Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist
Organisation: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reference: UCI/MBRA/EXT/ADV/02/2025/09
About Organisation:
Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health, established by the Uganda Cancer Institute Act, 2016. The Act mandates the Institute to manage and coordinate cancer care and cancer-related conditions across the country. UCI’s core functions include cancer treatment, prevention, research, and training in fields such as Oncology, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Imaging and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and other related specialties.
Job Summary: To conduct advanced laboratory investigations
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist for performing the following duties: –
- Collecting and analyzing specimens;
- Implementing bio-safety and bio security guidelines;
- Executing activity work plans and budgets;
- Interpreting and reporting analysis results;
- Supervising and on bench training of students;
- Developing and implementing standard operating procedures;
- Analyzing disease surveillance specimens;
- Generating data from the laboratory for various purposes; and
- Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelors’ degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution
- Must be registered with UAHPC and holds a valid practicing license.
- Key competencies required for the post: The incumbent should have competences in: Results orientation; Concern for quality and standards; Team work; Public relations and customer care; Ethics and integrity; Planning, organizing and coordinating; Coaching and mentoring and Managing employee performance; Report writing skills; Research; ICT; Experience providing medical services; Counselling Skills; Customer focused with ability to decipher customer expectations.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Uganda Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 3935, Kampala, and must include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact information of three referees. Completed applications should be submitted to the UCI Central Registry
Deadline: 24th November, 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required