Field Laboratory Technician (60 Positions)

The field laboratory technician will be responsible for all biomarker related procedures at the household/team level, such as phlebotomy, rapid blood tests, processing and shipping of specimens, waste management, interpreting and documenting test results & equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Attend all technical trainings as outlined by UPHIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  
• Conduct phlebotomy and all required biomarker tests and procedures
  
• Conduct internal quality control procedures as per schedule and QC SOP and correctly fill QC logs
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participant test results
  
• Handle and store samples appropriately until shipment
  
• Adhere to survey Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
• Adhere to principles of universal safety precautions as well as safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials as per SOP
  
• Ensure that required supplies and consumables are in sufficient stock and stored appropriately to avoid survey interruptions
  
• Maintaining field lab equipment and consumables
  
• Safely maintain tablet computer while in their possession, ensure that tablet is charged when needed
  
• Identify and document survey non-conforming events and implement recommended corrective action.
  
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time
  

Requirements

• Must be a trained Laboratory Technician with Diploma or above
  
• Required: Annual Practitioner’s License
  
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and language at least one main local language in the geographical areas where they are posted to work.
  
• Must have basic computer skills.
  
• Experience working in large population surveys such as UPHIA and DHS in the last 7 years.
  
• Valid certificate in GCP, GCLP and protection of human research participants
  

How to Apply:

The Applications should be filled ONLINE at the following link provided in the table below respectively and submitted to the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Health

https://makerere-university-school-of-public-health.breezy.hr/p/bc4ed9c2bf6e-field-laboratory-technicians

Applicants are advised to:

• Scan and attach only he relevant documents
  
• Create an email address in case you do not have one
  

Required Documents include the following:

• Application. cover letter (type in section)
  
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
  
• Copies of academic papers
  
• Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. My period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience. Scan documents 2-4 as one document and upload under the (CV / Resume) section.
  

Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts. Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the Interviews