Laboratory Technician job at Makerere University Lung Institute

JOB DETAILS:
Makerere University  Lung Institute (MLI) is a center of excellence for Lung Health in the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. Our mission is lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care and training in Sub-Saharan Africa. MLI therefore seeks to fill the following positions to support service delivery at the Lung Institute Clinic (LIC).
Job Title: Laboratory Technician (1)
Reports to: Head of Clinical Services
Engagement: Fulltime
Duration: 1 year, renewable upon satisfactory performance

Job Summary: The laboratory technician will be responsible for collection of blood and other test specimens as requested by the doctors and clinicians. He/she will ensure that the specimens are delivered to the laboratory and analysed, and results delivered to the attending clinician/patient in a timely manner.

Roles and responsibilities:
• Accurately collect and label test specimens exactly as outlined in each clinic requisition as guided by the standard operating procedures
• Receive tissue samples from patients
• Process and prepare collected specimens for laboratory testing
• Ensure all collected test specimens are packaged well, delivered to the lab and timely results delivered to the LIC
• Maintain a register of all requested tests; follow up on all tests sent out and ensure there is a record of returned results in the register
• Assist in the compilation of data for the laboratory’s monthly reports
• Clean and maintain the work area and medical equipment
• Demonstrate excellent customer and ensure timely processing of samples
• Develop SOPs for the lab

Qualifications & Skills:
• Diploma in medical laboratory technology
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Registration with the Allied Health Medical Professional Council with a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy clinical or medical research laboratory
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit an application letter with a 3-page CV, Academic documents + two reference letters by the 29th August 2024 using this link:

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Applications should be addressed to the:
Administrator, HR
Makerere University Lung Institute
Lung Institute Building, New Mulago Hospital Complex, New Mulago Hill Road
P.O. Box 7749, Kampala (U)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.