DEADLINE: 20/09/2024

Health Technicians (46)

Contract

The Bureau in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and UN Women intend to conduct the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey (UMIS) and National Governance, Peace and Security Survey (NGPSS) is seeking to recruit highly competent, motivated, results oriented, dynamic, Health Technicians (46) of good character and high integrity to undertake effective UMIS blood specimen as assigned and guided by the supervisor.

Organisation: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Health Technician Supervisor

Job Reference: UBOS/DPSS/UMIS – HT /09/24

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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.

How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the required profile, please see the job details on the UBOS Website and submit your application through the online application system available on the UBOS Website.

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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.

UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION.

About Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Industry: Government

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous agency of Government responsible for maintenance, coordination, supervising and monitoring of the National Statistical System to ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of standardised statistical information. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country. The Bureau is also mandated as the principal official statistics producing agency in the country.