Laboratory Technologist at Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi is a non-profit faith-based healthcare organization established in 1994 to contribute to the development of health for all Malawians including the vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded groups. With its operations in both Lilongwe and Mzuzu, St John of God Malawi is a key provider of tertiary and community-based mental health promotion and care; early intervention services, special needs and inclusive education for children with both intellectual and physical disability; vocational training for orphans & vulnerable youth including those with a disability; health care and ancillary services for older persons; psychosocial counselling, stress, and addiction management services; rehabilitation of street children; self-help group approach for women empowerment and tertiary level training in Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Medicine- Psychiatry & Mental Health, Psychosocial Counselling and General Nursing.

Saint John of God (SJOG) Malawi would like to fill the following positions based in Mzuzu:

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

The Position

Reporting to the Head of Basic Sciences Department, the Laboratory Technologist will support in designing and executing laboratory/
workshop activities according to standard procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures as assigned by the supervisor for pre-examination, examination, and post-examination activities through the use of the standard relevant equipment.
• Facilitate laboratory stock management and monitor that the equipment and consumables are sufficient for the anticipated work.
• Maintain, repair and clean laboratory/workshop equipment and accessories.
• Conduct or support demonstrations during workshop/ laboratory/ studio sessions.
• Maintaining inventory of all workshop/laboratory/studio resources.
• Implementing, and enforcing occupational, health and safety systems.
• Supporting academic research and outreach services
• Ability to teach Biochemistry, Biophysics or mathematics

Requirements

• Bachelors or Equivalent or Higher degree from an accredited academic institution in Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology or a related discipline with three years of relevant experience.
• At least three years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and practices in laboratory operations;
• Experience implementing a laboratory quality management system;
• Strict adherence to the organisation’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Method Of Application

The Chief Executive Officer
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
P.O Box 744
Mzuzu

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 24th January 2025.