Medical Laboratory Scientist
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- Family AIDS Caring Trust - FA…
- Expires 18 Jun 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Reports to: Site Manager
Location: Mutare
Roles and responsibilities
The medical laboratory scientist (MLS), works to analyze a variety of biological specimens at the Site Clinic. The incumbent will be responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to Site Manager for further management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs laboratory tests, records patients and Quality Control (QC) results, transcribes patient and QC results to appropriate reports and/or result logs;
• Recognizes and resolves instrument and/or assay failures, acting as internal technical advisor for instrument troubleshooting on the laboratory’s major and minor equipment;
• Carries out corrective actions for patient and QC results as directed by the Site Manager;
• Assists subordinate laboratory staff members in daily workflow, to include, but not limited to prioritizing specimens, specimen storage, and assay resulting and reporting;
• Judiciously uses laboratory resources, to include, but not limited to instrument reagents, QC material, equipment and supplies;
• Maintains accurate reagent and asset inventory; Assists in training of other technical employees;
• Assists in supervision of laboratory safety issues, including medical waste management and disposal; Any other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Diploma from a recognized institution;
• Minimum three years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician in VCT, hospital or research environment;
• Ability to run automated and manual lab equipment;
• Registered with Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe.
How to Apply
To apply
Interested candidates can submit an application letter together with a detailed CV to recruitment@fact.org.zw Please write – MLS on the subject of your email.
