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About the Organisation
The Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with Makerere University School of Public received funding from the United States Governments Centers for Disease Control wild Prevention (CDC) to implement the 2024-2025 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) survey. The main goal of the survey is to get a better understanding the impact of public health interventions on the burden of HIV at national level. The enrol approximate& 15.000 participants across the entire country over a of about 4 months. To achieve the survey goals, the Ministry of Health is !oolong to employ qualified personnel to constitute survey teams to undertake various tasks and responsibilities throughout the country. All survey personnel should be able to read and write in English and at least one of the eight (8) major local languages spoken in Uganda namely; Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Lusoga, Ngakarimojong, Runyakole-Rukiga and Runyoro-Rutoro.
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Uganda is the government body responsible for policy formulation, coordination, and oversight of the health sector, with a mission to provide the highest possible level of health services to all people in Uganda through a well-functioning and sustainable health care system. Renowned for its pivotal role in combating public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and most recently COVID-19, the Ministry has earned national and international recognition for its resilience and innovation in healthcare delivery.
MoH fosters a collaborative and service-oriented work culture, supporting employee development, professional ethics, and public service excellence, while offering job opportunities across a wide range of roles in administration, clinical services, public health, and health systems strengthening, often on both permanent and contractual terms. Since its establishment, the Ministry has evolved through various reforms aimed at decentralization, health financing, and community-based health initiatives, embracing digital health innovations and public-private partnerships to improve service delivery.
As a national institution with extensive reach across all districts of Uganda, MoH operates through a network of regional referral hospitals, health centers, and affiliated agencies. Its core values include equity, integrity, transparency, professionalism, and people-centered care. The Ministry is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, prioritizing community health education, disease prevention, and vulnerable population outreach programs. More information is available on their official website at www.health.go.ug.
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60 Field Laboratory Technician jobs at Ministry of Health
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Job Description
Job Title: Field Laboratory Technician (60 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Ministry of Health (MOH)
Duty Station: Throughout Uganda, Uganda
Reports to: Field Team Leader
The field laboratory technician will be responsible for all biomarker related procedures at the household/team level, such as phlebotomy, rapid blood tests, processing and shipping of specimens, waste management, interpreting and documenting test results & equipment maintenance.
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The Applications should be filled ONLINE at the following link provided in the table below respectively and submitted to the Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Health
Applicants are advised to:
Scan and attach only he relevant documents
Create an email address in case you do not have one
Required Documents include the following:
Application. cover letter (type in section)
Detailed Curriculum Vitae showing three referees
Copies of academic papers
Copies of record of employment history (Appointment letters & Contract Agreements) stated in the Curriculum Vita. My period of employment not backed up by an appointment instrument shall not be considered as relevant experience. Scan documents 2-4 as one document and upload under the (CV / Resume) section.
Applicants who will be shortlisted for interviews shall be required to present Originals of their Academic Transcripts. Certificates and National Identity Cards at the time of sitting the Interviews
Deadline: 6th December 2024
Responsibilities:
Attend all technical trainings as outlined by UPHIA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Conduct phlebotomy and all required biomarker tests and procedures
Conduct internal quality control procedures as per schedule and QC SOP and correctly fill QC logs
Maintain strict confidentiality of participant test results
Handle and store samples appropriately until shipment
Adhere to survey Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Adhere to principles of universal safety precautions as well as safe handling and disposal of biohazardous materials as per SOP
Ensure that required supplies and consumables are in sufficient stock and stored appropriately to avoid survey interruptions
Maintaining field lab equipment and consumables
Safely maintain tablet computer while in their possession, ensure that tablet is charged when needed
Identify and document survey non-conforming events and implement recommended corrective action.
Any other duties as assigned from time to time
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications:
Must be a trained Laboratory Technician with Diploma or above
Required: Annual Practitioner’s License
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and language at least one main local language in the geographical areas where they are posted to work.
Must have basic computer skills.
Experience working in large population surveys such as UPHIA and DHS in the last 7 years.
Valid certificate in GCP, GCLP and protection of human research participants
Competences:
Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills, be a team worker/player
Able to work on the program continuously for the contract period
Must be able to organize oneself and work independent of close supervision.
Ability to adapt to local adverse conditions.
Must be available to attend didactic training starting in January 2025
Must be able to start work by beginning of March 2025.
