Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist & Medical Laboratory Scientist – Optimum Health Medical Laboratories

Job Description

Optimum Health Medical Laboratories is an ISO 15189:2022 Accredited organization that strives to be a high quality, accessible, affordable and convenient laboratory services provider in Botswana and beyond. The laboratory focuses on attracting the best expertise and building a dedicated formidable team of professionals. Vacancies have arisen for a Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist and a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Job Summary

Employer: Optimum Health Medical Laboratories
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Healthcare
Closing Date: 2026-11-06

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Overall Day to Day Supervision of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists.
• To perform a wide range of procedures in all disciplines/sections of the Medical Laboratory and other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
• Provide Leadership in the implementation of Quality Management Systems.
• Coordinate Internal Quality Audits, Review QMS Activities and Management Reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Masters Degree an added advantage.
• Registration with Botswana Health Professions Council.
• Previous experience in Laboratory Management.
• At Least 5 years experience in the multi-disciplinary sections of laboratory.
• Advanced Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 15189-2022).

How to Apply

If you have the relevant qualifications, BHPC registration, experience, skills and qualities to fill this position, Send your CV and copies of certificates to: [email protected]