How to Apply for 46 Health Technician Job Positions at Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Position: Health Technician (46 Vacancies)

Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Category: Health Professionals
Duty Station: Within Uganda, East Africa
Application Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024

Summary:
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is seeking 46 Health Technicians to join their team. The successful candidates will be responsible for collecting and analyzing blood specimens, performing various medical tests, and entering data for storage. This role requires a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, experience in the field, and proficiency in both written and oral communication in specific local languages.

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
• Fluency in at least one of the following local languages: Ateso, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Ngakarimojong, Runyankole-Rukiga, Runyoro-Rutoro, Lusoga, Lumasaaba, or Rukonjo
• At least 2 years’ experience as a health technician
• Good computer knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Prior use of computers or other digital devices for data collection is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all training sessions
• Collect blood specimens from eligible respondents
• Test blood samples for malaria and other specified tests
• Analyze laboratory findings to ensure result accuracy
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment for quantitative or qualitative analysis
• Measure hemoglobin levels using the Hemocue machine
• Enter data from medical tests or clinical results into the computer for storage
• Provide technical information about test results to respondents professionally
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Work Hours: 8 hours per day

Experience: Minimum 24 months of relevant experience

Education Level: Associate Degree

Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please click on the link below to submit your application online.

Ensure your application is submitted by the deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024.

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