Laboratory Technologist – Kampala – Infectious Diseases Institute

About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.

IDI, in partnership with its funders and other stakeholders has received funding to roll out a new pilot project aimed at scaling up pediatric and Adolescent HIV care in the three districts of Kampala, Hoima and Kibaale over a two year period. It is hoped that this will in turn help close the pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy gap and improve HIV services for pediatric and adolescent clients.

Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will offer lab-related technical support to patients at various supported Health facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Build the capacity of staff to provide Quality HIV testing services in selected facilities and communities
· The incumbent will be building capacity to provide quality Lab tests (CD Cell Counts, Chemistry & Hematology Tests, Viral Load and DNA PCR Tests) required for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of clients.
· Adapting National standards and Maturation System based on the principles the Lab Quality Management System (Organization, infrastructure, equipment, sample collection management process control (QA/QC), documentation, infection control and safety, assessment of the labs customer care, process improvement and information management) and link the standards to the Laboratory strengthening program
· Responsible for developing a QA/QC system (internal quality control system and external quality control system and standard operating procedures and manuals) and ensuring their use in selected facilities.
· Establishing and monitoring a Supply Chain Management System and ensure timely quantification and ordering of stocks for target labs.
· The incumbent will support selected Labs to send samples and receive results from the Central Public Health laboratories.
· Mentor and train facility staff on how to collect and store DBS samples for DNA PCR and viral load testing.
· Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized educational institution.
· Additional training in GLP
· A minimum of two to three years’ experience working in a laboratory recognized to be applying Good laboratory practices.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with other team members
· Highly self-motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines
· Willingness to travel to supported sites supporting lab services.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Computer literacy skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 16th November, 2015