Employer: Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Number of Vacancies: 2
Salary Scale: UHI 5 MED 2
Reports To: Medical Laboratory Technologist
Direct Supervision: Medical Laboratory Assistant
Duty Station: Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Job Overview

Uganda Heart Institute is recruiting two Medical Laboratory Technicians to support laboratory services and provide reliable test results for the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.

Job Purpose

To conduct laboratory investigations and ensure accurate, timely and reliable laboratory results that support patient care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Record and manage patient data and laboratory results.
• Perform records management and phlebotomy at the outpatient department and wards.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and submit reports to wards and outpatient reception.
• Prepare specimens and reagents according to established procedures.
• Service and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory equipment.
• Manage stocks of blood and blood products.
• Prepare reports and account for allocated resources.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Apply quality assurance procedures to laboratory tests.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Techniques or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution.
• A certificate in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• A valid practising licence.

Applicants should also have at least one year of experience in a reputable healthcare facility.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, relevant registration documents and practising licence where applicable, curriculum vitae, O-Level certificates, A-Level certificates where applicable, a copy of the National Identity Card, and evidence of work experience where required.

Address the application to:

The Executive Director
Uganda Heart Institute
P.O. Box 37392, Kampala, Uganda.

Applications may be hand-delivered to the Institute’s headquarters at Mulago, Kampala, or emailed to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.

The deadline is 5:00 p.m. on 11 November 2026. Incomplete applications and applications sent to other email addresses will not be accepted.

Official website: https://www.uhi.go.ug