Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Northern, Eastern and Western Regions, Uganda
Reports to: Service Provider In-Charge
About RHU:
Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International
Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high
quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and
Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service
delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer
owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to
play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.
Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high
quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and
Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service
delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer
owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to
play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician will provide
Laboratory services at Reproductive Health Uganda service delivery points to
compliment clinical services.
Laboratory services at Reproductive Health Uganda service delivery points to
compliment clinical services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process specimens, and help diagnose
conditions and release quality and timely laboratory results - Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment
and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards - Refer clients or specimens to relevant
partner agencies as necessary - Plan for, budget and maintain adequate
stock of laboratory reagents and equipment - Offer technical advice and guidance on
ways of improving current laboratory services - Perform any other professional duties as
may be assigned by the Service Provider In-Charge
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Laboratory
Technician should hold a Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology. - Prior experience in
providing laboratory services for a wide range of conditions - Two or more years’
previous NGO experience will be an added advantage. - Thorough knowledge and
skills in laboratory service provision. - Demonstrated effective
organizational skills and ability to multi-task in an efficient and timely
manner; - Proven ability to work
effectively under pressure, and willingness to coach and build task
oriented teams.
How to Apply:
All those interested should send their applications by post or
hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus
contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers)
to:
hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic
transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus
contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers)
to:
The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746, Kampala, Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya
(Opposite Uganda Museum)
(Opposite Uganda Museum)
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification if discovered.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification if discovered.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 26th February, 2014 by 5pm
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