Laboratory Technologists – Alive Medical Services

Location: Kampala

Alive Medical Services laboratory is a level II laboratory with a vibrant quality system. AMS laboratory seeks a brilliant candidate to fill the post of Medical Laboratory Technologist. A Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the implementation of new laboratory developments, performing QC testing on equipment, and maintaining records for the laboratory. This position also entails preparing for safety inspections, waste removal, and maintaining inventory for the lab. In addition, the person will also perform routine diagnostic testing.

JOB DUTIES: 

1. Adherence to high technical standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines and adheres to strict protocols required for clinical testing.
2. Maintains required record-keeping in compliance with national and international laboratory regulations.
3. Must be a self-motivated team player, being proactive and able to work independently
4. Must be analytical and possess excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with good problem-solving skills.
5. Supervision of the lower cadres in all different sections.

Position Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree (BMLS or BBLT) or Diploma in Medical or Bio-medical technology.
2. A minimum of three years or more of clinical experience in a busy clinical laboratory.
3. Must qualify for or possess an Allied Health Professionals practicing License.
4. Have a high level of organizational skills including workspace and time management, as well as ability to multi-task.
5. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency ability to produce quality reports in a timely manner.
6. Should be able to work under minimum supervision and should have the ability to perform highly amidst busy schedules.
7. Ought to be acquainted with the Laboratory Health Management Information System (HMIS) tools and specimen workflow management.
8. Should have extensive knowledge of Planning and forecasting, Budgeting, and general clinical laboratory principles and processes.
9. Must possess training in LQMS, Bio-Safety, and Biosecurity. Knowledge of the ISO 15189 standards is a plus.
10. Knowledge in internal audits is an added advantage.

How to apply

If you meet the desired qualifications and work experience, please submit your CV and Cover letter as one document to the Human Resource Manager. Please limit your documents to a size of 2MB and send them to redu@amsuganda.org before 5 PM January 14^th, 2022. Submissions after this period will not be accepted.