10 Fresher Back-up Hub Rider USAID Project Jobs – Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

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Job Title:     Back-up Hub Rider (10 Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Project Name: USAID Local Partner Health Service Project East & Central (LPHS-EC)

Duty Station:   Uganda

Reports to: District Program Officer

 

About US:

The USAID Local Partner Health Service Project East & Central (LPHS-EC) is a project of Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) funded by USAID. MJAP’s Mission is to build partnerships and strengthen Health Systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP has Integrity, Excellence, Team Spirit, Compassion, and Respect as Core Values. Our Vision is Universal and equitable access to quality health care for healthier populations. At MJAP, we believe that our performance is directly influenced by the set of values and principles by which we live and carry out our daily work. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

 

Job Summary:  The Back-up Hub Rider will be called-up to support transportation of laboratory specimens and test results from and to designated health facilities served by the project supported Laboratory hubs as and when required.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support transportation of laboratory specimens and test results for Viral Load, EID, TB GeneXpert, CD4, CBC, Chemistry, and histopathology tests, including samples/test results from/to health facilities served by the hubs, within the recommended specimen age and defined Turn Around Time (TAT).
  • Support electronic tracking of Laboratory samples and test results from lower health facilities through the hubs, using a mobile Application software (ResTrack).
  • Maintain proper records for motorcycle mileage and submit monthly fuel accountabilities through the hub coordinator to the USAID-LPHS-EC project Administration Officer.
  • Ensure regular maintenance of the Laboratory hub motorcycle in liaison with local service providers (garages) and ensure proper use and safe custody of the hub motorcycle in compliance with MoH/NHLDS hub operational guidelines.
  • Support redistribution of essential laboratory commodities within district, and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The position requires a person with at least Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. UACE or higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • Possession of a valid riding permit at the time of recruitment is mandatory.
  • Previous experience in motorcycle riding, and knowledge of motorcycle maintenance.
  • Good knowledge of road Safety and traffic regulations.
  • The person should possess good knowledge and skills for proper handling and transportation of infectious and hazardous substances.
  • Previous experience with PEPFAR funded programs.
  • Good people skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala. Uganda

 

The Application letter, CV and certificates be attached as one document; and should not exceed 5 MB.

 

NB: MJAP does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process. MJAP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

 

Deadline: 16th June 2023 by 5:00pm.

 

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