Job Title: Sample Transporter (5 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Duty Station: Isingiro, Buhweju, Mitooma, Kiruhura and Rubanda, 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 applicant 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
- At least three years of riding experience
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
Deadline: 25th May 2022
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