Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities
1. Explain specimen collection procedures to patients and collect samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
2. Keep the laboratory environment safe and secure for the staff and other laboratory users.
3. Process and test laboratory specimens, interpret results and ensure quality of laboratory results according to SOPs using a range of automated equipment and manual techniques, in a timely manner.
4. Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment and report unresolved defects to the Laboratory Coordinator in a timely manner
5. Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents and consumables and keep stock records according to the standard operating procedures to avoid stock outs.
6. 6. Review the laboratory procedures and design operational guidelines to be used in mentoring junior laboratory staff and students
7. Evaluates test results, makes recommendations and communicates critical test results
8. Participate in the implementation of laboratory quality management systems
9. Provide technical support to the MJAP-supported facilities as requested from time to time
1. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor(s) from time to time. This may include working at other facilities supported by MJAP.

Qualifications & job specifications:
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• 1 year’s working experience in an HIV/TB related health facility
• Key personal competences
• Knowledge in laboratory quality improvement.
• Good interpretive skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Very good documentation and reporting skills
• Attention to detail


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letter, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), not later than 17th July 2023 by 3:00pm.

Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 5 MB.

We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.

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