Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University School of Public Health through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in collaboration with Windsor laboratory Uganda Limited received funding from the Ministry of Science, technology and Innovations (STI/OP) to conduct an observation study titled Vitamin D as a therapy for chronic conditions: Covid-19, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Covid-19 and Malaria. The study will also offer training and mentorship sessions to selected medical doctors, nutrition scientists, laboratory technicians and clinical officers to equip them with knowledge about Vitamin D therapy, testing and diet supplementation.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the clinical officer, the laboratory technician will ensure that laboratory services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out phlebotomy
- Carry out laboratory tests and produce uncompromised results
- Participate in development and implementation of laboratory sops
- Receive, collect, transport, process and analyses lab specimens
- Carry out quality control of laboratory tests, reagents and equipment
- Assist in drawing up plans and budgets
- Participate in report writing by compiling reports on tests carried out at the clinic
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a certificate in medical laboratory techniques from a reputable institution
- A minimum of two years of experience and must be registered with the relevant professional body and hold a valid annual practicing license
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should address their application to the Dean, School of Public Health. The detailed CV showing their relevant working experience and academic qualifications, must be uploaded on the respective google form link for application as a single Pdf below.
Deadline: 19th June 2024
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