Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Arua, Lira and Moroto,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Senior Laboratory Technologist/Technician
Job Grade: UR 7.1
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated individuals to fill the enlisted positions; following the support received from the Joint Population Program – financed by DFID through the World Health Organization (WHO) to Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS); to establish three new blood collection teams in Lira, Arua and Moroto Districts. URCS has therefore, been entrusted by UBTS to contract and jointly implement activities for this program. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for proper collection, handling and transportation of blood to the laboratory; for analysis, interpretation of results and submission of quality reports.
Major Roles
Manages and accounts for all allocated resources.
Participates in proper collection, handling and transportation of blood to the laboratory.
Carries out laboratory analysis, interprets results and submits timely and quality reports.
Requisitions for equipment and other laboratory supplies using the standard procurement procedures.
Ensures that equipment is functional and well maintained, including but not limited to cleaning.
Ensures adherence to safety measures against hazards.
Participates in quality assurance measures for laboratories.
Participates in research activities.
Adheres to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Qualifications,
The candidate must have a National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Skills & Experience:
The candidate must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council;
Excellent communication skills as well as a team player.
Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
To Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates can address applications with curriculum vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone/email contact to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013
