Job Description

The above-mentioned vacancy has arisen in the Ministry of Health and Child Care under the Global Fund HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria grants. Applications are therefore being invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the post. Reports to Section Head: Specimen Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

To provide Data entry leadership and be knowledgeable of the scope of all processes under their supervision and maintains records and manages all aspects of data entry activities.
Identifies trends data flow and areas of improvement.
Ensure personnel are trained and competent for the duties they perform - including substitutes when regular personnel are absent.
Writes departmental SOPs and do reviews periodically.
Perform data Verification checking the correctness of the captured data.
Liaises with relevant departments at NMRL on result reporting and other data issues.
Monitors Dispatches, Prints, sorting and sending out results.
Records discrepancies and makes necessary reports for corrective action.
Compiles departmental reports.
To ensure equipment is maintained and reporting all deficiencies (e.g., equipment malfunctions) to chief lab scientist in the appropriate manner.
Be members of the Procurement Committee responsible for the procurement of goods and services at NMRL.
Attends management and team meeting as required.
Implement QMS as defined by the system as designee departmental quality officer.

Qualifications and Experience

Recognised certificate in Computers or laboratory related discipline.

Experience And skills

At least 2 years’ experience in handling biological samples, laboratory data and sample management.
Highly computer literate.
Knowledge of ISO 15189 standard will be an added advantage.
Experience in SPSS and EPI info will be an added advantage.
Good communication skills.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the requirements of the posts are invited to submit their applications accompanied by CVs and certified copies of certificates to:

The Secretary for Health and Child Care

1st Floor Kaguvi Building

Corner Simon V Muzenda Street/Central Avenue

P.O. Box CY1122

Harare

Deadline: 10 February 2023