3 Locum Laboratory Assistant NGO Jobs – TASO Uganda

Job Title:   Locum Laboratory Assistant – 3 Positions 

Organisation: TASO Uganda

Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda

Other locations: Rukungiri and Tororo

Reports to: Laboratory Technician

About Organisation:

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.

Job Summary: To carry out basic Laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis of communicable and non- communicable diseases according to standard laboratory procedures, and support medical and counselling teams understand and utilize laboratory services at the TASO Centres of Excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Laboratory reagents, stains for routine investigations.
• Carry out basic Laboratory investigations and submit reports to 
• Manage and account for resources in the laboratory
• Participating in quality assurance for the Laboratory.
• Following safety measures against hazards.
• Maintain work area and Equipment
• Compiling and submitting reports
• Adhering professional code of Ethics and Conduct
• Participate in CMEs on relevant topics for laboratory service utilization at the centre
• Participating in proficiency testing and quality control programs.
• Promote the vision, mission and values of TASO as expressed in the policies, regulations and guidelines of the Organisation. ,
• Any other duty assigned by the Immediate supervisor

Key Outputs

• Basic laboratory tests conducted at the centre
• Submission of quality laboratory activity reports on time
• Reagents and Supplies managed
• Laboratory results Documented and submitted to Clinicians

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Must have a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Registered with the Allied Health Professional council and Valid Practicing License
• Additional Training Necessary: Training in GCLP
• Minimum Experience and Exposure: At least 2 years’ experience in Laboratory Practice with training in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Other Qualities/Attributes: Knowledge in Computer Applications, Ability to interpret Routine Laboratory test results and Good Communication Skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials, and three referees, two of whom should be the present employer immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend, or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers, and email contacts.

All interested Candidates MUST fully fill out the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labelled with the candidate’s full names), and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to the link below.

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Note:

• Also, note that only applications received online shall be considered.
• While TASO appreciates all interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
• Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 26th November 2025

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Level of Education: high school

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24