Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Sep-29
Location: Adjumani
Vacancy title: Laboratory Assistant [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Healthcare ] Jobs at: Medical Teams International Deadline of this Job: Saturday, October 12 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Adjumani, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Sunday, September 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Medical Teams International Medical Teams International jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Job Summary: Responsible for performing routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times. Job Responsibilities • Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients • Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality • Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up • Maintain quality control of specimen samples • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices • Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning • Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs • Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct • Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications • Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required • Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required • Valid practicing license is required • Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role is required • Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage KNOWLEDGE • Basic knowledge of laboratory practices • Basic knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment • Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol SKILLS • Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results • Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English • Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook ABILITIES • Analytical with attention to detail • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results • Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
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