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St. Mary's Hospital Lacor

COMMUNICATION, PHARMACY & LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor

Uganda Full time Others
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 3 weeks ago Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 (Expired) 40 views

Job Description

 

COMMUNICATION, PHARMACY & LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS

Location: Northern Uganda
Job Category: Health, Pharmacy, Laboratory & Communications
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization: St. Mary's Hospital Lacor
Application Deadline: 24th August 2026
ABOUT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL LACOR
St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is recruiting qualified and committed professionals to join its team in providing quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare services in Northern Uganda.
The hospital has a long-standing commitment to professional excellence, healthcare delivery, training, research, and community service, making these opportunities relevant to professionals seeking careers in healthcare and health-sector support services.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is currently recruiting for the following positions:
  • Communications Officer – 1 Position
  • Pharmacy Assistants – 2 Positions
  • Laboratory Technician – 1 Position
  • Laboratory Assistants – 2 Positions
These vacancies provide opportunities for qualified professionals and support staff to contribute to healthcare delivery while developing their careers within a hospital environment.
1. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
The Communications Officer will support the hospital's internal and external communication activities and help communicate important information about the institution, its services, programs, achievements, and community activities.
Potential Areas of Responsibility
  • Support development of internal and external communication materials.
  • Prepare institutional news, updates, and communication content.
  • Support communication about hospital services and programs.
  • Assist with website and social media content where applicable.
  • Support media and public relations activities.
  • Coordinate communication activities for institutional events.
  • Support documentation of hospital programs and community initiatives.
  • Maintain professional communication standards across different platforms.
  • Support production of reports, newsletters, brochures, and other communication materials.
  • Contribute to the hospital's visibility and public engagement.
Useful Skills
Candidates interested in communications roles should demonstrate:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Content writing and editing.
  • Public relations skills.
  • Digital communication skills.
  • Social media knowledge.
  • Research and information-gathering skills.
  • Photography or basic visual-content skills as an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
2. PHARMACY ASSISTANTS
The Pharmacy Assistants will support pharmacy operations and contribute to efficient, accurate, and safe handling of medicines under the appropriate supervision of pharmacy professionals.
Potential Areas of Responsibility
  • Assist with receiving and organizing medicines and pharmacy supplies.
  • Support proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
  • Assist with stock management and inventory records.
  • Monitor stock levels and identify shortages.
  • Assist with dispensing-related activities under appropriate supervision.
  • Maintain accurate pharmacy documentation.
  • Support identification of expired or damaged pharmaceutical products.
  • Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of pharmacy areas.
  • Support customer and patient service within the pharmacy.
  • Follow pharmacy procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
Useful Skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
  • Good knowledge of pharmacy procedures.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Stock and inventory management skills.
  • Good record-keeping skills.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Professional integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
3. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
The Laboratory Technician will support laboratory services and contribute to accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory testing within the hospital.
Potential Areas of Responsibility
  • Support collection, preparation, and processing of laboratory specimens.
  • Perform laboratory tests within the scope of training and professional requirements.
  • Follow laboratory quality control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records.
  • Ensure appropriate handling and storage of specimens.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
  • Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
  • Support timely reporting of laboratory results.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and laboratory information.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities.
Useful Skills
  • Laboratory testing and diagnostic skills.
  • Specimen handling.
  • Quality control and assurance.
  • Laboratory documentation.
  • Equipment handling.
  • Infection prevention and control.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Teamwork and communication.
4. LABORATORY ASSISTANTS
The Laboratory Assistants will provide operational support to laboratory teams and assist with routine laboratory activities under appropriate professional supervision.
Potential Areas of Responsibility
  • Assist with specimen reception and preparation.
  • Support laboratory sample organization and documentation.
  • Maintain laboratory work areas and supplies.
  • Assist with cleaning and preparation of laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records and registers.
  • Support stock monitoring of laboratory supplies.
  • Follow infection prevention and laboratory safety procedures.
  • Assist laboratory professionals with routine activities as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Useful Skills
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Basic laboratory knowledge.
  • Record-keeping skills.
