Job title: Laboratory Assistant
Posts:2 Vacancies
Organization: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Location: Lira and Moroto, Uganda
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013
Reports to: Laboratory Technologist/Technician
Job Grade: UR 7.2
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated individuals to fill the enlisted positions; following the support received from the Joint Population Program – financed by DFID through the World Health Organization (WHO) to Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS); to establish three new blood collection teams in Lira, Arua and Moroto Districts. URCS has therefore, been entrusted by UBTS to contract and jointly implement activities for this program. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Technologist will provide guidance to Laboratory Assistants; prepares for the routine investigation and ensures quality in the laboratory processes and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares laboratory reagents, stains for routine investigations.
Carries out basic laboratory tests and submits reports to clinicians.
Manages and accounts for all allocated resources.
Participates in quality assurance for laboratories.
Services all equipment used regularly and follows safety measures against hazards.
Requisitions for all necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeps record of stock.
Adheres to code of conduct and Ethics.
Participates in research activities.
Compiles and submits periodic quality reports.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The candidate should possess a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Must be licensed by the Allied Health Professionals Council;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the knowledge of local language is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates can address applications with curriculum vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone/email contact to:
The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,
P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda.
Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
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