Laboratory Technologist (6 Career Positions) – Kampala – Health Service Commission

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:
· Actively monitors usage of supplies and ensures timely initiation of the procurement process.
· The incumbent ensures proper safe collection, handling and transportation of specimens (blood units) to the laboratory;
· Conducts laboratory analysis with utmost accuracy, interprets results and submits reports;
· Requests for essential equipment and supplies for use in the laboratory;
· Ensures laboratory equipment is secure, functional and well maintained;
· Ensures safety measures of staff against hazards;
· Takes part in the quality assurance in laboratory;
· Actively participates in research;
· Imparts knowledge and skills to the laboratory staff;
· Ensures that laboratory staff adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics;
· Performs any other duties as be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Laboratory Technologist should hold a University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
· The applicants must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
· At least two years’ experience as a Laboratory Technologist.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should strictly adhere to the following requirements to avoid disqualification:
1. Complete all parts of the application form (PSF 3, Revised 2008), download here, and submit three (3) copies for each post in case more than one job is applied for.
2. On each application form the following must be attached;
· Recent and original copies of the passport size photographs.
· Copies of the academic and professional certificates.
· Copies of letters of appointment, plus confirmation letters as it may apply.
· Copies of Registration Certificates and valid Practicing Licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Professional Councils.
3. It is emphasized that:
· All applications should bear the name of the Institution, title of the post and its reference number. (check at top of advert)
· Applicants must state clearly on the application forms their contact addresses and telephone numbers.
· Short listed candidates shall be required to bring their unlaminated original certificates at the interview. Failure to present the original certificates or any other relevant documents may lead to automatic disqualification from interviews. Health Workers who are on long term training must not apply.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates unlaminated at the interview. Candidates who will present forged certificates are to be handed over to the Police for appropriate action. Health workers who are already in government service or private not for profit (PNFP) employment should not apply and will not be considered.

Send to:
Secretary, Health Service Commission.
Plot No. 1 Pilkington Road,
Workers’ House,
3rd Floor (Northern Wing) or

P.O. Box 7452, Kampala

Deadline: 2nd September, 2015

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