Job Title: Phlebotomist (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Cerba Lancet Uganda
Duty Station: Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Cerba Lancet Uganda limited is the leading provider of private diagnostic pathology services in Uganda. Incorporated and registered in Uganda since April 2009 and part of Cerba Lancet group of Laboratories in East Africa under Cerba Lancet Kenya based in Nairobi, Kenya, and a member of Cerba Lancet Africa group of Laboratories in Africa with headquarters in South Africa.
Job Summary: The Phlebotomist will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will support the Technical Team in onsite and offsite sample collections services
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Phlebotomy duties
- Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results.
- Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded
- Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection bleeding bags, and orders additional stock to always ensure the availability of required materials
- Assists pathologists with special procedures (e.g., bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, sweat tests, pap smears, etc.) when required and in compliance with relevant working instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Reports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
- Liaising with Laboratory quality officers and managers in ensuring all documents are updated.
- Participates in Internal Audits and ensures effective and immediate action is taken to resolve any issues identified
- Perform and report trend analysis on internal and external audit findings to identify areas for improvement and to generate a trend analysis report for management review.
- Regularly check and maintain phlebotomy equipment, ensuring proper sterilisation and adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Build rapport with patients, explaining procedures, addresses concerns, and ensuring a positive experience during sample collection.
Additional Key Responsibilities
- Any other duty that is assigned to the job holder by manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Valid CLASS (A) Driving Permit- Mandatory
- 1-2 Years Relevant Working Experience with corporate companies is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications to [email protected]
Applications must include the following information: Copy of cv and qualifications, contact details, references, bio data, and expected salary package.
NB: Shortlisted candidates will undergo an Assessment test.
Deadline: 20th June 2025. Only online Applications shall be processed.
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