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Organization (TASO) Uganda,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Position Title: Laboratory Technician
REF: TS/HR/PM 014
Department/Location: Service Centre
Reports to: Medical Coordinator
Organization:The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda
Primary Location: – 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 administer laboratory services of the Centre, and ensure that the
services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and
implemented in accordance with set policies and standards
Key Outputs
· Laboratory services at the Centre well managed
· Laboratory investigations on clients carried out
· Health education to TASO clients given
· Laboratory budget drawn and implemented
· Quality control of Laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
· Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Prepare work plans and budgets for laboratory activities at the centre
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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· Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory
formulas and procedures
· Prepare specimens and samples
· Carry out routine laboratory tests accurately
· Record and interpret results of laboratory tests
· Take measures to ensure proper disposal practices for chemical hazardous
waste as per environmental health standards
· Ensure adherence to nationally acceptable algorithms in the screening
process of HIV for both rapid testing and ELISA
· 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
· Make and submit periodic reports to the Medical Coordinator and to the
Laboratory Support Officer
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technician
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Minimum Experience and Exposure:
2 years of laboratory work experience Special Knowledge
· Laboratory diagnosis techniques, basic facts about HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS
Care policies and procedures
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”.
