Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic recovery and Development and women protection and empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Lamwo, Moroto, Kyaka and West Nile.

Job Overview:
Carry out routine and specialized laboratory investigations for the diagnosis, treatment, and control of diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collect, receive, evaluate, and process various biological specimen for analysis.
• Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce reliable test results.
• Review and verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before release to clinicians.
• Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory samples and results transported collected, investigations and procedures performed, and results generated and delivered.
• Correctly operate equipment/instruments, perform routine function checks, troubleshoot if unacceptable and document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications.
• Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.
• Participate in External Quality Assessment schemes and ensure proficiency test panels are handled in the same manner as routine (patient) samples.
• Order supplies, update stock cards and maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents.
• Promptly report and document all laboratory-related accidents (injuries and exposures) and unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.
• Participate in laboratory departmental meetings, trainings, supervisions, orientations, and audits as may be required. Undertake such work as permitted to you effectively and efficiently, in compliance with approved guidelines.
• Work flexible hours according to the laboratory requirements, as decided by management.
• Effectively communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with laboratory customers.
• Observe privacy and maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to patients and staff and must only be discussed in the course of your duty.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognizable institution.
• Must be registered with Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practicing license.
• At least 2 years’ experience working at a recognized health facility.
• Basic knowledge of performing quality controls and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Good written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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