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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
MUWRP is committed to actively engaging communities at various stages of the research process, from trial protocol development, through implementation, to dissemination of research findings. Scientists are encouraged to participate in engagement activities with the public both inside and outside the research community. Sharing our research work is a crucial part of the MUWRP pillars. MUWRP ensures the community members are informed of the research protocols taking place in their communities.
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, health care and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, Emerging Infectious Diseases Program (EIDP) for surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also, a PEPFAR funded program in HIV treatment, care, and prevention in the districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma , Buikwe, Luwero and Nakasongola Additionally, MUWRP in collaboration with local and international partners is implementing The Joint Mobile Emerging Disease Intervention Clinical Capability (JMEDICC) program in Uganda whose purpose is to conduct FDA-regulated clinical trials of therapeutics or diagnostics during an outbreak event of high consequence pathogens specifically filoviruses.
Job Title
Phlebotomist (Locum) job at Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Job Description
• Responsible for collection of study and clinical specimens from study participants
• Provide adequate explanation of sample collection procedures to participants prior to collection
• Responsible for correct identification of participant by reviewing their documents
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate labelling of specimen vials matched to participant.
Prepare accurately labelled specimens for transportation to the laboratory for analysis
Conduct Point of care tests, interpret and document results for the study doctors
Ordering supplies as needed and maintaining accurate records of such supplies
Attention to cleanliness of work area, maintain infection control procedures and maintenance of equipment at the station.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Required Education, Knowledge and Experience:
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques
• 2 years working experience
• GCP/GCLP training
• Good interpersonal/communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience working as a phlebotomist
• Experience of working in a research setting will be an added advantage
Abilities:
• Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
Supervisory Controls: The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Research Manager
Physical Ability:
• Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
• The incumbent should have ability to travel to and from work and the Project’s collaborative sites in if necessary.
• The incumbent is also expected to able to sit for extended periods of time.
How to Apply
1. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online ( www.muwrp.org/careers/ ) by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their daytime telephone contacts and email addresses.
2. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
3. Failure to follow application guidelines will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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