Laboratory Technician (NGO Diploma Jobs) – Epicentre

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Organization: Epicentre

Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

About US:

In 1995, Epicentre created a permanent research centre in Uganda to support MSF projects in the region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical research following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective, Epicentre collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).

Job Summary:  The overall goal for the Laboratory Technician position is the successful implementation of study protocols in collaboration with the France (Paris) and Ugandan Principal Investigators, Mbarara-based Epicenter research team, and other collaborators

Location: MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Centre (EMRC), Uganda

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analyses and report results of laboratory procedures performed in the laboratory, according to GCLP standards.
• Participate in all laboratory activities: CD4+ testing using PIMA analyser, Rapid Diagnostic tests (RDT), haematology, clinical chemistry, smear microscopy, media preparation, others as applicable
• Ensure that the procedures are performed following standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Participate in the implementation of quality assurance procedures
• Participate in follow up of the internal andexternal quality control
• Participate in the regular maintenance of laboratory equipment both internally (daily or weekly procedures) or externally (annual maintenance).
• Participate in the biosafety aspects of the laboratory

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques
• Experience in laboratory procedures(Hematology, Clinical chemistry, microscopy,
• Use of PIMA CD4+ analyser)
• Knowledge in using word, excel and power point
• Ability to communicate
• Experience/knowledge of GCLP and lab safety requirement

How to Apply:

All Interested candidates are invited to hand deliver only their application and CV to:

Resources Manager

MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Base

1. O. Box 1956, Mbarara.

Or by email: send only your application and CV as one pdf or doc file indicating your name and position applied for e.g. Naanda Watu_ Lab Technician, to: epi-ug-rec@epicentre.msf.org

Deadline: 6^th August 2020