Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (2 Jobs)
Organisation: C-Care Uganda
Duty Station: Mbale and IDC, Uganda
About the Company:
C-Care IHK formerly International Hospital Kampala (IHK) is a tertiary, multi-specialty hospital that lays its foundation on a ‘Patient first’ ideology. It has been known for delivering leading-edge healthcare to cater for the changing needs of the growing populace and is the epitome of medical innovations and quality healthcare that offers easy connectivity and accessibility to patients from all over the East African region.
Job Summary: To serve patients by identifying the best method of retrieving specimens, preparing specimen for lab testing, performing testing procedures while following SOPs to ensure efficient delivery of accurate reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out day-to-day operational running of the department including running of controls, proper documentation, sample collection, reporting and ensuring transportation of samples in accordance with the organizational procedures.
- Take responsibility for specific work shifts in the department as agreed with department team leader.
- Conduct routine activities including stock taking, ordering, and receiving ensuring that this is documented according to agreed standards
- Identify reorder levels for all supplies of reagents, blood and ensure that adequate stocks are always maintained
- Maintain all machines in good working order by ensuring that all maintenance protocols are adhered to and that the machines are always used and cleaned properly.
- Act as the participant in department meetings.
- Support the department team leader in the provision of weekly continuing education
- Ensure that and monitor the completion of assigned work on shifts
- Ensure that you adhere to agreed Health & Safety, Infection Control, Waste Management and ISO/QA standards.
- Economize resources provided and utilized in the unit to maximize profits in the department.
- Be responsible and attend monthly team meetings ensuring 100% attendance and communicate in advance in case you are unable to attend.
- Contribute to the identification of your training needs and implement agreed training interventions, ensuring 100% attendance to all arranged departmental trainings.
- Adhere to the overall C-CARE goals and apply them in the team activities
- Communicate your recommendations for department/team improvements, complaints from customers to team leader as may be required
- Attend performance reviews as will be scheduled and follow through your action points which will be communicated.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Technology from a reputable university.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience a busy healthcare setting.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 15th May 2025
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