2 Fresher Laboratory Technician USAID RHITES-E Project Jobs – IntraHealth International

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Job
Title:            Laboratory Technician (2
Fresher Jobs)
Organization: IntraHealth
International
Project Name: USAID
Regional Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in Eastern Uganda
Project (USAID/Uganda RHITES-E) Project
Duty Station: Mbale RRH
and Moroto RRH, Uganda
About Intra Health:
IntraHealth International is a
non-profit organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. that has
been in existence for over 30 years in more than 100 countries and it has
empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth
fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker
performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and
leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental
organizations, and private- sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth
champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses
to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure
they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to
provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health
and well-being.
About USAID RHITES-E Project:
IntraHealth International will
implement the USAID RHITES-E which supports the Government of Uganda (GOU) and
key stakeholders to increase availability and utilization of high quality
health services in 21 districts in Eastern Uganda and 2 in Karamoja by
strengthening health systems and improving the quality of, access to, and
demand for health services with attention to equity and underserved
populations. IntraHealth International in collaboration with the District
Service Commissions of Mbale, Moroto, Kaabong, Abim, Nakapiripirit and Kotido
are currently seeking to recruit candidates for a USAID Activity USAID Regional
Health Integration to Enhance Services in Eastern Uganda (RHITES-E) will
support the Government of Uganda (GOU) and key stakeholders to increase
availability and utilization of high quality health services in 23 districts in
Eastern Uganda and 2 in Karamoja. This will be done by strengthening health
systems and improving the quality of, access to, and demand for health services
with attention to equity and underserved populations
Job Summary: The Laboratory
Technician will conduct generalized laboratory examination for disease
diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participating
    in planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating laboratory
    services in the hospital.
  • Managing
    and accounting for allocated resources.
  • Work
    closely with Clinic management in the preparation of patients for
    Laboratory test.
  • Participating
    in proper collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the
    Laboratory.
  • Carrying
    out Laboratory analysis, interprets results and submit reports to
    Clinicians.
  • Designing
    and implementing Quality Improvement Projects
  • Requisitioning
    for equipment and other supplies.
  • Securing
    and maintaining equipment in the Laboratory.
  • Participating
    in quality assurance for Laboratories.
  • Ensuring
    safety measures against hazards.
  • Imparting
    knowledge and skills to students and staff.
  • Enforcing
    staff adherence to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Compiling
    and submitting periodic reports.



Key Performance Indicators:
  • Laboratory
    test results and treatment harmonized.
  • Quality
    assurance in the Laboratory observed.
  • Advice
    to Clinical staff on proper collection, handling and transportation of
    specimen given.
  • Laboratory
    investigations done and results interpreted.
  • Quality
    Improvement Projects Implemented.
  • Accountability
    for financial and other resources produced
  • Laboratory
    data compiled and stored.
  • Discipline
    enforced.
  • Staff
    performance managed.
  • Periodic
    reports submitted.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    ideal candidate for the USAID Project job placement must hold a Diploma in
    Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized
    Institution.
  • Must
    be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • A
    minimum of two (2) years as a Laboratory Assistant.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates are encouraged to send a sealed envelope containing your
cover letter, CV, USAID 1420 form, download here
and copies of qualification certificates addressed to the respective District
Service Commission where the job is based.
Deadline:  23rd
February, 2018.
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