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Position: Laboratory Technologists (2 positions)

Reports to:  Laboratory Field Coordinator.

Duty Station: Kawolo District Hospital

Organisation:The Makerere – University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Position Summary:

The incumbent will serve as a laboratory technologist for the Kawolo District Hospital supported by MUWRP. This position will require the

incumbent to be knowledgeable in most laboratory activities as well as other project activities that pertain to the laboratory and its scientific development.

Roles and Responsibilities

·             Proficiently perform Specimen accessioning and PBMC, Plasma and serum processing per SOP and become proficient enough to conduct the assay without daily oversight.  Cell processing includes isolation of PBMCs and counting, in addition to freezing and storage of the samples.

·             Proficiently conduct Automated and Manual Haematology as established in the SOPs for each assay.

·             Proficiently conduct clinical chemistry, troubleshooting and maintenance of the equipment as established in the SOPs and operator’s manual.

·             Proficiently perform pregnancy and urinalysis assays as established in the SOPs.

·             The incumbent will be required to work closely with the various heads of sections in the MUWRP Laboratory in Mulago.

·             Perform QA/QC, maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to service and repair as established by SOPs and QA/QC guidelines.

·             Maintain lab databases and keep up with current software applications for specific departments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

  Bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology, Bachelors in medical laboratory Sciences or any related science laboratory field.

1-2 years’ experience with PBMC processing as well as conducting clinical chemistry, manual and automated hematology will be an added advantage.

PHYSICAL ABILITY: 

Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate. The ability to work and stay in Kawolo. The position holder will from time to time be required to lift some lab supplies to and from the lab to the required destination as he/she may be directed by his/her superiors.

http://www.muwrp.org/careers/

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should complete a MUWRP Application  Form

Please download from here:

Submit Application Form, Application letter and Photocopies of academic qualifications and Curriculum Vitae with 3 referees to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Makerere University Walter Reed Project

Plot 42 Nakasero Road.

P.O. Box 16524 Kampala.

Not later than 22nd January 2018

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.