Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
In 1995, Epicentre created a permanent research center in Uganda to support MSF projects in the region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical research following
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective,
Epicentre collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). A full-time experienced research team is based at the Epicentre Mbarara Research Center.
Laboratory Technologist (1 Position)
Location: Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre in (EMRC),
Uganda
Reports to (Hierarchical): laboratory Manager
Reports to (Functional): laboratory Manager
Duration: 6 months Renewable
Start date: 12th August 2019 .

General responsibilities (not exhaustive)
• Perform analyses and report results of laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory, according to GClP standards.
• Participate in all routine laboratory activities: Hematology,
• Clinical chemistry, Smear microscopy, culture, drug susceptibility testing, media preparation, PCR and others as applicable
• Participate in specimen collection, analysis and interpretation of results
• Participate in development and implementation of Standard
• Operating procedures
• Ensure that the procedures are performed following standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor of Medical laboratory sciences (BMlS) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Experience: Experience in laboratory procedures (Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, microscopy, molecular biology and Culture i.e. bacteriology and/or TB)
• Field experience with MSF or other NGOs, research experience is a plus
• Other relevant: valid annual practicing license from Allied Health Professionals’ council
• Knowledge: Applications knowledge of using word, excel and power point, GClP and lab safety requirement
• Competencies: Good interpersonal relationship, ability to work independently.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to hand deliver their application package (CV, application letter and copies of their academic / work certiicates) to;
Finance and HR Coordinator
Send or hands deliver application to:
MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Base
P. O. Box 1956, Mbarara
Or epi-ug-rec@epicentre.msf.org  
Applications must be submitted not later than 04th August, 2019 at 05:30pm, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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