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Uganda jobs at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Position Title:Laboratory Technologist, vacancy in Uganda,
No. of Vacancies:04 positions
REF: TS/HR/PM 010
Department/Location: Service Centre
Reports to: Medical Coordinator
Directly Supervises: None
Organization:The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda
Primary Location: – Mbale, Jinja, Soroti, Masindi
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda , an organisation contributing
to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the
quality of Life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection
and disease, requires the services of dedicated, competent, innovative and
results oriented persons for employment on a contract basis for the above position;
Main Purpose of the Job
To timely manage sample processing and testing on all the samples received
in accordance with set policies and standards with ability to operate all
various types of laboratory equipment.
Key Outputs
· Laboratory services managed
· Laboratory investigations done as requested
· Laboratory records management done
· Build capacity of health centres in specified region
To attract, retain, develop, manage and provide administrative support to
the Human Resources for outstanding performance in line with TASO’s strategic
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· Strengthening Laboratory Management towards accreditation (SLMTA)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Testing samples for CD4, Haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology and
other routine tests as may be requested including carrying out of proficiency
testing
· Responsible for registration and renewal of Annual practicing license for
TASO centre laboratory under Allied Health Professionals council (AHPC)
· Observe QA/QC while performing all laboratory procedures with high
maintenance of laboratory equipments.
· Request for laboratory supplies and participating in inventory and stock
taking
· Reading fridge and room temperatures and charting them in addition to
preparation of working reagents where necessary.
· Carry mentorship to in-service laboratory personnel attached to the site
· Follow standard laboratory formulas and procedures including safety
guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness of blood-
borne pathogens as emphasised by the Uganda National Laboratory Policy
· Monitor inventory levels and order materials and supplies in accordance
with established TASO policies and procedures.
· Make specifications of required HIV test kits and other laboratory
supplies and reagents to be procured, and carry out verifications of the
supplies and reagents delivered
· Monitor the usage of laboratory supplies
· Monitor the functionality of laboratory equipment and ensure that they are
in good working condition
· Maintain quality assurance and control in the laboratory
· Maintain security of laboratory specimens and samples
· Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPS) are developed and
operationalised
· Ensure proper and safety disposal of medical waste
· Make and submit periodic reports to the Medical Coordinator and to the
Laboratory Services specialist
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technologist
Academic Qualifications:
Education
· Diploma in medical laboratory Technology with a bias in either clinical
chemistry, Microbiology/Parasitology or Haematology. Degree in Medical
Laboratory Sciences, GCLP and CLP training will be added advantages.
Experience
· More than two years of working experience and must be registered with AHPC
with an up to date Annual practicing license.
Mode of Application:
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited
to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials
and three referees.
All interested Candidates MUST attach a fully filled Application Form which
can be down loaded from the TASO Website at www.tasouganda.org or any TASO Center.
Note: Please firmly staple your papers together and indicate post applied for on
right hand corner of envelop. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 23rd May 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Please forward your applications to:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
P.O. BOX 10443,
KAMPALA
“OR hands deliver your application to TASO HQ level II, located at Old
Mulago Hospital”.
