Vacancy title:
Laboratory Assistant

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Medical Teams International

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, July 11 2026

Duty Station:
MTI-Southwest regio, MTI-West Nile region | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Medical Teams International (MTI) is a faith-based, nonprofit health relief and development organization with a calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-Uganda operates in West Nile, Northern and Southwestern regions and the Transit Centres, delivering Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition services to forcibly displaced, stateless persons and host communities.

Medical Teams International upholds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding standards and maintains zero tolerance for Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, or Abuse.

As part of Epidemic preparedness and emergency response efforts, MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit qualified, committed, and immediately available candidates to support critical frontline functions. Contract Duration: Short-term emergency deployment (initial duration to be confirmed based on response needs)

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required

Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required

Valid practicing license is required

Experience needed

Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role is required

Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Individuals who meet the stated requirements (qualifications, experience and skills) for the position. Ability to work in high-risk, emergency public health setting.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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The screening process for all eligible candidates will consist of the following steps:

Submitting the Documents listed below for each position to the recruitment team including referee contact of former supervisor.

All applications will be reviewed, and the suitability of the candidates for the new positions will be assessed.

The MTI pre-employment checks will be conducted for the candidates.

Documents to submit:

• Updated application letter and CV
• Photocopy of academic documents
• A copy of valid Practicing Licence

Interested candidates should mail their applications with a daytime contact not later than 5.00pm; July 11, 2026, addressed to:

The Director, Human Resources.

Medical Teams International Uganda

Applicants should clearly indicate the mail subject as: ESR2026 [Position Title & Region]

ONLY Online application shall be accepted.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

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