CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
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Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is one of largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
The AIDS healthcare Foundation (AHF) Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:
Job Title:
Laboratory Technologist
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Technologist provides high-quality diagnostic laboratory services to support patient care and program performance at AHF-supported health facilities.
The role ensures accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory testing while strengthening laboratory quality management systems, digital laboratory reporting, and integrated diagnostic services for HIV, TB, STIs, and other priority diseases.
The Laboratory Technologist contributes to laboratory data reporting, specimen referral networks, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring laboratory services support clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Operations:
- Perform laboratory testing procedures in accordance with approved laboratory protocols, national guidelines, and quality standards.
- Conduct diagnostic testing supporting HIV services, including HIV rapid testing, viral load monitoring, and related laboratory investigations.
- Support laboratory services for TB, STI, and other infectious disease diagnostics.
- Ensure timely processing of patient samples and accurate release of laboratory results to support clinical care.
- Maintain proper documentation of laboratory results in laboratory registers and digital systems.
Laboratory Quality Management:
- Implement and adhere to Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS) and quality assurance procedures.
- Conduct routine internal quality control checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Participate in external quality assurance programs and proficiency testing schemes.
- Support implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
Specimen Management and Referral Systems:
- Ensure proper collection, labeling, handling, and storage of patient specimens.
- Strengthen specimen referral systems to ensure timely transport of samples to reference laboratories when required.
- Monitor specimen integrity and compliance with specimen handling protocols.
Laboratory Equipment and Infrastructure:
- Operate laboratory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Support routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain equipment logs and ensure equipment functionality for uninterrupted laboratory services.
Laboratory Supply Chain and Commodity Management:
- Monitor laboratory reagent and consumable stocks to ensure availability of supplies.
- Support inventory management, stock documentation, and commodity tracking.
- Report stock status and support forecasting of laboratory supplies.
Digital Laboratory Systems and Data Reporting:
- Ensure proper use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and electronic reporting tools where available.
- Maintain accurate laboratory data records and support reporting of laboratory indicators.
- Support facility teams in utilizing laboratory data to improve patient care and program performance.
Biosafety and Infection Prevention:
- Ensure strict adherence to biosafety and infection prevention protocols within the laboratory environment.
- Maintain proper use of personal protective equipment and laboratory safety procedures.
- Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste and biohazard materials.
Collaboration and Program Support:
- Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to support effective patient care.
- Participate in facility-level quality improvement activities and program performance reviews.
- Support implementation of integrated diagnostic services aligned with AHF clinical priorities.
Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees:
- Medical Staff Meetings.
- General Staff Meetings.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
- Laboratory Quality Review Meetings.
- Quality Improvement (QI) Meetings.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A. Education and/or Experience:
- Must have a Full Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O’ Levels.
- Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Knowledge of HIV diagnostic services and laboratory testing procedures is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance systems and accreditation standards is desirable.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) with a valid practicing license.
B. Technical and Analytical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment and diagnostic platforms.
- Basic knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or electronic laboratory reporting tools.
- Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and reports environments.
C. Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and laboratory accuracy.
- High level of professional integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Commitment to quality diagnostic services and patient-centered care.
Interested candidates should email their applications with their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to AHF Zambia using the email on the apply button, closing date 27th March 2026, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB. Applicants must ensure that the email subject line is clearly labeled with the title of the position, as illustrated below. Application for Employment_ Laboratory Technologist.
