Sample Transporter USAID Project Jobs – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

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Job Title:  Sample Transporter

Organisation: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to:  Hub Coordinator

 

About US:

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. Founded through a mother’s determination, we are driven to see a world where no other mother, child or family is devastated by this disease. For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs  in  pediatric  HIV  and  AIDS  in  the  world’s  most  affected  regions.

 

Job Summary:  The Sample Transporter will be responsible for the transportation of Samples from health facilities to testing Hubs in supported districts.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follow daily and weekly schedule of visits to the hospital, Health Centers, and post office.
  • Collect samples from the facilities and deliver them to the Hub Laboratory and in a timely manner.
  • Check the hub laboratory on daily basis to Pick results and/or deliver them to respective facilities.
  • Transportation and management of samples in line with the National and international Biosafety regulations.
  • Management of motorbike and other equipment including safety gear and sample transportation bag.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of samples collected, results picked and delivered, bike maintenance/repairs and daily movements made.
  • Work with the hub coordinator and DLFPs to ensure timely distribution of EQA samples.
  • Support in the distribution of commodities including but not limited to drugs, testing kits, stationery
  • Prepare and submit weekly reports to the hub coordinator.
  • Electronic sample tracking
  • Any other job related roles reasonably assigned by the supervisor





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent from a recognized school/institution.
  • Should have a valid riding permit with class A
  • Riding experience of at least three years

 

Desired:

  • Defensive riding
  • Certificate level training in laboratory techniques.
  • Good record keeping
  • Knowledge of basic motorcycle mechanics
  • Basic Computer knowledge

 

How to Apply:

Please submit a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae only as one file in PDF format through the careers link below addressed to:

 

The Senior Human Resources Officer,

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF),

Plot 15, Kitante Close

P.O. Box 21127

Kampala, Uganda

 

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Deadline: 31st December 2021

 

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