JOB TITLE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Location: Area 25 Health Centre

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION – MALAWI

CLINICAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

VACANCIES

The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi government in the health sector. Our mission is to improve the health and lives of children and families with HIV, cancer and blood disorders through high quality, high impact, ethical, state of the art comprehensive care and treatment, training of health professionals and clinical research. We have a vibrant and thriving maternal health program main site at Area 25 Health Centre that ensures prevention/reduction of stillbirths, neonatal deaths and maternal morbidity and mortality. We are situated within the Kamuzu Central Hospital premises, opposite Kamuzu College of Nursing.

BCMCF-M invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of:

Position: Laboratory Technician

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: Area 25 Health Centre

Position description

The laboratory Technician will be performing testing in the assigned areas of laboratory, demonstrates skill and knowledge of assigned areas, follows Good Clinical practices and quality requirements of the laboratory

Essential Duties

• Perform laboratory tests and research experiments according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Perform Lab analysis in a timely manner.

• Receive, process, store, and dispatch biospecimens and data for clinical and research purposes according to SOPs.

• Documentation of lab related data using specific data capturing instruments.

• Assist in the design of laboratory assays, experiments, techniques, and protocols.

• Maintain a safe environment in handling, disposing, and transporting biospecimens, laboratory chemicals and equipment.

• Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and cleaning lab equipment.

• Support the development of monthly, quarterly and annual laboratory support plans

• Develop and manage HPV sample load management

• Maintain an inventory of Laboratory supplies with Lab Coordinator

• Initiate procurement of laboratory supplies with Lab Coordinator

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology

• 2-3 years’ experience at Laboratory Technical (TO) level and current Medical council registration certificate

• Demonstrated skills in performing laboratory techniques including but not limited to molecular assays, hematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiology.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (using applicable computer software and applications)

• Fluent in English and Chichewa

• Previous experience with TB & HIV programs added advantage

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• Integrity and professionalism

• Able to contribute to a positive enriching work environment

• Team player

• Proper handling of potentially hazardous biomaterials, chemicals, or equipment

• Creative problem solving

• Flexibility and willingness to learn new laboratory technologies

• Organization of schedules and tasks

• Ability to work in intensely stressful environment and beat deadlines

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should address their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and names of three traceable referees who are not relatives to:

The Executive Director

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Malawi

P/Bag B-397

Lilongwe 3

Visit the following link to apply https://apply.workable.com/tingathe/?not_found=true#jobs

The closing date for receiving applications is 31st December, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.