REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

WESTERN PROVINCE

Employment Opportunities

Provincial Health Office, Western Province in conjunction with 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 performance:

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 ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)

Facilitates enrollment of HIV testers in the assigned sites and certifies them 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