Laboratory Technician and Clinician job at Tunaweza Health & Wellness Center

Background

Tunaweza Health & Wellness Center is a new, community-focused clinic committed to providing compassionate, confidential, and high-quality health services. We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Laboratory Technician and Clinician to join our team as we expand essential wellness services in Lutete.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests, diagnostics, and sample handling with accuracy.
• Provide clinical care, patient assessment, and health education where needed.
• Maintain proper documentation, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Support outreach programs targeting Key & Vulnerable Populations, including adolescents, sex workers, and LGBTI individuals, ensuring respectful and stigma-free service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the team in a fast-growing health facility.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, or a related field.
• Valid registration with relevant Ugandan regulatory bodies.
• Experience working in community-based health programs is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to non-discrimination, inclusivity, and patient confidentiality.

Ideal Candidate

We strongly encourage applicants who:

• Are familiar with the health needs and lived experiences of Key & Vulnerable Populations.
• Have experience working in spaces that serve LGBTI clients or other marginalized groups.
• Are passionate about community health and patient-centered care.

• Conduct laboratory tests, diagnostics, and sample handling with accuracy.
• Provide clinical care, patient assessment, and health education where needed.
• Maintain proper documentation, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Support outreach programs targeting Key & Vulnerable Populations, including adolescents, sex workers, and LGBTI individuals, ensuring respectful and stigma-free service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the team in a fast-growing health facility.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to non-discrimination, inclusivity, and patient confidentiality

• Certificate or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Medicine, or a related field
• Valid registration with relevant Ugandan regulatory bodies
• Experience working in community-based health programs is an added advantage