Laboratory Technician

• Conduct malaria diagnostic procedures and manage the preparation, documentation, storage and transport of dried blood spot samples according to study and laboratory requirements.
• Perform malaria diagnostic procedures and support participant confirmation according to study procedures and national guidelines.
• Prepare, label, store and document dried blood spot samples while maintaining specimen integrity and chain of custody.
• Coordinate the transport of study samples to the designated laboratory.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, specimen logs and study documentation.
• Conduct quality-control procedures and comply with laboratory standard operating procedures and biosafety requirements.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and equipment and report shortages or maintenance needs promptly.
• Protect participant confidentiality and comply with ethical requirements and the approved study protocol.
• Participate in study training, monitoring visits and quality-assurance activities.

Submit an application letter and an updated curriculum vitae listing two referees and their contact details. Include a valid Good Clinical Practice or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice training certificate.

Indicate your preferred study district and relevant language proficiency in the application.

Address the application to:

The Dean
Makerere University School of Public Health