Laboratory Technician job at The AIDS Support Organization ( TASO ) Uganda
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Nov-19
Location: TASO Jinja Center of Excellence (CoE), Kampala, Uganda
Laboratory Technician 2025-11-18T08:25:13+00:00 The AIDS Support Organization ( TASO ) Uganda https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_884/logo/The%20AIDS%20Support%20Organization%20(TASO%20Uganda).jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME TASO Jinja Center of Excellence (CoE) Kampala 00256 Uganda Healthcare Healthcare, Technician 2025-11-26T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Main Purpose of the Job To administer laboratory services of the Centre, and ensure that the services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards. Key Outputs - Laboratory services at the centre provided and managed
- Health education to TASO clients provided
- Laboratory budget drawn and implemented
- Quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
- Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
- Safety of laboratory equipments and implement safety measures maintained
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technician Minimum Academic Qualifications Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Registered with the Allied Health Professional council and Valid Practicing License Additional trainings required Biosafety and Risk Management Training, training in SLAMTA and LQMS and Training in GCLP Minimum Experience and Exposure Two (2) years of laboratory work experience Special Knowledge - Laboratory diagnosis techniques
- Basic facts about HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and other chronic care management
- HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria Care policies and procedures
- Provide lab services in line with the acceptable national algorithms and standards
- Participate in center work plans and budgets
- Ensure timely forecasting and planning of activities and draw an up to date laboratory work schedule
- Develop SOPS for laboratory management procedures
- Mentor and train stand ins to develop and build their capacity
- Manage the Laboratory quality management system
- Prepare the patient for sampling, collect the right sample from the right patient at the right time and carry out the test procedures correctly, accurately and timely
- Participate in EQA and IQA, monitor and interpret QC date to benefit the laboratory
- Keep record of QC data as per procedures, fill and maintain OC logs
- Monitor consumption by filling the stock card for each item
- Requisition items from stores, monitor stock levels by stock taking
- Properly and accurately use of PPE, participate in writing a safety manual, follow laboratory safety guidelines and keep record of all incidences in the laboratory
- Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste, maintain a clean and safe working environment and demarcate emergency exits in the Laboratory
- Participate in laboratory improvement program in the laboratory and document all activities carried out using relevant MOH tools
- Make periodic reports and submit to the respective Supervisors and staff
- Laboratory Technology skills
- Computer skills
- Stores management skills
- Counselling skills
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Registered with the Allied Health Professional council
- Valid Practicing License
- Biosafety and Risk Management Training
- Training in SLAMTA and LQMS
- Training in GCLP
JOB-691c2d6991d83 Vacancy title: Laboratory Technician Jobs at: The AIDS Support Organization ( TASO ) Uganda Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, November 26 2025 Duty Station: TASO Jinja Center of Excellence (CoE) | Kampala | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, November 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Main Purpose of the Job To administer laboratory services of the Centre, and ensure that the services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards. Key Outputs - Laboratory services at the centre provided and managed
- Health education to TASO clients provided
- Laboratory budget drawn and implemented
- Quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
- Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
- Safety of laboratory equipments and implement safety measures maintained
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technician Minimum Academic Qualifications Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Registered with the Allied Health Professional council and Valid Practicing License Additional trainings required Biosafety and Risk Management Training, training in SLAMTA and LQMS and Training in GCLP Minimum Experience and Exposure Two (2) years of laboratory work experience Special Knowledge - Laboratory diagnosis techniques
- Basic facts about HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and other chronic care management
- HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria Care policies and procedures
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: associate degree Job application procedure Click Here to Apply Now
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