Laboratory Assistant

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is a private, non-profit hospital located in Gulu City, dedicated to providing quality and affordable healthcare services, especially to the most vulnerable members of society. The hospital has a long history of compassionate service in Northern Uganda and continues to grow its team of committed healthcare professionals.

We are inviting applications from qualified, competent and self-motivated individuals to join our team in the following position:

Laboratory Assistant (2 Positions)

About the Role

The Laboratory Assistants will provide general support to the laboratory department through specimen handling, preparation of materials, maintenance of laboratory order and adherence to safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for laboratory professionals who are passionate about supporting diagnostic services in a busy hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, register and handle specimens from patients and clinical departments according to standard procedures
• Prepare and label specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain cleanliness, order and safety standards in the laboratory at all times
• Assist laboratory technologists and technicians with routine procedures
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of laboratory materials and waste in line with safety protocols
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and report when stocks are low
• Follow infection prevention and control guidelines strictly
• Participate in quality assurance activities within the laboratory
• Assist with data entry, filing and record-keeping in the laboratory

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree or Bachelor's qualification in a relevant laboratory or health sciences field
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and safety standards
• Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality service delivery
• Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting is an added advantage

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should submit the following as a single PDF document not exceeding 8MB:

• Application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic documents and certificates

📧 Email: vacancies@lacorhospital.org CC: it.office@lacorhospital.org

📬 Postal address: The Deputy Administrator - Human Resources St. Mary's Hospital Lacor P.O. Box 180 Gulu, Uganda

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
• No payments should be made during the application process

Deadline

All applications must be received by 24th August 2026.