Vacancy title:
Laboratory Assistant

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Jobs at:
St. Mary's Hospital Lacor

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 24 2026

Duty Station:
Gulu City | Gulu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor a private, non-profit hospital located in Gulu City, Uganda is seeking to recruit qualified and self-motivated persons to fill the following positions.

Laboratory Assistant

Number of Positions: 2

Job Purpose

The Laboratory Assistant will provide general support in the laboratory by assisting with specimen handling, preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of laboratory order and safety.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, handling, and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Prepare laboratory materials and support routine laboratory activities.
• Clean and maintain laboratory work areas and equipment.
• Assist in organizing and storing laboratory supplies.
• Support documentation and filing of laboratory records.
• Observe safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• National Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be duly registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant work experience in a laboratory or health facility.
• Basic specimen-collection and laboratory-support skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain cleanliness and order in the laboratory.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are advised to send their application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic documents and certificates electronically as a single 1 pdf document not exceeding 8MBs to vacancies@lacorhospital.org and copy it.office@lacorhospital.org.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and suitably qualified candidates are advised to send their application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic documents and certificates electronically as a single 1 pdf document not exceeding 8MBs. Address application to: -

The Deputy Administrator-HR
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
P.O Box 180-Gulu.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

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