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Job Title:  Locum Laboratory Assistant (ROM PROJECT) Fresher Jobs

Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Laboratory Services Coordinator

About US:

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

About ROM Project:

MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from the Reach-Out Mbuya (ROM), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in the Kampala region with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In addition, MJAP received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the African Resource Center (ARC), to assess the impact of the pilot implementation of integrated non-communicable diseases (NCD) HIV care among people living with HIV receiving anti-retroviral therapy refills at private community retail pharmacies in several parts of Uganda (CRPDDP plus project). This pilot is implemented by the Ministry of Health through the AIDS Control Program, with support from ARC.

Job Summary:   The Locum Laboratory Assistant (ROM PROJECT) will support the delivery of quality laboratory diagnostic and monitoring tests at the Makerere University Hospital and supported partner clinics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients and collect samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Keep the laboratory environment safe and secure for the staff and other laboratory users.
• Process and test laboratory specimens, interpret results and ensure quality of laboratory results according to SOPs using a range of automated equipment and manual techniques, in a timely manner.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment and report unresolved defects to the Laboratory Services Coordinator in a timely manner
• Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents and consumables and keep stock records according to the standard operating procedures to avoid stock outs.
• Evaluates test results, makes recommendations and communicates critical test results
• Participate in the implementation of laboratory quality management systems
• Prepare monthly test statistics and submit to the Laboratory Services Coordinator by the 4th of the following month
• Provide technical support to the MJAP-supported facilities as requested from time to time
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor(s) from time to time. This may include working at other facilities supported by MJAP.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Certificate from the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• One year of working experience in an HIV/TB related health facility Current annual practicing license
• Knowledge in laboratory quality management systems

MJAP will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence, loss of money, or theft that may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). Email to: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug

Deadline: 12th April 2024 by 4:30 pm.

NB: Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by April 27, 2024.

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