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• Participate in center work plans and budgets
• List the items and reagents needed to achieve
  the planned activities
• Testing samples for CD4, Hematology, clinical
  chemistry, microbiology and other routine tests as may be requested
  including carrying out of proficiency testing
• Observe QA/QC while performing all laboratory
  procedures with high maintenance of laboratory equipments.
• Request for laboratory supplies and
  participating in inventory and stock taking
• Reading fridge and room temperatures and
  charting them in addition to preparation of working reagents where
  necessary
• Prepare the patient for sampling
• Collect the right sample from the right
  patient at the right time
• Carry out the test procedures correctly,
  accurately and timely
• Record and report results according to  SOPs
• List topics of relevance
• Identify target group
• Identify teaching aids
• Participate in EQA and IQA
• Monitor and interpret QC date to benefit the
  laboratory
• Keep record of QC data as per procedures and
• Fill and maintain QC logs
• Carry out client interviews
• Participate in writing and updating SOPs
• Make specifications of required HIV test kits
  and other laboratory supplies and reagents to be procured, and carry out
  verifications of the supplies and reagents delivered
• Monitor inventory levels and order materials
  and supplies in accordance with established TASO policies and procedures
• Monitor 
  the usage of laboratory supplies
• Properly and accurately use of PPE
• Participate in writing a safety manual
• Follow laboratory safety guidelines
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Keep record of all incidences in the
  laboratory
• Demarcate 
  emergency exits
• Follow standard laboratory formulas and
  procedures including safety guidelines, the use of personal protective
  equipment and awareness of blood- borne pathogens as emphasized by the
  Uganda National Laboratory Policy
• Monitor the functionality of laboratory
  equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition
• Maintain quality assurance and control in the
  laboratory
• Maintain security of laboratory specimens and
  samples
• Carry out mentorship of lower cadre, stand
  ins and student attatchees
• Keep abreast with the current laboratory
  techniques and protocols
• In service laboratory training
• Carry out and document proficiency testing
• Develop a career development plan
• Keep record of every professional award
  achieved
• Carry mentorship to in-service laboratory
  personnel attached to the site
• Participate in laboratory improvement program
  in the laboratory
• Document all activities carried out using
  relevant MOH tools
• Make and submit periodic reports to the
  Medical Coordinator and to the Laboratory Services Specialist

• The Laboratory Technologist must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with a bias in either clinical
  chemistry, Microbiology and Hematology. GCLP and CLP training will be an
  added advantage.
• At least three years of laboratory work
  experience in HIV research based organization is required and registered
  with the AHPC
• Special Knowledge of clinical laboratory
  practices
• Working knowledge of laboratory diagnosis
  techniques
• Basic facts about HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS Care policies and procedures
• Ability to perform complete range of
  laboratory functions is required
• Laboratory Technology skills
• Good computer skills
• Stores management skills
• Good counselling skills
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Empathy
• Patience 

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