Job Title: Project Team Leader Organisation: Medical Research Council…
2 Laboratory Technologist NGO Jobs – Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist – (02 Positions)
Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Kibuku, Tororo, Namutumba, Butaleja, Uganda
Reports to: Project leader
About the Company:
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
Job Summary: The position holder will primarily conduct malaria testing and DBS collection from four project districts;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare study participants for sample collection and testing;
- To conduct malaria testing with Rapid Diagnostic tests (RDTs) in the study sites;
- Collection of whole blood samples on filter papers (Dried blood spots);
- Ensure proper labelling and storage of dried blood spots;
- Ensure proper transportation of dried blood spots from the study sites to the main laboratories in Entebbe;
- Complete and ensure safe storage study data collection tools;
- Manage and account for study supplies received;
- Adherence to the Good laboratory practices (GLP) and safety guidelines; and,
- Conduct data cleaning and entry into the electronic system.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution, registered with Allied health professionals’ council;
- Should possess at least 2 years of experience in malaria research and malaria testing procedures;
- Experience in conducting malaria tests, collection of dried blood spots, field work and surveys is required;
- Should possess knowledge of research, field activities and collection of dried blood spots (DBS)
- Personal integrity and emotional resourcefulness;
- Ability to learn and thoroughness;
- Reliability; and,
- Openness to others.
How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure
as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
Deadline: 7th November 2024
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