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• Carry out routine and specialized
  laboratory investigations for the diagnosis, treatment and control of
  diseases.
• Manage the laboratory sections to which
  you are assigned. Maintain high professional and technical standards in
  the laboratory.
• Support sample and results transportation
• Collect, receive, evaluate and process
  various biological specimen for analysis.
• Carry out laboratory tests accurately and
  in a timely manner to produce reliable test results. Keenly review and
  verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before
  release to clinicians.
• Maintain and keep updated records of all
  laboratory samples and results transported collected, investigations and
  procedures performed, and results generated and delivered.
• Correctly operate equipment/ instruments,
  perform routine function checks, troubleshoot if unacceptable and document
  corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established
  specifications.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work area and
  follow safety procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control
  policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.
• Take part in External Quality Assessment
  schemes and ensure proficiency test panels are handled in the same manner
  as routine (patient) samples.
• Order supplies, update stock cards and
  maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents.
• Promptly report and document all
  laboratory-related accidents (injuries and exposures) and unsafe
  conditions to the immediate supervisor.
• Actively participate in laboratory
  departmental meetings, trainings, supervisions, orientations and audits as
  may be required.
• Undertake such work as permitted to you
  effectively and efficiently, in compliance with approved guidelines.
• Work flexible hours according to the laboratory
  requirements, as decided by management.
• Effectively communicate in a friendly,
  helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with laboratory
  customers.
• Observe privacy and maintain
  confidentiality on matters pertaining to patients and staff and must only
  be discussed in the course of your duty.

• The applicant for the USAID Project Lab
  Assistant job opportunity should hold a certificate in Medical Laboratory
  Technology from a recognizable institution.
• The applicant must be registered with
  Allied Health Professionals Council with a valid practicing license.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working
  in an HIV setting.
• Basic knowledge of performing quality
  controls and quality assurance regarding HIV testing. Knowledge of good
  laboratory practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  or interpersonal skills is a must.

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