Technician- Allied Health Sciences

Reporting To
Head of Department
Job Purpose
Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for use in the workplace (Laboratories).
Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare instruments and work place for practical and clinical skills teaching.
   
2. Participate in optical lab activities, practical and clinical skills demonstrations and assist students in developing appropriate competencies
   
3. Maintain equipment and facilities in functional condition and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements
   
4. Implement approved standard operating procedures
   
5. Maintain a safe and clean clinical, practical and optical laboratory environment
   
6. Maintain equipment, consumable and practical-session records and inventories
   
7. Assist in research, innovation, consultancy, fieldwork and community outreach activities
   
8. Perform any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor
   
9. Supervise and mentor junior staff
   

Required Qualifications
i. An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Optometry
ii. Registration with the Uganda Allied Professionals Council
Experience
At least 3 years’ relevant work experience
Skills/Competences
i. Customer Care;
ii. Ability to communicate precisely and concisely;
iii. Analytical skills;
iv. Proficiency in using machines and computers
Tenure of Appointment
4-year contract
Age Limit
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION