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Vacancy title:
Laboratory Assistants
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Rakai Health Sciences Program
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 11 2026
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Description
RHSP is seeking qualified Laboratory Assistants to support field and station laboratory operations serving the Rakai Community Cohort Study, related field studies, the ART mini laboratory, and the main station laboratory. The successful candidates will collect and process biological specimens, perform point-of-care diagnostic tests, maintain sample integrity, document laboratory results, and support the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
The role requires adherence to laboratory SOPs, biosafety and infection-prevention procedures, quality requirements, waste-management guidelines, and appropriate management of laboratory supplies and RHSP assets. Candidates must hold a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council with a valid Annual Practicing Licence, and have at least one year of experience in a medical or research laboratory. The position also requires willingness to travel and work in rural settings.
Detail Oriented
Quality Focused
Safety Conscious
Team Player
Self Motivated
Responsibilities
- Collect biological specimens
- Process laboratory samples
- Perform point-of-care tests
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Document laboratory results
Must Have
- Laboratory certificate
- Valid practicing licence
- One-year lab expeirence
- Biosafety awareness
- Rural work readiness
Nice to have
- GCLP certification
- GCP certification
- POC testing experience
- Research laboratory experience
- Quality control skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now
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