About BT-SMC Ltd
Get to Know Our Identity
Who We Are
BT SMC LTD is a licensed Ugandan-based consultancy company [ REG NO: 80034611504577 ] established to transform and elevate the quality, safety, and operational standards in laboratory and public health systems. We are a Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management Systems firm, operating under a powerful joint venture with Labsystems Strengthening Ltd and Reesq Conformity Services SMC Ltd.
Our approach is simple but powerful: equip institutions — both public and private — with the knowledge, systems, and certifications they need to thrive within national and international compliance standards.
With our headquarters in Entebbe Municipality, we have grown into one of the most trusted consultancy firms in Uganda, serving health institutions, aviation entities, government agencies, and research institutes across East and Central Africa.
Leadership
Leadership
David L. B. Senkaali, the Managing Director, leads BT SMC LTD with extensive experience in lab systems, QMS design, and national health strategy implementation. Under his leadership, the company continues to receive endorsements from top government and donor institutions and is credited for transforming Uganda’s laboratory landscape.
Our Story
Originally operating under Mittico International Ltd, BT SMC LTD rebranded and formalized its partnership with specialized technical organizations to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Since 2016, we’ve worked with organizations such as the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), Ministry of Health, MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, and several regional hospitals and research labs, helping them meet rigorous quality and biosafety requirements.
From building safety frameworks in laboratories handling high-risk pathogens, to training over 500 professionals in biosafety and biosecurity, BT SMC LTD is a name synonymous with technical excellence, systems reliability, and standards-driven innovation.
Our Vision
To be the most reliable consultancy firm in Africa for building resilient, standards-compliant, and safe institutions through world-class quality and biosafety management solutions.
Our Mission
To provide expert-driven consultancy, training, auditing, and mentorship services that strengthen health systems, improve institutional quality, and ensure readiness for global certification and accreditation.
Our Core Values
Capacity Building: We don’t just consult — we transfer knowledge and build institutions from within.
Integrity: We deliver what we promise, and always act with accountability.
Excellence: Our services are benchmarked to international standards and best practices.
Innovation: We continually evolve to meet emerging global health and safety challenges.
Collaboration: Through strategic partnerships, we multiply our impact.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets us apart is our team of certified trainers and auditors with expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 15189, ISO 17025, ISO 17043, ISO 19011, and ISO 35001; international recognition, including our director being named a CDC-recognized SLMTA Hero in 2016; and our ability to deliver customizable solutions tailored to each client’s system and context. Trusted by government bodies, we’ve contributed to national strategies on biosafety and quality management, and our reach spans multiple sectors including laboratories, airlines, hospitals, research institutions, and universities.
Key Achievements
We’ve strengthened over 130 health facilities, trained 510+ professionals, completed 140+ mentorships, and supported ISO accreditations. Our contributions to national policies and cross-sector compliance reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainable impact.
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130+ health facilities supported across 12 districts
We have extended quality systems and biosafety support to over 130 health facilities spanning 12 districts, ensuring consistent laboratory standards, improved patient outcomes, and strengthened public health responses. Our field-based approach fosters sustainability through hands-on assistance, staff training, and system audits aligned with both national and international benchmarks.
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510+ professionals trained in biosafety and lab quality systems
Over 510 laboratory professionals, technicians, and health workers have been equipped with practical skills in biosafety and laboratory quality management systems. Through structured training programs, we’ve enhanced individual competencies, institutional capacity, and the broader healthcare ecosystem’s ability to operate within safe, compliant, and internationally recognized frameworks.
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140+ mentorships completed under national and donor-funded projects
Through more than 140 targeted mentorships, we’ve guided laboratories, hospitals, and public health entities in strengthening their systems. Working with both government and international donors, these mentorships provided tailored, on-site support to bridge capacity gaps, achieve compliance with ISO standards, and improve readiness for external audits and accreditation.
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