Laboratory Technologists ( FULL TIME )

The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non¬government, non- profit HIV research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc.’of USA (HJF).The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate communicable disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. The Project is looking for suitable candidates to fill the positions below:

POSITION TITLE: Laboratory Technologists, 2 positions
LOCATION: MUWRP Laboratory, located at Makerere University Medical School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Proficiently perform HIV serology/viral load, Hep B and C assays and syphilis RPR and TPPA assays and APTIMA as per the SOPs.
2. Proficiently conduct Manual Hematology and white blood cell count as established by the SOPs for each Assay.
3. Learn and become proficient in new assays and technologies brought in the lab.
5. Maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to service and repair as established by SOPs and QA/QC guidelines.
6. Maintain lab databases and keep up with current software applications for specific departments.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:
~ 1. Bachelors degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology,
2. Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any related science laboratory field.
3. Diploma in medical laboratory technology, knowledge and practice in Hematology will be an added advantage.
4. At least 2 years working experience in a medical/research laboratory preferably CAP accredited.

PHYSICAL ABILITY: Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate. The incumbent should have ability to travel to and from work and the Project’s collaborative sites in Kayunga, Entebbe and any other if necessary. The incumbent will from time to time be required to lift some lab supplies to and from the lab to the required destination as he/she may be directed by his/her superiors. The incumbent is also expected to able to sit for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or his/her designee as mutually agreed upon with the Laboratory Co- Director.

Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:
The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O.BOX 16524, Kampala
The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June2012,5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.