Job Title: Laboratory Technician: Organisation: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
Job Location: Lukaya Health care center, Kalungu District.
About AHF:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles California, and is the largest community-based provider of HIV treatment and care in the United States of America.
AHF registered in Uganda as AHF- Uganda Cares, is collaboration between the Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV/AIDS services including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
AHF- Uganda Cares to date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Mpigi, Lyantonde, Soroti ,Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Amuria,Butambala, Gomba ,Serere, Hoima and Tororo and supporting 21 clinic sites across Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Collects and examines samples as referred by the Clinician
Ensure that lab procedures are adhered to
Works together with Clinicians to ensure all baseline and bench mark tests are done
Records results and documents the same
Maintenance and ordering of lab reagents and consumables
Ensures that all machines are serviced and in good working conditions
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:Job Location: Lukaya Health care center, Kalungu District.
About AHF:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles California, and is the largest community-based provider of HIV treatment and care in the United States of America.
AHF registered in Uganda as AHF- Uganda Cares, is collaboration between the Ministry of Health and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (U.S.A) to provide free HIV/AIDS services including antiretroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
AHF- Uganda Cares to date operates in 15 districts including; Masaka, Kampala, Rakai, Mpigi, Lyantonde, Soroti ,Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Amuria,Butambala, Gomba ,Serere, Hoima and Tororo and supporting 21 clinic sites across Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Collects and examines samples as referred by the Clinician
Ensure that lab procedures are adhered to
Works together with Clinicians to ensure all baseline and bench mark tests are done
Records results and documents the same
Maintenance and ordering of lab reagents and consumables
Ensures that all machines are serviced and in good working conditions
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent relevant qualification.
Minimum of two years working experience within an HIV/
AIDS setting will be an added advantage.
Must be registered with the relevant professional body.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates with the above qualifications and experience should send their C.V, photocopies of their relevant academic qualifications and application letter with 3 work related references addressed to;
The Regional Human Resource Manager
AHF-Uganda Cares Secretariat
Plot 1Baker Road Nakasero Hill.
P.O. Box 22914 Kampala
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 15th February, 2013