Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Marondera
- Category: Laboratory Science
- Closing Date: 2026-08-24
Key Responsibilities
- Analysing laboratory samples to provide accurate and reliable results.
- Supporting medical practitioners and other clients with laboratory results used to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases.
- Ensuring laboratory analyses are conducted accurately and reliably.
Requirements
- Registration in the relevant discipline with MLCSCZ.
- 5 O’ Level subjects.
- A relevant certificate.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant working experience.
How to Apply
About the Company
Lancet Laboratories Zimbabwe, formerly known as Clinical Laboratories Zimbabwe, has operated in the country since 1988. It maintains a fully functional network of well-established branches across Zimbabwe, providing diagnostic testing and pathology services to healthcare providers and patients nationwide. The company is part of the Cerba Healthcare Africa network, but operates independently as a Zimbabwean entity with local infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Its long-standing presence reflects deep integration into Zimbabwe’s health ecosystem, supporting clinical decision-making through accredited laboratory services.
Trusted clinical laboratory services in Zimbabwe since 1988
Website: https://cerbalancetafrica.com/our-network/zimbabwe/
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications and certifications are typically required to work as a Laboratory Technician at Lancet Laboratories Zimbabwe?
A minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science, Medical Microbiology, or a related Laboratory Science field from a ZIMCHE-recognised institution is required. Registration with the Allied Health Professions Council of Zimbabwe (AHPCZ) is mandatory before commencing practice. Some roles may prefer candidates with additional short courses in HIV testing, TB diagnostics, or ISO 15189 standards offered by local institutions like UZ or NUST.
What does a typical day look like for a Laboratory Technician in Zimbabwe’s private lab sector, such as Lancet?
Daily tasks include specimen receipt and logging, performing routine haematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology tests using automated analysers and manual methods, and ensuring strict adherence to SOPs and quality control protocols. Technicians also maintain equipment logs, participate in internal audits, and communicate critical results to clinicians — all within Zimbabwe’s national testing guidelines and NHRA requirements.
How does workplace culture and professional expectations differ for Laboratory Technicians in Zimbabwe compared to other countries?
Zimbabwean labs emphasise hierarchy, respect for senior staff, and punctuality — absenteeism or tardiness is rarely tolerated due to high workload and staffing constraints. Teamwork is essential, but formal reporting lines are strictly observed, and documentation accuracy is non-negotiable given frequent MOHCC and AHPCZ inspections.
What realistic career progression paths exist for Laboratory Technicians in Zimbabwe’s private diagnostic sector?
With experience and further study (e.g., postgraduate diplomas or MSc), technicians can advance to Senior Technician, Lab Supervisor, or Quality Assurance Officer roles. Some transition into training, sales support for lab equipment suppliers, or regulatory compliance roles — though opportunities remain limited without active engagement in AHPCZ CPD and local professional networks like the Zimbabwe Society for Medical Laboratory Scientists.
What benefits — such as leave, medical aid, and pension — are commonly offered to Laboratory Technicians in Zimbabwe’s private labs?
Most reputable private labs offer at least 22 days annual leave, sick leave per the Labour Act, and subsidised or fully covered medical aid through providers like NSSA-approved schemes or private insurers (e.g., Fidelity Life or Old Mutual Health). Pension contributions are typically made to NSSA, and some employers offer voluntary retirement savings plans — though full private pension schemes remain uncommon outside large corporate labs.