Laboratory Technician (3 Entry Level Jobs) – Luweero – Masindi and Sironko – PEPFAR - 2015

About US:
The United States Government under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR) is a key partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda that plans to complement the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) effort in addressing the Human Resources for Health (HRH) shortage. The support aims to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions in light of the rising HIV/AIDS prevalence in the country. Health workers recruited under this support will be contracted by the implementing Partners and they will be seconded to identified hospitals and Health Centres.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Works closely with ward managers in the preparation of patients for laboratory tests.
· Participate in the proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory.
· Conducts laboratory analysis, interprets results and submits reports to Clinicians.
· In charge of sending requisitions for equipment and other supplies.
· Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained.
· Manages and accounts for allocated resources.
· Ensures safety measures against hazards.
· Actively participates in safety assurance to laboratories.
· Participates in research.
· Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
· Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants must hold National Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
· They must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
· At least two years’ experience as a Laboratory Technician.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested should send their applications in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary of the respective District Service Commission. The application forms are obtainable from the Health Service Commission and District Service Commission Offices or download here. Handwritten applications in triplicate are also acceptable. The applications should bear the title, number of the post applied for, name of the District and name of the site where the job is tenable. (Check at the top of the bottom). Please include telephone contacts on the application. The applicants should apply for only one post in one Local Government. The applicants should attach to each of the three application forms or hand written application letters three (3) sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates, testimonials, professional registration certificates, valid practicing licenses and three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs.

Send your applications or deliver them to your preferred district addresses as indicated below;

Luweero P.O. Box 78, Luweero
Masindi P.O. Box 67, Masindi
Sironko P.O. Box 34, Sironko

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Health workers who are already in government service or private not for profit (PNFP) employment should not apply and will not be considered.

Deadline: 29th September, 2015