Back-up Hub Riders job at Makerere University Joint Aids Program

JOB DETAILS:

Duty station: Busia, Namayingo, Bugiri, Kaliro Mayuge, Buyende, and Kamuli district.

Job Summary:
The Back-up Hub Rider will be called-up to support transportation of laboratory specimens
and test results from and to designated health facilities served by the project supported
Laboratory hubs as and when required.

Specific duties and responsibilities.
• Support emergency and unscheduled transportation of laboratory specimens and test results
• for Viral Load, EID, TB GeneXpert, CD4, CBC, Chemistry, and histopathology tests, including

• samples/test results from/to health facilities served by the hubs, within the recommended
• specimen age and defined Turn Around Time (TAT).
• Support electronic tracking of Laboratory samples and test results from lower health facilities
• through the hubs, using a mobile Application software (ResTrack).

• Maintain proper records for motorcycle mileage, fuel accountabilities and sample/results

• transportation logs, and submit payment requests following LPHS-EC guidelines.

• Support redistribution of essential laboratory commodities within district, and other tasks as
• may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications, and Job requirements.
• The position requires a person with at least Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its
• equivalent. UACE or higher qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Possession of a valid riding permit (Class A) at the time of recruitment is mandatory.
• At least 1 year Experience in motorcycle riding, and knowledge of motorcycle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of road Safety and traffic regulations.
• The person should possess good knowledge and skills for proper handling and transportation
• of infectious and hazardous substances.
• Good people skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug