HOD – Chief Medical Laboratory Technician job at Fins Medical University (FMU)

JOB DETAILS:
Fins Medical University ( FMU ) project is located in Fort Portal, Kabarole District. The institution started in 2010 as a nursing and midwifery Training school offering diploma and certificates. It has since grown to become one of Uganda’s biggest and best nursing and midwifery training school. it’s now in the process of becoming the first Medical University in Africa. With a letter of Interim authority from National Council for Higher Education, we are set to make history.

Duties and Responsibilities for the above posts:
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.

• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.

• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carnes out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

• Prepares well-researched lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Qualifications:
• Should have a minimum of Master’s degree in Clinical Chemistry or Microbiology or immunology or biochemistry or Hematology or Histology or Histopathology or parasitology or Medical entomology
• Should have Bachelors’ degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology or Biomedical Sciences from a recognized University/Institution

• Must be registered with UAHPC and holds a valid practicing license.
• Evidence of additional training undertaken on the operations and use of specialized biomedical equipment and technologies is an added advantage
• Concern for quality and standards
• Planning, organizing and coordinating
• Problem solving and decision making

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Fins Medical University is a University licensed and regulated by the National Council for Higher Education. The University is based in Fort Portal Tourism City

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to fill vacant positions at FMU. Applicants are required to submit formal application letters accompanied by detailed CVs, certified copies of all relevant academic documents, and copies of their National Identification Cards or by email on hrapplications@fmu.ac.ug

Applicants should indicate at least two names, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of professional referees who can attest to their professional competences for the jobs applied for Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 24 April 2024 at 5.00 pm.