Job Detail
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacancies which exist in Kikuube District Local Government.
S/No: 2
Post Title: Laboratory Technician
Salary Scale: U5 Med
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Health
Reference Number: KIK/DSC/2/2026
Remarks: External Advert
Applications to be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form 3, (Revised 2008) for none teaching posts plus Education Service Commission Form 3 (Revised1998) for teaching posts. Should be addressed to the Secretary, Kikuube District Service Commission, P.O. Box 318, Hoima. The closing date of receiving applications is 20th April 2026 at 5:00PM. Application forms are obtainable at District Service Commissions Offices Country wide and at Public Service Commission offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug and www.publicservice.go.ug. Applicants should attach 3 photocopies of their Certificates, Pass-slips, Academic transcripts, Passport photographs, Identity cards (including institutional and National identity cards), and should indicate; Job Title, Reference number, Telephone contacts, email and postal addresses.
Serving officers should route their applications through the Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. All academic documents and valid practicing licenses (where applicable) should be fully certified and attached. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Detailed job descriptions and person’s specifications for the advertised job positions can be downloaded from the Ministry of public service website www.publicservice.go.ug
NOTE:
- RECRUITMENT INTO PUBLIC SERVICE IS A FREE SERVICE. BE AWARE OF CON MEN AND CON WOMEN.
- GIVING, PROMISING OR OFFERING ANYTHING TO INDUCE MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, TECHNICAL TEAM OR ANY OTHER PERSON AT THE DISTRICT OR ELSEWHERE IS ILLEGAL AND ANY ONE WHO DEMANDS ANY BRIBE FROM A JOB APPLICANT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LIKE IGG, STATE HOUSE ANTI-CORRUPTION UNIT, AND POLICE.
- ANY FORM OF INFLUENCE PEDDLING AND BRIBERY SHALL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF THE APPLICANT.
- WE STAND FOR ZERO TOLERANCE TO CORRUPTION
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Salary Scale: U5
Reports To: Senior Laboratory Technician
Responsible For: Laboratory Assistant
Job Purpose
To conduct generalized laboratory investigations for disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.
Key Outputs
- Laboratory investigations done and results interpreted
- Clinical staff advised on proper collection, handling and transportation of specimen
- Quality assurance measures and safety precautions in the laboratory enforced
- Laboratory data compiled, analyzed and performance reports prepared and submitted
- Laboratory materials and sundries requisitioned and accounted for
- Primary health care activities supported
- Carrying out HRM functions such as staff development and performance appraisal
- Supplies for laboratories requisitioned and accounted for
- Professional and service code of conduct adhered to
- Research activities carried out
Key Functions
- Analyzing and interpreting laboratory test results and submitting reports
- Liaising with Ward management in the preparation of patients for laboratory tests
- Advising clinical staff in collection, handling and transportation of specimens to the laboratory
- Requisitioning and accounting for laboratory materials and sundries
- Maintaining an inventory of the laboratory equipment and ensuring their functionality
- Enforcing safety and quality control measures in the laboratory
- Participating in primary health care activities
- Compiling, analyzing and preparing performance reports for submission to relevant authorities
- Carrying out research activities
Person Specifications
Qualifications
- Must have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques from a recognized Institution
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Competences
- Information Technology
- Result orientation
- Concern for quality and standards
- Ethics and integrity
- Communication
- Time management
Important Steps
- New Vision Newspaper
- Dated (Monday 25th March 2026)
- Double Check the Post Ref No
- Click here to View it
- Read the Job description from www.publicservice.go.ug
- Download and Use the Application forms
- Apply using the Instructions Provided on the Advert.
- Click here to View Original Newspaper Advert
- The Green Button “APPLY FOR THIS JOB“
- You will be redirected to the application forms.
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