Purpose of the Post
The Sample Transport Couriers will be responsible for collecting samples from health centres and delivering them to the laboratories for testing using a motorcycle. They will work with the laboratory and health centre staff to ensure that test results are returned back to the health facilities in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collecting samples from health centres and delivering them to the laboratories for testing using motorcycles while adhering to set standards.
- Liaising (working together) with the laboratory and health centre staff to ensure that test results are returned back to the health facilities in a timely manner
- Data entry of all samples and results transported in R4H online platform using a tablet and ensure 100% submission compliance.
- Motorcycle management including daily checks, fuel management and updating of the motorcycle logbooks
Qualifications and Requirements
- At least five MSCE ordinary level passes including Mathematics and English
- A certificate or diploma in public health, social sciences or related field will be an added advantage
- Defensive Driving Certification
- A clean class A driver’s license. (Motorcycle)
Basic First Aid practitioner qualification and data entry experience on mobile platforms or computer is highly desirable. Applicants MUST be originally from or should have resided in the district for a significant period.
