Job Title: Lab Technician – Medical
Organisation: Kakira Sugar
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of two sugar estates, one in Kakira – Jinja and the other in Kayunga.
Job Summary: To supervise the laboratory team and ensure delivery of quality laboratory services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Laboratory analysis and investigations
- Participate in carrying out laboratory tests, interpret results and submit reports to the clinicians at the hospital and lower level health centres.
- Prepare laboratory reagents
- Co-ordinate sample collection and processing between the ward and the laboratory
- Participate in the investigations of epidemic disease outbreaks and report to the Medical Superintendent
- Ensure full functionality of the blood transfusion services in the hospital.
- Supervision and maintenance of the laboratory
- Co-ordinate, supervise and institute quality control measures in the Laboratory
- Institute safety measures against laboratory hazards and ensure safe disposal of laboratory wastes
- Ensure that all laboratory equipment is serviced on time and kept functional
- Maintain the inventory of all equipment in the Laboratory
- Ensure that similar preparations by subordinates are in accordance with established procedures
- Prepare indents for laboratory reagents and sundries Staff training
- Identify promotional and training needs of Laboratory staff and recommend to the Medical Superintendent
- Organise continuous medical education for Laboratory staff Report writing
- Prepare laboratory monthly report and submit to the Medical Superintendent
- Participate in the primary Other duties
- health care activities and research
- Attend relevant meetings in and outside hospital
- Perform any other related duties as maybe assigned by the Medical Superintendent/Management from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Institution and a Certificate of registration with the Allied Health Professional Council
Experience, Skills and Competences:
- A minimum of at least three (3) years working experience as a laboratory technician in a reputable hospital
Specific knowledge/skills:
- Good supervisory skills, counselling and good communication skills.
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Deadline: 17th October 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36