Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in medical laboratory science, biological sciences or related field

Duties and responsibilities

• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients and collect samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Preparation of Laboratory reagents and stains according to the SOPs.
• Keep the laboratory environment safe and secure for the staff and other laboratory users.
• Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
• Process and test laboratory specimens, interpret results and ensure quality of laboratory results according to SOPs using a range of automated equipment and manual techniques, in a timely manner.
• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment and report unresolved performance issues to the laboratory team leader in a timely manner.
• Track and maintain laboratory reagents, chemicals and consumable stock levels
• Evaluates test results, makes recommendations and communicates critical test results
• Participate in the implementation of laboratory quality management systems
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Key personal competences 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and patient counseling; communication skills and Training skills.
• Ability to demonstrate customer care principles
• Good Documentation and Reporting skills
• Self-motivated.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Committed to highest level of quality and integrity, flexible and reliable

Interested applicants should send updated Curriculum Vitae not more than four pages and a detailed cover letter to email address: