Laboratory Technician
About Kampala Independent Hospital
Kampala Independent Hospital (KIH) is a leading private healthcare institution located at 869 Naalya Road, Ntinda, Kampala, and part of a multinational healthcare management organisation with operations in London, New York, and Miami, USA. KIH is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred medical services through advanced 21st-century medical technology, highly skilled professionals, and a compassionate, team-based approach that prioritises patient safety, dignity, and well-being. The hospital utilises modern techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to manage complex medical and diagnostic cases, with multidisciplinary teams working collaboratively to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. All physicians and consultants are salaried professionals, ensuring medical decisions are based solely on patient needs and best clinical practices. For a Laboratory Technician, KIH offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped, modern laboratory environment with strong quality-control, biosafety, and infection-control standards, and to contribute directly to timely and reliable diagnostic services within an integrated specialist hospital.
Job Details
The Laboratory Technician will support the laboratory team in specimen processing, testing, documentation, equipment maintenance, and delivery of timely and reliable laboratory services. The role is based at Kampala Independent Hospital, Ntinda, Kampala (Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala).
- Employer: Kampala Independent Hospital
- Location: Kampala, Uganda (869 Naalya Road, Ntinda)
- Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Hours: 8 hours
- Industry: Health Care
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
- Experience Required: 12 months (previous laboratory experience is an advantage)
- Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Number of Positions: 1
- Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, receive, label, and prepare specimens for analysis.
- Perform routine laboratory tests within the scope of practice.
- Prepare reagents and laboratory materials as required.
- Operate laboratory equipment correctly.
- Record and document test results accurately.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and report faults promptly.
- Follow quality-control procedures.
- Maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables.
- Dispose of specimens and laboratory waste safely.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
- Observe infection-control and biosafety procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology / Medical Laboratory Science (Bachelor's Degree).
- Valid professional registration / licence where applicable.
- Previous laboratory experience is an advantage (minimum 12 months experience indicated).
- Good technical and organizational skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow quality-control, infection-control and biosafety procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Job Summary
- Job Category: Healthcare (Technician jobs in Uganda) - also listed as Healthcare, Customer Service, Admin & Office
- Job Type: Full-time
- Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
- Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Posted: 25-08-2026 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)
- No of Jobs: 1