Ministry of Health
Employment Opportunities (Internal and External)
Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from 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 renewal:
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 ACCOUNTABILITIES ( Main Duties)
• Facilitates enrollment of HIV testers in the assigned sites and certifies the
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
The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should
apply enclosing their; application letter, detailed curriculum vitae. Photocopies
of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant
documents.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year
contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending
on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.
CLOSING DATE: 29TH AUGUST, 2022
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022, MONGU