Job Title: Health Technicians (46 Positions)
Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Contract
Deadline: 20th September 2024 by 5:00 pm
Job Reference: UBOS/DPSS/UMIS – HT /09/24
Reports to: Health Technician Supervisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in all training sessions.
- Collect blood specimens from eligible respondents.
- Test the blood samples for malaria and conduct 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 the analysis of medical tests or clinical results into the computer for storage.
- Provide technical information about test results to respondents in a professional manner.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of 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 of experience 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.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the required profile, please visit the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.
- Click Here to Log In/Sign Up and Apply: Choose “Create New Account” for new users or login for old users.
- Attachments Required: All applicants must attach relevant soft copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and relevant appointment letters (PDF copies maximum 10MB).
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All submitted documents will be verified with the relevant authorities. Any falsification of documents will lead to prosecution, and any form of lobbying and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
About UBOS:
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous government agency responsible for maintaining, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring the National Statistical System. It ensures the collection, analysis, and dissemination of standardized statistical information and serves as the principal official statistics-producing agency in Uganda.