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Field Laboratory Technician (60 Positions)

Ministry of Health Uganda

Research, Teaching & Training

Government UGX Confidential
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1 week ago

Job Summary

The field laboratory technician will be responsible for all biomarker related procedures at the household/team level, such as phlebotomy, rapid blood tests, processing and shipping of specimens, waste management, interpreting and documenting test results & equipment maintenance.

  • Minimum Qualification : Diploma

Job Description/Requirements

The field laboratory technician will be responsible for all biomarker related procedures at the household/team level, such as phlebotomy, rapid blood tests, processing and shipping of specimens, waste management, interpreting and documenting test results & equipment maintenance.



Responsibilities

  • Attend all technical trainings as outlined by UPHIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct phlebotomy and all required biomarker tests and procedures
  • Conduct internal quality control procedures as per schedule and QC SOP and correctly fill QC logs
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of participant test results
  • Handle and store samples appropriately until shipment
  • Adhere to survey Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Adhere to principles of universal safety precautions as well as safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials as per SOP
  • Ensure that required supplies and consumables are in sufficient stock and stored appropriately to avoid survey interruptions
  • Maintaining field lab equipment and consumables
  • Safely maintain tablet computer while in their possession, ensure that tablet is charged when needed
  • Identify and document survey non-conforming events and implement recommended corrective action.
  • Any other duties as assigned from time to time


Requirements

  • Must be a trained Laboratory Technician with Diploma or above
  • Required: Annual Practitioner’s License
  • Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and language at least one main local language in the geographical areas where they are posted to work.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Experience working in large population surveys such as UPHIA and DHS in the last 7 years.
  • Valid certificate in GCP, GCLP and protection of human research participants



How to Apply:

The Applications should be filled ONLINE at the following link provided in the table below respectively and submitted to the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Health

https://makerere-university-school-of-public-health.breezy.hr/p/bc4ed9c2bf6e-field-laboratory-technicians

Applicants are advised to:

  • Scan and attach only he relevant documents
  • Create an email address in case you do not have one

 

Required Documents include the following:

  • Application. cover letter (type in section)
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
  • Copies of academic papers
  • Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. My period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience. Scan documents 2-4 as one document and upload under the (CV / Resume) section.

Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts. Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the Interviews

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