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Centre for Infectious Disease Research in
Zambia (CIDRZ)

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) htt

Assistant Lab Manager – TB Ref No. AT/LB/12/01/2021

Reports to Lab Operations Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the
management of personnel and the entire quality system of the microbiology and
TB laboratories as well as oversee/monitor daily operational needs of
department. He/she will be responsible for processing clinical specimens for
the detection of bacteria and Mycobacteria using broad spectrum of
microbiological tools light and fluorescent microscopy; culture systems
(solid culture and fully automated liquid culture systems for TB); classical
and molecular technology-based culture identification systems, drug
susceptibility testing.

Main duties

> Performs a variety of microbiological procedures to cultivate, isolate and identify microorganisms from clinical specimens and other specimens.
> Conducts routine and specialized microbiological procedures as required.
Prepares solutions, reagents, culture media, equipment, apparatus and
accessories and other supplies needed at the lab.

> Ensures that all equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis are cleaned and sterilized after microbiological analysis, calibrated, and maintained
> Prepares microbiological media.
> Performs serological and antigen/antibody tests as may be required
> Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and safety regulations related to every procedure in TB laboratory
> Submit updated monthly laboratory functional report, including issues identified and remedial actions provided
> Conduct monthly inventory of reagents and other supplies and equipment essential to laboratory operation.
> Responsible for writing, reviewing or updating all existing policies, procedures and logs and ensure only current policies, procedures and logs are available and in use
> Prepares and maintains technical reports on results of analyses conducted
> Conducts training for new and existing employees as required
> Manages staff competency at the bench and ensure that all testing Techs are competent at all times and maintain an updated competency database
> Monitor staffs adherence to ALL policies and procedures.
> Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures, formulas, stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
> Forecast, quantify and track procurement of reagents and consumables for the department.
Closely monitor TAT for all tests in respective labs

Qualifications

> Full Grade 12 Certificate
> At least a degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
> At least 6 years of working experience in a clinical microbiology lab and TB Lab within a well-established QMS. At least 2 years of the 7 years must be at management level.
> Proficiency in the operation of automated microbiology and TB equipment will be preferred
> Registration with Health Professions Council of Zambia and Possession of a Valid Practicing License is a requirement
> Internal audit training by a reputable QMS regulatory organization is an added advantage.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter and detailed CV
quoting Reference Number and day-time telephone number to CIDRZ but the letter
should be addressed to;

CIDRZ Human Resources Director PO Box 34681, LUSAKAemail jobs@cidrz.org

NOTE Hard copy applications will NOT be accepted.



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