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Laboratory Assistant

Date Posted: Feb 07, 2020

Zomba,Malawi

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Job Description

Pirimiti Hospital is one of the fastest growing hospitals under Zomba Diocese. The Hospitals mission is to continue the healing ministry of Christ, promotion of human life, the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative services in holistic manner in accordance with the needs of the communities and call to compassion and having respect for dignity of the person in line with Catholic core values and principles. To achieve its mission statement, the Hospital is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the Position of Laboratory Assistant.

POSITION: LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Grade: L

Location: Pirimiti Hospital

Department: Clinical

Direct Reporting Officer: Chief Laboratory Technician

Indirect Reporting Officer:Principal Medical Officer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a Non- Established contractual position for 12 months, renewable upon satisfactory performance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting examinations of various specimens sent from units within the hospital
Preparation of specimen containers and reagents
Receiving and documentation of specimen from wards and out patients department
Processing of specimen
Standardization of machineries ready for daily work
Sending out results to various department
Registration of Names, specimens, and results in a proper laboratory register
Recording data in relevant registers/instruments perform routine analysis and reporting to the supervisor following the HMIS and other technical guidelines.
Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Certificate in Biomedical Sciences from a reputable training institution with 2 years experience in a busy environment.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi.

KNOWLEDGE , ABILITY AND SKILLS

Well conversant with the Health system in Malawi
Ability to work independently and in a team
Effective communication skills
Problem identification and solving skills.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and contact details of three traceable referees to the addresses below.

The Hospital Director

Pirimiti Hospital

P.O. Box 120

Zomba.

Attention: Human Resources Officer

Email: pirimiti@chamunits.org

copy: Ndamangafrancis@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledge