Amref Health Africa Laboratory Assistant Jobs 2022 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Amref Health Africa Uganda looking for “Laboratory Assistant“. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before September 17, 2022.
Amref Health Africa is a non-governmental organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and founded in 1957. Our vision is lasting health change in Africa. We began partnering with communities to improve health in Uganda in the mid-1980s, and set up an office in Kampala in 1987.
Amref Health Africa partners with the Uganda Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Education and Sports and corporate and non-profit organisations to improve access to health services across the country.
Amref Health Africa Laboratory Assistant Jobs 2022
The Amref Health Africa has published a job vacancy announcement on Sep. 08, 2022 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Laboratory Assistant to be based in Ofua VI -Rhino-camp, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Amref Health Africa |
| Position | Laboratory Assistant |
| Location | Ofua VI -Rhino-camp, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | September 17, 2022 |
Amref Health Africa Job Vacancy 2022
Job Summary:
The laboratory assistant will ensure that laboratory services at the health unit are well managed, laboratory investigations on clients are carried out in according to standard/policies and recorded on the patient’s book. She/he will be responsible for generating list of the necessary resources required for running laboratory section, ensuring laboratory equipment are maintained, and adequate laboratory reagents and supplies are requested and effectively used.
- Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce correct test results.
- Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory samples and results before handing over to the clinicians.
- Collect, receive, evaluate and process various biological specimen for analysis.
- Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.
- Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow all safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
- Order supplies update stock cards and maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents.
- Promptly report and document all laboratory related accident (injury and exposure) and unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.
- Organize and maintain laboratory storage, samples and specimens collected from clients.
- Participate in an External Quality Assessment schemes as will be planned by the supervisor.
Position in Organization:
- Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
- Responsible to: Clinical Officer/Health Facility In-charge
- Number of positions: 1
- Work Station: Ofua VI -Rhino-camp.
Qualification:
The qualified candidate should have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognizable institution, must be registered with Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practicing with at least:
- 2 years’ experience in a health care related field preferably in a refugee setting.
- Basic knowledge of performing quality controls and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of good laboratory practice.
- Strong critical thinking skills and dedicated to provide the best patient care possible
- Fluency in the local languages such as Kakwa, Madi, Arabic and Lugbara is preferable
- Ability and willingness to live and stay within Ofua trading centre in Rhino Camp for ease of access to the health facility
How to Apply Amref Health Africa Laboratory Assistant Jobs 2022
Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies/ to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include an updated CV including three work related referees and a cover letter addressed to the Human Resource Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda
The closing date for submitting applications is September 17 2022. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | amref.org |
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