About US:
The United States Government under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
(PEPFAR) is a key partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda that plans to complement the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) effort in addressing the Human Resources for Health (HRH) shortage. The support aims to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions in light of the rising HIV/AIDS prevalence in the country. Health workers recruited under this support will be contracted by the implementing Partners and they will be seconded to identified hospitals and Health Centres.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of preparing laboratory reagents, stains for routine investigations.
· Conducts basic laboratory tests and submits reports to Clinicians.
· Manages and accounts for allocated resources.
· Participates in quality assurance for laboratories.
· The incumbent services equipment regularly.
· Follows safety measures against hazards.
· In charge of requisitioning for necessary supplies for laboratory work and keeps record of stock.
· Participates in research activities.
· Compiles and sends periodic reports.
· Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Laboratory Assistants should hold relevant certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
· A minimum of two years’ experience as a Laboratory Assistant.
· The applicant must be registered and licensed by the Allied Health Professionals Council.
· Adheres to the Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should strictly adhere to the following requirements to avoid disqualification:
1. Complete all parts of the application form (PSF 3, Revised 2008), download here, and submit three (3) copies for each post in case more than one job is applied for.
2. On each application form the following must be attached;
· Recent and original copies of the passport size photographs.
· Copies of the academic and professional certificates.
· Copies of letters of appointment, plus confirmation letters as it may apply.
· Copies of Registration Certificates and valid Practicing Licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Professional Councils.
3. It is emphasized that:
· All applications should bear the name of the Institution, title of the post and its reference number. (check at top of advert)
· Applicants must state clearly on the application forms their contact addresses and telephone numbers.
· Short listed candidates shall be required to bring their unlaminated original certificates at the interview. Failure to present the original certificates or any other relevant documents may lead to automatic disqualification from interviews. Health Workers who are on long term training must not apply.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates unlaminated at the interview. Candidates who will present forged certificates are to be handed over to the Police for appropriate action. Health workers who are already in government service or private not for profit (PNFP) employment should not apply and will not be considered.
Send to:
Secretary, Health Service Commission.
Plot No. 1 Pilkington Road,
Workers’ House,
3rd Floor (Northern Wing) or
P.O. Box 7452, Kampala
Deadline: 2nd September, 2015