Laboratory Technician
Job title: Laboratory Technician
Industry: Healthcare
Duty station: Kampala, Uganda
Employment type: Full-time
Number of vacancies: One
Qualification: Relevant Medical Laboratory Technology/Science qualification
Professional requirement: Valid registration or licence where applicable
Experience: Previous laboratory experience is an advantage
Salary: Not disclosed
Deadline: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Jobspace Uganda vacancy summary
Kampala Independent Hospital is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to support specimen collection, processing, routine testing and laboratory documentation. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable laboratory services by preparing reagents, operating equipment, recording results and following quality-control, infection-prevention and biosafety procedures. This opportunity is best suited to a qualified laboratory professional who is accurate, organised and committed to patient confidentiality and safe laboratory practice.
Who should apply?
This position may be suitable for candidates who:
- Hold a relevant qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology or Science.
- Have valid professional registration or a practising licence where required.
- Understand specimen collection, preparation and routine laboratory testing.
- Can operate laboratory equipment and document results accurately.
- Understand infection control, biosafety and laboratory waste management.
- Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Have previous laboratory experience, although its duration is not specified.
Job purpose
The Laboratory Technician will assist the laboratory team with specimen processing, routine analysis, record management, equipment care and stock monitoring. The officer will contribute to the delivery of timely, accurate and dependable laboratory services while working within the approved scope of practice.
Key responsibilities
- Collect, receive, label and prepare specimens for analysis.
- Perform routine laboratory tests within the authorised scope of practice.
- Prepare reagents and other laboratory materials when required.
- Operate laboratory equipment correctly and safely.
- Record test results completely and accurately.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and promptly report identified faults.
- Follow established quality-control procedures.
- Monitor stocks of reagents, supplies and consumables.
- Support timely replenishment of essential laboratory materials.
- Dispose of specimens and laboratory waste safely.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.
- Follow infection-prevention, biosafety and occupational-safety procedures.
- Protect the confidentiality of patient information and laboratory results.
Qualifications and skills
- A relevant qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
- Valid professional registration and licence where applicable.
- Previous experience in a medical laboratory will be an advantage.
- Good practical laboratory and equipment-management skills.
- Strong organisation and record-management abilities.
- A high level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
- Understanding of quality control, infection prevention and biosafety.
- Ability to work effectively with other laboratory and healthcare professionals.
Application guidance
Applicants should clearly indicate their Medical Laboratory Technology or Science qualification, professional registration, practising licence and previous laboratory experience on their CV. Relevant experience may include specimen handling, routine testing, reagent preparation, quality control, equipment operation, stock management, biosafety and laboratory record keeping. Use the exact vacancy title in the email subject.
Application procedure
Email your application to ivfteam@kihug.com .
Use Laboratory Technician as the email subject.
Application deadline: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Official employer
Kampala Independent Hospital is the hiring organisation. Applicants can visit the Kampala Independent Hospital website for information about the hospital and its services.
Editorial note: Jobspace Uganda is an independent vacancy-information platform. This advert has been summarised and organised to help candidates understand the opportunity. Jobspace Uganda is not Kampala Independent Hospital and does not participate in candidate selection.
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Date posted: 26 August 2026
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