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Job Title:  Medical Laboratory Technician

Organisation: Watoto Church and Child Care Ministries

Duty Station: Watoto Village – Laminadera, Gulu, Uganda

About Organisation:

Watoto Church and Child Care Ministries has experienced exponential growth in the past couple of years composed of multiple Celebration Centers (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives that include Child Care, Community and Neighborhood, Education and FM Radio amongst others. In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.

Job Summary:   We are seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory tests to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples and conduct laboratory tests according to Standard Operating Procedures in the areas of serology, hematology, immunology, and parasitology as assigned by the Medical Laboratory Coordinator (MLC).
• Record, report, and maintain laboratory tests and results accurately.
• Organize medical laboratory screenings and conduct health education within Watoto medical services.
• Maintain laboratory supplies within the laboratory, and work closely with fellow laboratory personnel, MLC, and Procurement to ensure that the laboratory is well stocked.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures and participate in the continual development of SOPs within the laboratory.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control procedures, including Proficiency Testing and 1QC as scheduled.
• Adhere to laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain proper laboratory equipment operation to ensure optimum functionality.
• Conduct CMEs for the medical personnel for continual development.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Laboratory Technician position should have a diploma in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• At least 2 years of working experience in a laboratory setting.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with children of all ages.
• Should be passionate about community health care with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge or training in Quality Management Systems such as ISO 15189 is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website;

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Go to Apply for a job section

• Under that, view the Job Role and click on the link that reads; Apply
• Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled.
• Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Job Title First Name, Last Name)

Deadline: 4th March 2025

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