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

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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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Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

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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