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Job Title:  Laboratory Technician – Lab Hub (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Duty Station: Luweero, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research Organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, healthcare and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza- like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also epidemiological, basic and implementation research in HIV treatment, care and prevention programs in the Districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe.

Job Summary:  The Laboratory Technician – Lab Hub will serve as a Laboratory Technician in Luwero Hospital/Nakasongola HIV laboratory hub. The primary responsibility of this position is to fully participate in the running of patient samples referred to the laboratory from within and outside the hospital. It is the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure that samples are run, and results processed accurately and released in a timely manner. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining proficiency in general laboratory QA/QC and the current laboratory procedures especially those that are HIV related such as, Serum Chemistry, CD4, Serum Crag, TB LAM, EID & VL POC testing, Multiplexing using the GeneXpert system and HIV rapid testing. In addition, he/she is expected to perform laboratory safety duties and learn new laboratory techniques as they come into the laboratory.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the collection of blood samples from patients for diagnostic purposes (Phlebotomy) and issuing of accurate instructions to patients for the self-collected samples such as sputum, urine, stool e.tc
• Correctly and promptly document all collected and received samples in the designated laboratory registers and electronic information systems.
• Perform daily QA/QC for laboratory procedures and periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment as established by SOPs and QA/QC guidelines
• Maintain all laboratory equipment validation, calibration, quality control documentation and necessary routine/ periodic preventive maintenance
• Implement Laboratory Quality Management Systems to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Proficiently conduct: Different assays in the laboratory as per the established laboratory test Menu including but not limited to:
  • General Microscopy for Malaria and other hemoparasites parasites, urine, stool and ZN smear microscopy as per established SOPs.
  • Operating automated lab equipment for blood chemistries, hematology, CD4 counts etc., as per the established SOPs
• Conduct Multiplexed testing on the GeneXpert system for defined tests such as TB, HPV, and EID and Viral load point testing and other HIV related tests like Serum Crag, TB LAM and HIV rapid testing as per the established SOPs
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes
• Identify and communicate urgent/critical results immediately by alerting supervisory personnel and requesting clinicians
• Process all test results generated from sample runs by accurately filling in the respective laboratory report forms, documenting in the laboratory registers and electronic information systems and ensuring that results are released in a timely manner.
• Perform external quality assurance activities by promptly running all EQA panels from identified EQA providers and act on the EQA results for continued quality improvement of laboratory testing.
• Monitor and track logistical requirements so that all laboratory supplies are on hand at all times. Liaise with the Laboratory manager in order to establish reliable and consistent reagent supply lines.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment and keep work surfaces clean and orderly
• Maintain the confidence of all laboratory users by keeping all laboratory information confidential
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory technology from a recognized institution
• At least two years of working experience in a busy Diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Evidence of prior training in relevant techniques will be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes & Physical ability:

• Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
• The incumbent will from time to time be required to lift some lab supplies to the lab after delivery at the hospital premises.
• Ability to permanently reside in Luwero/Nakasongola
• Ability to frequently travel to the MUWRP PEPFAR supported sites in Kayunga, Mukono, Luwero, Nakasongola Buikwe and Buvuma Islands

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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Note:

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their daytime telephone contacts and email addresses.
• Please specify location preference location
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 9th July 2024

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