Laboratory Scientist – Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Main Purpose:

• Performs various detailed medical/clinical laboratory tests related to area of specialty to obtain data for use in diagnosis, progress and treatment of disease, using prescribed methodologies which can be entirely automated, manual or a combination.

• Analyses laboratory results, ensuring accurate laboratory results in a timely manner and takes appropriate action.

• Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting test procedures and conducts quality control on test procedures, equipment solutions and reagents.

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple prenatal blood tests to more complex tests to uncover diseases based on area of specialty.

• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Sciences.

• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

• Registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council

• At least 3 years experience in Laboratory