2 Fresh Graduates – Laboratory Assistants/ Technicians – Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Limited
Job Title: Laboratory Assistants/ Technicians (2 Fresh Graduates)
Organization: Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 3,600,000/= to UGX 12,000,000 (per annum)
About US:
Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Ltd trading as Mwebaza Medical Clinic is a Private Healthcare Centre operating in Greater Kampala, Kawempe Metro Registration No.: 80020001132813 providing quality Preventive, Promotive, Curative & Rehabilitative Healthcare, a modern Laboratory and diagnostics, Maternal Healthcare among a wide range of other services.
Job Summary: The qualified Lab Assistant/Technician to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory supervisor. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, label and analyze samples.
- Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.
- Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods.
- Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
- Record data and findings in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
- Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
- Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- And to ensure Quality Management in the Laboratory
- And to perform any other work as may be assigned to him or her by the Medical Executive Director/Medical Clinical Officer for the successful functioning of the Lab & the health facility at large.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Certificate in Laboratory Technology or higher.
- At least six months or more though fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in working under hazardous conditions.
- He/she will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward.
- Proven experience as a Lab Technician or relevant position for at least 6 months or more.
- Experience in operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards, etc).
- In depth knowledge of Health Information Systems.
- Technology, preventative measures and laboratory best practices.
- Excellent physical condition and endurance.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems.
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
- Diploma & Certificates in Laboratory Technology or relevant field.
- Practicing License from Allied Health, Uganda
- Ability to use Laboratory computer software plus all electronic & manual lab equipment.
- Strong report writing and record keeping ability.
- 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.
- Previous internship in a private healthcare practice such as a hospital or general big medical practice is an added advantage.
- Ability to speak at least three languages i.e. English, Luganda and the mother tongue is an added advantage.
- Ability to use Clinical Master and other Medical or Laboratory software available on the market is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their Email applications with the following in one scanned pdf file namely;
- Certified copies of Academic transcripts.
- Certificate of Registration as either a Lab Assistant or a Lab technician.
- A valid Annual Practicing License (APL) for either a Laboratory Assistant or a
- Laboratory technician or a pay slip for renewal of the previous year’s Annual
- Practicing License (APL).
- A Curriculum Vitae for a Laboratory technician or Laboratory Assistant position
- containing at least three referees that’s to say two academic referees & one internship/professional referee with emails & daytime telephone contacts
- A Valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for the applicant (Desired but not mandatory).
- Copy of O’ level (UCE) or its equivalent for foreign nationals in Uganda- for Lab
- Assistant applicants & technicians
- Copy of A’ level (UACE) or its equivalent for Laboratory technician applicants
- Plus copy of at least one Identification Document e.g. National Identification Card, Refugee ID or Passport ID.
- Letter from Local Council authority/LCI and day time telephone contacts to:
The Office of CEO/Medical Executive Director,
Hebron Medical Clinic (SMC) Ltd
trading Mwebaza Medical Clinic,
Plot 214, Block No. 4362, Kawempe Metro, Kampala (U)
Or email all academic documents in 1 scanned pdf to: mwebazamedicare887@gmail.com
Deadline: 20th August, 2019 by 5:00 pm.
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