Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions at Lusaka Apex Medical University limited (LAMU) under the Diagnostic Unit.

Biomedical Scientist
The job holder will be required to manage and supervise the laboratory section ensuring that all laboratory supplies and equipment are adequate in order to contribute to the provision of quality health care services.

Responsibilities/Duties
• To Performs laboratory tests in order to provide tests results.
• Performs complex testing procedures on all clinical specimens and oversees testing done by junior staff in order to provide quality.
• Collects specimens from required sources in order to carry out analysis
• Prepares and maintains stock of reagents and consumables for use in the laboratory in order to avoid overstocks, understocks or stock outs.
• Calibration of equipment
• Offer technical support to junior laboratory staff and medical students in order to have competent staff for the provision of laboratory services
• Acts as laboratory /section head and ensures adherence to safety guidelines to reduce the occurrence of accidents.
• Collects laboratory data as required in order to present summaries and reports to management

Other Personal Attributes
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills with ability to write comprehensive, coherent reports.
• Strong time management skills.
• Exemplary critical thinking, analytical and complex problem – solving skills
• Confidentiality, Honesty, integrity, objectivity and reliability
• Productivity, innovative and result oriented
• Planning and organizing skills and ability to work under minimum supervision

Qualifications
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from a reputable institution.
• 2-3 years’ laboratory work experience.
• Registered with HPCZ with a valid Practicing License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point presentation
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24 12:00:00 AM Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications, with detailed CV, contact numbers and at least three (3) traceable referees, should be submitted to the following address not later than 4th February 2022.
Applications to be sent to:
The Deputy Registrar- Human Resources & Administration
Lusaka Apex Medical University
P O Box 31909
M,Hillview Park,
Kasama Road
Libala South
Lusaka
Or
E-mail: hr@lamu.edu.zm
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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