The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant posts that exist in the different sectors of Nkhotakota District Council.

JOB TITLE : LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

GRADE : K/M9

REPORTING TO : SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in Biomedical Science obtained from accredited institutions and must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.

DUTIES

1. Examination of specimens;
2. Preparations of specimen containers and reagents;
3. Standardisation of machineries ready for days work;
4. Reporting of results of yesterday’s specimens previously examined or which has been left over night;
5. Receiving of specimens from wards, outpatient and district or private clinics;
6. Collection of specimens from wards, outpatient or private clinics;
7. Registration of names and specimens in the day book;
8. Reporting of results and writing up in the day book;
9. Sending out results to various departments;
10. Recording data in relevant registers/instruments, perform routine analysis, monitor performance and report to the supervisor following the HMIS and other technical guidelines;
11. Tools and guidelines, take necessary actions for improvement and submit quarterly report to the designated person;
12. Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Those meeting the required qualifications and experience should send application letters with detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CVs) with contact numbers, copy of a National Identity Card and copies of relevant qualifications enclosed in an envelope clearly labeled the position applied for to:

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

The closing date for receiving applications is on 30th May, 2024 before close of business. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.