Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Gates and Melinda foundation seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of LABORATORY TECHNICIAN to conduct IDRC SMC and CPES study. The successful candidate will be based in Nakapiripirit district.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Carry out laboratory screening of patients;
• Preparation, Staining, reading and storage of blood smears;
• Collection and storage of filter paper samples for performance of molecular studies on malaria
• Recording results of laboratory evaluations.
• Keeping record of all laboratory activities.
• Perform laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures;
• Perform other tests as requested by the study team
• Perform any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas
• Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled, and followed up;
• All laboratory procedures correctly performed and quality assured
• Good knowledge of GCP with valid certificates
• Accurate and timely entry, tracking, and recording of information on all source documents;
• Accurate and timely resolution of data queries;
• Building a Cohesive Study team;

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Diploma or Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Institution.
• At least 2 years work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills
• Integrity and ability to develop a productive working relationship with District Health Teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment
• Willingness to live and work upcountry in Uganda
• Able to speak Karamojong

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, 25th May 2022 at 5:00 pm.
• Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
• Applications cannot be amended following submission.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.

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