Locum Laboratory Assistant (ROM PROJECT)

Support the delivery of quality laboratory diagnostic and monitoring tests at the Makerere University Hospital and supported partner clinics.

Reports to: Laboratory Services Coordinator

Duration: 6 months

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

• Certificate from the Allied Health Professionals’ Council

• 1 year working experience in an HIV/TB related health facility

• Current annual practicing license

• Knowledge in laboratory quality management systems

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager,

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).

Email: [email protected] NOT later than April 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Support the delivery of quality laboratory diagnostic and monitoring tests at the Makerere University Hospital and supported partner clinics.

Reports to: Laboratory Services Coordinator

Duration: 6 months

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

• Certificate from the Allied Health Professionals’ Council

• 1 year working experience in an HIV/TB related health facility

• Current annual practicing license

• Knowledge in laboratory quality management systems

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager,

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).

Email: [email protected] NOT later than April 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients and collect samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Keep the laboratory environment safe and secure for the staff and other laboratory users.

• Process and test laboratory specimens, interpret results and ensure quality of laboratory results according to SOPs using a range of automated equipment and manual techniques, in a timely manner.

• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment and report unresolved defects to the Laboratory Services Coordinator in a timely manner

• Maintain adequate stocks of chemicals, reagents and consumables and keep stock records according to the standard operating procedures to avoid stock outs.

• Evaluates test results, makes recommendations and communicates critical test results

• Participate in the implementation of laboratory quality management systems

• Prepare monthly test statistics and submit to the Laboratory Services Coordinator by the 4th of the following month

• Provide technical support to the MJAP-supported facilities as requested from time to time

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor(s) from time to time. This may include working at other facilities supported by MJAP.