Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary:
Support the delivery of quality laboratory diagnostic and monitoring tests at the Makerere University Hospital and supported partner clinics.
Reports to: Laboratory Services Coordinator
Duration: 6 months

Duties and responsibilities
• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients and collect samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Keep the laboratory environment safe and secure for the staff and other laboratory users.
• 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.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment and report unresolved defects to the Laboratory Services Coordinator in a timely manner
• Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents and consumables and keep stock records according to the standard operating procedures to avoid stock outs.
• Evaluates test results, makes recommendations and communicates critical test results
• Participate in the implementation of laboratory quality management systems
• Prepare monthly test statistics and submit to the Laboratory Services Coordinator by the 4th of the following month
• Provide technical support to the MJAP-supported facilities as requested from time to time
• 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
• Certificate from the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• 1 year working experience in an HIV/TB related health facility
• Current annual practicing license
• Knowledge in laboratory quality management systems


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

MJAP strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, gender/ sex orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. MJAP is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment. MJAP will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence, loss of money, or theft that may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line.

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).
Email: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug NOT later than April 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by April 27, 2024. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 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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