Health Technician

September 12, 2024
Temporary
Application ends: September 20, 2024
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Deadline date:
September 20, 2024

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Health Technician (46)

JOB REFERENCE: UBOS/DPSS/UMIS – HT/09/24

REPORTS TO: Health Technician Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Temporary (Two Months)

Job Summary:

To undertake effective UMIS blood specimen as assigned and guided by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

  • Participate in all training sessions.
  • Collect blood specimen from eligible respondents
  • Test the blood samples for malaria and any other tests as described
  • Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results
  • Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis
  • Measure the Hemoglobin levels of eligible respondents using the Hemocue machine
  • Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into the computer for storage
  • Provide technical information about test results to respondents in a professional way
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate Education (UACE)
  • Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a Credit in Maths and English
  • Must have written and oral fluency in at least one of these local languages: Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong, Runyankole – Rukiga, Runyoro – Rutoro, Lusoga, Lumasaaba, Rukonjo
  • Prior use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience, with evidence as a health technician.

Skills and other attributes

  • Good computer knowledge.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Must be available exclusively for the UMIS activity.

MODE OF APPLICATION

If you believe you meet the required profile, please submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS

Website: https://www.ubos.org/uboshr/public/login Not Later than close of business on the, 20th September 2024 at 5pm. Hardcopies shall not be accepted.

All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates and relevant appointment letters. (PDF copies maximum 10MB).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. All tendered in documents shall be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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