Job Summary
Cimas Group, driven by its purpose to inspire healthier communities, seeks a highly motivated Team Lead - Cimas MEDLABS Bulawayo to join the organization and perform pathology sample analysis, interpreting test results to support patient diagnosis and management of medical conditions in line with ISO 15189 and Cimas Standard Operating Procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Providing input to the Quality Assurance and Laboratory Technical Managers on
Section operation requirements.
• Compiling Monthly and Annual Reports on section operations and submit to the Laboratory Technical Manager.
• Tracking departmental material usage against test volumes and implements corrective action in cases of overruns in liaison with Finance Department.
• Researching and making recommendations for the development and introduction of new technology, test profiles or process improvements to Laboratory Management.
• Verifying that the proper specimen being analyzed is for the correct patient and that the correct test is being performed by matching the electronic test request forms to the patient specimen.
• Reporting all section safety incidents to the Safety Officer and the Quality Assurance Manager.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should be able to formulate and execute actionable plans to achieve set goals. The ability to use Laboratory Information Management Systems, combined with strong statistical analysis and research skills, is essential. Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills are also required for the collection, testing, analysis, interpretation and communication of the test results.
Qualifications
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
•Registered with the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientist Council of Zimbabwe.
• Valid Open Practising Certificate.
•Practising Laboratory Scientist with more than 4 years working experience.
If you are interested and you meet the stipulated requirements, please submit your letter of motivation and CV to cimasrecruitment@cimas.co.zw, clearly highlighting the position applied for in the email subject. Applications to reach the above no later than 12 March 2026.