2 Volunteer Laboratory Manager Job Careers – Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Limited
Job Title: Volunteer Laboratory Manager (2 Positions)
Organization: Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary/Pay Rate: 3,600,000/=-6,000,000
Reference Code: HHDP/LM/2020
Employment: Full time
About US:
Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Ltd trading as Mwebaza Medical Clinic is a Private Health Centre operating in Greater Kampala, Kawempe Metro Registration No.: 80020001132813 providing Christian centred Preventive, Promotive, Curative & Rehabilitative Healthcare, a modern Laboratory and diagnostics Center, Maternal Healthcare among a wide range of other Health care services. The entity is registered under Allied Health, Uganda and regulated by the Ministry of Health Uganda and is a member of the Uganda Private Midwives Association (UPMA). Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Ltd is a dynamic & the fastest growing Comprehensive Healthcare Services Provider in Uganda based in Kawempe Metro, Kampala (U).
About the Project:
The Hebron Health Growth & Development Program;
Hebron Health Growth &Development Program is a Public Benefit Health Initiative with the aim of Improving the Health of the individuals and organizations in the Greater Kawempe Metropolitan Area by making Health Insurance as well as overall Health services and products more affordable and accessible and to empower the people in the above targeted Health Communities to overcome poverty through Health Development Interventions
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Hebron Health Development Project (HHDP)’s Director, the Lab Manager will engage in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Hebron MedicalTesting Laboratory. This individual will performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy, and other authorized purposes. Provides information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology, Executive Medical Checkup and other Tests of a medical nature. The Laboratory Technician reports to the Medical Director/Lab Director. Knowledge and competency in the operation of laboratory equipment and instrumentation and the collection and processing of laboratory specimens must be demonstrated.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs phlebotomy, capillary and heel puncture procedures as directed
- Collects and processes blood, urine, tissue specimens and other samples as ordered by licensed provider
- Processes and stores specimen to be sent for further or later analysis following laboratory procedures for collection, labeling, and transportation to reference laboratories
- Is proficient in operation of laboratory equipment and instruments
- Prepares reagents, solutions, standards, and controls to be used in different areas within the established guidelines for accuracy and precision
- Discusses results and findings of alert or critical Lab values and procedures with physicians or designee
- Logs data from medical tests and enter result into patient’s medical record or provide results to ordering physician via other means
- Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient physician, or nurse, reporting mandated information to the public health department
- Keeps work surfaces clean and orderly
- Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols
- Performs or arranges preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments together with the maintenance of appropriate records
- Evaluates test results for accuracy, upon analysis and evaluation of collection techniques and conditions, specimen characteristics, adequacy of reagents, quality control ad instrument performance and correlation with other laboratory data and patient’s clinical history when provided; identifies unusual results or discrepancies, which can cause erroneous results, take appropriate action to make corrections and solve problems, performs additional tests to correct or confirm abnormal patient results within a reasonable time frame and notifies providers accordingly
- Regularly reviews general, procedural, proficiency testing, quality control, and personnel responsibilities with Clinical Director/Lab Director to maintain Laboratory efficiency and safety.
- Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; ensures clinical staff are competent in POC testing
- Orders, stocks, and maintains laboratory supplies, reagents, controls, calibrators and equipment
- Monitors temperature logs per policy and procedures
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Maintains MDS for all chemicals and substances used in the laboratory
- Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
- Adheres to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
- Enhances laboratory services and Hebron Health Development Program (HHDP)’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Takes initiative in development and updating of HHDP’s Laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
One (1) year of specialized experience performing the following: clinical laboratory tests/examination for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, and monitoring patient therapy;
- Ability to withdraw blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Ability to set up, operate and or utilize appropriate equipment, instruments, containers and other devices and materials to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances;
- Able to do preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments;
- Able to label, clean and sterilize equipment
- Should have good report writing skills
- Previous experience with Electronic Medical Record
- Interest and desire to work with all kinds of people including locals in the community & ability to speak Luganda.
- Good time management skills
- Respectful to both customers & fellow co-workers & superiors.
- Strong Leadership & Communication skills
- Ability to mentor others.
- Ability to use resources sparingly in the respective department & medical facility at large.
- Willing to develop and become a better Lab Professional
- Knowledge of the Laboratory technician’s or Laboratory Assistant’s role including safety measures and overall Bio ethics.
- Knowledge of the Medical/Healthcare sector in the country and the sub-region is an added advantage
- A’ Level Certificates or equivalent qualifications
- Valid & Current Annual Practicing License (APL) for at least a Laboratory Technician or higher.
- Plus copies of Identification Documents namely: National Identification Card or Refugee ID, Passport ID or Driving Permit and a copy of Professional ID
- Letter from Local Council authority/LCI
Working Conditions:
Must be able to manage varying volumes of patients, tests in a fast-paced clinic. However, in all cases the work is very detailed. Must have good documentation skills, be through and precise. Laboratory technicians sit for much of the day, but must be able to stand for long periods, and spend extended periods of time at a computer station.
Hazards:
Potential for daily exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and chemicals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position.
How to apply:
All candidates should send a filled Volunteer Application Form, Download Here and then attach all other documents indicated above in 1 scanned pdf and then send them to hebronhc360@gmail.com
Deadline: Tuesday 21st January 2020 by 4:00 pm