JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company:

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

Responsibilities or duties:

• Support transportation of laboratory specimens and test results for Viral Load, EID, TB GeneXpert, CD4, CBC, Chemistry, and histopathology tests, including samples/test results from/to health facilities served by the hubs, within the recommended specimen age and defined Turn Around Time (TAT).
• Support electronic tracking of Laboratory samples and test results from lower health facilities through the hubs, using a mobile Application software (Retrack).
• Maintain proper records for motorcycle mileage and submit monthly fuel accountabilities through the hub coordinator to the LPHS-EC project Administration Officer.
• Ensure regular maintenance of the Laboratory hub motorcycle in liaison with local service providers (garages) and ensure proper use and safe custody of the hub motorcycle in compliance with MoH/NHLDS hub operational guidelines.
• Support redistribution of essential laboratory commodities within district, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements:

• The position requires a person with at least Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent. UACE or higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a valid riding permit at the time of recruitment is mandatory.
• Experience in motorcycle riding, and knowledge of motorcycle maintenance.
• Good knowledge of road Safety and traffic regulations.
• The person should possess good knowledge and skills for proper handling and transportation of infectious and hazardous substances.
• Previous experience with PEPFAR funded programs.
• Good people skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by 5:00 PM EAT on Thursday October 23rd, 2025. Please submit your application link: Click Here to Apply Now. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don't hear from us by Tuesday October 28th, 2025. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week after the submission deadline