Laboratory Assistant

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
• Must be registered with UAHPC and hold a valid practicing license or extract.
  

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Records and Information Management
  
• Collects, creates, and receives records.
  
• Identifies, retrieves, circulates, and monitors records.
  
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of records and information.
  
• Management of Organizational Environment
  
• Understands job roles and responsibilities.
  
• Aligns work with departmental and organizational objectives.
  
• Identifies key stakeholders and understands working relationships.
  
• Time Management
  
• Maintains an organized work environment.
  
• Keeps an efficient filing system.
  
• Evaluates and optimizes time usage to reduce wastage.
  
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  
• Uses technology to collect, organize, classify, and disseminate information.
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Quality and Standards
  
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of work.
  
• Adheres to internal controls and standards.
  
• Takes initiative to improve performance.
  
• Seeks clarity on roles, expectations, and accountability.
  
• Ethics and Integrity
  
• Demonstrates self-regulation in ethical conduct.
  
• Upholds accepted values and standards.
  
• Adheres to public service code of conduct.
  
• Accountability
  
• Takes responsibility for actions and decisions.
  
• Uses resources appropriately.
  
• Provides accountability for resource utilization.
  
• Ensures timely reporting and accountability.
  
• Results Orientation
  
• Demonstrates commitment to achieving goals.
  
• Takes initiative and responsibility for outcomes.
  
• Prioritizes tasks effectively.
  
• Strives for continuous improvement in results.
  

• Prepare laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations.
  
• Carry out basic laboratory tests and submit reports.
  
• Observe safety and quality assurance practices in the laboratory.
  
• Clean laboratory equipment regularly.
  
• Safely dispose of laboratory waste.
  
• Apply quality assurance procedures in laboratory testing.