Medical Laboratory Technician
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline: 11 November 2026
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) |
| Location | Mulago, Kampala, Uganda |
| Appointment | Full-time |
| Category | Medical Laboratory Services |
| Experience | At least 1 year |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Deadline |
Jobspace Uganda Vacancy Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technician will prepare specimens and reagents, conduct authorised investigations and report reliable results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The work also involves quality records, equipment care and management of blood-product or laboratory inventories.
Why This Role Matters
Accuracy and traceability are central to this role. The CV should show how the applicant prevents identification errors, follows quality controls and responds to an unexpected or questionable result. Mention the laboratory areas in which you have worked and clearly separate independent competence from supervised exposure.
Who Should Consider Applying?
- Registered laboratory technicians with valid practising licences.
- Applicants holding the required diploma and GLP certificate.
- Professionals with at least one year in a reputable health facility.
- Technicians committed to quality control, biosafety and reliable records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and prepare specimens according to approved requirements.
- Prepare reagents and perform authorised laboratory tests.
- Check, record and report results through approved channels.
- Maintain equipment and promptly report faults or quality concerns.
- Manage relevant inventories and complete quality-assurance documentation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Techniques, or a recognised equivalent.
- Certificate in Good Laboratory Practice.
- Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council and a valid practising licence.
- At least one year in a reputable healthcare facility.
How to Make Your Application Competitive
- Put registration, licence and GLP evidence near the front of the application.
- List relevant laboratory sections and quality procedures used.
- Describe a discrepancy or control failure you detected and resolved.
- Check that all academic and professional copies are readable.
Questions to Prepare for Before an Interview
- What steps prevent specimen-identification errors?
- What do you do when a quality-control result is outside the acceptable range?
- How do you handle a result that appears inconsistent with the specimen information?
Application Procedure
Prepare a cover letter, an updated CV, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, an O-level certificate, an A-level certificate where applicable, a copy of the National ID and evidence of experience where required. Applicants whose professions require registration should also include the applicable registration certificate and valid practising licence. Address the application to The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Submit it by email to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug or hand-deliver it to UHI Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala. Incomplete applications and applications sent to another email address are not accepted. The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Uganda time.
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