Job Title: Laboratory Assistant – UN jobs in Uganda 2021
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Uganda Profile:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1933. IRC works in 28 countries providing relief, protection, and resettlement assistance to refugees and displaced populations. IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and Development, Economic Recovery and Development, Health and Women Protection and Empowerment. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Kitgum, Yumbe, Kyaka, Arua & Kiryandongo.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Collect, receive, evaluate and process various biological specimen for analysis.
- Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner to produce reliable test results.
- Review and verify test results, confirm panic values and abnormal results before release to clinicians.
- Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory samples and results transported collected, investigations and procedures performed, and results generated and delivered.
- Correctly operate equipment/instruments, perform routine function checks, troubleshoot if unacceptable and document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established specifications.
- Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures.
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.
- Participate in External Quality Assessment schemes and ensure proficiency test panels are handled in the same manner as routine (patient) samples.
- Order supplies, update stock cards and maintain an inventory of all equipment and reagents.
- Promptly report and document all laboratory-related accidents (injuries and exposures) and unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.
- Participate in laboratory departmental meetings, trainings, supervisions, orientations and audits as may be required. Undertake such work as permitted to you effectively and efficiently, in compliance with approved guidelines.
- Work flexible hours according to the laboratory requirements, as decided by management.
- Effectively communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with laboratory customers.
- Observe privacy and maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to patients and staff and must only be discussed in the course of your duty.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognizable institution.
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practising license.
- At least 2 years experience working in a busy laboratory setting
- Basic knowledge of performing quality controls and quality assurance regarding HIV testing.
- Knowledge of good laboratory practice
- Good written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills is a must.
How To Apply for IRC Jobs in Uganda 2021 (UN Jobs in Uganda):
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications via the link below.
Deadline: 24th March 2021.
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