Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job Opportunity — Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH), Diocese of Jinja

A newly established state-of-the-art Private Not for Profit (PNFP) teaching and research hospital in Jinja City, founded by the Catholic Diocese of Jinja — offering quality, affordable services with a Godly touch.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist (4 Positions)

Department: Medical | Reports to: Medical Superintendent

Main Purpose of the Job: Serving patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing, performing testing procedures following SOPs and ensuring efficient delivery of correct and accurate reports.

Key Outputs: - Accurate and timely laboratory test results and diagnostic reports delivered to clinicians. - Properly collected, labeled, and processed patient specimens. - Functional, calibrated, and well-maintained laboratory equipment and instruments. - Compliant internal quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) documentation. - Safe, bio-secure laboratory working environment with properly disposed medical waste. - Requisitions, inventory records, and periodic activity reports.

Key Activities: - Specimen Management: Collect, receive, sort, label, and log patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, sputum, and tissue). - Laboratory Testing: Conduct routine and specialized investigations across disciplines like parasitology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry using manual and automated analyzers. - Quality Assurance: Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programs. - Equipment Management: Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment. Report equipment faults promptly and coordinate servicing and maintenance. - Inventory Management: Monitor laboratory reagent and consumable stock levels and request replenishment before stock depletion. - Infection Prevention and Safety: Adhere to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies. Maintain biosafety and proper laboratory waste disposal standards.

Requirements & Competencies: - A Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (desired). - Laboratory certificates. - Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a busy hospital laboratory is preferred. - Ability to use computers to enter information. - Familiar with infection control policies and procedures. - Allied Health Professionals registration certificate and valid practicing license.