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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS

VACANCY NO: IRC 1110 - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (HAEMOTOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUTION (1 Year Contract)

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of a medical Laboratory Scientist – Haematology and Blood Transfusion in the School of Allied Health Professions.

Main purpose of the job

To prepare equipment, reagents and clinical material for laboratory classes, ensure that the laboratory equipment is in working order, manage laboratory practicals, demonstrate techniques and maintain inventory of stocks and equipment.

Duties:

• Prepares 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.
• Maintains laboratory equipment inventory and assist in the purchase of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Provides technical assistance in teaching and research and any other duties assigned by the Head of Department/Lecturer/Senior Technician.
• 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 medical laboratory sciences.
• Maintain safe laboratory environment. 

Requirements:

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Equivalent
• At least 2 years working experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion  Laboratory Techniques  
• Registered with Botswana Health Professions Council as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Good technical and communication skills.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.

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: tsimako@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: Open until filled