Tropical Haematology Research Unit (THRU) is a young and vibrant
research group at the College of Medicine specializing in high quality malaria
and anemia research in children and pregnant women. The unit is currently
conducting three studies on Malaria and anaemia in children, risk of malaria in
children who are HIV-exposed and on cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and a clinical
trial on the efficacy of a new antimalarial drug for intermittent preventive
therapy in pregnancy (IPTp).
THRU is urgently seeking
a suitably qualified, highly motivated and hardworking candidate to fill the
vacant position of laboratory technician tenable at the research unit at Zomba
Central hospital. Residence in Zomba is an added advantage. Appointments will
be made on a fixed term basis for 1 year, which may be renewed depending on
performance and availability of funds.
Applicants are invited to fill the following positions:
1.
Laboratory
Technician (1)
Job Summary: To perform all study(s) related
laboratory experiments according to study protocols.
Duties and
responsibility
Duties a shall include but not limited to the following
·
Assist
in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
·
Carry
out all laboratory tests in accordance with research protocols and SOPs.
·
Be
aware of, and work using the Quality Control protocols, both internal and
external where appropriate
·
Perform
all external and internal quality control procedures.
·
Perform
all study laboratory procedures whilst confirming to the good clinical
laboratory practice
·
Keep
both paper and electronic copies where appropriate
·
Prepare
stores specimen according to set protocol
·
Monitor
equipment at regular intervals according to set protocols where appropriate
·
Keep
all bench surfaces and equipment clean in all areas (except floors and hand
basins which are cleaned by housekeepers)
·
Be
responsible for the handling of laboratory spillages according to the spillage
SOP.
·
Check
stocks and report stock levels to the appropriate member of staff.
·
Work
within the health and safety protocols of the unit
Qualifications
·
Diploma
in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
·
At
least 2 years’ experience in a busy hospital
·
Experience
of working in a busy medical research laboratory will be an added advantage
·
Those
with GCP or GCLP certificate will have an added advantage
·
Registered
with the Medical Council of Malawi
·
Computer
literacy
·
Be
willing to relocate to Zomba
All interested applicants with the required qualifications and
experience should submit a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with
three traceable referees to the address below by the 20th of September, 2013.
The Registrar
(THRU Applications)
College of Medicine
P/Bag 360
Blantyre 3
Email:hr@medcol.mw
Only shortlisted
candidates will be acknowledged.
