Medical Laboratory Assistant at Kiboga District Local Government, Kiboga ,Uganda

Job Description

To conduct elementary laboratory analysis.

Key outputs

i.                    Laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations prepared.

ii.                  Basic laboratory tests carried out and reports submitted.

iii.                Safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories observed.

iv.                Laboratory equipment cleaned regularly.

v.                  Laboratory wastes safely disposed of.

Key Functions

i.                    Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations.

ii.                  Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submitting reports.

iii.                Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.

iv.                 Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly.

v.                   Safely disposing off laboratory waste.

vi.                 Participate in continuous professional development.

vii.               Adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Personal Specifications

(a)   Academic and professional requirements

·                     A certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

·                     Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals Council.

·                     Must have a valid Practicing License.

(b)   Competencies

Technical

·                     Records and Information Management

·                     Management of organizational environment

·                     Time management

·                     Information communication Technology

Behavioral

·                     Concern for quality and standards

·                     Ethics and Integrity

·                     Accountability

·                     Result orientation