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Laboratory Technologist - Full Time Zamba Provincial Health Office

 


REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

WESTERN PROVINCE

Employment Opportunities

Provincial Health Office, Western Province in conjunction with U.S Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB, STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following vacant positions on contract basis subject to performance:

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technologist                                                          

LOCATION:  Health facility level in Western Province

JOB PURPOSE: To Conduct laboratory activities at the Hospital and Health centers to contribute to the achievement of the UNAID 95-95-95 goals and CDC set goals under the laboratory domain

Reports to: Laboratory In-Charge

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)

  • Facilitates enrollment of HIV testers in the assigned sites and certifies them according to the national certification program.
  • Participates in national Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for all HIV/TB Laboratory (RT, CD4, TB, VL, and PCR).
  • Monitors specimen collection, storage and transportation
  • Implements Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) activities towards regional/international accreditation
  • Provides accurate recording/reporting of Laboratory commodities to avoid stock outs
  • Monitors and analyses Laboratory data in order to inform decisions and report to the management accordingly.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 Full Certificate or equivalent
  • Must be between the age of 21 and 45 years
  • Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
  • Fully Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license;
  • Three (3) years relevant experience
  • Experience and knowledge of ARVs and Essential Medicines Logistics management
  • Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages

Other skills/Attributes:

  • Computer literate, Managerial skills, Good Interpersonal relations and ability to use initiative.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS                    

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, NRC, Academic and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration and Practicing license with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by 17:OOhrs Wednesday 18th  October 2024.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Address applications to:

The Provincial Health Director

Provincial Health Office

Independence Road

P.O.Box 910022

MONGU

Email: wpho.jobs@gmail.com









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