Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Global Health Security, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere UniversityJohn Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.

In order to achieve the above objectives, IDI seeks to recruit competent candidates as indicated below;

Job Title : Hub Rider
Vacancy Code : HRX01
Classification : Full time
Reporting : Field Office Coordinator
Duty Station : Kakindo

Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick client samples from designated IDI-WHP supported health facilities and deliver them from to the designated lab hub for testing.
•  Pick results from the Lab hubs and deliver them to the respective health facilities.
• Ensure safety and security of client samples during transportation to the lab hubs for testing.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and protection of client results and any other related information during the transportation results to the health facilities.
• Timely response and availability at the required facility whenever called upon to offer support
• The bike used shall be in a road worthy condition and the backup rider shall have full licensing and permit to ride as guided by the Traffic and Road Safety act and any other relevant laws of Uganda.

Qualification:

• Minimum of UACE with a valid permit

Required skills:
 Basic motor bike maintenance and proper documentation
 Good interpersonal skills and able to interact productive and accurately with other team members
 Self-motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines
 Excellent communication skills
 Ability to work in tea in a respectful way

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should semi their Cvs. including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stiputate email address

Email your application and CV to [email protected] 

Key Notes:

• IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at the stage of the recruitment process

• Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

• indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager

Infectious Diseases Institute— lDl Knowledge Centre,

Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

P.0. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda