JOB DETAILS:
Job Role:
Role definition: To carry out laboratory investigations to diagnose the different diseases to support treatment, monitor disease prognosis among clients and assist prevention efforts according to the anecca-Uganda laboratory SOPs & MOH guidelines

Key Result Areas:
• Conduct laboratory tests and investigations as per the laboratory specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/protocols and results dispatched timely to clinicians
• Perform routine QA/QC of tests, including Internal and External Quality Control Checks for all test methods in line with the laboratory SOP and MoH guidelines

• Review and implement laboratory Safety measures to maintain a healthy and safe working environment routinely in line with the Laboratory Safety SOP/MoH Safety guidelines and internationally acceptable safety standards(ISO 1590:2020 & 35001)

• Perform specimen collection for clients, transportation, referral and also reception of referred specimens, with proper verification and documentation/accessioning of these specimens in the MoH registers/tools in line with the laboratory S.O.P.
• Conduct periodic maintenance for laboratory equipment as per their service schedules/SOP, including routine monitoring of the equipment & environmental conditions in line with the laboratory SOP to minimize service interruptions
• Conduct related laboratory activities including proper documentation, sample processing, preparation of reagents as required etc. in line with the laboratory S.O.P and MoH guidelines
• Identify and submit periodic forecasts of laboratory reagents and supplies and request for the required inventory from the stores/or MoH timely including proper accountability for the supplies in line with the Laboratory supply chain management SOP and the health facility store procedures to minimize service interruptions
• Implement best practices of maintaining a robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on ISO 15189: 2012 standards including mentorships and other related activities required
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory equipment and reagents routinely in line with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Compile, prepare and submit weekly, monthly periodic laboratory activity reports to the supervisors as may be required and carry out other duties as assigned

Required Education Training, Experience, other relevant skills& personality attributes
• A certificate or Diploma in Medical laboratory technology from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC/MoH) and with a valid current annual practicing license/Extracts
• Training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)/experience in Laboratory Quality management systems (LQMS)/and or laboratory continuous quality improvement is an added advantage
• Ability to run or proficiency in using automated laboratory equipment.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience implementing laboratory works with a reputable organization. Working with USAID related funded programs/organizations is an added advantage
• A team player with excellent communication skills (both oral and written), Focused and observant, analytical skills, networking and communication skills, documentation and reporting, presentation and training skills, office organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision and produce expected outputs
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment & remote area such as Karamoja