Laboratory Technical Officer – Baylor Uganda
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda
Opportunity TypeJob
Profession / CadreLaboratory Technical Officer
LocationUganda — national and regional activities (specific duty station not stated in this vacancy)
DeadlineRollingRolling
Salary / AllowanceNot disclosed
Application RouteEmployer website
SourcePosted by MOHU Admin
Posted2 hours ago
Minimum qualificationMaster’s degree in a health laboratory discipline (Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Parasitology, Histopathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Virology or related field); Bachelor’s degree in a health laboratory field; minimum Credit 6 in both Mathematics and English at UCE. Specialized certification/training in laboratory leadership, public health emergency management, disease surveillance, outbreak response, quality management, biosafety or biosecurity is an advantage.
Experience required3 years of relevant experience.
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Opportunity Description
The Laboratory Technical Officer provides technical and operational support to the Laboratory Leadership Program, reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, with national and regional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide technical support and mentorship to Laboratory Leadership Fellows supporting Regional EOC laboratory pillar leads.
2. Support collection, analysis, interpretation, visualization and reporting of laboratory and outbreak-response data.
3. Develop and maintain laboratory surveillance and outbreak-response dashboards and routine performance reports.
4. Review data products, dashboards and presentations for accuracy and quality.
5. Monitor laboratory reporting completeness, timeliness and data quality across supported regions.
6. Disseminate laboratory information through reports, presentations and stakeholder engagements.
7. Coordinate Frontline Laboratory Leadership Program training logistics, participant tracking and documentation.
8. Support training material development, mentorship and learner follow-up.
9. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Laboratory Leadership Program activities.
10. Organize meetings, webinars, workshops and mentorship engagements.
11. Maintain databases for fellows, mentors, trainees and program outputs.
12. Track workplan implementation and follow up on agreed action points.
13. Support laboratory preparedness, assessments and outbreak response during public health emergencies.
14. Contribute to operational research, quality improvement and documentation of program achievements.
Requirements
Professional registration / licence
Not specified in the advertisement.
Requirements
COMPETENCIES
• Strong laboratory data analysis and interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, DHIS2, KoboToolbox or other data platforms.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to regional and district sites as needed.
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Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
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Kampala, Uganda