Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic, Research and Innovation (DVC-ARI) at The Nelson Mandela African Institution of science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Prof. Antony Mshandete urges Water Laboratory Technicians to be more innovative in providing solution to challenges that faces Water sector in Tanzania.
Prof. Mshandete said so during the Opening Ceremony of a 5 day training on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which is conducted at the NM-AIST by the Ministry of Water in collaboration with the NM-AIST, from 8th to 12nd February, 2021. A total of 41 representatives of Water Technicians from 16 water labs of the Ministry of Water are participating.
In his speech Prof. Mshandete explained that one of the goals of the NM-AIST is to provide internationally competitive teaching and learning facilities to scientists and engineers so that they can become change makers by providing best services to the society and industry. Working with the Ministry of Water, marks another milestone towards the goal. Through such partnership we can drive solutions to a number of challenges associated with water quality in our communities.
“It is a great opportunity for you to get more knowledge concerning Laboratory Management Information System, because I believe that
you are going to improve the way water laboratories operates, in turn you will be able to provide best services to the society thereby overcoming challenges facing water sector “He said.
Prof. Mshandete added that, in ensuring the provision of quality services, best practices on Laboratory Information Management Systems should be adhered to. He highlighted that NM-AIST has best laboratory facilities which can be very useful in ensuring
reliability of safe and clean water to our communities. The institution operates under open door policy to the Ministry and other partners who are willing to use available facilities for best services to the industry and society. Prof. Mshandete assured the participants to get all needed support in terms of laboratory facilities and technical assistance from water experts and researchers available at the NM-AIST.