Kintampo Health Research Centre Healthcare Jobs in Kintampo
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Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.
Job Description
Qualified applicants are invited to apply to work as Biomedical Scientist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist on a project at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo North Municipality, Bono-East Region.
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Reporting Line: Reporting to the Director, KHRC through the Head of Laboratory
Brief Job Description
To provide medical laboratory services and contribute to research and clinical care through good laboratory practice and adherence to quality assurance measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine laboratory tests and assist in the performance of specialized tests.
- Undertake laboratory technical work within acceptable turnaround times in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Document and keep accurate records to maintain good laboratory practice.
- Ensure equipment in their care is maintained to the standards required by the department and by relevant legislation.
- Implement internal Quality Control (QC) measures of technical procedures.
- Assist in research, evaluation of new techniques and laboratory audits.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the head of the Unit.
Required Skills or Experience
Educational Qualification
- BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- Licensed by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
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Experience Skills and Attributes
- At least ONE (1) year of experience at a recognized medical laboratory facility.
- General knowledge of operations and techniques in Microbiology, Haematology, and Chemical Pathology.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Issues
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Ability to operate new, complex equipment.
- Research experience.
- Ability to manage own workload under supervision.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
- Very good verbal and written skills.
- Competence in word processing.
- Use of spreadsheets and application of software.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work.
- Ability for teamwork, good organisation and self-motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.
Job Description
Qualified applicants are invited to apply to work as Biomedical Scientist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist on a project at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo North Municipality, Bono-East Region.
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Reporting Line: Reporting to the Director, KHRC through the Head of Laboratory
Brief Job Description
To provide medical laboratory services and contribute to research and clinical care through good laboratory practice and adherence to quality assurance measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine laboratory tests and assist in the performance of specialized tests.
- Undertake laboratory technical work within acceptable turnaround times in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Document and keep accurate records to maintain good laboratory practice.
- Ensure equipment in their care is maintained to the standards required by the department and by relevant legislation.
- Implement internal Quality Control (QC) measures of technical procedures.
- Assist in research, evaluation of new techniques and laboratory audits.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the head of the Unit.
Required Skills or Experience
Educational Qualification
- BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- Licensed by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
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Experience Skills and Attributes
- At least ONE (1) year of experience at a recognized medical laboratory facility.
- General knowledge of operations and techniques in Microbiology, Haematology, and Chemical Pathology.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Issues
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Ability to operate new, complex equipment.
- Research experience.
- Ability to manage own workload under supervision.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
- Very good verbal and written skills.
- Competence in word processing.
- Use of spreadsheets and application of software.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work.
- Ability for teamwork, good organisation and self-motivation.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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