Laboratory Technologist Job Vacancy in Uganda at IDI

Job Title: LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (1)
Reports to: Laboratory Specialist Responsibilities
1) Daily check on sample labels/ bar coding to ensure proper clerking in of samples and record and report all errors that may occur in the processing
2) Daily monitoring of the lab equipment for their functioning and record and report all technical problems with the equipment to the Lab Supervisor
3) Ensure regular supply of consumables for the lab through timely report of shortages to the Lab Specialist.
4) Assist the Lab Specialist in maintaining ledgers and Stock registers
5) Adherence to cleaning and safety protocols in the lab
6) Report on the equipment and the functioning of the Lab to the Lab Supervisor.
7) Support blood and other sample collection and processing for all patients in the HIV/AIDS care clinic at the Regional Referral Hospitals
8) Follow up blood and other samples collected patient from the time of collection till the laboratory results have been reviewed by the attending doctor
9) Other duties as they will be assigned by the Lab Specialist


Job requirement

Minimum qualifications:
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Relevant working experience is an added advantage.

Requirements:
• Experience in Medical laboratory or related field, able to work in a team
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to interact productively and accurately with other team members.
• Self 'motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines
• Experience of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) would also be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Should be computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs


How to apply

Qualified and interested persons may send or email an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala.
hr@idi.co.ug
Deadline for receipt of applications is April 14th 2011.