Technician- Allied Health Sciences

Your tasks

Reporting To Head of Department Job Purpose Assist in formulating, reviewing and maintaining standard operating procedures for use in the workplace (Laboratories). Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare instruments and work place for practical and clinical skills teaching.
2. Participate in optical lab activities, practical and clinical skills demonstrations and assist students in developing appropriate competencies
3. Maintain equipment and facilities in functional condition and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements
4. Implement approved standard operating procedures
5. Maintain a safe and clean clinical, practical and optical laboratory environment
6. Maintain equipment, consumable and practical-session records and inventories
7. Assist in research, innovation, consultancy, fieldwork and community outreach activities
8. Perform any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor
9. Supervise and mentor junior staff

Requirements

Required Qualifications i. An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Optometry ii. Registration with the Uganda Allied Professionals Council Experience At least 3 years’ relevant work experience Skills/Competences i. Customer Care; ii. Ability to communicate precisely and concisely; iii. Analytical skills; iv. Proficiency in using machines and computers Tenure of Appointment 4-year contract Age Limit APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION