Laboratory Technician [2] Post at The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) Jobs In Uganda

 Post Title: Laboratory Technician [2].
Organisation: Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB)

Brief Background Information:-
The Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB) is a leading Christian Organization coordinating over 277 health facilities spread all over Uganda. The UPMB network in conjunction with Mildmay Uganda received funding from PEPFAR to recruit Human Resources for Health for some of its facilities. UPMB is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill up the vacancies and be part of a professional and seW-driven team dedicated to maintaining quality health care in Uganda.

Report to: Medical Officer or Clinical Officer.
Job Purpose: To carry out generalized laboratory examination for diseases diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
 Location: Kalungi and Kako HC III in Kalungu and Masaka Districts respectively.
 
Skills and qualifications:
•    Must have a Diploma in Medical laboratory Techniques from a recognized institution.
Other requirements:
Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Must have a valid Annual practicing License [APL]
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzing and interpreting laboratory results and SUbmitting reports.
Liaising with ward management in preparation of patients for laboratory tests.
Advising clinical staff in collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory.
Participating in primary health care activities.
Compiling, analyzing and preparing performance reports for submission to relevant authorities.
Participating in quality assurance for laboratories. Participating in research activities.
Adhering to professional code of conduct and Ethics.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good Customer and Patient care skills
Candidates must exhibit excellent professionalism and uphold ethical value
 
Applications procedure:
Applications CV, and copies of certificates should be sent to the respective Church of Uganda Dioceses, not later than 26th July 2013.
Note applications for posts in Kimwanyi Kabungo Kalungi and Wellsprings should be sent to the Diocesan Secretary.
West Buganda Diocese
 P. 0 Box 242 Masaka, while applications to Lulagala and Namutamba He III should be sent to
The Diocesan Secretary Mityana Diocese
P.O Box 102 Mityana.
Closing date for applications: 26th July 2013.