Hub Rider

The Hub rider will ensure timely transportation of lab commodities, samples and results while ensuring privacy and confidentiality of the patients’ details. He/she will ensure proper utilization of the project motorcycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect samples from the facilities and deliver them to the hub and/or GeneXpert/TrueNAT/LAMP sites timely
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and protection of client results and any other related information
• Ensure safety and security of clients ‘samples during transportation to the lab
• Keep the motorbike and other equipment including safety gear and carrying box well maintained, safe and secure
• Maintain comprehensive records of samples collected, results picked and delivered, bike maintenance/repairs and daily movements made.
• Work with the hub coordinator and District Lab focal persons to ensure timely distribution of EQA samples
• Communicate (phone or physical) immediately to the hub coordinator in case of inability to move to the peripheral facilities or if anything happens that interferes with sample transportation
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to the hub coordinator
• Always keep a copy of a valid riders ‘permit as guided by the traffic and road safety Act of Uganda
• Keep the motorcycle used in good roadworthy condition
• Provide accurate documentation as part of the accountability of the fuel used and any repair done monthly

Academic Qualifications

• Uganda Certificate of Education with credit in English)

Person Specification

• Uganda Certificate of Education with credit in English)
• Valid riding permit/License
• Experience working Human biological triple packaging and transport
• Excellent communication and team skills
• Ability to use sample tracking smartphones is an added advantage
• Ability to work extra hours