Nurse job at Makerere University School of Public Health
About the Organization
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the four Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University. Established, in 1922, Makerere University is one of the oldest Universities in Africa and is currently ranked the 2nd best in research in Africa. It was the first university in East Africa to offer degrees in public health and it remains the leading School of Public Health in the region.
MakSPH conducts research and provides consultation services to the Government of Uganda and various national and international health organizations as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies involved in health.
It has four major departments of
Health Policy, Planning and Management
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Disease Control and Environmental Health
Community Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Job Description
Makerere University School of Public Health through the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in collaboration with Windsor laboratory Uganda Limited received funding from the Ministry of Science, technology and Innovations (STI/OP) to conduct an observation study titled Vitamin D as a therapy for chronic conditions: Covid-19, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Covid-19 and Malaria. The study will also offer training and mentorship sessions to selected medical doctors, nutrition scientists, laboratory technicians and clinical officers to equip them with knowledge about Vitamin D therapy, testing and diet supplementation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the clinical officer, the laboratory technician will ensure that laboratory services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards
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Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out phlebotomy
Carry out laboratory tests and produce uncompromised results
Participate in development and implementation of laboratory sops
Receive, collect, transport, process and analyses lab specimens
Carry out quality control of laboratory tests, reagents and equipment
Assist in drawing up plans and budgets
Participate in report writing by compiling reports on tests carried out at the clinic
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: a minimum of a certificate in medical laboratory techniques from a reputable institution, at least 2 years of experience and must be registered with the relevant professional body and hold a valid annual practicing license
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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