Laboratory Technician - Gulu RR Hospital

• Minimum of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences obtained from areputable training institution.

• Minimum of at least 4 years working experience in medical laboratory work with minimal supervision in intense and competitive working environment

• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council.

To be considered for this recruitment, please address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: [email protected] mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.

Deadline: Monday 15April 2024 at 5:00pm

• Minimum of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences obtained from areputable training institution.

• Minimum of at least 4 years working experience in medical laboratory work with minimal supervision in intense and competitive working environment

• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council.

To be considered for this recruitment, please address your email application (Cover Letter and CV ONLY) to: [email protected] mentioning clearly Position and Location in the subject line. The email should not be larger than 2 MB. Any larger email will not be considered.

Deadline: Monday 15April 2024 at 5:00pm

• Periodic review of SOPs

• Participate in specimen collection when required according to test requested,

• either directly by venipuncture or skin puncture; maintain responsibility for patient identification, specimen labelling and collection verification, or instructing patients or other healthcare providers in collection and preservation techniques for urine, sputum, stool, scrapings, autologous/directed donations, or other specimens for analysis.

• Perform and foster proper sample accessioning by matching computer orders or request forms with specimen labelling; sorting specimens; checking labelling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.

• Performs routine laboratory tests including HIV testing, CD4 testing, TB, Urinalysis, stool analysis, Blood smear examination among others. The preand post-analytic phases are key to performance of the employment.

• Interprets all possible screening and diagnostic test results to the clinical team.

• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting the Clinical team, Regional medical Director, and the Laboratory Services Coordinator.

• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols for the respective equipment.

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean and maintain standard laboratory equipment.

• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders, and communicate status.

• Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

• Prepare and deliver continuous medical education on medical laboratory services to the clinic members as requested from the team or deemed necessary.

• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the facility.