Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
The Copperbelt University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Kitwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• To conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests that support diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient health, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and confidentiality in the university clinic’s laboratory.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic tests including haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and parasitology;
• Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure proper labelling, storage, and documentation;
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and report malfunctions;
• Record, analyse, and communicate test results promptly to relevant clinicians;
• Participate in quality assurance and internal/external quality control programs;
• Maintain an accurate inventory of lab reagents and supplies; ensure safe waste disposal;
• Adhere to biosafety protocols and health and safety standards;
• Participate in student and staff health screening initiatives and wellness campaigns;
• Maintain detailed records in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards;
• Support training of interns and students where necessary; and
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics;
• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience in a recognized laboratory setting;
• Must have valid practicing certificate with the Health Professions Council of Zambia.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Sound knowledge of laboratory diagnostic procedures and standards;
• Proficient in the use of laboratory information systems and analytical instruments;
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice; and
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS).

Reporting Relationships:

• Immediate Supervisor:   Medical Officer
• Salary Scale: PSS 05

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Thursday, 14th August, 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm. The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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