International NGO Jobs - Laboratory Technologist at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)Duty Station: Kiryandongo, UgandaProject: Expanded Kibaale-Kiboga Project (EKKP)IDI is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment; training; research; Outreach; and laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab). The IDI Outreach program supports Saving Mothers Giving Life (SMGL) project interventions in Kibaale district and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services (including Adult Safe Male Medical Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention in the 7 districts of Kibaale, Hoima, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Buliisa, Masindi and Kiryandongo under the Expanded Kibaale-Kiboga Project (EKKP).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participate in the Mentorship and provision of technical oversight of laboratory staff in supported public facilities.Ensure the sample transport system at the laboratory hubs is running efficiently.Ensure timely servicing of Laboratory equipmentEnsure timely ordering and availability of Lab logisticsActively participate in primary health care activities.Ensure adherence and compliance to professional and service code of conduct in supported laboratories.Promote workplace health and safety within the supported facilitiesParticipating in quality assurance activities for supported Laboratories. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant must hold a good bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution.Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council and a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).Computer skills i.e. Word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet.Compensation Package: The compensation package will be commensurate with the caliber and experience of the individual we are seeking. Contract is initially 3 years and may be renewed thereafterAll suitably qualified and interested persons who wish to apply should email as well as post or deliver an application letter (clearly labeled – Application for “position title”) with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda.
Deadline: Monday, 7th July 2014.
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