Medical Teams International

Laboratory Assistant job

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 12 November 2025

Hiring Organization: Medical Teams International

Job Details:

Description

Medical Teams International is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to perform routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are respected at all times.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conduct routine laboratory investigations for patients
Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
Process specimens to be referred to referral laboratories utilizing approved transportation SOPs and follow up of results.
Maintain quality control of specimen samples
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices
Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
Maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment.
Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs
Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required
Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
Valid practicing license is required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of laboratory practices
Basic knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment
Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

Skills:

Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results
Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Abilities:

Analytical with attention to detail
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results
Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder depending on the role.
Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy items
Seldom to occasionally positions oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified? Click here to apply

Date Posted: 2025-11-05

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