Laboratory Assistant
Location | Buliisa, Uganda |
Date Posted | April 1, 2020 |
Category |
Government
Health Care / Medical Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Post: Laboratory Assistant
No of Posts: 01
Department: Health
Salary Scale: U7Sc
Job Reference: BDLG/DSC/2020/06
Job Purpose
To carry out basic laboratory tests for diagnosis of diseases.
Key Outputs
i. Laboratory reagents and stains prepared for routine investigations;
ii. Laboratory tests done, analyzed and results submitted to Senior Laboratory Assistant;
iii. Safety and quality assurance practices for laboratories observed;
iv. Laboratory equipment regularly cleaned and serviced;
v. Daily and periodic activity reports compiled and submitted;
vi. Disposal of laboratory waste done; and
vii. Supplies for Laboratories requisitioned and accounted for.
Key Functions
i. Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations;
ii. Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submit reports to Laboratory Technician/Technologist;
iii. Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories;
iv. Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly;
v. Requisitioning necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeping record of stock;
vi. Participating in research activities;
vii. Compiling and submitting daily and periodic laboratory reports;
viii. Safely dispose of Laboratory wastes;
Skills
Result orientation;
Ethics and integrity;
Communicating effectively; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Buliisa District Local Government. Applications should be filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) and submitted to
the Secretary,
Buliisa District Service Commission
. The application form 3 (Revised Edition 2008) can be obtained from
the Secretary,
District Service Commission and Public Service Commission Offices, at
plot No. 1 Pilkington Road Workers House 3rd Floor Kampala
All serving officers must route their application forms through the Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays. Applicants are required to attach on the current three pass port size photographs, certified photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates, appointment and confirmation letters where necessary.