Laboratory Technicians (02 positions)
RAKAI HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMIs a bio-medical research and service delivery collaborative initiative located in Rakai district, South Western Uganda.
It strives to improve health outcomes of populations through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute- Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
The program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research and service activities.
Reporting to: Laboratory Supervisor
Job purpose:
The Laboratory Technician will be involved in all Laboratory procedures in the RHSP field Laboratory at Kalisizo Station. He/ She will be required to work under Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) guidelines.
Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience:
The successful candidate should possess diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution with a bias in hematology/ chemistry
He/should have at least 2 years experience of at least 2 years in a large laboratory setting.
The Person should be:
• Pleasant, social, hardworking, flexible, with a spirit of team work/ building.
• With good interpersonal skills, and high integrity.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work and reside in a rural setting – Rakai District
• Willing and ready to work for longer hours.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters, detailed resume (CV) indicating 3 professional referees, physical addresses and functioning day-time telephone contacts or Mobile phone numbers to:
The Human Resource Manager
Rakai Health Sciences Program
P. O. Box 279, Kalisiz
Not later than 22nd February, 2013 (only shortlisted candidate will be contacted)
