Job Title
Laboratory Technologist
Duty Station
Tororo and Kalongo
Duties Brief
  •  Identify potential study participants and screen them for consenting and recruitment into the study
  •  Perform malaria parasite culturing and assay experiments
  •  Perform molecular and genetic experiments
  • Perform Malaria microscopy and record results according to the standard Laboratory techniques as laid down by the W.H.O guidelines. 
  • Recruit patients into the study using Good Clinical and Laboratory guidelines as described in the study protocols 
  • Collect and prepare field samples according to standard guidelines for transportation from the study site to research laboratory facilities.
  •  Keep all records of laboratory activities and inventory of all laboratory equipment and supplies
  •  Performing laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures 
Qualification Required
  • Bsc degree in Biomedical Lab technology, Public Health or Biochemistry. 
  • Prior diploma in Lab technology is an added advantage. 
  • Specialised skills in Malaria parasite cultures, Parasite ring survival assays and culture adaptation experiments and drug assays is an added advantage.
  •  Prior training or working experience of at least one year in malaria parasite collections, Isolation, culturing and sensitivity assays is an added advantage. 
  • Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council. 
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal.
  • Reputable computer skills in Ms Packages.
Deadline
3/13/2023