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Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to those affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical care in underserved regions, Medical Teams International is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives and responding quickly to health crises around the world. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging and rewarding opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
Founded in the early 1980s, Medical Teams International has evolved from a small grassroots initiative to a global organization, working in over 70 countries. Through a combination of skilled healthcare teams, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable health solutions, the organization continues to provide critical medical services, including trauma care, maternal health, and disease prevention. Medical Teams International's core values of compassion, excellence, and integrity guide its mission and operations, ensuring a continued focus on improving the health and dignity of vulnerable populations. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in advocacy and supporting community development initiatives that improve access to healthcare worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at www.medicalteams.org.
Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International
Responsible for performing routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times.
Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients
Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up
Maintain quality control of specimen samples
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices
Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of laboratory practices
Basic knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment
Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol
SKILLS
Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results
Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
ABILITIES
Analytical with attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
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