Laboratory Assistant Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 10 August 2023
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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| International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Laboratory Assistant will ensure that laboratory services of the health facility, are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards. They will ensure that laboratory services at the site are well managed, laboratory investigations on clients are carried out, the required health quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment is maintained and laboratory reagents and supplies are effectively used.
Specific Responsibilities
• Carry out phlebotomy for all tests to be conducted;
• Receive/collect, lab samples and analyse/test them;
• Keep accurate records and confidentiality of tests conducted;
• Carry out laboratory tests and produce accurate results;
• Participate in development/updating and implementation of laboratory standard operation procedures (SOPs);
• Participate in report writing by compiling reports on tests carried out at the health facility laboratory;
• Carry out quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment;
• Assist in drawing-up laboratory plans and budgets;
• Mentor the laboratory volunteers, and any other trainees;
• Ensure safety of clients in the laboratory.
Qualifications
• A Certificate in Laboratory technology or diagnostics
Experience and skills
• At least two years working experience in in a similar position.
Application procedure
Interested applicants?Click here to apply
Posting Date: 2023-07-31
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