Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia
• ART and Essential Medicines Logistics Management course and Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Health sector experience.
• Experience in general Laboratory practice involving major disciplines of Laboratory sciences, i.e. Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology.
• Must be good in sales and marketing.
• Should have the residential address within PHI Chainama or surrounding areas such as  Mtendere, Munali, Avondale and Chelstone.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Able to perform, Basic ART Laboratory related Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Immunology, accurately with minimal supervision
• Exhibit competent in the use of essential Haematology, Biochemistry, Serology and Immunology instruments approved for use in Health institutions.
• Maintain and document all maintenance activities performed on the essential Laboratory Equipment found in the Public Health Institutions.
• Able to carry out basic trouble shooting measures on laboratory equipment failing to perform according to the expected performance.
• Ensure that all Basic Laboratory Standard requirements, which includes Internal Quality Controls (IQC) and External Quality Control (EQA) activities, are always performed on all tests performed in the Laboratory, according to the standard guidelines and are well documented
• Ensure adequate supplies of Lab commodities including test kits, urine dipsticks etc.
• Ensures timeous distribution of Lab results for patients
• Ensures compliance with good laboratory practices
• Carry out basic trouble shooting on all Internal Quality Control results failing out the acceptable standards