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Job Summary

Job Title:
Volunteer Laboratory Assistant
Employer:
Medical Teams International
Location:
Hoima, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 20 October 2025

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Volunteer Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International | Apply Now

Are you looking for Volunteer jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Volunteer Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International

About the Organisation

Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate healthcare to those affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality medical care in underserved regions, Medical Teams International is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives and responding quickly to health crises around the world. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through challenging and rewarding opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.

Founded in the early 1980s, Medical Teams International has evolved from a small grassroots initiative to a global organization, working in over 70 countries. Through a combination of skilled healthcare teams, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable health solutions, the organization continues to provide critical medical services, including trauma care, maternal health, and disease prevention. Medical Teams International's core values of compassion, excellence, and integrity guide its mission and operations, ensuring a continued focus on improving the health and dignity of vulnerable populations. The organization is committed to corporate social responsibility, engaging in advocacy and supporting community development initiatives that improve access to healthcare worldwide. To learn more, visit their website at www.medicalteams.org.

Hoima, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

20 Oct 2025

Job Title

Volunteer Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International

Medical Teams International

Job Description

Job Title:   Volunteer Laboratory Assistant

Organisation: Medical Teams International

Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda

Job Summary: Responsible for performing routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are always respected.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

The volunteer Laboratory assistant will serve and perform the following duties:

  • Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conducting routine laboratory investigations for patients

  • Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality

  • Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up

  • Maintain quality control of specimen samples

  • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices

  • Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisors in case of malfunctioning

  • Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisors of re-stocking needs

  • Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct

  • Other duties as assigned

Volunteer Laboratory Assistant job at Medical Teams International

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required

  • Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required

  • Valid practicing license is required

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role is required

  • Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilitites

  • Knowledge:

  • Basic knowledge of laboratory practices

  • Basic knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment

  • Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

Skills:

  • Skilled in performing routine laboratory investigations and interpreting results

  • Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English

  • Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Abilities:

  • Analytical with attention to detail

  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results

  • Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the APPLY Button below.

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