Technician - Allied Health Sciences

About the role

Makerere University in Kampala is recruiting a Technician in Allied Health Sciences to support its laboratories. The post reports to the Head of Department and involves preparing instruments and facilities for practical and clinical skills teaching, maintaining equipment and assisting students in developing their competencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the workplace (laboratories)
• Prepare instruments and the workplace for practical and clinical skills teaching
• Take part in optical lab activities, practical and clinical skills demonstrations and help students develop appropriate competencies
• Maintain equipment and facilities in working condition, report faults and maintenance needs, and implement approved standard operating procedures
• Keep a safe and clean clinical, practical and optical laboratory environment
• Maintain equipment, consumable and practical-session records and inventories
• Assist in research, innovation, consultancy, fieldwork and community outreach activities
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Honours Bachelor's degree in Optometry
• Registration with the Uganda Allied Professionals Council
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Age limit: applicants must not exceed 55 years at the time of application

Required skills

• Customer care
• Precise and concise communication
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency with machines and computers

The appointment is on a 4-year contract.