Job Title: Sample Transporters-Locum (16 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Ankole Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The Activity aims to support the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the 16 districts and one city in Kigezi & Lango regions. The main goal is to increase the availability, accessibility, and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions.
Job Summary: Transportation of samples, results and lab supplies between health facilities and testing Hubs in Supported Districts
Reporting Relationship:
The Sample Transporter reports to the Hub Coordinator for administrative and the day to day supervision and to the Cluster Lead (LPHSK) for asset (Motorcycle) Management. The LPHSK Laboratory Advisor will provide the technical supervision for Sample Transporters
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adequately utilise the hub system by ensuring that scheduled Daily and weekly visits are made to the hubs, Point of care testing sites, Post office
- Maintain comprehensive records of samples collected, results picked and delivered, bike maintenance/repairs, and daily movements made.
- Keep proper records or inventory of all equipment: Motor bikes, phones that may be in the rider’s custody Ensure that timely servicing and Repair of the motorbikes is done through making timely reports on the status of the motorbikes and performance of timely and prompt maintenance
- Ensure security and safety of the motorbike during the sample transportation process.
- Ensure use of the motorbike in a road worthy condition and the rider shall have full licensing and Permit to ride as guided by traffic and road safety Act. Maintain utmost confidentiality and impartiality while performing the task of patient results, samples and any other information related during the transportation of results to spokes sites and the Hubs/ POC sites respectively
- Timely response and availability at the required facility whenever called upon to offer support.
- Follow guidelines on Hub/POC sites sample and result documentation and ensure that this is done timely and accurately as a means of proper accountability.
- Work with the hub coordinator and DLFPs to ensure the timely distribution of External Quality Assessment (EQA) samples and feedback results to the spokes sites and POC sites.
- Support in the distribution of commodities including but not limited to drugs, testing kits, stationery, facility periodic reports.
- Prepare and submit weekly reports to the hub coordinator.
- Work with the hub coordinator and DLFPs to ensure the timely distribution of External Quality Assessment (EQA) samples and feedback results to the spokes sites and POC sites.
- Support in the distribution of commodities including but not limited to drugs, testing kits, stationery, facility periodic reports.
- Prepare and submit weekly reports to the hub coordinator.
- Collect samples from the facilities and promptly deliver them to the Hub Laboratory or Point of care testing sites for testing.
- Ensure prompt Pickup and delivery of results from the point of care testing sites and the Hub laboratory to spokes sites supported within the different catchment areas the hub laboratory daily to pick up and/or deliver results to respective facilities.
- Ensure adherence to standard guidelines on safety and sample transportation while performing tasks i.e.; Use of standard PPEs.
- Maintain safety and security of the patient samples.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or it’s equivalent from a recognized school/institution.
- Should have a valid riding permit with class A
- Riding experience of at least 3 years
- Defensive riding certificate is an added advantage
- Certificate-level training in laboratory techniques will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE The facility you are applying for in the subject line e.g SAMPLE TRANSPORTER -ITOJO HOSPITAL (Itojo Hospital in Ntungamo, Rwekubo HCIV in Isingiro, Kiruhura HC IV in Kiruhura, Kazo HCIV in Kazo, Ruhoko HCIV in Ibanda, Nsiika HCIV in Buhweju, Rugazi HCIV in Rubirizi, Mitooma HCIV in Mitooma, Bushenyi HCIV in Bushenyi and Kitagata hospital in Sheema districts.)
Deadline: 23rd June 2025 at 05:00 pm.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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