Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

RRH, 1 China-Uganda Friendship Hospital - Naguru, 1 Moroto RRH, 1 Arua

RRH, 1 Lira RRH and 1 Gulu RRH)

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years working experience attained at the level of Laboratory Page 13 of 62

Technologist in Government. Other

Management, communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Work as immediate technical in-charge of Laboratory services. b) Formulate and implement research programmes. c) Troubleshoot and interpret all laboratory procedures. d) Write standard operating procedures (SOPs). e) Participate in the investigations of epidemic disease outbreaks and report to the Head of Division. f) Coordinate, supervise and institute quality control measures in the Laboratory. g) Institute safety measures against hazards and ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste. h) Participate in planning and budgeting for the Laboratory Unit. i) Manage and account for allocated resources.

j) Initiate and ensure that staff conduct research and develop appropriate technologies. k) Receive periodic reports from units. l) Prepare and submit reports to the Head of Department. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.