Laboratory Program Officer job at Provincial Health Office, Western Province
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Vacancy title:
Laboratory Program Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Provincial Health Office, Western Province

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 24 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Western Province, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Principal Accountabilty (Main Duties)
• Manages movement of viral load, EID and TB samples using available courier system in order to reduce results turn-around time on patient laboratory investigations and consequently improve on clinical care.
• Coordinates the Implementation of policy guidelines and adhere to Laboratory Quality
• Management Systems (QMS) activities in order to provide accurate results as per guidelines.
• Conducts routine program Monitoring and reviews to track progress towards set targets and for program implementation improvement.
• Provides mentorship in various laboratory services in facilities in collaboration with the province.
• Coordinates timely reporting and requisitioning of laboratory commodities to reduce stock outs and wastages.
• Coordinates certification of HIV testers in accordance with the national certification program and maintains data base of the testers.
• Performs Proficiency Testing (PT) of all HIV, Viral load, EID, CD4, GeneXpert, TB microscopy samples as required by statutory bodies.

Job Specifications/ Requirements
• Grade 12 full certificate or equivalent
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or higher Diploma from a recognized college or university.
• Holder of HPCZ Full Registration, Valid Practicing License and member of biomedical society.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a health/medical research organization.
• Fluent in English, and local languages.
• Good mentoring skills
• Must between the Age of 21 years and 45years
• Ability to manage time and competing demands to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• problem solving
• Good interpersonal and team building skills
• Computer literate

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, NRC, Academic and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration and Practicing license with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by 17:00 hours Friday 13th October 2023.
• Successful applicants will be appointed on one year contract subject to renewal depending on performance.
• Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Address applications to:
• The Provincial Health Director
• Provincial Health Office
• Independence Road
• P.O. Box 910022
• MONGU
• Email: wpho.jobs@gmail.com 


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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, October 24 2023
Duty Station: Western Province
Posted: 10-10-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-10-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2066
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