the management, maintenance and installation of these equipments have led to many failures and successes. While technologies, processes and methods have advanced appreciably, Laboratory and Equipment management remains a people-intensive process.

A serious problem plaguing Laboratories in developing countries are, poor Laboratory management and practices, poor equipment installation and maintenance practices. This problems are a major cause of overspending in procurement of equipment, chronic problems with dependability (safety, reliability and security) and maintainability of this products.

Laboratories in developing countries need to rely on modern management and engineering practices to develop high-quality and dependable equipment. Such practices comprise a variety of methods, tools and techniques based on solid foundation of Laboratory management techniques and the use and maintenance techniques of these equipments.

This course has been designed to provide a forum for presentation and discussion of such practices.

WHO CAN ATTEND

The course is meant for practicing laboratory managers from any organization including Universities, polytechnics and high schools, Hospitals, Research institutions laboratories and other Laboratory technical staff. Selected candidates must attend and participate throughout the entire period.

REASON TO ATTEND

The course provides a set of topics to teach modern practices in laboratory and equipment management. The participants will be able to learn about the state-of-the-art in this area. The course is also meant as an open forum where participants and lecturer alike can share their experiences, discuss ideas, and seek solutions to common problems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants in the course are expected to achieve the following, among others:-

Acquire knowledge required for ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Standards requirements.
Acquire knowledge in laboratory quality management principles.
Acquire knowledge in equipment database.

LECTURE MATERIAL

Lecture materials will be provided to all participants (hard and soft copies).

DURATION

One week of ten (10) 3-hour sessions.

COURSE OUTLINE

Quality Management is generally seen as a key component of management practices. Together with laboratory equipment management techniques such as formal methods, it can produce competent personnel of high quality managerial skills. The course aims to cover the following:-

Topics

Equipment (maintenance, testing and calibration).
Laboratory Waste Disposal and Management (equipment obsolescence, chemical/nuclear disposal, radiation protection)
Safety in Laboratory
Quality Assurance/Quality Control and ISO Laboratory Standards ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
Laboratory Information Management Systems
Laboratory Facilities (buildings, tools, water, electricity, environment)
Stores/Records (personnel/equipment database, documentation, software updates)
Intellectual Property Rights (IP)
Laboratory Management

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications to attend the course. The application should contain:-

Name
Affiliation
Address for correspondence
Email address
Telephone number
Resume

The resume must describe the applicant's academic qualifications, industrial experience, and technical background. It may include letters of recommendation.

Applications should be e-mailed (plain text only) or sent by post to the school coordinator at:-

The Coordinator
2^nd College on Laboratory Management,
Moi University, Chepkoilel Campus,
Department of Physics,
P.O.Box 1125 30100
ELDORET
KENYA
E-mail : labsmans@yahoo.com
Tel. (mobile) +254 53 722 214303 (TIM KOSKEI)

The deadline to receive all applications is 3rd July 2010. All applicants will be informed about the decision through email by 6th July 2010. Accepted applicants are required to confirm their attendance by 10th July 2010.

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

The participants will be provided with: course materials, refreshments during breaks, and lunches and transportation from place of accommodation.

Accommodation is not available but request for information on hotels in Eldoret Town can be provided.

VENUE

The course will take place at the Department of Physics, Chepkoilel Campus, Moi University, Eldoret. Kenya from 19th - 23rd 2010. Course will take place Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 17:00pm.

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline to receive applications: July 3^rd 2010
Notification of acceptance/rejection: July 6^th 2010
Declaration of attendance: July 10^th 2010
Course Period: July 19^th - July 23^rd 2010.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

Moi University is one of the largest public universities in Kenya with a student population of over 10,000. The university is made up nine Schools including Science, Arts, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Education, College of Medicine. The School of Science one of the several schools in Chepkoilel Campus with current student enrollment of about 8000. For more information on Moi University and Chepkoilel Campus please visit the site http://www.mu.ac.ke

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