Medical Laboratory Scientist (2)

Mutare Provincial Hospital Laboratory X 1 post
Mpilo Hospital Laboratory X 1 post

Reports To: Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Purpose

Ministry of Health & Child Care seeks dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist to work in early infant diagnosis of HIV at Mutare Provincial and Mpilo Hospital Laboratories.

The 2 laboratories provides early infant diagnosis of HIV as part of the prevention of mother to child transmission and viral load testing for monitoring patients that are on ART as part of HIV/ART program.

Key Responsibilities
• Handling samples and perform analyses according to documented standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Maintaining records of all quality activities as documented in SOPs.
• Maintaining and calibrating equipment, reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor.
• Identifies adverse incidences that can be attributed to laboratory reagents and consumables and reports to supervisors.
• Identifies and records nonconformities and potential nonconformities, take appropriate corrective and preventive actions respectively.
• Implementing continuous improvement activities and projects for the laboratory.
• Implements Quality Management System as per established and documented system.
• Performs all duties delegated by the supervisor.
• Training other Medical Laboratory Scientists in molecular techniques
• Ensuring that the laboratory participates satisfactorily in an external proficiency testing program.
• Compiling summary reports as required by the Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist/supervisor and relevant Program Managers
• Participating in meetings as required.
• Working with Laboratory Logistics Unit to coordinate and manage all supplies and reagents required for smooth implementation of the program
• Contributing to research activities conducted as part of the program.

Qualifications, Experience And Competences

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
• MSc Medical Microbiology would be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe.
• Excellent knowledge of molecular techniques.
• Training on quality management systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong public health leadership skills
• Good technical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Salary and benefits will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates:

Qualified candidates are invited to Post or submit their CVs, cover letter and proof of qualifications to:
The Secretary for Health and Child Care
1st Floor Reception
Kaguvi Building
Simon V. Muzenda Street / Central Avenue
P.BOX CY 1122 Causeway; Harare

Not later than 20 July 2018