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• The jobholder will attend all required
  technical trainings as outlined by UPHIA Standard Operating Procedures
  (SOPs).
• Receive and accession samples from field
  survey teams into LDMS specimen management software.
• Ensure samples are processed within specified
  turnaround time as outlined in the survey SOP.
• Centrifuge whole blood samples and prepare
  plasma aliquots to be stored in designated freezer locations using LDMS.
• Prepare DBS aliquots from whole blood samples
  to be stored in designated freezer locations using LDMS.
• The incumbent will repeat HIV rapid tests on
  the first 50 samples performed by each HTC tester as part of survey
  external quality assurance (EQA). Produce reports on the number of: whole blood
  samples received, DBS prepared, plasma aliquots prepared, and EQA Rapid
  HIV tests done.
• Pack and ship specimens to UVRI using packing
  instruction 650 of ICAO/IATA guidelines.
• Properly dispose of survey biohazard waste
  following all national regulations and guidance.
• Adhere to laboratory health safety practices.
• Ensure that all relevant internal quality
  control (IQC) for UPHIA survey samples are performed and documented
  according to written standard operating procedures.
• Manage supplies following FEFO rules of Stock
  management to avoid service interruption.
• Work closely with the Project Manager,
  Project Coordinator, community mobilization coordinator, Procurement and
  Logistics Officer, satellite laboratory health facility staffs and field
  survey teams Identify and document survey non-conforming events and
  implement recommended corrective action.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The applicants for the Satellite Hospital
  Laboratory Technologist Jobs should hold Diplomas or above in medical
  laboratory technology/ biomedical sciences
• Registered with Allied Health Professional
  Council and with valid renewed certificate.
• A minimum of two years’ laboratory experience
  in HIV testing and Quality Control and Quality Assurances procedures in a
  recognized health facility
• Those with practical experience in use of
  LDMS and experience
• Excellent organizational and good analytical
  laboratory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  (written and spoken) skills in English as well as any of the relevant
  local languages.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
  and to successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to work non-standard working hours in
  order to ensure 24-hour operation cycle.
• Ability to solve problems and work as a team
  member.
• Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in
  relevant computer applications: MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email, etc.
• Ability to function independently or with
  minimal supervision.
• Ability to adhere to medical research health
  ethics, as provided.
• Applicants should be available for immediate
  training.
• All applicants should be able to read and
  write in English and at least one of the seven (7) major local languages
  spoken in Uganda namely; Ateso, Karamajong, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo,
  Runyakole-Rukiga and Runyoro-Rutoro.

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