The Hospital Director,
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH)
Thru; The Laboratory Manager,
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Clinical Laboratories
18th December, 2024.
Dear Sir,
RE: APPLICATION FOR A VOLUNTEER LAB TECHNOLOGIST POSITION AT MRRH CLINICAL
LABORATORIES
I am Kiggundu Reagan Joseph a finalist student of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
(BMLS) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). I completed my exams and
awaiting graduation.
I therefore write requesting to be allowed the opportunity to work in the position of volunteer
laboratory technologist as stated above for a period of six (6) months from 20/12/2024.
I have a history of practicing and volunteering in labs like MRRH Clinical laboratories, Mbarara
Municipal Council HCIV laboratory, Epicenter lab Mbarara where I amassed a number of skills
during voluntary practice and placements. I believe the skills I possess will benefit the
clients/patients through my laboratory service. The time will also offer me additional
experience in the field.
Looking forward to your positive consideration on this matter.
Yours,
……………………………………………
KIGGUNDU REAGAN JOSEPH
2020/MLS/002
Reagan Joseph Kiggundu.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Email: reagankiggundu218@gmail.com +256 702975179
Personal statement
Hardworking, committed and passionate about the field of laboratory diagnostics and research.
Adaptable, comfortable with complex issues and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Driven by the goal of excellence and stand for observance of ethical values and principles.
Research or Job interests
Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Research and Education
Career or work experiences
Laboratory placement at Mbarara Municipal Council Health center IV lab (1st to 26th
April, 2024), Mbarara Univ. Of Science and Tech. Microbiology Lab (1st to 29th March,
2024), Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) Immunology/Serology Lab (4th Dec,
2023 to 4th Jan, 2024), MRRH TB Lab (6th Nov to 1st Dec, 2023), MRRH Chemistry lab
(4th Oct to 3rd Nov, 2023), MRRH Blood Transfusion lab (26th June to 28th July,2023),
Epicenter lab Mbarara, (22nd May to 23rd June, 2023). The duties included sample
collection, sample preparation and analysis/testing, and recording results.
Placement at Kabira Health Center III – Mitooma, from April 29th to May 17th, 2023.
Leadership and Community Placement program by Community Based Education
Research and Service-MUST (COBERS-MUST).
Leadership and Community placement in Kabira Sub-county, Mitooma District-
Southwestern Uganda: A Health Promotion Project; HIV transmission, prevention and
treatment, April 29th to May 17th.
Education
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, (2020-2024),
Awaiting Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.
Pope John Paul II High School, Nakaseke, Uganda, 2018-2019, Uganda Advanced
Certificate of Education.
Kiryokya Parents Secondary School, Mityana, Uganda, 2014-2017, Uganda Certificate of
Education.
Honors and awards
Certificate of completion of e-learning course; Introduction to Data Management for Clinical
Research Studies on 12th July, 2024.
Certificate of completion of e-learning course; Introduction to Good Clinical Laboratory
Practice on 10th July, 2024.
Certificate of Participation in the mini symposium of AFRICA Life Science (AfriLSc) RNA
Salon held at Mbarara University Of Science And Technology, Uganda on 15th March, 2024.
Community service or volunteer roles
Voluntary placement at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital laboratory from 27 th October
to 16th December, 2022. Duties included sample collection, sample analysis and testing,
reporting results, disinfecting working surfaces, updating logs, and reagent preparation.
Voluntary placement at Kireka General Clinic from 17 th May to 18th June, 2022. Duties
included sample collection, sample analysis and result reporting.
Referees
Available on request
Conclusion
I Kiggundu Reagan Joseph declare that the information provided in this resume is true to the best
of my knowledge.
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