Vacancy title:
Laboratory Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
St. Matia Mulumba Health Center III

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 28 2026

Duty Station:
Bamunanika Sub-county | Luweero

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Institution

St. Matia Mulumba Health Center III is a faith-based healthcare facility located in Bamunanika Sub-county, Luweero District. Dedicated to delivering accessible and compassionate community healthcare services, the health center provides essential diagnostic, clinical, and preventive care services to the surrounding population.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Assistant will support the health center's diagnostic operations, conducting routine laboratory tests, managing specimens, and maintaining laboratory equipment. A key component of this role involves community-level health outreach or specimen transport, requiring the ability to safely operate a motorcycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic tests and laboratory examinations accurately in line with health center standards.
• Collect, process, and prepare patient specimens safely while adhering to bio-safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Ride a motorcycle to support field-level specimen transport, outreach drives, or community health activities.
• Keep laboratory equipment clean, calibrated, and operational; maintain inventory logs for lab reagents and supplies.
• Communicate laboratory procedures and results clearly and empathetically to patients in fluent Luganda.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of active practical experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical environment.
• Valid and up-to-date professional practice license.
• Must know how to ride a motorcycle (essential requirement).
• Fluency in Luganda (spoken and understood) for effective patient communication.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

How to Apply

Application Method: Hand Delivery

Interested candidates should submit their physical applications (CV, cover letter, and license copies) directly to the facility premises:

•  Physical Address: St. Matia Mulumba Health Center III, Bamunanika Sub-county, Luweero District

Inquiries & Contact Persons:

For further information regarding the position or location, reach out via:

• Phone Contacts: 0756534548 / 0787558620 (Sr. Edith)

Important Security Notice:

• Do NOT pay or send money to anyone claiming to offer job connections or processing for this position. Legitimate recruitment at St. Matia Mulumba Health Center III is strictly merit-based.

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