Laboratory Technician
| Location | Kwania, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 20, 2020 |
| Category | Government Health Care / Medical |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Laboratory Technician
Salary Scale : U5
Reports To : Senior Laboratory Technician
Responsible For : Laboratory Assistant
Job Purpose
To conduct generalized laboratory investigations for disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
Key Outputs
i. Laboratory investigations done and results interpreted;
ii. Clinical staff advised on proper collection, handling and transportation of specimen;
iii. Quality assurance measures and safety precautions in the Laboratory enforced;
iv. Laboratory data compiled, analyzed and performance reports prepared and submitted;
v. Laboratory materials and sundries requisitioned and accounted for;
vi. Primary health care activities supported;
vii. Carrying out HRM functions such as staff development and performance appraisal;
viii. Supplies for Laboratories requisitioned and accounted for;
ix. Professional and service code of conduct adhered to; and
x. Research activities carried out.
Key Functions
i. Analyzing and interpreting laboratory test results and submit reports;
ii. Liaising with Ward management in the preparation of patients for Laboratory tests;
iii. Advising Clinical Staff in collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the Laboratory;
iv. Requisitioning and accounting for laboratory materials and sundries;
v. Maintaining an inventory of the laboratory equipment and ensure their functionality;
vi. Enforcing safety and quality control measures in the laboratory;
Skills
Result orientation;
Concern for quality and standards;
Ethics and integrity;
Communication; and
Time management
Education Requirements
Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Applying Instructions
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kwania District Local Government. Applications should be submitted in triplicates filled in own writing on Public Service Commission form 3 (revised 2008), to the
secretary,
District Service Commission,
P.o Box 16
Aduku-Kwania
Serving Officers should route their applications through their Head of Departments or responsible officer for endorsement who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates, transcripts, pass slips, National identity card and identity cards from all the institutions, schools attended, registration and annual practicing License where applicable and any other supporting documents with three recent passport size photographs and any other relevant documents to each of the three applications forms.
Those that will be invited for interviews must come with original academic and professional documents, Identity Cards from all the institutions/Schools attended. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application forms are obtainable free from the Public Service Commission and Secretary District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from www.psc.co.ug website Application forms should reach the
Chief Administrative Officer's Office,
Kwania District Local Government,
P.O Box 16, Aduku,
Please ensure that you read and understand the Job Descriptions and Specifications for the position you are interested in that can be access on the Public Service Commission Website and any DSC offices in the Country.