SENIOR LABORATORY SCIENTIST (1 Position) wanted at Lenmed Health Group

Lenmed Health Group is committed to creating places of healing to their communities, focused on attracting the best expertise and dedicated to building a steadfast, devoted team. Lenmed Health Bokamoso Private Hospital invites high performing candidates to submit applications for the below-named position:

SENIOR LABORATORY SCIENTIST (1 Position)

To perform a wide range of procedures in all discipline/sections of the medical laboratory and other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. Participate in implementation and maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation. Carry out internal quality control and external quality assurance activities

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that proper specimen receipt procedures have been adhered to and that requested tests are properly logged into the Laboratory information management system
• Operate and perform daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment as per the manufacturer’s instruction and recommendations
• Perform and validate internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures as required. Analyze IQC and EQA results and institute corrective action where necessary
• Perform serologic, immunologic, microbiological, biochemical, hematological, blood bank and other laboratory assays on specimens collected from patients and from proficiency testing as per standard operating procedures
• Ensure accurate analysis of specimens and timely release of results
• Prepare and revise SOPs, Job Aids and forms as may be required in documenting the Quality Management system

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution
• Registration with Botswana Health Professional Council
• A minimum of 10 years in a hospital setting
• In-depth knowledge of PCR testing and experience is essential
• Previous experience in the multi-disciplinary sections of laboratory
• Advanced Computer literacy
• Knowledge of Quality Management System based on ISO 15189:2012
• Knowledge of critical values essentials