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• Coordinate
  and supervise lab services in liaison with the district lab focal persons.
• Ensure
  implementation of Laboratory Quality Management Systems in all sub regional
  labs.
• Provide
  technical support to hub labs and district facility Laboratories through
  mentorships and supervision.
• Prepare
  and submit regular sub regional Laboratory progress reports to the
  regional Lab manager.
• The
  incumbent will also strengthen existing lab Hub systems and monitor the
  accreditation program for approved district laboratory Hubs.
• Prepare
  district laboratory procurement plans and provide technical support in
  procurement of laboratory supplies, and equipment and monitor their
  distribution and utilization.
• Ensure
  that all automated equipment at hubs is under a service contract and
  regular preventative maintenance and troubleshooting is done to ensure
  fully operational lab and medical equipment.

• The ideal candidate for the Laboratory
  Focal Person job placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in
  Biomedical Laboratory Technology/ Medical Laboratory Sciences or
  equivalent.
• Additional training or experience in ISO
  15189 implementation, Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory
  logistics Management.
• Registration with Allied health
  professional’s council a valid annual practicing license.
• At least three years’ experience working
  with district laboratory health systems strengthening.
• Riding skills will be an added advantage.
• Dynamic thinking and innovative.
• Excellent communication (both oral and
  written) and training & mentorship skills.
• Highly analytical problem solving skills.
• Pleasant, social, flexible, with good
  interpersonal skills and a spirit of team building/work
• Self-motivated, able to work under minimum
  supervision and well organized.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
  simultaneously.
• Show commitment to highest level of
  quality and integrity, flexible and reliable.
• Able and willing to work and reside in the
  rural setting of Rakai and Lwengo.

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