The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the vacant posts that exist at Mulanje District Council

Laboratory Technician

Grade: HK/M 9
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Mulanje District Council

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Check specimens for their condition, acceptability and appropriateness to the test and exceptions are noted.
2. Perform tests according to laboratory standard operating procedures and guidelines.
3. Ensure test results are correctly and legibly entered on the patient report forms and laboratory records.
4. Run quality controls as per guidelines.
5. Complete special assigned work or projects as per instructed.
6. Maintain a neat, sanitary and organised work area. Keep an adequate supply of working materials on hand.
7. Organise work pending and appropriately left for follow up.
8. Report all critical values promptly to the client.
9. Prepare laboratory working reagents.
10. Compile monthly laboratory workload.
11. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.

Applicants must clearly indicate the POST and GRADE being applied for on the envelope. Further, applicants are requested to attach copies of certificates, Curriculum Vitae, National Identity card and working mobile phone number(s) in their applications. Serving officers must include their PSR 19 forms.

Applications must be addressed to:

The Executive Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
P.O. Box 766,
LILONGWE.

Closing date for receiving applications is 15th November, 2024.