Laboratory Technician: Parirenyatwa COE
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
- Expires 11 Jun 2023
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
AHF is an international humanitarian organization operating in Zimbabwe, collaborating with Ministry of Health & Child Care to create centres of excellence in health. AHF is looking for a Laboratory Technician (Parirenyatwa COE).
Position Summary
The AHF Laboratory Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Technologist. The
position is critical to ensure efficient day-to-day running of laboratory testing within the clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform daily general laboratory procedures including cleaning, blood collection, waste disposal,
reception of specimens, logging and quality control.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and point of care tests in accordance with the Standard operating
procedures.
• Preparation of samples and reagents for the various laboratory tests including Flow Cytometry
Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Virology.
• Ensure all client information is documented accurately on laboratory samples and on accompanying
documents.
• To participate in the implementation of quality control and safety procedures and to conduct all
laboratory tests in a safe and responsible manner.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related medical and patient and patient care issues and concerns.
• To ensure that laboratory data obtained is of good quality and is reliable and to assist in the preparation
of laboratory reports.
• Ensure all lab results are delivered in time and are recorded in the necessary databases for future
reference.
• To participate in stock management, balancing inventories, stock count and preparation of orders to
ensure uninterrupted supplies of consumables.
• Receive, check and file results.
• Ensure prevention of medico hazards by complying with bio-safety standards and infection control
standards.
• Package and dispatch specimens to referral laboratories
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement projects at the clinic.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
He/She must have a minimum qualification of a Certificate as a State certified Medical Laboratory Technician, have an Open Practicing Certificate and current registration with the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientist Council of Zimbabwe.
The laboratory technician must be sensitive to patient population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. He/she should have the ability to prioritize tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with a subject line Laboratory Technician – AHF Zimbabwe.
The closing date is 11 June 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
