Laboratory Assistant – Laboratory Technologists (Anatomy) 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.

Qualifications:
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Medical laboratory science, or Biomedical Sciences and from an accredited academic institution of higher leaming
• At least two (2) years of relevant laboratory experience in a busy institution, preferably in an academic institution of higher learning.

• Relevant technical knowledge and practices to personnel and laboratory operations.
• Computer literate with understanding of accurate data collection and analysis for monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory services and performances
• Good awareness of the role of practical in training of health workers
• Optimum use of resources for quality and efficient practical training for medical students.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares reagents used for practical instructions
• Supports students in the practical and guides them on equipment use and SOPs
• Maintains inventory of laboratory items
• Participates in procurement needs assessment for the laboratory and submit the needs list to the respective heads of department for approval and onward submission.
• Participate in the development and updating of SOPs as needed
• Train on approved SOPs and ensure compliance to these SOPs
• Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to bio-safety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate 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.