The position holder will supervise and coordinate the daily and technical operations of the Haematology Section.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Overseeing of general workflow and processes in the section;
• Ensuring personnel are oriented, trained, mentored and deemed competent before performing any test procedures;
• Ensuring all tests and equipment used have standard operating procedures written, reviewed and approved;
• Ensuring all tests and equipment used are validated and verified before putting to use;
• Ensuring integrity of study data through QA/QC activities/ procedures and strong data management;
• Ensuring the IQC/EQA schedules are followed and performance is evaluated for CAPA if any;
• Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are insufficient stocks and are kept securely in recommended conditions;
• Develop monthly reporting about study test updates to the laboratory manager;
• Ensuring health and safety as per SOPs by conducting safety induction of new staff/students, updating materials data safety sheets;
• Be in charge of laboratory equipment and schedule, oversee the maintenance, adjustment, or calibration of laboratory instruments and apparatus;
• Preparing for audits, work and support collaborative activities with other laboratory technologists at the MUL and other laboratories within the Unit;
• Monitoring quality indicators such as turnaround time and personnel productivity for continued quality improvement;
• Ensuring the personnel in the section are assigned roles, objectives set and performance appraisals done;
• Ensuring personnel annual leave are managed well so as not to affect the section operations;
• Report any incidences to the laboratory manager and quality manager for CAPA management;
• Provide monthly reports on the performance of the section on active studies, achievements, challenges, and improvement plans; and,
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Clinical Laboratories.

Person Specification
• MSc in a laboratory related subject and bachelor’s degree in biomedical laboratory technology/Science;
• Current Allied Health Professional Licence;
• Trainings in GCLP,GCP and HSP;
• Previous experience in working in a laboratory Clinical Trials environment in a supervisory role;
• Minimum 3 years post qualification in a clinical and research setting;
• Experience in managing sample collection, including pathogens;
• Experience in training laboratory-based staff and executing competence assessment;
• Experience in using laboratory information system;
• Experience in developing and implementing technical standard operating procedures relevant to the related work;
• Experience in managing person and their expectations;
• Should possess excellent knowledge in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice;
• Excellent knowledge in haematological techniques and interpretation of results;
• Excellent knowledge in Good Clinical Practice;
• Profound knowledge in implanting and maintaining ISO 15189_12 international status;
• Excellent spoken and written English;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Self-starter/ innovation skills; and,
• Good interpersonal skills.
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/SeniorLaboratory_Technologist

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 27th February 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.