Main purpose of the job: To prepare equipment and reagents for laboratory classes, ensure that the laboratory equipment is in working order, manage laboratory practicals, demonstrate techniques and maintain inventory of stocks and equipment loans issued from assigned laboratory.
Duties: The successful applicants will be expected to: (i) prepare the laboratory for postgraduate and undergraduate practical sessions; (ii) demonstrate clinical laboratory science skills to students; (iii) maintain acceptable safety standards in the laboratories and associated working areas; (iv) maintain laboratory equipment inventory and assist in the purchase of laboratory equipment and consumables; (v) provide technical assistance in teaching and research and any other duties assigned by the Head of Department/Lecturer. (vi) Required to handle human biological specimens; (vii) perform quality assurance procedures for maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; (viii) demonstrate the correct use of equipment to students during laboratory sessions; (ix) may be assigned to supervise Technical staff below the Technician level; and (x) report to the Senior Technician.
Key performance areas: Quality of preparation and setup of laboratories for students; and Good technical skills in medical laboratory sciences.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences: (ii) at least 3 years working experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory techniques; (iii) registered with Botswana Health Professions Council as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician; (iv) good technical and communication skills.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Letters of application are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the position applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and three (3) reference letters to: Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, Private Bag 00712, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 5689; Fax (267) 3974538; e-mail: tsimako@mopipi.ub.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 Office Block 246 Room 303 or 246/315
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted