With a mission of lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care, and training in Sub-Saharan Africa, Makerere University Lung Institute Recruitment 2026 is ongoing to recruit suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of existing clinical trialists for the positions which will be disclosed here.
Job Overview
| Organization | Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) |
| Eligible Nationality | Uganda |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Positions | 2 Vacancies |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Application Deadline | 20th May, 2026 |
Available Positions at Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI)
The following positions are now opened at the insitution:
- Trial Nurse (2 posts)
- Laboratory Technician (1 post)
Qualifications and Requirements
1. Trial Nurse
Job Purpose: The Trial Nurse will be responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study participants according to protocol, and welfare of study participants.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Identify potential study participants
- Consent and enroll eligible participants
- Conduct questionnaire interviews and conduct clinical reviews of study participants during enrollment
- Conduct follow-ups with study subjects and complete the follow-up logs as per the protocol.
- Take vital signs measurements
- Collect and prepare samples from study participants
- Dispense study and other medications
- Keep an organized laboratory log of all samples collected and transferred and document quality assurance procedures applied during sample management
- Perform adherence counselling and other counselling needed by the patients
- Perform other nursing duties such as organising the clinic, dusting, and patient cleaning whenever needed.
- Ensure proper filling of study and clinical records
- Manage clinical supplies at the study site
- Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and case report forms (CRFs) are complete and accurate
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements & Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is an added advantage
- Clinical trials research experience is an added advantage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Laboratory Technician
Job Purpose: The laboratory technician will be responsible for collection of blood and other test specimens as requested by the doctors and clinicians. He/she will ensure that the specimens are delivered to the laboratory and analysed, and results delivered to the attending clinician/participant in a timely manner.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Review the study protocols and laboratory manuals.
- Accurately collect and label test specimens exactly as outlined in each clinic requisition as guided by the standard operating procedures
- Receive and assess sputum samples from patients
- Process and prepare collected specimens for laboratory testing
- Ensure all collected test specimens are packaged well, delivered to the lab and timely results delivered to the clinic.
- Maintain a register of all requested tests; follow up on all tests sent out and ensure there is a record of returned results in the register
- Assist in the compilation of data for the laboratory’s monthly reports
- Clean and maintain the work area and medical equipment
- Demonstrate excellent customer care and ensure timely processing of samples
- Coordinate queries between the clinic and the laboratory to ensure successful resolution.
- Develop SOPs for the lab
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Registration with the Allied Health Medical Professional Council with a valid Annual Practicing License (APL).
- IATA certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years working experience in a busy clinical or medical research laboratory
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Analytical skills
How to Apply for Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) Recruitment 2026Â
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit an application letter with a 3-page CV, Academic documents, Certifications (APL, GCP, IATA) and two reference letters by the 20th May 2026. Applications should be addressed to the: Makerere University Lung Institute, Lung Institute Building, New Mulago Hospital Complex, New Mulago Hill Road, P.O. Box 7749, Kampala (U).
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