  • Organization and time management.
  • Ability to follow procedures accurately.
  • Good communication and teamwork.
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION NOTE
Because this recruitment covers four different professional categories, applicants should carefully review the detailed vacancy announcement before applying.
The required academic qualifications, professional registration, experience, technical competencies, and other requirements may differ between the Communications Officer, Pharmacy Assistant, Laboratory Technician, and Laboratory Assistant positions.
Candidates should therefore ensure they meet the specific requirements for the position they are applying for.
WHY WORK AT LACOR?
Working at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor offers professionals an opportunity to contribute to healthcare delivery in Northern Uganda while gaining experience in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Employees can potentially develop expertise in healthcare communication, pharmacy services, laboratory diagnostics, patient care support, community health, hospital administration, and clinical support services, depending on their role.
CV TIPS FOR APPLICANTS
Your CV should be specifically tailored to the position you are applying for.
For Communications Officer Applicants
Highlight:
  • Communication and public relations experience.
  • Content writing and editing.
  • Social media management.
  • Digital communication.
  • Report writing.
  • Media engagement.
  • Event communication.
  • Photography or content production.
  • Website management, where applicable.
For Pharmacy Assistant Applicants
Highlight:
  • Pharmacy-related qualifications.
  • Pharmaceutical stock management.
  • Dispensing support experience.
  • Inventory management.
  • Patient/customer service.
  • Pharmacy documentation.
  • Relevant healthcare experience.
For Laboratory Technician Applicants
Highlight:
  • Laboratory qualification.
  • Laboratory testing experience.
  • Specimen collection and processing.
  • Quality control and assurance.
  • Laboratory equipment experience.
  • Infection prevention and control.
  • Laboratory information systems, where applicable.
For Laboratory Assistant Applicants
Highlight:
  • Laboratory-related education.
  • Specimen handling.
  • Laboratory support experience.
  • Record keeping.
  • Stock management.
  • Safety and infection prevention knowledge.
  • Relevant hospital or healthcare experience.
COVER LETTER TIPS
Your application letter should clearly state the specific position you are applying for.
Explain:
  • Your relevant academic qualification.
  • Your professional experience.
  • Your most relevant technical skills.
  • Why you are interested in working at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor.
  • How your experience can contribute to quality healthcare delivery.
  • Your availability and relevant professional credentials.
Avoid using one generic application letter for all four positions. A Communications Officer application, for example, should emphasize communication and public relations skills, while a Laboratory Technician application should focus on laboratory testing, quality assurance, and technical competence.
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO EXPECT
General Healthcare Questions
  1. Tell us about yourself.
  2. Why do you want to work at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor?
  3. Why are you interested in this particular position?
  4. What are your strongest professional skills?
  5. How do you handle pressure in a busy hospital environment?
  6. How do you maintain confidentiality?
  7. How do you work with multidisciplinary teams?
Communications Officer Questions
  1. How would you improve communication within a hospital?
  2. How would you handle a sensitive media inquiry?
  3. What makes effective healthcare communication?
  4. How would you manage negative information about an institution online?
  5. What communication channels would you use to reach different audiences?
Pharmacy Assistant Questions
  1. How do you ensure accuracy when handling medicines?
  2. How would you manage pharmaceutical stock?
  3. What would you do if you discovered an expired medicine?
  4. Why is proper medicine storage important?
  5. How would you handle a patient with a question outside your professional scope?
Laboratory Technician Questions
  1. How do you ensure laboratory results are accurate?
  2. What steps do you take when handling specimens?
  3. Why is quality control important in a laboratory?
  4. How do you prevent contamination?
  5. How would you respond if laboratory equipment malfunctioned during testing?
Laboratory Assistant Questions
  1. What precautions should be taken when handling laboratory specimens?
  2. How do you maintain accurate laboratory records?
  3. How would you maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety?
  4. What would you do if you noticed an incorrectly labelled specimen?
  5. How do you prioritize tasks in a busy laboratory?
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
These positions can provide valuable experience for professionals building careers in healthcare, hospital services, pharmacy, laboratory medicine, health communications, public health, and community health.
Depending on qualifications and professional development, career progression may include positions such as Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Laboratory Technician, Senior Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, Communications Manager, Health Communications Specialist, Public Relations Officer, or other specialized healthcare roles.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should review the detailed vacancy announcement and job descriptions before submitting their applications.
Organization: St. Mary's Hospital Lacor
Location: Northern Uganda
Application Deadline: 24th August 2026
The detailed vacancy announcement and job descriptions are available through the hospital's official recruitment information.


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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Others
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: External Website
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