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Date Posted: Friday, August 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

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.
• Ability to ride a Motorcycle and possession of riding permit is a MUST.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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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 (Word/PDF)) 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 13th August 2021 by 5:00pm Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Rakai Health Sciences Program. Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

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