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Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Code: HR037
Category: Administrative
Department: Allan Galpin Health Centre
Location: Mukono
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
Pay Rate: CU9
Reports to: Director, Medical Services
Directorate: Allan Galpin Health Centre
Duty Station: Mukono Campus
Purpose of the job:-To examine and prescribe treatment to patients.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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To carry out a wide range of
laboratory investigation and present results to clinicians.
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Always to work in an orderly
manner and keep the bench tidy.
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To prepare reagents for use in
investigations.
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Keep reagents at required
temperature, dispose off any expired reagents, and inform the senior medical
officer of the expired reagents.
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To identify laboratory chemical
needs, requisition and monitor proper use of laboratory supplies to ensure
value for money.
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To follow established National
Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in ensuring that safety measures
are strictly followed and ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste.
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To care for and ensure that
equipments are serviced.
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To participate in continuous
medical education activities.
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To follow laboratory code of
conduct (keep confidentiality)
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To promote good Laboratory
practice, including quality control measures
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Participate in quality assurance
and quality control activities.
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To carry out any other duties as
may be assigned by the Medical officer and the Director medical services.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications & Experience:
1. At a Diploma in Medical Laboratory
technology from a recognized institute of higher education
2. Must have a valid certificate of Allied
Health Professionals Council to practice
3. At least two (2) years
work experience at a reputable
Hospital or Health Centre
4. Must have good interpersonal skills
especially when dealing with students, staff and visitors
5. Must be computer literate
6. Committed Christian
Application Method
Send two copies of an application
letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with an updated Curriculum
Vitae and three references
Copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilikington Building
P O Box 4, Mukono
Deadline: 28th March 2014
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
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