Sample Transporter

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in
1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH),
Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health
Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks dynamic, motivated, and innovative candidates for the position of
Sample Transporter in the LPHS North & Southwest project based in Kigezi.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
Local Partner Health Services – North and Southwest Activity is implemented by Joint Clinical Research
Centre (JCRC) aimed at continued technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated
package of quality HIV/AIDS, TB and expanded scope of MCH, Malaria and Global Health Security (GHS)
services to the beneficiary population in the six districts in Kigezi sub-region.
The main goal of the Activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality,
integrated HIV and TB, MCH, Malaria and Global Health Security services.
Job Title: Sample Transporter
Reports to: Functionally to: Cluster Team Lead/ Hub coordinator
Technically to: Transport & Logistics Officer
Supervises: None
Positions: One (1)
Location: Kanungu HC IV Laboratory Hub- Kanungu District.
Job Purpose:
Transportation of samples, results and laboratory supplies between health facilities and testing hubs in
supported districts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Adequately utilize the hub system by ensuring that scheduled daily and weekly visits are made to
the hubs and point of care testing sites
• Collect samples from the facilities and promptly deliver them to the hub laboratory or point of care
testing sites for testing.
• Ensure prompt pickup and delivery of results from the point of care testing sites and the hub
laboratory to spokes sites supported within the different catchment areas.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and security of the patient samples and results.
• Maintain comprehensive records of samples collected, results picked and delivered, motorcycle
maintenance/repairs &servicing, and daily movements made.
• Have full licensing and permit to ride as guided by traffic and road safety Act.
• Work with the hub coordinator and DLFPs to ensure the timely distribution of External Quality
Assessment (EQA) samples and feedback results to the spokes sites and POC sites.
• Support in the distribution of commodities including but not limited to drugs, testing kits,
stationery, facility periodic reports.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to the hub coordinator.
• Perform Electronic and manual tracking of samples.
• Document and report any incidences and occurrences that may occur during sample and result
transportation first to the Hub coordinator and the LPHS-North and Southwest technical teams for
guidance and management of the incidence.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent from a recognized school/institution.
• Should have a valid riding permit with class A.
• Riding experience of at least 3 years preferably in Kigezi region.
• Defensive riding certificate is an added advantage.
• Certificate-level training in laboratory techniques will be an added advantage.
How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical
Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda via
jobs@jcrc.org.ug; The application deadline is Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 05:00 pm. Strictly three
documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter, CV and valid Riding permit not
exceeding 6 pages) quoting the position and region in the subject line i.e. Sample Transporter- Kigezi
Region. Failure to follow the application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification.