LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS – 4 POSITIONS
Job Purpose
The Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory investigations accurately and safely to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and disease prevention.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, label, and process patient specimens.
- Perform laboratory tests according to approved procedures.
- Prepare reagents and laboratory materials.
- Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment.
- Conduct quality control procedures.
- Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and promptly.
- Communicate critical or abnormal results through the appropriate channels.
- Maintain proper specimen storage and disposal procedures.
- Follow laboratory biosafety and infection prevention standards.
- Safely handle potentially infectious specimens and hazardous materials.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and registers.
- Monitor laboratory supplies and report shortages.
- Participate in equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Assist with internal and external quality assurance activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recognised qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.
- Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body where applicable.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant laboratory experience is desirable.
Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Healthcare, Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS – 4 POSITIONS
Job Purpose
The Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory investigations accurately and safely to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and disease prevention.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, label, and process patient specimens.
- Perform laboratory tests according to approved procedures.
- Prepare reagents and laboratory materials.
- Operate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment.
- Conduct quality control procedures.
- Record, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and promptly.
- Communicate critical or abnormal results through the appropriate channels.
- Maintain proper specimen storage and disposal procedures.
- Follow laboratory biosafety and infection prevention standards.
- Safely handle potentially infectious specimens and hazardous materials.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and registers.
- Monitor laboratory supplies and report shortages.
- Participate in equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Assist with internal and external quality assurance activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recognised qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science.
- Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body where applicable.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant laboratory experience is desirable.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
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