FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
VACANCY NO: FHS/SAHP/ 01/2023 - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIEST (CYTOTECHNOLOGY AND HISTOTECHNOLOGY (1 Position)
Main purpose of the job
To prepare equipment and reagents for laboratory classes, ensure tht the laboratory equipment is in working order, manage laboratory practicals, demonstrate techniques, and maintain inventory of stocks and equipment.
Duties:
- Prapare the laboratory for postgraduate and undergraduate practical sessions
- Demonstrates clinical laboratory science skills to students
- Maintains acceptable safety standards in the laboratories and associated working areas.
- Mainitains laboratory equipment inventory, assist in the purchase of laboratory equipment and consumables.
- Provides technical assistance in teaching and research and any other duties assisgned by the Head of Department/Lecturer.
- Required to handle human biological specimens.
- Performs quality assurance procedures for maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrate the correct use of equipment to students during laboratory sessions.
- May be assigned to supervise technical staff below the Technician level.
- The position reports to the Senior Technician.
Key performance areas
- Quality of preparation and setup of laboratories for students.
- Good technical skills in histotechnology and cytotechnology.
- Maintain safe laboratory environment.
Requirements:
- Degree in Cytotechnology and Histotechnology Sciences or Equivalent (with majors in histology/Cytology).
- At least 1 year working experience in cytotechnology and Histotechnology hospital or teaching Laboratory.
- Registered with Botswana Health Professions Council as a Medical Laboratory Scientis.
- Good technical and communication skills.
How to Apply: Letters of applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, Omang/Passport, and names, addresses and contact details of three referees to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, Private Bag UB 00712, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 5689; Fax (267) 3974538; e-mail: makgosatg@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 246, Office 303.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 23 May 2023