Laboratory Field Officer Job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Laboratory Field Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Doctors & Other Health Professionals ]

Jobs at:

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Deadline of this Job:
27 November 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kalisizo , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
RAKAI HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative bio - medical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in the districts of South-central Uganda.
LABORATORY FIELD OFFICER: 1
DUTY STATION: KALISIZO
JOB SUMMARY
The Laboratory field officer will provide technical support to the district laboratory staff in the various supported health facilities in Rakai and Kyotera districts. .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build capacity to provide quality HIV testing services in health facilities and communities through coordination and supervision of labs in liaison with the district lab focal persons and hub coordinators.
• Strengthen existing lab Hub systems and monitor the accreditation program for approved district laboratory Hubs through mentorships and support supervision.
• Build capacity for Labs to develop district laboratory procurement plans and support timely and accurate ordering of laboratory supplies, monitor stock levels and re-distribution of Lab supplies.
• Prepare and submit regular (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) Laboratory progress reports.
• Ensure that all non-hub labs are enrolled and supported to implement LQMS.
• Ensure that all lab equipment have regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting is done to ensure they are fully operational.
• Participate in budgeting of Laboratory activities, requisitioning and appropriately account for all program funds and assets.
• Any other assigned duties in line with your role.


Job Skills: Not Specified


KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (medical Laboratory sciences) from a recognized educational institution
• At least one year’s experience working in a district led programming
• Proficiency in laboratory quality management systems especially ISO 15189:2012 implementation (LQMS/ SLMTA training)
• Valid annual practicing license with allied health professional’s council


Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (medical Laboratory sciences) from a recognized educational institution


Job Exprience Requirements: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Applications: All interested candidates possessing the above attributes can send their; applications including a cover letter, updated CV with 3 referees, and copies of academic qualifications/certificates in One document (PDF/ Word), addressed to the HR Manager to jobs@rhsp.org . Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line of the email. Only online applications will be considered. Deadline for Submission: Friday 27th November 2020 by 5:00pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 27 November 2020
Duty Station: Kalisizo
Posted: 23-11-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-11-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-11-2065
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