Central University College, an acredited Christian University invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position in the School of Applied Sciences (SAS):

Main Duties:

The ideal candidate will be expected, among other roles to:

•   Performs tests amd procedures as laid in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and train others on the job
•   Undertake analytical taskss within tight turnaround times and assist junior laboratory staff working under their supervision.
•   Accurately and safely use and carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment with minimal supervision and report faults to Unit Supervisor.
•   Make use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (where available) for data management in accordance with authorized protocols.
•   Carry out appropriate tests to confirm the identity of micro-organisms.
•   Carry out appropriate antimicrobial sensitivity tests.

COMPETENCES – GENERAL

•   Capable of maintaining effective communication with colleagues and other professional groups and clients
•   Ability to work effectively in a multidisdplinary team of health workers in the facility
•   Capable of keeping up-to-date on job related issues as appropriate.
•   Capable of complying with all GHS Quality Assurance Policy guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standards for the laboratory service,
•   Capable of collecting data for quality control audits on the operations of the laboratory.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES

•   Ability to work in accordance with GHS Code of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure.
•   Capable of strictly adhering to the provisions of the Patient’s Charter.
•   Capable of participating in National Health Programmes as directed.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must have:

•   A Technician Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent and at least ONE (1) year period of internship at a recognized health facility.
•   General knowledge and practical analytical skills in Microbiology, Hematology/Biood Transfusion, Chemical Pathology & Histopathology/Cytology Knowledge of Health and Safety and Quality Assurance issues.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons with the requisite qualification(s) and related working experience should submit:

•   Employment forms (can be obtained either by downloading from www.central.edu.gh or from the Office of the Director Human Resource Directorate, Miotso Campus or Call  0302-935689 for further enquiries;
•   Application letter should indicate that candidate is applying to work in either the department of Civil Engineering or in the medical laboratories

Closing Date: 06 March, 2014