Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician (5 Positions)
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Uganda Malaria Reduction Activity seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of LABORATORY TECHNICIAN to conduct antimalarial therapeutic efficacy studies. The successful candidates will be based at any one of the following sites of Arua, Agago, and Busia districts.

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 Medical Officer.
• 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
• 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 in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Sciences from a recognized
• Institution.
• At least 3 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html 
Additional important comments:
• All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 30th September 2022.
• 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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